Scotland Estate Agency Services
Premier Rural Property Specialists throughout Scotland Smiths Gore is recognised as the UK’s leading firm of land agents, managing and consulting on some of the best and most diverse properties in the country. In more recent years we have turned our attention to estate agency and have quickly gained a reputation to match that of our land management and consultancy practice. With 29 offices throughout the UK, we are a dominant consultancy in the rural property sector. Latterly, we have focused our attention upon Scotland where our estate agency business is now flourishing. Our team of property professionals have extensive knowledge of the local, regional and wider marketplace which provides a powerful argument for choosing Smiths Gore. We recognise that a good reputation is hard earned but easily lost and our approach to existing and potential clients is based on the desire to build a long term professional relationship.
- Database Our database is built upon our specialist rural market activity and is actively managed to ensure the buying power of all applicants. - Marketing presence Over the years we have developed strong relationships with influential publications, which has helped us expand our brand and ultimately sell property. We regularly advertise in Country Life, The Field, Scottish Field, Scottish Farmer and Farmer’s Weekly and in Scotland we have secured preferential rates with The Scotsman. Advertising is planned on an individual basis ensuring your property is exposed to the correct market and that you get the best for your budget. - Editorial
The launch of the revitalised estate agency department in Scotland has been well received and driven by an unprecedented level of demand from both our existing and new clients hoping to find a more professional yet fresh approach to the market.
Working alongside our PR partners and journalist contacts we are able to get you some of the most advantageous editorial coverage, which in many cases can reduce advertising costs. Effective PR ensures the best local editorial along with access to national and international media coverage.
If you are planning to sell your home this brochure explains how we can deliver the help you need.
- Personal Service
Why Smiths Gore? There are many estate agencies competing for business across Scotland, mostly offering broadly similar services. There are, however, important factors that set Smiths Gore apart.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide you with the best service from our dedicated teams in each office. From the outset you will be appointed one point of contact that will be with you throughout the sales process. You will be given regular updates and informed advice on how best to deal with viewings, offers and difficult decisions. Fochabers
- Network We have a strong local network linked to our central Edinburgh team and supported by our operation in London and the South. Our Scottish head office is situated in the heart of the capital with additional offices in Fochabers, Perth, Dumfries and Berwick-uponTweed, which provides an important link to the North of England. - Experience Smiths Gore has a rich history which can be traced back to the middle of the nineteenth century. From beginnings as a two-partner firm, we have grown over 160 years to become the largest professional property consultancy and management service practicing in the rural sector. We strongly believe that no-one understands rural property better than we do.
Our primary objective is to achieve the best possible price, in the optimum timescale for you.
- Expert advice
Home Report
Any advice given to you is based on experience and is intended to get you the best possible price in the optimum timescale. From our initial chat we will help you present your property in its best light and in line with feedback we receive from viewers we will continue to guide you on how to maximise the value of your home.
In line with new regulations, a valuation will be placed upon your property by an independent surveyor during the preparation of the Home Report. This is a legal obligation in Scotland and is required to be carried out prior to marketing. The final approach to asking price will be determined by a combination of the Home Report figure and by market conditions.
- Quality materials We prepare high quality marketing materials which reflect the quality of the properties we sell. Good quality brochures are dependant on professional photographs, floor plans, site and location plans to provide simple but effective information.
Taking things forward Bringing a property to the market is effectively a simple process. However it is important that the route is well planned and co-ordinated. The earlier preparations begin, the smoother the process will run.
Timing The rural market tends to be seasonal and whilst we can’t always schedule the need to move house it is important that we capitalise on the spring/summer and early autumn seasons as much as possible in order that your home is displayed at its very best.
Price The key to achieving a successful sale is not only in the presentation of each individual property but on the level of price set. The current market is particularly price sensitive and any property which is perceived to be overpriced remains unsold. We will guide you on obtaining a Home Report and setting the asking price to attract maximum interest and the best bids possible.
Fees We are committed to the delivery of a quality service for our clients and to quoting competitive fees. All fees will be discussed and agreed up front. Perth
Dumfries
Presentation When deciding what work might need to be done to present your home in its best light ask yourself two questions: 1. Why do you love living here? 2. What might give you cause for concern as a new owner? The answers to both questions will be invaluable in preparing your home for sale.
Dumfries
Edinburgh
Haddington
Head Office The Edinburgh office is located in the heart of the West End of the capital and we gladly invite you to visit us for an informal chat on any aspect of the property market. Find us at: 22 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB 0131 344 0880 edinburgh@smithsgore.co.uk
Fochabers
Regional offices Dumfries 28 Castle Street Dumfries DG1 1DG 01387 263066 dumfries@smithsgore.co.uk
Haddington 28 Sidegate Haddington EH41 4BU 01620 828960 haddington@smithsgore.co.uk
Fochabers 7 The Square Fochabers Moray IV32 7DG 01343 823000 fochabers@smithsgore.co.uk
Berwick-upon-Tweed 8 Castlegate Berwick-upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 1JS 01289 333030 berwick@smithsgore.co.uk
Perth 13 Marshall Place Perth PH2 8AH 01738 479180 perth@smithsgore.co.uk
Perth
Edinburgh
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Dumfries
Our team in Scotland
John Coleman Edinburgh / Perth
Patrick Paton Edinburgh
Richard Girdwood Berwick
Barbara Pentecost Kay Paton Berwick Dumfries
Haddington
Jamie Watson Fochabers
Gordon Kerr Perth