Meet your agent
When and where did you start in estate agency?
The St Austell Office of GA Property Services at the age of 16, moving to Plymouth in 1989.
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What sort of properties are selling in your area?
A fair answer would have to include all realistically priced properties.
Comprising Lounge,Kitchen,Dining Room,Utility Room,2nd,3rd & 4th Bedrooms,Master Bedroom With En-Suite,Bathroom,Gardens,Garage & Driveway.CT Band E.EPC Band D.Av.12/07/13 For 6 Mths & Ongoing.
Terms: ***NB: Please be advised that charges are applicable per application and subject to contract. No additional charges are required for the Tenancy Agreement or Inventory unless stated otherwise.***
Contact: 01752 421825
Valid until: Thursday, August 01 2013
Are your buyers local or from further afield?
Strangely for an estate agent we have a loyal local fan base but we have many buyers from all across the UK registering.
What do you like most about your job?
We're built on a firm reputation for providing great service so when you hear that we have been recommended, you can't help but feel 'chuffed'. As corny as this will read, very few people get the opportunity to make people's dreams come true as we do as estate agents.
Have you ever had an unusual client?
I have worked for two clients with model railways in their gardens, sold a military watch tower, a converted chapel of rest and am currently selling the most amazing converted Georgian water tower.
What's the best piece of advice you've been given?
'Be yourself'. Although my sales progressor's 'Never marry a man who rides a unicycle' is also a good one.
How do you relax outside work?
I have two young boys so I don't get much time to relax, but I enjoy watching my team Man U and playing five-a-side with some of the guys from work.
What item could you not live without?
Sadly, my mobile, which keeps me up to date with everything going on across the branches on a minute by minute basis.
Who inspires you?
My boys – Sam and Cameron – and my staff. I'm lucky enough to have employed a real diverse group of individuals who have formed a brilliant team across my offices.
What's the most interesting property you've seen?
Surprisingly, after 22 years in the business, a house that I have recently placed for sale stands out, it's history being intertwined with both Charles I and Charles II
If you could be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be?
Sir Alex Ferguson. If the lift were stuck for long enough we could chat about his wine collection and his racehorses.
What are your tips for success?
Work hard, trust your instincts and never be afraid to make difficult decisions. Always make sure you haven't got holes in the bottom of your socks.
Comments
by shankenstein
Thursday, June 14 2012, 5:37PM
“Lots of estate agents clearly have enough time to come on here and put negative ratings on any comments that point out what a "non-job" being an estate agent is.
"...and this is the kitchen."
No s**t, Sherlock.
Still, lots of time to sit on these comments sections now you've managed to talk the market in the South-west up to such a point you can't shift any properties.”
by Sensibull
Thursday, June 14 2012, 4:23PM
“Lots are talentless. Lots have bags of Talent, like many other professions. If you have handed over 'too much' money and felt their service hasn't merited the price then it may just be the case of not choosing the correct one. I once felt ripped-off by a garage fixing my car so chose more on reputation the next time and go back time after time. City planners.....well, now that's another kettle of fish.”
by fairbourne
Thursday, June 14 2012, 2:06PM
“don't really understand. why view and comment on an article about estate agents if you don't like them? you knew what it was about before you clicked on it! also, poor article herald. you don't even include the poor bloke's name or company! lastly, you must have been dealing with different estates than i nickers. having to do your own viewings and being charged 3%? that's either totally fabricated or you've got mug written on your forehead!”
by northernchimp
Thursday, June 14 2012, 2:06PM
“There's a lot of special people out here Sensibull, some of us have handed over far too much money to the talentless cretins. More fool me. Line em up with lawyers and city planners I say.”
by NICKERS
Thursday, June 14 2012, 1:31PM
“I really do not see the point of EA. They expect you to show the interested parties around your abode. I prefer to sell my own property and keep the 3% commission.”
by Sensibull
Thursday, June 14 2012, 1:24PM
“Nice to see comments that were'nt a rash generalisation against an industry from some pretty 'special' people. Perhaps the reason why the paper produces poor articles such as this with little content is so that 'working from home' academics such as yourself (now I'm generalising) can understand and create some intersting comment. Bravo.”
by NICKERS
Thursday, June 14 2012, 11:21AM
“Reminds me of a Most Wanted poster!”
by whinger7643
Thursday, June 14 2012, 10:51AM
“Why is the Herald persisting with giving these leeches free publicity. If they did their jobs efficiently with sensible fees, then we would take a different view.”
by shankenstein
Thursday, June 14 2012, 9:53AM
“Looks like a typical weasel estate agent. Nice free advert, Herald.”
by Pastyluvver
Thursday, June 14 2012, 9:28AM
“especially as it doesn't even say who he is - not that we want to know !”