94% sales valuation accuracy
91% sales fee satisfaction
Jul 29,2015
Jul 29,2015
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The initial meeting with Jodie Hogarth for valuation was relaxed, yet professional and helpful in describing the process ahead. The team had clearly done their research. It was also pleasing to get detailed literature on how to stage my home for sale, which validated my own work.
I selected to have a VIP launch (effectively an open house with associated advance marketing) and was very excited for this to potentially generate interest in my home. Unfortunately on the day there were no visitors to my home. The team at PB led by Karen Preece were reflective with me about this disappointing outcome and quickly worked hard to generate new ideas on how to move forward. I lowered my asking price and immefiately there was more interest. The team at Preston Baker have a very effective infrastructure and communication network, meaning that on each call staff greet a seller warmly and key staff return calls promptly with clear and specific updates.
Helen Jollands then worked very effectively with me to show my house and liaised with me to manage the eventual offers that came in. I was very impressed with this aspect of Preston Bakers input.
I experienced difficulties in the next stage where my buyer seemed to take an extended and convoluted route to commissioning survey and responding to its results. This time was stressful largely due to my buyers actions and reactions. The team at Preston Baker kept me clearly updated & were always positive and encouraging about the sale progressing. My own efforts and actions to find more competitive quotes for work highlighted by the survey were significant at this point. It was important for me that Preston Baker acted as an advocate on my behalf to my buyer.
The final phase leading towards exchange and agreeing completion date are of course led by solicitors. For me this has also been very stressful, due to further actions, reactions and changed decisions to previously agreed points by my buyer whose solicitor went on leave and handed over to a colleague at a crucial stage when exchange was imminent. I have a very open and effective working relationship with my own solicitors and they have also been greatly frustrated by my buyer and his solicitor. Once again, it was essential that Preston Baker advocated for me and helped the process stay on track. Karen Preece and Helen Jollands communicated closely and effectively with my solicitor and my buyer to do this.
Throughout the process, I have greatly valued the friendly, warm and open communication with Karen Preece, Helen Jollands and the wider team at Preston Baker.
I selected to have a VIP launch (effectively an open house with associated advance marketing) and was very excited for this to potentially generate interest in my home. Unfortunately on the day there were no visitors to my home. The team at PB led by Karen Preece were reflective with me about this disappointing outcome and quickly worked hard to generate new ideas on how to move forward. I lowered my asking price and immefiately there was more interest. The team at Preston Baker have a very effective infrastructure and communication network, meaning that on each call staff greet a seller warmly and key staff return calls promptly with clear and specific updates.
Helen Jollands then worked very effectively with me to show my house and liaised with me to manage the eventual offers that came in. I was very impressed with this aspect of Preston Bakers input.
I experienced difficulties in the next stage where my buyer seemed to take an extended and convoluted route to commissioning survey and responding to its results. This time was stressful largely due to my buyers actions and reactions. The team at Preston Baker kept me clearly updated & were always positive and encouraging about the sale progressing. My own efforts and actions to find more competitive quotes for work highlighted by the survey were significant at this point. It was important for me that Preston Baker acted as an advocate on my behalf to my buyer.
The final phase leading towards exchange and agreeing completion date are of course led by solicitors. For me this has also been very stressful, due to further actions, reactions and changed decisions to previously agreed points by my buyer whose solicitor went on leave and handed over to a colleague at a crucial stage when exchange was imminent. I have a very open and effective working relationship with my own solicitors and they have also been greatly frustrated by my buyer and his solicitor. Once again, it was essential that Preston Baker advocated for me and helped the process stay on track. Karen Preece and Helen Jollands communicated closely and effectively with my solicitor and my buyer to do this.
Throughout the process, I have greatly valued the friendly, warm and open communication with Karen Preece, Helen Jollands and the wider team at Preston Baker.
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The fixed fee was clear and fair. Preston Baker also waived the additional costs of enhanced marketing. I feel this was very fair and appropriate given that this did not convert into any viewings on the open house viewing.
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Preston Baker
99 Walmgate
York
Yorkshire
YO1 9UA
01904 622355
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 94% | 91% | £79,500 | £2,110,000 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 31 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 156 | 3 | 112 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
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Absolutely terrible service…. We have recently purchased a property that is in need of a full renovation that will take over 12 months we found the perfect property online through Preston Barker at York as it was only around the corner from the property we have ...
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Horrific service - Did not even have a set of keys to my property, gave them to the tenant and then had none at the estate agents.
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Very good sales team in York. Enthusiastic, responsive and friendly. I dealt with Angela and Kirsty and both were very good....
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Feb 15,2020
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We had a great experience in letting a property with Preston Baker in York. The quality of service is definitely superior to any other letting agency we have dealt with in York.
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Jun 04,2017
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I can honestly say I don't remember a time that I've been so impressed with an organisation and the service it has offered. Gemma, Helen and Karen were all wonderful, I felt guided and supported every step of the way....
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I was so impressed by Gemma that I ended up going for higher fees than I'd anticipated but it was well worth it in my case.
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“good relationship with branch & staff, very helpful & professional.Always available ......”
May 19,2017
May 19,2017
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good relationship with branch & staff, very helpful & professional.
Always available when needed
Poor solicitors which wouldn't be recommended as never updated anything & awkward to deal with...
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still seemed a lot of money for service and did all but one viewings
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May 18,2017
May 18,2017
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Without Karen we would still be waiting to complete 5 months after putting in an offer. She is excellent. She is honest, direct, straight-talking, impartial, dilligent, reliable and assertive which helped with our lawyers (who weren't any of those things) whilst conversely was kind, informative, reassuring, ...
