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JP & Brimelow - Chorlton & Didsbury

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2.00 /5

Brimelow really impressed us at the beginning. Initially, they gave us a highly impressive customer experience and an ambitious valuation supported by lots of evidence of local success. Eddie the owner visited the house for the video and photography. They even offer an umbrella and ask you what you like to drink (perhaps for a completion tipple?). Before We continue. We are currently living with a pandemic and the property market has been unpredictable. We imagine there were some ‘teething issues’ establishing a working from home system. JP Brimelow did enable us to sell our house and we have moved to a dream home. Danny from JP Brimelow did work hard to get us a result . If we sell again, we would want a more personable approach with a smaller agency. We did not feel JP Brimelow put much effort into selling our property other than a pretty awesome video. They seemed to rely on the house selling itself at a premium price. This tactic frankly didn’t work and as sellers, we had to drive them to make decisions. Their advice was often very conflicting and when we eventually decided to reduce the price the strategy they advised did not work. Some of the viewing feedback was disappointing as there were questions from potentially interested viewers, that could have been easily answered if the agents had put any time or effort into learning about the property, which resulted in fewer interested parties. There were several appointments cancelled which we were never informed about- which was frustrating after spending time cleaning the property and leaving the house for the day. The phone line was extremely hard to get through on, no doubt resulting in missed opportunities. At one point we complained to Eddie personally, who did take it seriously but this was too late and didn’t help us get anywhere near their original valuation or buy back any of the time required to capitalise on the strategy they had enacted. We were not particularly impressed either with sales progression, the phone was never answered (emails were however answered fairly quickly) and the vast majority of progression happened through us talking to the buyers directly and our respective solicitors. Maybe JP Brimelow were extremely busy at the time we were selling because of the pandemic? That is totally excusable. But being experts in the local property market and getting our sale so wrong is a little harder to understand. JP Brimelow failed to enact their strategy and deliver on their promises and we completed the process feeling that we were quite far down the priority list (even though our sale was a very reasonable commission). We didn't even get the umbrella and tipple, if a tipple was ever on the cards? (If it wasn't - it's a very strange question to have on the paperwork...).

Reply from agent

Thank you for your comments Mark. Very challenging market conditions at the end of 2020, delays through all chains, products being pulled, solicitors having back logs and to complete in the timescale we did was a good result! I'm aware that Jodie has spoken to you and also had a follow up telephone appointment last week to discuss all your points raised. A few cracking points raised and leaving voicemails for the team really helps us out at this end. Many clients are requesting email contact due to work commitments, conference calls and we're all still adapting to this remote working. As we didn't get to see you on completion day, I do hope you've enjoyed your bottle of Malbec from Carringtons here in Chorlton. The umbrella will come in handy with the April showers and I'm glad these are back in stock after the delays in transportation from my supplier. We look forward to seeing you in and around Longford Park and thank you for your business. Many thanks Eddie

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hi, I would welcome a conversation on what has happened and why the 1 star review! Many thanks, Eddie

1.00 /5

They overpriced the house, we put the house on the market with the value THEY gave us only to be told a few weeks later to drop the price by £25k. They couldn't understand my disappointment when I told them it was THEM who told us it was worth the value they gave us and now why would they want us to drop it by £25k. Also we were told the estate agents fees were a % of the sale price only to find out later there was a set lower limit fixed price which obviously was a lot more than the % of the house value, they clearly need more training on what their own company offer to people, but then again I think they know what they are doing, conning people to go with them, then everything changes. My own fault for staying with them I should have gone elsewhere but with all what the family had been through we just wanted the property sold. I would not recommend this company and would never use them myself again.

