"MQ Estate Agents was the first company we turned to. When Richard came to see us, we could tell he genuinely wanted to sell our flat.We thought it might be worth our while to take a chance on a company that seemed to be hungry for our business. I am so glad that we did. On the first day it was advertised, we had viewers and within two weeks, it was sold for what we were hoping for. One of the benefits of that is that I only had to keep our house clean for two weeks; it's very stressful having visitors round when you have a growing family. MQ Estate Agents staff were excellent. They even helped me complete some forms I wasn't very sure of. Going with them was a win-win situation."
Angela Ross, Kelvindale, Glasgow
"I am a former policeman with 33 years experience - you get a feel for people.
The minute Stuart from MQ Estate Agents walked in the door, we knew we had just met a guy you could do business with-.someone you could trust to do well for you.
Other estate agents we had spoken to were hiding behind a string of hidden charges. They had a bad attitude, as if they were doing you a favour trying to sell your house! The MQ Estate Agents photos were superb; our house looked fantastic.
Within a week, we had three viewers and it sold after the third viewing. Also, we got exactly the price we were looking for. I think it's pretty stunning to sell a house in eight days in today's market.I can't speak highly enough of the MQ Estate Agents service. We have already recommended them to three other people.
Honestly, I'd give MQ Estate Agents 11 out of 10."
William Thomson, selling a five-bedroom upper conversion in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.
"Our move was a bit unusual in that I'm in my 50's and my wife and I have decided to upsize.Our kids are still with us and we just felt we needed a bit more room so that our children could have more of their friends round.We placed our house with an online home selling company but in an entire year, we didn't have a single inquiry or viewer.They did nothing else; no advice on how the market was doing or what prices were being paid for properties. Once we switched to MQ Estate Agents, we experienced a far more pro-active approach. Richard said it was MQ Estate Agents's job to get the viewers in and to negotiate the price. That advice paid dividends; within a week, we had four viewers through the door. And by doing that, it allowed us to buy the house we wanted. Within a month of going with MQ Estate Agents, we had sold our house - and I don't think you can expect any better than that!"
Derrick Ross, selling the family's three-bedroom detached house in Airth, Stirlingshire.
"I had been trying to sell my flat for six months with another estate agent and was getting fed up by the lack of activity. I did a bit of detective work before I decided to switch to MQ Estate Agents. I noticed one of their boards going up outside a house for sale in Elderslie, near where I live. I thought I'd wait to see how long it would be before the board came down. I couldn't believe it when the house sold in days! That gave me all the encouragement I needed to sign up with them. I had two viewers on the very day it went online, followed by two viewers a couple of days later. The house sold on a closing date just seven days after MQ Estate Agents began to market it. And what's more, I got a figure well in excess of what I had been expecting. Lesley was fantastic throughout the whole process. It really is worth going to them.If you want a quick sale and good value for money, you should go to MQ Estate Agents."
Catherine White, former owner of modern three bed main door flat in Paisley.
"Because of the state of the housing market, we had despaired of selling mum's house after dad passed away. We tried other estate agents but it all seemed too much like hard work and for them it was merely another property on their already-flooded books. Barry assured me the process would be painless and the house would sell quickly, with a minimum of fuss. True to his word, Barry & his staff were well organised, friendly, helpful and kept us up-to-date with the situation in an efficient but unobtrusive manner. And to our delight the house was only on the market 24 hours before Barry found our first and only viewer. The house sale was completed within 3 weeks and the bonus is that MQ Estate Agents fees are nowhere near as outrageous as other more well-known companies. Fast, friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with.I have no hesitation in recommending MQ Estate Agents for all your property needs."
Jane Hamilton, Edinburgh.
"My experience of MQ Estate Agents can be summed up in just a few words - one week, one viewer, one offer. Really, it was as easy as that. I had a four-bedroom town house in Dundee with river views. I wanted to find something on the flat, because my house had lots of stairs and I wanted a bigger garden. I was attracted by MQ Estate Agents's website; all the information I needed was there and it was easy to understand. Other estate agencies were looking for money up-front and in some cases, their Home Report charge was £150 dearer. We even got what we wanted price-wise. When we got the offer after seven days, I was not going to hang around, looking for more money. It could have been stuck a year if I had. I am extremely satisfied with MQ Estate Agents's service - I couldn't have asked for more."
Sheena Hannaway, Dundee.
"The cottage I was selling in Dunfermline was pretty unique, a combination of two old farm cottages going back about 160 years. I was worried a lot of people might not want the maintenance involved in an old house, particularly with the level of new homes being built nearby. But Richard from MQ Estate Agents came out and liked what he saw. At first, I wanted to sell it directly to MQ Estate Agents but Richard suggested I'd get more if I went through their bespoke estate agency. I couldn't believe the number of viewers we attracted very quickly - 12 in the first three days. Every time someone came to see the house, Lesley was on the phone to give me feedback. In the end, the cottage attracted a lot of interest and was sold at a closing date. It was just a month after it had gone on the market and I was delighted with the figure I got for it. MQ Estate Agents's service was excellent and I would describe myself as very happy with the way things went."
