Trusted Agent profile · Widnes
★★★★★
2,277 reviews across 3 platforms
58 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JT
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Reeds's office in Widnes, at 58 Albert Road, is rated 3.8 out of 5 across 2,277 reviews on three platforms, including 298 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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5/5
TrustpilotBeen supportive through all my…
Been supportive through all my application...they understood ive had a tough time since my Husband passed away Love all the staff from reeds rains
We are truly touched by your kind words and are so glad we could support you during such a difficult time. We appreciate your positive feedback. Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
GoogleAyden originally come and valued the property and he was fantastic on the appointment, great knowledge and explained everything thoroughly to me. After it went on the market the team sold it quickly and the communication was second to none. Couldn’t recommend higher to everyone, Great team, thanks everyone
Thank you very much for your wonderful 5 star review! It's been great getting to know you throughout your property sale. We appreciate your recommendations and wish you all the best in your new home 🙂 - Reeds Rains Widnes …
1/5
TrustpilotWaste of Time
I used Reeds Rains to list my property, they were all singing and dancing with positivity but once I’d paid for ‘professional’ photography, I seemed to be forgotten about. (Photographer was rude too!) I didn’t get any viewings so was constantly chasing the office for updates. I had a friend put in an enquiry and they didn’t contact him for 10 days!!!!! Never answer their phones or emails. Was on the market for 4 months before I switched to another agency and the house was sold within a month. Staff clearly don’t care about the sale, more like they are incentivised to get the listing.
Hello Claire,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotUseless
Do not use these incompetent con artists.Had our apartment ruined by a serious leak from the apartment they manage above us. After the building's management company sent out a plumber to turn off the water to stop the leak, Trudy in the Ballyhackamore branch told their tennant to just turn the water back on again. That was on Saturday morning, on Monday morning the building's management company plumber came back to repair the serious leak and was told to stop by the incompetent Trudy. Several hours, and the need to complain multiple times, later, as well as more buckets full of leaked water collected, finally the completely incompetent Trudy at the Ballyhackamore branch managed to get a plumber to come out and fix the leak. Now after many failed attempts to get the incompetent Trudy to provide their insurers details I have come to the conclusion that the only option is to take legal action against them to force them to give me the details of their insurers so that I can have my seriously damaged property repaired.If you let these incompetent imbeciles do anything for you in any capacity, be warned, you will end up in court facing significant costs just because of their gross stupidity and incompetence.
Hello Derek,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotFriendly, polite, knowledgeable staff.
Friendly, polite, responsive and knowledgeable staff. Whatever my query, they respond quickly and positively. The have outperformed other companies that i have used.
We are so happy to hear that our team has provided you with such a positive and responsive experience. Your kind words truly motivate us! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotOur dealings with Reeds Rains have been…
Our dealings with Reeds Rains gave been flawless. They sold our house for full asking price in 5 days to our 2nd viewer of 6.
We're so happy to hear about your successful sale and that our service exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your kind words! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
Trustpilot5stars from me the team was very…
5stars from me the team was very helpful in getting me a quick sale for my property, also good with updating me on viewing etc.
We're so glad to hear our team provided excellent support for your property sale and kept you well-informed throughout the process. Thank you for your kind words! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
GoogleI have used Reeds Rains during all of my property transactions and they have always been very helpful and efficient. Wayne has been great with directing our recent house buy and Sandi (mortgage advisor) has been super quick with our application. Thank you both!
Thank you very much for your kind words! Best wishes in your new home! From all the Team here at Reeds Rains Widnes, 🙂 …
5/5
GoogleWayne has been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process of my house sale. I so appreciate his attentiveness in communicating where things are up to every step of the way and he’s a true expert in his field having done this for over 25 years. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Also a big thanks to Hayley for finding my tenant a new home that he’s so happy. Thanks to Rebecca too. What a dream team you have over there Wayne! Best in the business. Huge thanks and appreciation!
