Simon and Co Dorset reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had seen the property we wanted to buy before putting ours on the market. We were just coming to the end of our renovations and were hopeful of finding an estate agent who would be understanding of our situation and achieve a good price quickly. We "interviewed" three estate agents, a large regional chain, a local single office agency, and Simon. The large regional chain were hopeless, arriving 15mins late for a valuation, before advising a very low figure just because a property a few roads over was similar. The local single office agency were great, but just told us what we wanted to hear, and had the usual approach of going with a high figure and accepting offers. Simon was immediately different. He listened to our thoughts and ideas, told us what we needed to hear and how he would make it work. We went with an aggressive figure but were confident Simon's approach would achieve higher, and he didn't disappoint. Simon and I spent an entire morning photographing all aspects (good and not so good) of our property. Having a listing on RightMove with photos high in quality and quantity created an initial buzz when we launched. His communication through the viewing process (e.g. logistics and feedback) was exemplary. Within a week we had two offers, within 10 days we had sold. We had never sold a property before, nor been a link in a chain. As such we had no reason to appreciate the role an estate agent plays once an offer has been accepted. Solicitors and surveyors, as their roles dictate, make everything sound scary. Simon's candour, communication skills and dogged persistence to see us through to exchange of contracts was very welcome. He was a sane voice amongst the stress. Overall, we can't recommend Simon enough. We're grateful we took the chance, but in reality we knew it wasn't a risk as soon as we met him.

Michael · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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We approached Simon on a recommendation after wasting 4 months with a high street estate agent who we never actually met! Within a weekend of the property being re advertised it was under offer and this has flowed through to a hassle free, quick and very stress free sale completion. We have been impressed with his advice, confidence and friendly approach. His photographs really enhanced and emphasised the features of our house and he has kept us fully informed with his “whats App” chat throughout the sale process. Simon has really become a friend rather than an agent and brings his personality and easy going nature into the negotiations. This is a fresh and new approach to the reputation of estate agents….fantastic!

Tony · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon is the best type of estate agent! - Genuine, honest and straightforward about everything. - Professional but nothing formal, just really helpful about everything from the start. - I have almost too much experience having been in the buy- to-let business a few years ago and also worked part-time as an agent myself, so I know it's not easy. Simon is capable and efficient but his informal manner is great and makes one feel more relaxed and then much easier to cope with all arrangements.- I would recommend him to anyone! 😁👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mary Farrar

Mary · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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We would not hesitate to recommend Simon in the highest regard. Simon has helped us to secure essentially our dream home in record time with absolutely no stress or complications. His method of communication meant that we were continually informed of any progress and we were given accurate timelines throughout the process. Simon is an experienced professional who gave us very clear and realistic guidance throughout the process and we are very grateful to have benefitted from his skill and integrity during the purchase. We would absolutely use Simon & co in the future.

Catherine · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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We first met Simon when viewing a property which turned out not to be right for us, but we were so impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail that we didn’t even consider any other agent to market our property. From talking us through his opinion on market value to holding the hands of our purchasers, we could not fault him. We’ve rarely encountered anyone who is prepared to put in so much effort both for us and the purchasers - he even chased up issues with the property we were planning to purchase and in fact the contrast between Simon and our vendors agent was glaringly obvious. His contacts within the industry seem to be wide ranging and equally reliable and he is clearly held in high regard by all of them. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him again (though we’re never moving again, honest!) or recommend him to anyone else.

Angie · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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I bought my first property off Simon last year and found him to be an absolute pleasure to deal with. He made it his business to know every detail of the property he was selling and it’s clear he’s an expert on the local property market, he was super helpful in obtaining any documents I requested and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Of which there were a lot! 🤣 I’d have no hesitation in recommending him at all and I find him to be really straight talking, honest and professional. He’s also a thoroughly nice bloke and is happy to go the extra mile. The whole process ran smoothly and Simon kept in constant contact, his communication is second to none. Once the sale had completed he even hand delivered the keys to my work as I couldn’t get over to his office. When I’m buying again I hope I’m lucky enough to be buying from Simon. And if I’m ever selling he’ll definitely be my only choice. Thanks Simon. You’re a superstar! Till the next time.

