86% sales valuation accuracy
88% sales fee satisfaction
75% lettings valuation accuracy
27% lettings fee satisfaction
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Arrogant and completely self-serving.
Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks never complete. Again I challenged and was basically hung up on. Parkers are either arrogant enough to believe that this will slow down online estate agents growth (good luck with that), or only worried about how quickly they can turnover another property. Either way the only people that benefit from this business model is Parkers, certainly not their customers.
I don't know the numbers but I am certainly seeing more and more properties for sale through online companies, so Parkers are denying their customers the opportunity to sell to a growing section of the market, limiting potential buyers therefore reducing sale price. You would think that selling at a higher price would benefit them as the cut would be higher, but just kick it on seems to be the order of the day.
I did complete on my property as planned, and the property that I was told I couldn't see was then relisted as it had fallen through (the irony was not lost on me). As a chain free buyer I was now allowed to view the property as I fit the kick it on brief and put an offer in on the same day. This was rejected. I then offered a higher amount, waited 2 days after hearing nothing, chased only to be told the house had sold.
I would have increased my offer.
If I was selling a house and could have got more for it had my estate agent been bothered to pick up the phone to someone who is clearly interested in the house, I would not be best pleased.
Once again, this is either arrogance or greed (or incompetence). Certainly nothing in my experience shows that they are working to the clients best interest. I can make sure I never go anywhere near Parkers to sell, but I can only hope that any perspective sellers stay well clear so I can have a chance at viewing and buying your house.
Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks never complete. Again I challenged and was basically hung up on. Parkers are either arrogant enough to believe that this will slow down online estate agents growth (good luck with that), or only worried about how quickly they can turnover another property. Either way the only people that benefit from this business model is Parkers, certainly not their customers.
I don't know the numbers but I am certainly seeing more and more properties for sale through online companies, so Parkers are denying their customers the opportunity to sell to a growing section of the market, limiting potential buyers therefore reducing sale price. You would think that selling at a higher price would benefit them as the cut would be higher, but just kick it on seems to be the order of the day.
I did complete on my property as planned, and the property that I was told I couldn't see was then relisted as it had fallen through (the irony was not lost on me). As a chain free buyer I was now allowed to view the property as I fit the kick it on brief and put an offer in on the same day. This was rejected. I then offered a higher amount, waited 2 days after hearing nothing, chased only to be told the house had sold.
I would have increased my offer.
If I was selling a house and could have got more for it had my estate agent been bothered to pick up the phone to someone who is clearly interested in the house, I would not be best pleased.
Once again, this is either arrogance or greed (or incompetence). Certainly nothing in my experience shows that they are working to the clients best interest. I can make sure I never go anywhere near Parkers to sell, but I can only hope that any perspective sellers stay well clear so I can have a chance at viewing and buying your house.
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25-26 Market place
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RG1 2DG
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 86% | 88% | £146,500 | £270,000 |
| Lettings | 75% | 27% | £700 | £1,400 |
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| 32 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
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I have no idea how it is possible to make a straight forward landlord-to-landlord purchase as lengthy as this. Nine months for a simple, no-chain flat purchase, with funds in place and ready to go. As the buyer, I probably did benefit from the appalling ...
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Hi Jo
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. Whilst I appreciate your frustration that the transaction has been ongoing for almost 6 months now, I do feel it is important to highlight that the delay is completely out of our hands. The company that need to be contacted in relation to the enquiries raised by your solicitor do not have a telephone number or email address, meaning all correspondence has to be sent by post. With many people working from home due to the coronaviru ...
Oct 28,2020
Oct 28,2020
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Was a tenant with Parkers for a number of years. Avoid this company at all cost. The property was let to us in a horrific state and the property manager failed to respond on a number of occasions. When the property moved from Samuel James ...
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Aug 21,2020
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Totally unprofessional. Did not turn up to viewing after making appointment. Didn't even bother to call. Finally called back 2 days later and got the wrong name and asked how the viewing went. Totally clueless. There are much better estate agents in Reading so I would ...
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Aug 13,2019
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I was handed over a stinking, moldy extremely unhygienic property. Moreover despite of explaining the problem several times, I am hardly getting any solution. These guys are not even ready to accept their mistake and just leaving me and my family to suffer....
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“Parker's are brilliant. They recently sold my house in ten days. Kate took me through the whole process and took fabulous photos....”