Reply from agent

Dear Tracey, We’re sorry to hear that you felt disappointed with your experience, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Property valuations are always based on the best available market data at the time, but as the market can change quickly, it sometimes becomes necessary to review and adjust the price to attract the right buyers. Regarding our fees, we strive to make all terms clear from the outset, and we’re sorry if there was any misunderstanding. We’ll review our communication processes to ensure this information is always transparent and fully explained. I appreciate your feedback, which helps us continue to improve our service. Kind regards, Eddie

1.00 /5

I wouldn't recommend JP Brimlow in Chorlton. I found them to be unprofessional and for a paid service -  I have genuinely never had such a poor experience with an estate agent. We were strongly advised to go with a buyer's offer, because her finances were incredibly secure. A completion date was agreed, however the buyer didn't have a mortgage in place. The sale was agreed in February and after delays and then the completion date falling through we moved at the end of August. During this time we had limited communication, we had to continuously chase for updates. We received more information from our vendor’s sale team. We were forwarded our buyers emails, instead of any professional reassurance - our buyer was clearly very stressed, we could have been shielded from this, as we also felt stressed. We complained twice - the first time Danny replied telling us to back off, a rude and unprofessional response in the circumstances. A second email to Danny and Eddie was ignored - which just said it all at the time. They have a complaints procedure which the management doesn't follow. We were moving out of Manchester with a school age child - to not have a sense of this sale being urgently pushed through (we didn't) caused lots of problems. At one point our sellers were advised to pull out due to the delay and lack of clarity, but even their estate agent couldn't get through to anyone and she was stonewalled. I'm surprised by this, looking at all the good reviews and I think this is a huge shame. I get the feeling things are going well in the sale of your home - these guys are great to work with and will highly complement themselves on this. You can feel the defensiveness or the sheer lack of response when you call out unprofessionalism. You are not faced with a customer first approach if you are trying to complain. Some of what happened with the sale couldn't have been prevented - buying a house in this country is difficult. Although I'm not sure how a completion date can be agreed with all parties without all the proper financial checks. But for an agency that claims to be enthusiastic, who the experts and who put the customer first, I didn't experience this, maybe if I was selling a more expensive house, I would have received the top tier service. I regret choosing them - please look at other agents when selling your house.

Reply from agent

Hi Jenny, Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to write an honest review, I’m genuinely sorry to read this but most importantly would like to sincerely apologise for your experience. We also acknowledge that the selling process can be complex and stressful however there is simply no excuse for poor communication and customer service and I can assure you that we have already reviewed all of your comments in detail and intend to learn from our mistakes. Best wishes Eddie, JP & Brimelow Estate Agents Barlow Moor Road Chorlton

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hi Rashid, sorry to see this one star review. I would be very happy to discuss further if you so wish. Kind regards, Eddie

1.00 /5

Our work together started well but not after long we discovered the lack of professionalism of the team. I won’t delve into specifics, as it would only waste more time—just like my entire experience with them. Proceed with caution. Response to the Response from owner: Hi Eddie, At the time, I urged you to take interest in my case and ensure that your colleagues are taking all the right actions. You didn't express much interest, and you pointed me back to the person that was partly the cause of my concerns. Just so that it's clear in this review. I wasn't too focused on the end result, my ask was just to present my case in the best possible way. I believe you & your team failed to do so. Also, according to my solicitors there might have been an ill intent, and unnecessary complication of the process on your end. However, we can never be sure if that was the case and what your teams incentive might have been. Still, thank you for stopping by and dropping a reply. P.S. just I couldn't resist to waste some more time.

Reply from agent

Hi Konstantin, thank you for getting in touch and we are sorry your purchase did not proceed. In this instance we took our clients instruction to proceed elsewhere due to the issues discussed in detail with you at the time. We hope you secure another suitable property soon. Kind regards Eddie

1.00 /5

Disappointing and Unprofessional Service I recently enquired about a property with JP & Brimelow and was extremely disappointed with the service provided by Sales Manager Danny Kyles. His response was not only dismissive and condescending but also gave the impression that certain buyers are not welcomed by this agency. While I understand the need for vetting potential buyers, Danny’s tone was unnecessarily defensive and rigid. His statements, such as “99% of people are more than happy” and “if not, we cannot help you,” made it clear that my enquiry was not valued. Instead of offering a helpful and professional response, he suggested I try other agents, which felt outright dismissive. Furthermore, I couldn’t help but feel that my treatment was influenced by bias. As a Muslim, I felt unwelcome and unfairly singled out. Businesses should be inclusive and treat all potential clients with the same level of respect, regardless of background. To fellow Muslims and anyone expecting fair, professional treatment, I would advise staying away from this agency. There are many other estate agents who will treat you with the respect and courtesy that all clients deserve.

