Bairstow Eves

Advantages: nationwide advertising on web site
Disadvantages: don't have own web-site- only rightmove.co.uk

...got repeated phone calls from Bairstow Eves saying they had buyers waiting. We were putty in their hands having never before sold a property. We knew our private sale sign was annoying them- they were desperate to get their sign put in our road where few houses ever come on the market. The man from Bairstow Eves who came to measure up and take photos was well versed, personable and mature- not a whizz kid with a filofax, and he didn't smell of sweat ...
...red and too dark- but Bairstow Eves said they couldn't adjust this as the pictures were taken with a digital camera and they didn't have the technology to make alterations! The pictures were cheap and gawdy looking and therefore very disappointing. The written particulars were mainly standard clauses which were very uninspiring. We felt our house was being sold by a factory- not by people who genuinely cared or enjoyed what they do. Within one week ... Read review

Advantages: Known Name thats about it.
Disadvantages: No own website, don't answer phones, poor excuses all the time

...recently moved, NO THANKS to Bairstow Eves! Started off well, Called into a local office, and they was all so polite, I invited them around to give me an estimate of my house, (along with a few others) Anyways, this really nice man from Bairstow Eves came round, told me how well there company sells houses, and what a great advertising job they do, He spent about a hour and a half with me going through everything. He really sold the company to me, ...
...the really nice man at bairstow eves I'd let him know by the weekend. They wasnt the cheapest, but it really sounded like i'd sell my house quick with them, so yep, I called him back and asked him to come round. He turned up on monday 1hour late (which didn't bother me) He was really stressed out, he's mobile phone kept on going off, and all he could say was "bloody customers" (yes silly me I should have kicked him out there and then) he ran round ... Read review

Advantages: Fast promotion of property.
Disadvantages: Slow to respond, never ever return your calls, Empty Promises

Well here is my story... I have a one bedroom ex local authority flat in london. It was first put on the market in June 2003 for £130K. The first estate agent was crap and did not really do anything to try and sell our flat and then eventually we realised that the selling price was way too high. Left them and put on market with a few other agencies at the same time. Had a few second viewings but no offers. As we are looking for move, we try a famous ...
...if we want a quick sale. It was 1.5% of the selling price..not a lot to some of you but if the property isn't worth a lot, that means a big chunk for our profit is gone! Anyway, 2 days after my flat was on the market with B.E. a lady said that she is very interested and would like would like to put an offer on it. At the same time another woman sent from a different agency came and decided to put an offer on our flat as well. After discussing with ... Read review

i have dealt with bairstowe eves on various ocasions and i feel they are not interested in selling houses only selling mortgages legal etc i had very few requirements in my search i wanted a 3 bedroom house for a certain amount not once have i recieved details about any 3 bedroom house the closest i had was 2 bedroom the most stupid a 1 bedroom flat. my sister who is also looking wasn't even allowed to view anything with them because she couldn't get to their office to see the motgage advisor they are worse than useless.

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Franchise company, robber barons,

Bairstow Eves. Sigh...Where do start- Had property under over from there Sutton branch in Surrey. Had/paid for the survey to be done, paid for the upfront mortgage fees. Couple months into the sale (had the property sale agreed at this point). The agent rang me from the branch to "notify me" that the property had been sold to another buyer....... Excuse was that the sale wasn't going through quickly enough on my end, even though they had all the ...
...there was any problems by the agents or vendors solicitors. Found out shorty afterwards that they had sold the property to another vendor for slighly more then i agreed to pay for it. Seeking legal advice on this now, cost me alot of time and trouble, Thought this guzumping had been stamped out. Spoke to a friend in the business and there notorious for this kind of thing. Bairstows Eves is a franchise, and anyone can open/buy a franchise and ... Read review

Advantages: Great advertising coverage, benefits of a large nationwide parent company, good fortnightly newsletter
Disadvantages: Very expensive fees, pushy sales negotiatiors, more interested in selling you financial products

...Through my recent traumas of moving house I have had experience with Bridgfords from the perspective of both buyer and seller. If you're planning to sell your property, then I hope my opinion on Bridgfords will give some useful pro's and con's when choosing an estate agent. If you're buying then obviously you don't have any choice in who is marketing the home that you plan to buy, but this op still contains some important tips on what the buyer should look out for when dealing with Bridgfords. Bridgfords has 49 branches in the North West of England and is owned by the Countrywide Estate Agents Group which is the country's largest chain of estate agents. (Countrywide are perhaps better known for their owning Bairstow Eves which covers much of Britain). My experiences relate to only three Bridgfords branches, so there will obviously... Read review

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Advantages: None that I can see
Disadvantages: Take ages to do anything. Never call back.

..., Bairstow Eves won't) - find yourself a local lawyer on a friends recommendation instead.... Read review

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