Holly · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon has all qualities that other estate agents lack. After negative experience with local agents, we decided to meet Simon. I was very sceptical before meeting Simon but decided to give him a chance after reading reviews. Simon seems to be a real estate agent who, in my definition, is not just a sales person but: a marketer, a photographer, a consultant, a buyer's and/or seller's negotiator, an analyst and what is the most important for me, a person who is there for you to guide you through very stressful process. He is very informal what makes you comfortable to be around him but at the same time he is highly professional, honest and full of integrity. It feels like he fully understands that to be successful in real estate requires a high level of self-motivation and creativity and Simon offers both of them in free package: you will not be asked to pay an extra for any marketing packages like other estate agencies do. He will come to take extremely professional photos and sacrifice his own time to prepare them to high standards what takes at least a few hours. I am very critical person when it comes to standards of photography and I was pleased with excellent shoots of our property and great attention to details. Also, I find that Simon’s approach and strategy are the future of real estate, understanding responsibilities to their clients, code of ethics and the law and implementing this knowledge into practice. Clients are becoming more aware of potential issues when buying or selling properties, they ask more questions, have more queries. Unfortunately all agents I personally met know very little about properties they sell. Simon, yet again, is totally different. He will invest his time in scanning every single document you own to be able to answer any potential queries that prospective buyer may have. I was amazed by this transparency and honesty towards prospective buyers as I never met the agent who would be knowledgeable about property the show you. On the top of that Simon is always available for you if you have any queries, issues or just need advice and re-assurance!

Mal · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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It was a great pleasure to work with Simon. This is the first time we have sold a house and he has made the entire process very easy for us. He took away all our worries. Simon was very kind and helpful; he certainly knows his job very well and has been involved 100% of the time. It was like working with a friend. We went on holiday during the process and kept in touch with by WhatsApp, he kept us informed on the viewings and offers etc...and by the time we came back the house was all but sold :) We would highly recommend Simon & Co.

Anna · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon and Co proved to be a fantastic estate agent to purchase my property through. I saw the property on right move and rang Simon to book my viewing. Simon is unlike most estate agents and I found him to be very honest and extremely helpful throughout the process. After having my offer accepted on the house he was on hand at all hours of the day 7 days per week to answer questions. It was a complicated chain and Simon fought to ensure the chain moved along. He is hard working and has a refreshing attitude, one that I have never experienced with an estate agent before (this is the 3rd house I have purchased and have sold 2 houses). I would thoroughly recommend using Simon. I have no intention of selling my beautiful new home but were I to then I wouldn't hesitate to use Simon and Co for the sale.

Abigail · 22 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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I bought my house recently through Simon & Co and they were a an absolute pleasure to deal with. Sol showed myself and my mum around without any pressure and was helpful and happy to asnwer all questions. During the buying process there was …

Jess · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We highly recommend Simon and Co. From the initial meeting we were convinced they were the right team for the job, and we're happy we went forwards with them. The presentation of our house for sale was way better than any what any other …

Ben · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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After searching for months to find the perfect property, I came across one that Simon & Co were advertising. A few viewings later, I put in an offer. Being my first time buying a property I was new to the whole experience and everything it entailed. Simon Spicer dealt with me personally to help in what ever way he could. I can not express what a relief that was. Simon's approach was calm, informal but professional, respectful and honest. Thank you Simon & Co. Highly recommended!

Rowan · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon is probably the best Estate Agent we have had the pleasure of working with. He is fair, very communicative and attentive and we were the buyers!! Before I met Simon I have to admit I had started to develop a real distaste for estate agents in general. As a potential buyer, I found many of them to be flippant about our ‘wants’ and rubbish at keeping in contact with us. Simon proved to us that there are some good eggs within this unregulated industry, who will help you to buy the property you want at a fair price, without undue stress. We were so impressed; he even took photos of our property after we did the interiors as part of his ‘after care’. I honestly couldn’t recommend Simon and Co highly enough.

Sharmain · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had a flat that had been rented out for 30 years. It was tired and a bit smelly!!! I decided to sell rather than refurbish and my letting agents Midas Letting recommended Simon & Co. Simon was the first honest truthful estate agent I have met in my 70yrs of life. He viewed it took some lovely photos and recommended we ask for offers of 150K. Each person who viewed the flat he sent me a report and discounted those who offered silly low offers. Within three weeks it was sold for 161K quite remarkable. He assisted all through the processes of solicitors and lease etc. and his charge was reasonable. Apart from his professional attitude to business Simon is a really nice gentleman and someone I am proud to recommend. Roger Mason (Christchurch)

Roger · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon was really fantastic when we were purchasing our property. Despite him acting for the sellers we felt he was on our side too. He made sure we understood what was happening and always got back to us straight away with an honest answer. He took the time to let us visit the property on multiple occasions including weekends and evenings and he often replied to messages late at night to ensure we wouldn’t be worrying about anything needlessly. We couldn’t fault Simon and we would recommend him to others. We are really grateful we happened to have Simon for our purchase and hope to work with him in the future.

