Upfront Fees

The question is simple. How much do you want to save? Everyone likes to save money, particularly in these times of rising costs. Of course one also fears that you pay for what you get. This is why our radical new pricing strategy is so positive. Whatever option you choose, you get exactly the same product. So, the same level of award winning service, quality and expertise.

We appreciate that everyone's situation is different. And as such it shouldn't be one size fits all. Though equally we know that too much choice can be overwhelming. Do you remember the last time you bought a fridge or a washing machine? And can you imagine a world with quarter skimmed milk?!

So, we have made it nice and simple. With traditional estate agents you typically have no choice as to how to pay for their service and until recently we were the same. And who wants to be the same as everyone else? Not David Bowie, and not us. Hence our decision to make big changes. In essence we think it is better for you to have a choice of how to pay depending on your situation. So we have crafted three options for you to consider.

The conventional approach to property sales is based on no win no fee. And we will still retain this as an option. It absolutely works for some. It is perfect for someone dipping their toes into the water, seeing what they might sell for and then trying to find something to buy when ready. Our fee for this remains a competitive 1% plus VAT. Whilst this is a fairly industry standard, there is nothing standard about what we do to achieve the best result. The reason we need to charge this fee, naturally along with the time it takes to manage a sale end to end, is because of peoples differing situations, 40% of sales do not complete.

The second all new option is to pay an upfront fee of £450 +VAT. This is for clients who are more definite about their plans. They have a need or a strong desire to sell. As such they can see the benefit of paying a small amount upfront which could potentially save them thousands, depending on their sale price. Whatever their sale price it will save them money.

The third option, which is equally innovative, is to pay your entire fee upfront. You will then qualify for the largest discount. You know you need to move, or there is no doubt in your mind that you will, so why be lumbered with a high bill? Ultimately what you are doing is subsidising the 40% of properties that come to market but do not sell and complete. And why do that? It's reminiscent of everyone being held back at break because of one naughty child! Ah those halcyon days.

And the other great benefit is that we offer a two year service agreement whereby we will work for you for two years. Rest assured it is highly unlikely you will need this but reassuring nonetheless. So the question isn't do you want to save money? Rather, it is how much money do you want to save? If you would like to work with Cambridge’s leading Estate Agent, please get in touch and we can discuss the best option for you.