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May 18,2017
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Karen was exceptionally helpful. Guiding us through the whole process of buying our house. Karen kept us fully informed of all developments. Karen was a reassuring voice during stressful times....
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May 18,2017
May 18,2017
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Karen was excellent with us throughout the whole process of our house sale. She provided updates on a regular basis and as and when promised. Karen was always extremely polite and friendly and made us feel at ease when things became stressful!
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May 01,2017
May 01,2017
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When I sign up for this I understood the viewing would be under taken by them the second time around out of 19 viewing I did 14 had to push all the time to get reply I felt the service was not what I was promised...
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Dec 22,2016
Dec 22,2016
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Terrible experience. Never ever get trapped with these people. Gives no consideration what so ever to the tenants. During my 1 1/2 year stay ,never a maintenace call was attended promptly. When i decided to move out of the contract , whilst within the contract period, i paid ...
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Exorbitantly high for nothing
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Nov 26,2016
Nov 26,2016
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We completed our house sale today and can't thank everyone at Preston Baker York enough !! All staff were so friendly and helpful, always keeping us fully informed and up to date. They answered our phone calls and emails immediately offering excellent help and support whatever ...
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Nov 01,2016
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Karen, Karen, Karen,
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Sep 06,2016
Sep 06,2016
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Preston Baker were true to their word. Using their VIP Launch service not only did we sell our house on launch day but they achieved ƒÂ¯¿½5000 over the asking price. All the staff are extremely friendly,caring & professional in what they do. They made us feel ...
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Whilst not the cheapest out there we certainly felt they were fair and worth it for the service given.
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Jul 06,2016
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A massive thank you to Karen for doing an absolutely amazing job. Our house sale was not straightforward and she has shown incredible patience and kept communications going and pushed exactly when required. She has a friendly and approachable manner and is a pleasure to ...
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Fees are directly in line with competitors
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Feb 18,2016
Feb 18,2016
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Helen thought of me when the property came on the market and it was exactly what we were looking for. It saved me time in continuing to look. Karen was able to deal with my queries quickly and effectively. Very easy process all round....
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Feb 18,2016
Feb 18,2016
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Karen Preece is the estate agent you want on your side. Her determination and tenacity make her sales succeed. She keeps in touch with all parties and their solicitors and gets clear and up to date information to everyone. However difficult things get she never ...
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Jan 27,2016
Jan 27,2016
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Excellent communication from Karen and Helen, backed up with good support from Gemma.
I am very happy with the work done by the Team at Preston Baker, they were friendly and professional as well as pro-active. Very happy to endorse....
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As agreed!
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Jan 26,2016
Jan 26,2016
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We cannot praise the people at Preston Baker York enough. We were looked after by everyone right from the day Jodie came to value our property. Nothing was too much trouble . We would highly recommend them to anyone . Thank you for helping us to realise ...
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Jan 25,2016
Jan 25,2016
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Each member of staff that I dealt with was professional, friendly, approachable and most important of all, there for support and advice when needed. They made us feel that our house sale/purchase was important no matter how large or small the request....
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Not the cheapest but the service was outstanding.
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Jan 15,2016
Jan 15,2016
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I have found all staff in the branch to be helpful and accommodating. In particular I must highlight Karen Preece for her attention to detail and follow-up reports on all issues with which I had queries....
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Dec 24,2015
Dec 24,2015
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We received a good service! The communication between myself and Karen was effective, she kept myself and Aniko in the loop...
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Dec 23,2015
Dec 23,2015
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Karen provided excellent communication on the sale, and did her utmost to keep the sale progressing, chasing both sets if solicitors and the buyer. She provided me with a weekly update and always returned my calls.
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Dec 12,2015
Dec 12,2015
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The whole process was made very easy for us. Jodie inspired confidence from the beginning, Karen (and Emma in her absence) was great and resolved any issues we had with solicitors/buyers/sellers etc very quickly; at the same time as selling, I also bought ...
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Dec 09,2015
Dec 09,2015
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Preston Baker were great in the purchase of our property. Initially Gemma helped us with viewings and offers and couldn't have been more helpful. After our offer was accepted, we couldn't have asked more from Karen. She was on the phone to us weekly, making ...
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Dec 06,2015
Dec 06,2015
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Karen worked efficiently and in a friendly yet professional manner, throughout the process of our purchase, to facilitate smooth running. She always seemed to be a step ahead, and somehow made sure to be better informed than the solicitors appeared to be. She proactively kept ...
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Dec 05,2015
Dec 05,2015
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We bought and sold with Preston Baker and could not have been happier about the service we received. From Gemma making sure we got the house we were desperately wanting to Karen making sure everything was sorted on the paperwork side. Even when things seemed ...
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Nov 27,2015
Nov 27,2015
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From viewing to completion, everything was great. We was always kept informed on everything, which as first time buyers, was great. What could've been a stressful process, was made stress free, which was all down to everyone at Preston baker, most notably Karen. She was ...
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Nov 26,2015
Nov 26,2015
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Positives:
- Strong on marketing, a wide range of options were available
- Took a highly proactive approach to arranging viewings and negotiations on the sale
- Good level of communication leading up to the sale and during negotiations (especially from Helen Jollands)
- Gathered ...
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Nov 21,2015
Nov 21,2015
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Brilliant helpfull staff get the job done.Kept me up to speed with everything.I would use Preston Baker again....
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It is expensive but worth it.
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