Reply from agent

Hi Shekila, I hope you’re well   Please could you advise on a suitable time to discuss your comments in your Google review you’ve posted regarding my business and a team member?   Your review contains strong and serious allegations, which I believe are unfair. As such, I am currently seeking advice from my company solicitor.   However, I would like the opportunity to discuss this matter with you directly first. Please let me know a convenient time to speak on Monday.   Best wishes, 
Eddie JP & Brimelow Estate Agents 0161 882 2233

1.00 /5

I wouldn't recommend JP Brimlow in Chorlton. I found them to be unprofessional and for a paid service -  I have genuinely never had such a poor experience with an estate agent. We were strongly advised to go with a buyer's offer, because her finances were incredibly secure. A completion date was agreed, however the buyer didn't have a mortgage in place. The sale was agreed in February and after delays and then the completion date falling through we moved at the end of August. During this time we had limited communication, we had to continuously chase for updates. We received more information from our vendor’s sale team. We were forwarded our buyers emails, instead of any professional reassurance - our buyer was clearly very stressed, we could have been shielded from this, as we also felt stressed. We complained twice - the first time Danny replied telling us to back off, a rude and unprofessional response in the circumstances. A second email to Danny and Eddie was ignored - which just said it all at the time. They have a complaints procedure which the management doesn't follow. We were moving out of Manchester with a school age child - to not have a sense of this sale being urgently pushed through (we didn't) caused lots of problems. At one point our sellers were advised to pull out due to the delay and lack of clarity, but even their estate agent couldn't get through to anyone and she was stonewalled. I'm surprised by this, looking at all the good reviews and I think this is a huge shame. I get the feeling things are going well in the sale of your home - these guys are great to work with and will highly complement themselves on this. You can feel the defensiveness or the sheer lack of response when you call out unprofessionalism. You are not faced with a customer first approach if you are trying to complain. Some of what happened with the sale couldn't have been prevented - buying a house in this country is difficult. Although I'm not sure how a completion date can be agreed with all parties without all the proper financial checks. But for an agency that claims to be enthusiastic, who the experts and who put the customer first, I didn't experience this, maybe if I was selling a more expensive house, I would have received the top tier service. I regret choosing them - please look at other agents when selling your house.

Reply from agent

Hi Jenny, Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to write an honest review, I’m genuinely sorry to read this but most importantly would like to sincerely apologise for your experience. We also acknowledge that the selling process can be complex and stressful however there is simply no excuse for poor communication and customer service and I can assure you that we have already reviewed all of your comments in detail and intend to learn from our mistakes. Best wishes Eddie, JP & Brimelow Estate Agents Barlow Moor Road Chorlton

1.00 /5

I have genuinely never had such a poor experience with an estate agent. We put an offer in that was accepted in October 2023 and it’s now March 2024 and nothing has progressed. Furthermore, my contact as this agency is not answering nor …

Reply from agent

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1.00 /5

Had a really strange interaction with someone called Ryan in the chorlton branch a few months back. We let him know that we lived in London and told him that we'd be getting the train up for viewings (just in casual conversation) and he said that wasn't his problem and he would advise sellers not to sell to us because we're not local 😂😭

Reply from agent

Hi Thomas, I appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. Chorlton attracts many relocating buyers and we regularly have the pleasure of dealing with clients moving from London, we also are members of a relocation network of agents working closely with companies in the south for this reason. I’m really surprised to hear your comments and I would like to offer my sincere apologies as I assume there has been some miscommunication during this conversation. If you would like to discuss further or if I can help with your property search, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards Eddie JP & Brimelow Barlow Moor Road Chorlton

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