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LOOKING BACK ON 2019
Speaking to Wirral Life, Skellens Director Guy Platt-Higgins
recognises that "the property market has been tough in 2019
and certain adjustments had to be made to enable Skellens
to successfully compete with long-established agents and
those offering online services."
Guy said: "2019 was our first trading year and we are proud to
be able to claim that things have gone well for all those who
have sold their properties through us.
"We are consistently at the top of the “most clicked on”
properties chart and we are continuing to sell properties
quicker than other agents. Fortunately, we have never featured
on the “slow movers” chart of shame.
"Our achievements are down to good old-fashioned hard
work, skill and a desire to provide the highest quality of service
to all of our clients.
“There are 2 important factors when it comes to deciding upon
which Estate Agent to instruct: Firstly, is the valuation right?
Secondly, is the agents fee reasonable? These are questions that
everyone should ask themselves before signing on the dotted
line…
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"Valuations can differ but ours are realistic. Ours will result
in a sale. Overly optimistic valuations will not achieve this.
They may seem flattering at the time but they will invariably
result in properties lingering on the market and eventually
the price having to be reduced. Lingering properties and price
reductions rarely look good to potential buyers."
Guy continued: "When it comes to fees, these also differ from
agent to agent but we have set ours at a level which is always
competitive. Our current fee is 0.5% of the ultimate sale price
and we do not top that up with viewing fees, VAT or other
extras. Nothing is hidden. Everything about our service and
pricing is totally transparent. This fee is fixed until 31st March
2020.
"It will of course take time to build on our reputation and
to change the general perception one might have of Estate
Agents, however, we are doing all that we can to make that
change in the marketplace and assure anyone wanting to sell
their property that we will assist them every step of the way
and guarantee that they receive the very best price for their
property, as quickly as possible, for an extremely competitive
fee. So here’s to 2020! Best wishes to everyone for the new year!"