Advanced High Street Estate Agent

Long live the advanced high street estate agent

Alex Neil is an advanced high-street estate agent in Rotherhithe, Canary Wharf, Bow and Chislehurst. We show continued commitment to a presence on the high street, and our beautiful offices enjoy significant sales and rental activity.

Furthermore, we actively promote properties via Social Media and engage in marketing on the major property portals. Our 35+ year track record of sales and lettings speaks volumes about our successful approach to property. In addition, office refurbishments, our company rebrand, a new website, and investments in our teams show our commitment and determination to remain the best estate agent in your town. 

As multiple award winners, we confidently believe we offer the best experience for sellers and purchasers. We combine the best elements of a traditional high street estate agency with the technological advances our IT investment and wide-ranging online presence provide us. Alex Neil’s commitment to local high street offices began in 1984. And we’ve embraced and deployed many technological and online advances since.

However, we firmly believe homeowners benefit significantly from the essentials a ‘Traditional’ high street estate agent provides. And one is the ability to deal with staff in person. We are approachable property professionals handling transactions in real, high-profile offices.

Alex Neil differs significantly from the many faceless, corporate online entities masquerading as estate agents. For example, we are Federation of Independent Estate Agents members.

Questions & Answers:

Q. Can a high street estate agent help secure vendors and landlords a better price? And a more comprehensive choice of tenants or buyers?

A. Undoubtedly, yes and yes! A high street office is a 24-hour-a-day, powerful advertising tool. Home movers can visit to discuss their property matters, register requirements, organise appointments, or make offers in comfort. Selling property is about exposure; the office is another powerful marketing conduit.

Q. Online agents must be cheaper, then?

A. It rather depends on how you view paying your fees. Many online-only agencies charge upfront ‘listing fees’ rather than the more traditional ‘No Sale, No Fee’ approach that we employ. Paying any service fee in advance is generally not considered a good strategy. It removes the agent’s incentive proactively sell your property.

Furthermore, an online agent’s service, ongoing performance, and marketing are only measured after you have paid them. For example, a listing fee might appear cheaper than a No Sale, No Fee percentage. However, if an online agent never sells your property, you often have zero recourse for the expenditure made.

More importantly, is the potential that a traditional agent will achieve a higher price for your property in the first place. It may cost a few thousand pounds more to pay for the result we can achieve, but a seller’s reward could be so much more!

Our experienced local teams have in-depth area, property, and development knowledge. This valuable knowledge leads to accurately priced properties and vendors achieving thousands or tens of thousands of pounds more than anticipated. The gains will often comfortably cover fees and realise more capital.

We regularly receive fantastic testimonials from clients on our website. And in addition, we’ve received accolades and awards to provide you with peace of mind and confirmation you are dealing with a professional estate agent with an excellent reputation.