Why a good Estate Agent Matters

The housing market has fluctuated since interest rates rose in 2022. House prices have held steady or even risen but demand has fallen especially for buyers with mortgages. Finding the best local estate agent will help secure the best possible price for a seller in the current market conditions. This means providing realistic advice on pricing.

Like any service provider, estate agents' fees will vary depending on the service provided. Some estate agents for instance specialise in more expensive homes, while others are online estate agents focused on a low fixed fee price. Like any business, estate agents have overheads and their ability to market your home will depend on the budget you can afford. The best estate agents in West Molesey will understand your needs and circumstances, such as upsizing, downsizing, renting etc.

Do your research

A search online will list all the local agents, but reviews and forums are very useful, as are community Facebook groups such as the East and West Molesey Group.

Local recommendations are always good, ask friends and family or people who live in the area. A good estate agent in West Molesey will usually be well known in the local community.

List of Estate Agents in West Molesey, East Molesey and Hampton

We have done some of the hard work for you and listed some of the local estate agents here for you. Please note this list is not definitive and you can find more estate agents using the Best Estate Agents Guide.

• Tudor & Co - Long established independent estate agent based in East Molesey. Very good online reviews - market leader in homes for sale with 28% of the number of homes for sale in West Molesey according to property search website home.co.uk
• Rawlinson & Webber Estate Agents - The oldest independent estate agent based in Molesey and winner of the best estate agency for 6 years running. Second number of homes for sale in West Molesey with 15% according to home.co.uk
• Dowling Styles Estate Agents - Independent estate agent also based in East Molesey with good online reviews
• HTB Harmes Turner Brown East Molesey - Independent estate agent based on East Molesey high street with good online reviews.
• Domains sales & lettings - Independent estate agent based on East Molesey high street
• Newton Huxley Estate Agents - Independent estate agent based in Hampton Court
• Barons - Independent estate agents based in Hamptons Court
• Foxtons - The large London based agents known for their ubiquitous minis across London
• Dexters - London’s largest estate agents with extensive reach that also includes a number of other estate agents. Our sister company Kiwi Movers is also the preferred home removal company for Dexters.
• Miles & Bird Estate Agents - Experienced agents based in Hampton Court with higher end properties.
• Hamptons - Higher end estate agents with an international reach
• Savills - Higher end estate agents across the UK
• Purple Bricks - Online estate agent - ideal if you want a lower seller fee.

The local independent agents above will have the best local knowledge of both West Molesey, East Molesey and the surrounding areas of Hampton Court, Thames Ditton and Walton-on-Thames. The larger estate agent groups can help market your property to a wider audience. Of course Zoopla and Rightmove enable any estate agent to market properties to the largest audiences, but having local representatives is key to a good level of service.

Choosing your local Estate Agent

You will need to get a number of valuations. Your research will have narrowed down the agents and ultimately you will need to choose the agent who you feel most comfortable with and can trust.

You will want to have a set of questions to ask each estate agent to ensure they understand your individual requirements. You might even want to ask for references.

The fee structure should be clear. Is it a fixed fee or commission based. Additional services including the types of marketing may be additional.

You need to ensure that during the selling process the estate agents maintain clear communications and keep you informed about the progress of your property sale. If your buyer is a cash buyer or needs a mortgage will impact the sales process. You may also want to consider a lower cash offer to avoid uncertainty that a chain can sometimes create.

Ultimately, at the end of the day, you need to do your research and trust your instincts.

Once you sell your property, or even before the sale you might need self storage in West Molesey to store your personal possessions as you try to find a new home. You can also use self storage to declutter your home to make it more presentable for prospective buyers. Our self storage facility in West Molesey includes a range of storage sizes from 10sqft - 300sqft and we also offer a storage with removals service where we collect your items from your home, store them and then deliver them anywhere in the UK or overseas. To learn more about our self storage units in West Molesey, call us on 020 8877 9682.