Maria B. Evans Estate Agents
Croston, PR26
4.1/5, 8 reviews
75% recommended
50% sales valuation accuracy
75% sales fee satisfaction
0% lettings valuation accuracy
67% lettings fee satisfaction

“Do not let a property from this agent. Where do ......”

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Nov 14,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Tally2329'
Nov 14,2015
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Do not let a property from this agent. Where do I begin, untrustworthy, dishonest, rude and I could go on.
Firstly, a property was displayed for let in the billinge area. It commanded our attention straight away so prompted me to firstly email Maria B Evans estate agents based in Parbold, when I had received no response to this it was followed up with a phone call a couple of hours later. I spoke with a lady from the agent who agreed she had received the email & took a whole host of details from me and said they would see if it met with the approval of the landlord first. I received a call a short time later stating it did and was advised I could view the property on Thursday that week. I asked several questions about the property to be told there is someone of the other line she'd have to go. I should have realised at this point this agent were certainly not going to be reasonable.

I viewed the property at 17.15 that Thursday. I arrived at 1700 and waited outside, The only other viewer arrived late at 17.10 for their appointment and ran inside. I left it a few minutes and followed suit. On getting inside I was greeted by the current tenants who answered most of the questions as the agent could not answer them such as council tax band etc. I was shown around asked several questions, during this time the other viewer left the property. I was told by the agent if I was interested in letting the property (which I had firmly explained I was) to call their office in the morning and pay the fees. If the other viewer wanted the property then it would be the landlords decision.

The following morning I rang the office to be greeted by the same lady I had throughout. She stated, sorry the property is let. When asked how this was possible she stated the other viewer had rang the office at 18.20 that evening and she was in the office after returning from the property and 'had' to take the call. She then took payment and agreed over the phone. I voiced my concern as I was categorically told to ring the following morning to be told 'it's just the way it is unfortunately'. I then asked, as discussed with her previously, could my interest not be relayed to the landlord to which she stated no, we have already agreed with the other viewer.

It is my opinion I never stood a chance in letting that property and had simply been called to view the house as a visible presence to secure to other viewer. I took time off work, arranged child care and was dismissed when I followed the simple instruction of the agent. The agent continuing to practice and take calls past the 17.30 close time is one excuse, but the following explanation that she then contacted the landlord who agreed as I may not be interested is just bad form. My interest was in little doubt. The property was always going to the other viewer, I have little doubt the call received around 1 hour after practising hours was pre orchestrated, I never stood a chance .

This agent thus far is the least transparent, highly disloyal and incredibly underhanded agent I have dealt with. They wouldn't stand a chance in the hypothetical customer service and general fair decency awards but they would walk the snobbery and trustworthy award hands down. Potential customer be aware, I would suggest my story is common practice unfortunately.
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By: Maria Evans
Jan 25, 2016
We have only just seen this appalling review left on this site and strongly refute the account given by the potential tenant and his derogatory comments. The gentleman contacted our company 10 November 2015 and we went through his details/requirements. We arranged an appointment for 12 November 2015 at 5.15pm to look at the property, we only do accompanied viewings. We stagger the viewings when we have a lot of interest into 15 minute slots. Prior to the gentleman viewing the property we got clearance from the landlord that if he was to take the property would his 5 year old spaniel be allowed – the landlord agreed to the pet. The gentleman viewed the property at the designated time (5.15pm), he explained he had not completed on the sale of his property, and was looking in the area for a suitable property but that his wife would also need to see the property and he would contact us in the morning to arrange another viewing. It was clear he was not in a position to commit to taking the rental until his wife had viewed it. Children are always welcome at viewings, he chose not to bring his 3 year old daughter with him. We received a call the same evening of the viewing from the other viewer, a lady (also with a dog) who was currently in a rented property and therefore not dependent on a sale proceeding, who stated she wished to go ahead. We contacted the owner immediately who said he would prefer to have the lady who wished to commit immediately rather than wait for the gentleman who if he contacted us, would require a second viewing and no guarantee he would proceed. We therefore followed the instructions of the landlord and the property went to the lady who contacted us immediately to go ahead. These are the facts and the lesson to learn is Rentals move very quickly if you wish to proceed do not delay. We wish them the best in their property search.

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Maria B. Evans Estate Agents
34 Town Road
Croston
Lancashire
PR26 9RB
01257 462095

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Sales 50% 75% £275,000 £380,000
Lettings 0% 67% £695 £1,300
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Apr 09,2018
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“Do not let a property from this agent. Where do ......”

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Nov 14,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Tally2329'
Nov 14,2015
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Do not let a property from this agent. Where do I begin, untrustworthy, dishonest, rude and I could go on. Firstly, a property was displayed for let in the billinge area. It commanded our attention straight away so prompted me to firstly email Maria B ...
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Jan 25, 2016
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We have only just seen this appalling review left on this site and strongly refute the account given by the potential tenant and his derogatory comments. The gentleman contacted our company 10 November 2015 and we went through his details/requirements. We arranged an appointment for 12 November 2015 at 5.15pm to look at the property, we only do accompanied viewings. We stagger the viewings when we have a lot of interest into 15 minute slots. Prior to the gentleman viewing the property we go ...

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