Nick · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon has been absolutely amazing from our first viewing to now having been in our new home for just over a month. He has been brilliant at communication from the beginning and allowed us to view the property as many times as we needed before and after our offer was accepted. He has also been great at liasing with the developers and brokers to ensure a speedy turnaround. Simon is honest, helpful, and efficient and has made the buying process as stress free as possible for us! We would highly recommend. Thank you so much Simon! Kirsty & Liam

Kirsty · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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We sold our house recently through Simon and it was the best-selling experience we have ever had. From start to finish Simon was friendly, approachable, honest and professional. We originally met Simon when viewing a property that he had for sale and were so impressed with the service he was giving us as buyers, we vowed to use him should we ever decide to sell ourselves. Several weeks later after finding the house we wanted to purchase, we contacted Simon to put ours on the market. He was meticulous with the details and photos, showing our house in the best possible light, but also in a realistic way so the viewer wouldn’t have any nasty surprises when they came around. Something we have experienced ourselves many times when viewing. Simon sold our house within 24 hours for more than the guide price and for the price we were hoping for to enable our onward purchase. The feedback that Simon provided from each viewing can only be described as comprehensive. He detailed every fact that we needed to know about each viewing which gave us confidence in knowing that he would find the right buyer. Simon’s involvement did not stop once the sale was agreed, he liaised constantly with all parties throughout the process from agreement to completion, meaning we were informed all the way through and confident that everything was being done behind the scenes to process our sale as quickly and as trouble free as possible. We would not sell a property through any other estate agent now and would happily recommend Simon to anyone looking to sell a property. He made our experience as trouble free and simple as selling a house could be.

Lawrence · 23 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon's unique approach to selling property is founded upon a system backed up with evidence and sound logic. I went onto the market with my eyes wide open. Your property will be given the opportunity to find it's true market value through …

Simon · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The good guys of Estate Agents. Very friendly, reliable and were happy to help and advise us on the purchase of our apartment. We had several viewings and they were arranged promptly and without fuss. They arrived on time at the viewings …

Brigitte · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’ve purchased a couple of properties with Simon, and both have been great experiences. He has an excellent knowledge of the properties he’s selling, he’s open (no unpleasant surprises down the line), friendly, and not pushy. Because of this, he’s the ideal go-between between buyer and seller. He resolved my issues during the purchase process leaving me a happy buyer and presumably the seller feels similar. Have done, and will again, re-use.

David · 22 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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When we first thought about selling our property I mentioned it to a work colleague who said he had used this great guy who did this and that and couldn’t do enough. Well we have bought and sold on at least six occasions over the years and the things he was telling me didn’t match my experience of other agents I had used previously. So I invited Simon along to sound him out. He came and we chatted he gave me a price guide which was more than I thought I told him of the improvements that I intended and he said that would Help to make the sale. I was impressed even more so as he told me exactly how the sale would go. He came and took a great many photos that were very professional and perfectly framed He came to every viewing and talked to all the prospective purchasers in the same kind, friendly and knowledgeable way he had dealt us. It was not an act it’s just the way he is. And a week later the house was sold but he didn’t leave us high and dry he continued to liaise between all parties ourselves the purchaser and both solicitors. There wasn’t anything that was too much trouble. He has set the bar very high for other estate agent and I would not hesitate to recommend Simon & co to anyone needing to sell a property. In fact my friends and family are bored with me eulogising about him

Ted · 23 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Superb, Committed and Trustworthy...three words which most people would not use to describe their local estate agent! Simon & Co truly are a "cut above the rest". From the first time I met Simon, you could tell that he knows his stuff and his overall knowledge of the property was exceptional. Throughout the entire process no stone was left unturned. He was able to answer any of my questions, day or night(!) and I felt, more importantly, that I could trust Simon to give me honest answers when I needed them. I would wholeheartedly recommend Simon & Co for anyone who is considering selling their property.

Lily · 23 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon is the most efficient estate agent you could ever hope to find, brilliant at keeping in touch with everyone involved in the chain so everyone knows exactly what is happening at each stage of the process of buying or selling. He had amazing patience and perseverance with one particular solicitor in the chain that was reluctant to answer calls or emails! I would rate Simon ten out of ten for efficiency, friendliness and for his knowledge of all that is involved to keep a property chain moving. I have used several different estate agents over the years for buying and selling and he has been far and away the best.

Linda · 23 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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As first time buyers we were lucky enough to have Simon guiding us through every step of the process. Simon has a wealth of knowledge and clearly had a great relationship with the vendors of the property we chose to purchase from him; which helped the entire event run smoothly from start to finish. Simon went the extra mile from the go, the images and photographs advertised for the property in the question and others we've seen him advertise were of the highest quality. He made every effort to ensure we were kept fully up to date and informed as conveniently as possible for all parties. We would happily recommend Simon to anyone buying or selling their property.

Adam · 23 June 2018