John Paterson, Chattan Cottage, Dunfermline, Fife.
Jacqueline McLintock was trying to sell her country cottage, a former bakery. Sadly, her previous estate agent failed to rise to the occasion. Despite its attractive location, Bridgend Cottage sat for two years on the market until, that is, MQ Estate Agents became involved. Said Jacqueline:- Stuart came to see me on the Wednesday. It went online on the Friday and by the following Friday, it sold at a closing date. "I could not believe it. We even got more for our house than the value in the Home Report." Asked what she thought of the MQ Estate Agents service, Jacqueline replied:-Brilliant. I would recommend them to anyone.
" When I pass a house that's got a For Sale board outside, I want to go in and tell them not to waste their time - get MQ Estate Agents involved!" Jacqueline and her family are now settling into their new home, built on three levels in Kinross in Perthshire. As for MQ Estate Agents, having sold her former bakery, we've now got the recipe for success!
Jacqueline McLintock, former cottage owner near Kinross, Perthshire.
"It was the flexibility of MQ Estate Agents that first attracted me to their service. The fact that they're open seven days a week, up to 8.30pm at night suggested they were a company that would make a real effort to sell your home. Barry came out to see me and offered me a good deal. I wanted a quick sale but I could not afford to drop the price too much. In the end, my house sold within six months for the price I wanted to get. The girl who bought my house decided she would ask MQ Estate Agents to sell her house - and it went in two months. I was thrilled by the service I got from MQ Estate Agents - it was that good. I would have no problem recommending them to anyone."
Claire Dobson, selling a four-bedroom detached property in Uddingston, Lanarkshire.
"I have started to put together a small portfolio of buy-to-let properties. I had some money sitting in an account but, like everyone else, I was pretty disappointed with the interest being paid out.
Barry at MQ Estate Agents suggested it may be a good time to get into property and I started off with a small flat in Kilmarnock. Then, through MQ Estate Agents, I bought a second flat in Hamilton and I asked them to help me let it out, too.
They adopt quite strict vetting procedures when it comes to prospective tenants. There was a lot of interest in the Hamilton flat and MQ Estate Agents could have let it within a week or two. But they held off until the right people came along, a nice couple with a kid.
I had spent a bit of money on it, fitting it out in new carpets and a new kitchen in the hope that the people moving in would really appreciate it and look after it.
MQ Estate Agents dealt with everything, even arranging to switch utility companies. I had just one meeting with Barry and he took over everything; it was great.
I viewed another flat today and am thinking about putting in an offer for that, too. If I get it, I'll be asking MQ Estate Agents to let it for me as well."
Gordon Hill
"I had been trying to sell my home but it just wasn't happening because the way the market is.
I did a bit of research on the internet and came up with the MQ Estate Agents site. I had a meeting about letting out my flat and within a week, they had found me the right tenant.
Initially, the rental period is just six months but now that it's going well, I am looking to rent it out long-term.
I am coming to the letting business for the first time but I have to say it has worked out fine. I'm very happy."
Alison Robbie, renting out a one-bedroom flat in Glasgow's Dennistoun.
"We contacted MQ Estate Agents to rent and manage our property, which we have been unable to sell in the current market.
Richard got in touch with us the next day and at a meeting we arranged, he spent time explaining the rental process, what we needed to put into place and also telling us a bit about the history of the company.
We came away feeling confident that we had made the right decision by choosing MQ Estate Agents to handle the rental of our house.
We agreed to act on Richard's advice on becoming Landlords, setting up insurances etc. and he talked us through the registration process.
Once we had everything in place, we had four sets of prospective tenants view the property. We attended these viewings, organised by MQ Estate Agents, and we had the final decision over which tenant we wanted in the property.
We have been very impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail that MQ Estate Agents have delivered during the setting up of our first rental property, and throughout the entire process of finding a tenant.
We would wholeheartedly recommend MQ Estate Agents to anyone who is looking for a letting and managing agent."
Michael and Lisa Jackson, Edinburgh
"I had never let a property before so I didn't know what to expect. But, with MQ Estate Agents Lettings, I needn't have worried.
I had a two / three bedroom apartment in Glasgow's city centre to let out because I planned to move in with my girlfriend.
Richard from MQ Estate Agents came to see me and gave me an idea of how much rent I'd expect to receive a month.
Within days, they had found a tenant and I was delighted when they were able to move in just weeks later.
Everything is going really well now. There was an issue with the boiler just after the new people moved in but MQ Estate Agents sorted that out too.
I am pretty busy at work, so I don't really have the time to look after another property.
Now, I just sit back and wait for the rent cheque to arrive every month!"
Stewart Russell, golf professional
