Independent, Corporate or Internet Based agent? Which do you chose? Here is what Carey Gilliland BA (Hons) FNAEA CPEA had to say on the matter: 

Corporate – in terms of numbers, most of the UK’s estate agents are part of national chains with multiple branches 
across the country. Many of these chains are owned by several large corporations or financial institutions – it is a little 
publicised fact that several agents in a town can be owned by the same company but trade under different names. 
Widespread brand recognition, LOTS OF OUTLETS, BUT HIGH STAFF TURNOVER AND A TENDENCY TO HEAVILY TARGET EMPLOYEES TO SELL

INDEPENDENT – OWNER/OPERATORS, OFTEN RUNNING ONE BRANCH OR A SMALL NETWORK OF BRANCHES. 
USUALLY LOCAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED IN ESTATE AGENCY FOR MANY YEARS. A MORE PERSONAL HANDS-ON APPROACH WITH TIME TO CONCENTRATE ON THE VENDOR, THEIR NEEDS AND OBTAINING THE BEST PRICE FROM THE BEST BUYER.

Internet based – little or no High St presence,OFTEN CHARGING FEES UP FRONT AND INVARIABLY EXPECTING OWNERS TO DO 
MUCH OF THE TRADITIONAL AGENT’S WORK. 

Considerably cheaper than most estate agents but they do much less marketing – you pay for what you get!

Coach House, Mergate Hall £1,995 p.c.m

Applewood Estate Agents are pleased to offer this gem of a property on a large private estate just on the outskirts of Norwich. This five bedroom coach house is situated on more than 10 acres of land with you're own woodland area and private drive, also comes with 2 and a half acre land for grazing.

Wonderful lifestyle opportunity and home for sale. Beautifully restored tea room offers a unique lifestyle, business and home situated on a fifth of an acre. £374,950

THE PROPERTY: Wonderful lifestyle opportunity and home for sale: Formerly a public house, This beautifully restored tea room offers a unique lifestyle, business and home situated on a fifth of an acre. Current A3 usage with potential to convert. Own business website and 100% business rate relief. Approximately 2,500 square footage. Modern bathroom and fully equipped kitchen

THIS IS A MUST SEE!

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call 01603 663444

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