1/5
TrustpilotDissapointing & Unhelpful
Excellent when you are looking to rent a property that they are representing as agents, but awful when you vacate.No responses to any emails and they hold onto your deposit long after the landlord has agreed to release it. Covid is their excuse not their real reason.It seems they are just playing for time.Eager to get your deposit upfront but not so keen to return it.Extremely unprofessional and very frustrating.Perhaps they need to employ more staff to be able to offer the level of service required.
Hello Mrs Hesketh,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
GoogleSpecial mention to Ayden! Asssited with a few sales now and always goes the extra mile.
Thank you Andrew for the 5* review and recommendation - It is a pleasure to work with you. We are always at hand any time needed. Many thanks, - Reeds Rains Widnes
5/5
TrustpilotGreat for first time buyers
Our real estate agent was Neil Price from the Coventry branch. As first time buyers, we had no idea where to even start but we found the help and advice from Neil essential in starting our journey. Throughout the buying process, communication was great as we were constantly kept up to date - with any questions we had answered swiftly. Even after moving into the property, he assisted us with a few queries we had about the property and got back to us the same day, sorting the questions we had. Thank you so much to Neil - we can’t wait to start making this house our forever home.
1/5
Trustpilot***KEEP AWAY***
***KEEP AWAY***We were treated like young dumb first time buyers and constantly lied to by the sellers and estate agents. Property was advertised as FREEHOLD, we asked the sellers about the property status, they said the property was FREEHOLD, the paperwork was in the post. During the solicitors searches, it came to light that the property was in fact LEASEHOLD.Reeds Rains asked how we found out that the property was LEASEHOLD and we explained through the solicitors, to which estate agents said "but yeah its a long LEASEHOLD " - so they already knew and were hiding and MIS-SELLING!
Hello,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotHorrible rental experience
Horrible rental experienceRenting a managed property with Reeds Rains has been a horrible experience from start to finish. They took a very long time to fix maintenance issues and even when they did, the issues would come up again in the near future. We had to live in a property which had slugs coming into rooms because of leaks which they took a long time to fix, the boiler didn't work as it should have done. They also made no effort to persuade the landlord to do regular maintenance, including replacing appliances which were very old and worn out. My partner has been dealing with someone on the end of lease team who has a really bad telephone manner. This is a company that appears to be on the side of the renter, until the time comes when you have moved out and they quickly shift to act only on behalf of the landlord and the landlord's interest. What they say on the phone is completely different to how they are on email which makes the process even more difficult. The end of lease team are also VERY slow to reply.We have only ever tried to be great tenants and were exceptionally helpful to Reeds Rains when they were trying to find a tenant to replace us when we moved out. This is soon forgotten when the time comes to leave.The bottom line is this... Improve your post-customer experience and the way you think it is acceptable to speak to people. I can see most of the reviews here are for people buying a property... Beware if you are thinking of renting with them
Hello,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
4/5
TrustpilotPositive result with some bumps in road
Firstly, Read Rains sold the property which is the primary objective. The commission price was competitive so we have a positive result. The market has been very slow this year so I appreciate why it took longer than wanted and we had to reduce the initial asking price significantly. The staff are always polite and courteous.On advice from Read Rains we engaged with their online auction service. This was a waste of time. Communication with the auctioneers was almost non-existent and no offers were made at any price.We reverted to traditional sales approach. There was confusion regarding an initial offer which never materialised but eventually we secured a sale with a different buyer.The solicitors service which partners with them on a no sale no fee basis, engaged with us but after being engaged, they informed that they were not able to cover our purchase property. This also wasted some time.Lastly, I felt that it was always me pushing for updates and progress and Reads Rains reacting. Other agents I have used are more proactive. This could have been somewhat due to a turnover of staff at the particular branch but such things are part of business and should be managed.
5/5
TrustpilotPositive and enthusiastic approach
When he came to the initial assessment of my house, Jeremy was very positive and enthusiastic. He also listened to what I had to say. He was on the buyers' case and got a result. When I go into the office he is very welcoming.
