100% lettings valuation accuracy
67% lettings fee satisfaction
Jul 08,2014
Jul 08,2014
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We decided to use Allen & Harris after interviewing several agents. We were impressed with the assertive marketing approach as discussed with Steven Harrington. They also pitched the price 10-15% above what other agents recommended. We asked are you confident of this price? Oh yes was the reply. The draft particulars were rather boring so we did quite a lot of work to improve them. The photos were not well considered. Some showed the neighbour's house exterior as much as ours. The internal shots were at strange angles.
They planned an open house saying that this would create maximum interest and competition amongst the potential buyers. We were told they had 5-6 qualified prospective buyers lined up with appointments. Only 1 turned up on the day. This didn't progress because the price was pitched too high. In the following weeks, there were no potential buyers. In week 3, they recommended a substantial decrease (which brought it down to similar to what the other agents suggested). By this time, we had lost all trust in their ability to sell the property.
In all, we lost the impact of a new property to market and lost a month of selling time. I would not use them again.
They planned an open house saying that this would create maximum interest and competition amongst the potential buyers. We were told they had 5-6 qualified prospective buyers lined up with appointments. Only 1 turned up on the day. This didn't progress because the price was pitched too high. In the following weeks, there were no potential buyers. In week 3, they recommended a substantial decrease (which brought it down to similar to what the other agents suggested). By this time, we had lost all trust in their ability to sell the property.
In all, we lost the impact of a new property to market and lost a month of selling time. I would not use them again.
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettings | 100% | 67% | £500 | £550 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Horrendous agent, would not recommend them to anyone!!!! Been renting the same property for 14 years, every 6 months having a house inspection. Been saying got problems for last two years but nothing ever done and then when I pursue the issue after running independent report I ...
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Mar 10,2016
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I would recommend Allen & Harris Chippenham to anyone, they managed to sell my property, in good time and got me the best price, the staff were all very friendly and efficient and help me every step of the way. I would have no problem recommending ...
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Jul 08,2014
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We decided to use Allen & Harris after interviewing several agents. We were impressed with the assertive marketing approach as discussed with Steven Harrington. They also pitched the price 10-15% above what other agents recommended. We asked are you confident of this price? Oh yes was ...
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Apr 09,2014
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We wanted to rent a new place. Found one that we liked on Rightmove.co.uk. It was listed by Allen & Harris (A&H).
What a horrible experience! They very quickly wanted the referencing deposit and whatnot paid - which we duly obliged. A week ...
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Nothing. Horrible service. I will never use them again. I will even tell other to avoid them like the plague.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Sep 09,2013
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Absolutely terrible, was a tenant and had relationship troubles which meant I could no longer stay there. When I was living there I complained about various items needing to be fixed none of my calls were returned or answered and now it is time to ...
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Well the agent could start doing the job they are being paid for and return the calls of tenant when asked to.Attached Filesnbsp;
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