ESPC agent sells impressive Edinburgh home in just 16 days

At ESPC, we are proud to represent over 150 member firms, made up of solicitor estate agents. We truly believe in the solicitor estate agent model, and we will always advocate for how it helps the property marketing and conveyancing process work in a smoother, quicker and more effective way for all parties.

To illustrate this in action, we’re delighted to share a recent testimonial from a pair of happy customers of ESPC member firm, Neilsons.

Neilsons’ Bonnyrigg office took over the marketing of an apartment in the stunning Southfield House in Liberton in February 2022, and sold it just 16 days later. A remarkable feat – but one even more impressive when you consider that the sellers had previously listed the property with an independent estate agent, where it had been on the market for several months, with very little interest and one underwhelming offer.

In just over two weeks on the market with Neilsons, the property experienced such popularity that it was put to a closing date and achieved a fantastic selling price, more than 10% over the asking price.

The sellers, Dr and Professor Bryce, have kindly shared their experience with ESPC:

“Neilsons sold our property, a three-bedroom apartment in a listed building in Edinburgh. We had a high volume of viewers interested in purchasing the property, and achieved a very good sale price. Neilsons sold our property in a short timeframe of just 16 days.

“From start to finish, the service Neilsons provided was first-class. All of our dealings with their office were met by personal, friendly, efficient and helpful staff. From our first helpful meeting with their property assessor, where they viewed the property and we agreed a price consistent with the Home Report valuation and market conditions, we were kept informed and reassured.

“We had already had a negative experience of a previous attempt to sell with another agent, so when we came to Neilsons, we were somewhat anxious. We were reassured immediately, as they delivered a gold-star service at a very competitive and transparent price.

“We highly recommend Neilsons for their exceptional estate agency service and their kind, efficient and professional staff, who were all amazing, but our particular thanks go to Diane Yates who handled the legal side, and the staff at the Bonnyrigg office. The conclusion of the sale became complex and time-consuming, but Diane steered us through the process with kindness, patience and professionalism, to complete on the agreed date. She kept us informed, reassured and fully engaged in the whole process.”

It's a pleasure to share such a positive testimonial from customers of an ESPC member firm, and to see in action how efficient, professional and positive the solicitor estate agent offering is for customers. Well done to Neilsons for delivering such a slick sale and ensuring two very happy sellers!

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