We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that you felt heard and understood during the initial assessment. We are also pleased to hear about Jeremy's dedication and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for you. We strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all our clients.
5/5
Googlesuch a positive experience with Elise and reeds! been such a pleasure dealing with her! shes kept us up to date with new listings that are to our liking and needs and been very open and helpful with times of viewings! been an absolute pleasure!
Thank you Courtney for your lovely review, We're pleased you had a positive experience with Elise. We really appreciate your kind words and feedback 🙂- Reeds Rains Widnes …
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent customer service
Neil and Mandy made the process of selling my house very smooth. (sold subject to contract at the min).They kept me informed and updated all the way through. Their customer service was excellent and i would definitely recommend them to others.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience selling your home. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and are glad that Neil and Mandy were able to make the process smooth and efficient for you.
1/5
TrustpilotVery dissapointing experience with Reed…
Very disappointing experience with Reed Rains. The property was advertised before it was ready for sale. After spending time and money on searches and enquiries, we were ready to agree on completion when the seller informed us that they needed to apply for a cheaper mortgage. This process took another six weeks, and the seller ultimately did not obtain the mortgage.
We regret your disappointing experience. We aim to confirm sellers' readiness before listing and we are sorry this did not happen in your case, causing wasted time and money. We'll review our procedures to prevent recurrence. Thank you for your feedback. Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
GoogleI completed my house sale with Reeds Rains today. Many thanks to Jake and Charlotte for the fantastic service. Jake has kindly dedicated extra time to ensure that my property was advertised as soon as possible and the house sold within a week. He was always very helpful and answered all my queries straightaway. Jake has coordinated with solicitors and kept me informed throughout the process ensuring smooth and fast transaction. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your review Barbara I am glad we have been able to help you in the sale of your property. We wish you all the best for the future. Kind regards Jake and the team.
1/5
TrustpilotGood luck getting your money back.
We have been renting through Reeds Rains for over two years now. In the meantime we have moved from one property managed by them to another one. Needless to say the move was anything but flawless (they wouldn't consider >100K £ / year as income because I'm employed via an agency and so on).The fun part starts when you ask for your deposit back from the previous property, managed by them. Countless emails, countless requests for updates. Very little back, blaming the landlord and so on. I've agreed to their exit report and everything, I just needed an update from the specialist "moving out team". The landlord personally contacted me this weekend to say that he is trying to return my deposit but Reeds Rains is making it difficult for them to do so. We are going to start legal proceedings but as far as Reeds Rains go:- Asked for who the manager is for the moving out team (no reply).- No complaints or code of conduct policies on their website- Incompetent one line replies basically saying "we are also waiting for an update from the landlord". For weeks.- no support as a tenant. Feeling talked down to despite being a customer for years.I would strongly advise people to seek someone else for their letting needs, be it landlord or tenant. I wouldn't trust them with buying or selling a house either since their process to get a deposit back and move to another property is so shockingly poor.
Hello Flavian,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience you’ve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: Antonia.Bowler@lslps.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Antonia Bowler, Marketing Assistant
5/5
TrustpilotUp to now,everything has been explained…
Up to now,everything has been explained clearly by all staff in a professional and friendly manner.
We're so glad our team provided clear, professional, and friendly explanations. We appreciate your kind words! Regards, Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotThis is one of the worst estate agents…
This is one of the worst estate agents I have ever tried to deal with. They just completely ignore you. Sellers beware - find a decent agent to list your property with as these guys are useless!! Nottingham city branch. Radio silence and ignorance for 4 weeks!
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the lack of communication and the negative experience. We'll investigate this issue to improve our service. Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotA positive experience
A positive experience. Mark was knowledgeable and helpful on the initial visit. Sales brochure and video both excellent. Janet and Vicky very friendly and helpful on pricing discussions and general advice. Have been kept up to date with progress. Overall very happy.
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team. We strive to provide excellent customer service and appreciate your feedback.
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