Richards Estate Agents - Sales

The Parade, 147 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LA

Estate Agents

Listed under:  Estate Agents
100% recommended   Rating Richards Estate Agents - Sales 9.4/100
9 reviews since 2005
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
9.4 /10 Overall Rating 9.4/10
Based on 9 reviews since 2005
 
 
 
Professional 9.3/10 Professional Rating 9.3
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 9.4/10 Friendly Rating 9.4
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information

 
Helpful 9.4/10 Helpful Rating 9.4
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller

 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" The purchase went smoothly due to help from the estate agent at all times."   more
 
" Very happy with the service. Always willing to help. I would use them again."   more
 
" Remarkable agent, selling property with acrimonious divorce taking place. Tactful but firm, highly skilled negotiations. Nothing but praise for this small friendly agent. Good price achieved under ver...."   more
 
" The firm were very professional but I did wish that they had chased the sellers more as the flat was empty and they knew we were keen to complete ASAP."   more
 
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Code of Practice
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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: 100%
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: 50%
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: 100%
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: 67%
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: 100%
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.
 


Most Popular Words
Reputations are about so more than just ratings. What are the words that customers tend to volunteer when a firm is mentioned? Do they mention particular people that work there?

friendly 2
help 2
professional 5
property 2
purchase 2
service 2
ability 1
achieved 1
acrimonious 1
advice 1
These are the words most often used in the reviews for this business. Look for the names and comments that reviewers use most often. We count each word once per review.


 
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Review 25 Jul 2014
Recommended by customer in BH18
 
 
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 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 
Bungalow - Broadstone.
 
 
 
 
 


Review 23 Jul 2014
Recommended by customer in BH18
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
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
 
Detached bungalow in Broadstone. Residential area about 1 miles from shops with built on sun lounge at rear.
 

"The purchase went smoothly due to help from the estate agent at all times."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 18 Jul 2014
Recommended by customer in BH21
 
 
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
 
3 bedroom semi detached integral garage converted to dining room. 1 1/2 car garage.
 

"Very happy with the service. Always willing to help. I would use them again."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 16 Jul 2014
Recommended by customer in BH18
 
 
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
 
Four bedroom bungalow with 100x55'rear garden and large loft space. House ideal for conversion. Good school catchment area. Close to local shops on busy residential road.
 

"Remarkable agent, selling property with acrimonious divorce taking place. Tactful but firm, highly skilled negotiations. Nothing but praise for this small friendly agent. Good price achieved under very difficult circumstances."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 23 Mar 2005
Recommended by customer
 
 
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 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"The firm were very professional but I did wish that they had chased the sellers more as the flat was empty and they knew we were keen to complete ASAP."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 16 Feb 2005
Recommended by customer in BH21
 
 
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
 

"The service we received from the whole team at Richards far exceeded our expectations. Each member of the team is very professional, polite and conscientious. Our sale was stressful at times due to links further down the chain but Richards never let us down and always gave excellent advice and customer service."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 14 Feb 2005
Recommended by customer in BH21
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 8/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Found them to be very helpful and professional and promptly dealt with queries."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 9 Feb 2005
Recommended by customer in BH18
 
 
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
 
Chalet bungalow
 

"Very professional company that inspires confidence in their ability to negotiate the best possible terms for the purchase of the property. With all members of staff offerings a friendly personal welcome at all times."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 3 Feb 2005
Recommended by customer in BH21
 
 
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
 

"We would recommend the firm they were professional, commercial & dealt was problems as they arose, which were very minor."
 
 
 
 
 
 

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