John Couch The Estate Agent - Sales

43 Ilsham Road, Wellswood
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2JG

Estate Agents

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96% recommended   Rating John Couch The Estate Agent - Sales 9.4/100
24 reviews since 2004
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
 9.4 /10 Overall Rating 9.4/10
Based on 24 reviews since 2004
 
 
 
Professional 9.4/10 Professional Rating 9.4
The firm acted professionally at all times
 
Knowledgeable 9.4/10 Knowledgeable Rating 9.4
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
 
Friendly 9.5/10 Friendly Rating 9.5
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
 
Helpful 9.2/10 Helpful Rating 9.2
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Staff very helpful not always on the ball though."   more
 
" Excellent service. Very happy with the buying process."   more
 
" This was a good selling experience with excellent sales particulars and service."   more
 
" All good thank you."   more
 
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Sellers: Ombudsman: 100%
SELLERS Did the firm show you evidence of their membership of an Ombudsman scheme to give you free, independent review of any complaints ? (eg is the Ombudsman logo shown on the sales particulars for your property?)
 
Sellers: Fees: 100%
SELLERS Did the firm clearly explain their fees, expenses & business terms and confirm this in writing (including email) before marketing your property?
 
Sellers: Buyer services: 44%
SELLERS Did the firm make clear whether or not they wish to offer other services (such as mortgages) to potential buyers of your property?
 
Sellers: Particulars: 100%
SELLERS Did the firm ask you to confirm the accuracy of the draft particulars before marketing your property?
 
Sellers: Viewing: 100%
SELLERS Did the firm agree the viewing arrangements with you and comply with these arrangements?
 
Sellers: Offers: 100%
SELLERS Did the firm confirm all offers in writing (including email)?
 
Sellers: Marketing: 92%
SELLERS Did the firm ask you whether or not the property should remain on the market after the offer was accepted. (n/a in Scotland)?
 
Buyers: Ombudsman: 69%
BUYERS Did the firm show you evidence of their membership of an Ombudsman scheme to give you free, independent review of any complaints ? (eg is the Ombudsman logo shown on the sales particulars for your property?)
 
Buyers: Marketing: 83%
BUYERS Did the firm tell you if the property was kept on the market after your offer was accepted, or was put back on the market later on. (n/a in Scotland)?
 
Buyers: Accuracy: 100%
BUYERS Did the firm give you accurate (i.e. not misleading) information about properties?
 
Buyers: Offer: 92%
BUYERS Did the firm accept your offer without attaching any conditions (such as that you should arrange your mortgage through them)?
You can see how many customers have said "Yes" in answer to each question, but please don't expect 100% in every case.  Nobody's perfect and some customers may not be completely sure about the answer.  It's more important that you understand these questions and discuss them with the business so that you both agree what good service means for you.  A responsible business will be happy to explain the details to you and it's always better to clarify these points upfront to avoid misunderstandings later on.
 


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excellent 7
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Review 25 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Review 21 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 8/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Staff very helpful not always on the ball though."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 10 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"This was a good selling experience with excellent sales particulars and service."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 10 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Excellent service. Very happy with the buying process."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 8 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"All good thank you."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 7 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ12
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 8/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 
12 yr old detached house in village location.
 

"Agent was very helpful, but handicapped by having to deal with a difficult vendor."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Very pleased with the service."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Dealt with efficiently and direct."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 5/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 8/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 5/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 
6 bed detached property with views over Lyme Bay. Cul-de-sac location 2 reception rooms kitchen/diner and conservatory.
 

"12 months to sell property, communication could have been much better – we did all the chasing. Once buyer was found – contact was very good despite achieving eventual sale still felt that reputation of agent was better than the actual experience of using J Couch. It’s hard to state that we were mislead but we always had the thought that we were just another punter – probably no worse than any other estate."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
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Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ12
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"An excellent service. A bit disappointed the house was not taken off the market as soon as our offer had been accepted. Eilken and Jill were very patient with us and their help certainly exceeded our expectations."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 6 Jun 2007
Recommended by customer in TQ12
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"Altogether a very professional team & I would definitely use them again."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 22 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Purchase & sale in the £3/400,000 range.
 

"Efficient & friendly"
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 20 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"We received an excellent service from all the staff at John Couch & will not hesitate to use them again in the future."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 20 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer in TQ12
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"A very professional firm with excellent knowledge of local market and natural developments. John Couch, as principal, of the firm was always prepared to put himself out on behalf of vendor and prospective purchases. Also ably supportive by competent & professional staff."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 18 Nov 2004
No Recommendation by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 8/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 8/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 4/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"The offices create an impression of up-market efficiency."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 12 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer in TQ12
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 8/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 7/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 6/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"I had a particularly bad experience being “gazumped” & lost a considerable amount of money. I consider the firm partially responsible."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 11 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer in TQ2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Well run firm – would certainly use them again."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 11 Nov 2004
Recommended by customer in TQ1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"Very professional and helpful
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