Dec 06,2018
Dec 06,2018
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Nothing was too much trouble. Once the sale was done, Somer worked tirelessly to liaison and chase up the progress with solicitors. I cannot thank Parker's enough, they changed a mundane task into a brilliant experience. Very special thanks to Kate and Somer...
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Fees worth every penny
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Oct 02,2018
Oct 02,2018
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I was a tenant who paid the checkin chages, but got the house in a shabby conditions with a 70page report of all the issues. The basic health and safety was compromised and there was no inspection carriedout. My kids fell sick because of dust ...
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Bad- Agent fees is only rip off and they hardly do anything
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Aug 15,2018
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We purchased our first rental property through Parker's over 10 years ago and have remained with them as our letting agents ever since. We have always found their service extremely prompt and efficient, dealing with any issues between Tenant/s and Landlord without delay. Sophie is ...
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Aug 06,2018
Aug 06,2018
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We rented a flat through Parkers and stayed for two years as we paid relatively low rent for Reading. The initial letting process was easy though the fees were expensive (with an extra charge tacked on to what we were initially told it would be ...
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Very expensive, more than £100 to renew a contract, £30 referencing fee when we moved out and check out fee.
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Jun 04,2018
Jun 04,2018
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When I first started renting with Parkers they seemed pretty good but over the years their standards have definitely slipped.
They took far too long to carry out repairs. I spent two weeks in the middle of winter without a working boiler (and I had ...
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Very high.
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Feb 04,2018
Feb 04,2018
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I recently used Parker's to sell my property. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. I found them to be honest, pragmatic and very efficient. They know the Reading market well, gave me sound advice on the valuation and managed visits with minimal fuss ...
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Negotiable
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Dec 08,2017
Dec 08,2017
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My house was taking a long time to sell and Parkers approached us to assist. On initial contact the context given by their representative was regarding entering into a joint agency agreement with the other agent, and that's what we understood we were entering into. ...
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In line with the market.
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I agree with your comments. They are not professional agents. They have lied to me, and tried to intimidate me and indeed also have been aggressive. I buy and sell properties all the time and have never come across an agent so disrespectful and devious as this particular one. ...
Sep 08,2017
Sep 08,2017
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We have been landlords with Parkers Lettings for some time now. Having just registered a new property for letting with them I am again really pleased with the service Mark Brooker and his team have given. They were efficient and realiable offering guidance and advice ...
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Always open to suggestions.
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Aug 07,2017
Aug 07,2017
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Absolutely dreadful company to rent with. I moved in to one of their properties with my partner last year and it wasn't exactly a fantastic standard... scuffs on the walls, chipped door frames, the cover for the extract fan came out and hit me on ...
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Almost exactly the same experience we had, rented a flat that was in poor condition and not cleaned before we moved in and we were then charged for 'dust on carpet under door' when we moved out 2 years later. Total rip off and a shame to hear we're not the only ones. Awful. ...
Nov 25,2016
Nov 25,2016
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This is not a good agent I would advise prospective tenants and landlords to stay away from them. They remind me of little Apprentice candidates in there Top Man suits with that awful I am a ruthless little businessman attitude . They try to intimidate with ...
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Excessive and overpriced given that
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Jul 15,2016
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I have rented with a few agencies before I bought my house and Parkers was the worst in an average low quality community. I was not happy with them during the tenure of my contract but the worst came when I told them I was ...
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Thank you for taking the time to raise your concerns. As the Lettings Director for Parkers, your comments are of great concern to me and I would be grateful if you could contact me on 0118 957 5455 to discuss your complaint in more detail. Many Thanks. ...
Jul 06,2016
Jul 06,2016
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Arrogant and completely self-serving.
Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks ...
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May 12,2016
May 12,2016
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Sophie is not a professional in her approach to handling issues which is rather sad. I have decided not to bother contacting her with any issues I have as she lacks empathy and is not helpful. Her people skills are very poor.
I shouldn't be ...
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May 06,2016
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Parkers reading agents are not good agency to search for room. Staff are not helpful at at all and their are very high not good for any one to go there...
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Very very bad
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Apr 07,2016
Apr 07,2016
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Absolutely extortionate fees that are repeatedly asked for at every opportunity from tenants, including over £100 for a tenancy renewal and hundreds of pounds in admin fees at the start an end of a tenancy.
