If you have property to sell, it’s always worth considering an independent estate agent instead of one of the big high street names. Cobbles is an independent agent – we love the freedom it gives us to provide the best possible service to our property vendors. 

Here are some of the advantages of working with an independent agent when you sell property in Guildford:

1.        An independent estate agent will put customers first

A good estate agent knows that putting the vendor first is the most important thing.  This means trying to get the best price for the property and selling it in the right time frame to a serious buyer. For independent agents like Cobbles, we have the freedom to make vendors our priority. Contrast this with bigger estate agencies – their agents have a duty to the head office too and this can create a conflict. 

2.        Your property sale matters to us

When we sell property, it’s important to us that the sale reaches completion as smoothly as possible. Naturally, we care about our sellers and buyers, and we want to do a good job. But in addition, it’s in our business plan. Selling your property quickly and at the right price is in our interests too – we can’t afford to make mistakes so we just do a great job instead! 

3.        An independent estate agent can afford to be flexible

When it comes to selling a property, it’s really important to understand the seller, their financial goals and the benefits of their property. But doing this takes time. Fortunately, independent estate agents have the flexibility to invest as much time as the sale needs – we don’t have to answer to anyone else. 

We also have autonomy over the fees we charge. This means that when it comes to negotiating fees, we can work together to agree an appropriate rate. We don’t have to comply with rules set by a head office - this can often translate into a better rate for you. 

4.        An independent estate agent has good local knowledge

Local knowledge is key for any estate agent. We know what kind of properties have the strongest appeal in Guildford, and can give realistic valuations too. We can promote the local area as well as the property you want to sell, helping buyers imagine living in the GU postcode area. With our local knowledge, we’re much better placed to sell property in Guildford than a national or online estate agent.

Our local knowledge goes beyond what a Google search will tell you. We’re used to Guildford Borough Council’s views on planning applications and parking. We can even tell buyers what day the bins get collected! 

Sell property in Guildford

If you have property to sell in the Guildford area, we hope you’ll consider selling with Cobbles! Explore our site to find out more or get in touch on 01483 457 000 whenever you’re ready.