No willingness to consider reasonableness or fairness of these fees and ...
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Far too high
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Nov 02,2014
Nov 02,2014
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Years back Parkers had a terrible reputation in Reading. Having spoken to three prospective estate agents re the sale of my property and not being happy with any of them, I took my daughters advice and tried Parkers, who she had used successfully 2 years ago. ...
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Oct 09,2014
Oct 09,2014
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We have used Parkers for 5 years as purchasers, landlords and then as vendors. We have had an excellent service from them and would highly recommend them as estate agents. They have always stayed in very regular contact with us and made renting out our property ...
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Average for selling properties, after looking up online.
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Oct 05,2014
Oct 05,2014
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I have been dealing with Parkers - Market Place in Reading for quite a few years in the purchasing and letting of BTL's. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Parkers has always shown a lot of dedication. They are efficient, knowledgeable, perseverant, very much client oriented ...
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Competitive.
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Sep 05,2014
Sep 05,2014
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Terrible experience from the offset with three viewings at the same time and no back garden keys!
I would warn all perspective customers to not put down an admin fee until a contract is in place. NEVER PAY THE ADMIN FEE UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE ...
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If Mark had the decency to call and explain rather than almost take pleasure in taking ‚£900 from a customer. He didn't even try, in fact his emails were rude. My legal representative said I have an even stronger case because of his lack of etiquette. Its a shame as one bad apple brings down a whole team. Could of been such a different outcome.Attached Filesnbsp;
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I still do not understand why I was asked to pay both admin and holding at same time. I wouldn't do it again, and any holding fee I put down I will make sure ALL or part is refundable. Totally unreasonable to take an admin fee of a customer when they haven't commenced referencing or letting contract. Bonkers and after investigation not normal practise.
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Hi Rebecca
I would like to take the opportunity to respond to your negative comments having discussed the situation at length with Mark.
Our version of the event are that you viewed the property initially, visited our office immediately (very excitedly I’d like to add) to secure the property and then decided to pay a holding deposit once Mark had agreed the let with the landlord. You also chose to pay the tenancy set up fee at the same time you paid the holding deposit. All the intimal ...
Jul 21,2014
Jul 21,2014
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It is largely thanks to Damien's efficiency and persistence that this apparently simple sale was pushed through to exchange and completion, despite a number of obstacles and delays that appeared along the way. I am pleased to wholeheartedly recommend Damien as a selling agent....
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Jul 13,2014
Jul 13,2014
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We are tenants and they are terrible. They give no notice about visits to our house (i.e. gas man / work men / house viewings) which leaves us in a awkward position when strangers walk through the door. At the beginning of the contract they got ...
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- Tell us when you plan on letting people access our property - Stop being insistent that certain items are tenant obligations without even checking the contractAttached Filesnbsp;
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im very confused regarding your complaint and would invite you to contact me Craig Pearson Managing Director at [email protected] we have a text message system and we back up all viewing appointments, if a contractor has entered your property without notice then im surprised you haven't contacted us to complain. when you supply your details to be referenced we have no control if you don't supply the information asked for at the start of the application process ?
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Apr 29,2014
Apr 29,2014
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Parkers have been letting my apartment for 4 years and I've been very happy so far. They've been very helpful fully managing the property, very effective finding tenants, so that my property wasn't vacant for long in between the tenancies and yet felt comfotable that my ...
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Mar 21,2013
Mar 21,2013
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I pride myself on being straight forward to deal with and my word is my bond.
I have to say both Damien and Mark dealt with the purchase in the same manner.
Buying a property is never easy and different agents act is different ways. ...
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Mar 14,2013
Mar 14,2013
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Very helpful when I locked myself out of the flat and were more than happy to send an agent out with a master key to open door for me....
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Mar 07,2013
Mar 07,2013
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The service from Parkers was faultless. I received frequent updates whilst tenants were being sought and subsequently excellent tenants were found quickly. The administration side was also excellent and went very smoothly. Staff at Parkers were always pleasant and courteous and I will definitely use ...
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Mar 01,2013
Mar 01,2013
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I have rented out a property from parkers in reading for two years. I had a wonderful experience with them and the landlord they were helpful during the letting process since as a student not many agencies would want to deal with students but parkers ...
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