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Parkers Reading

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1.00 /5
12.05.2017
1.00 /5
12.05.2017

Terrible and horrible estate agents - they are just like agents awaiting with all kinds of excuses to suck money from their customers Never ever recommend them to anyone! Their people just talk nicely on phone but in background are very cruel and cunning and you can never trust these agents!

1.00 /5

My friend has transferred to US, we were satisfied with the apartment and would like to have same apartment,we have been to parkers couple of times regarding new flat which I hav booked, but they said we will take 15more days to process your agreement, we are ok with that but at last minute they came and said that owners wants to sell the property so we can't able to let it anymore, it was very horrible. Immediately we booked someother flat with Romans and they are great, done all process in just 3days. I never recommend parkers to anyone.

1.00 /5

Horrible service. Will give no star if I could. After accepting my offer then secretly sold the property to others without letting me know. When I asked for an explanation, different people working there lied in various ways including saying that they have informed my solicitor. And I went back to my solicitor and she had no idea and was stilling preparing paper work for my exchange. Avoid it.

1.00 /5

I've never been so disappointed with a service as I am with Parkers. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. I'd give no stars if I could.

1.00 /5
25.11.2016
This is not a good agent I

This is not a good agent I would advise prospective tenants and landlords to stay away from them. They remind me of little Apprentice candidates in there Top Man suits with that awful I am a ruthless little businessman attitude . They try to intimidate with faux law, when you ask them what law they are referring too they do not know. Jessica does not have a friendly persona she talks in a monosyllabic abrupt way. It is not hard to be warm and friendly.

1.00 /5
15.07.2016
I have rented with a few

I have rented with a few agencies before I bought my house and Parkers was the worst in an average low quality community. I was not happy with them during the tenure of my contract but the worst came when I told them I was not renewing. We agreed they could bring people to see the house during the week but I would need notice if they wanted to bring anybody on the weekeend. First Saturday I was sleeping ans was woken up by a family of stranger in my bedroom. They probably were more embarassed that I was; not the agent who just told me the contract allowed him to do it and did not care to apologise. The worst came when I left the house and asked for my deposit back. They just ignored me and said the landord was going to contact me, this never happened and i spent months (at least three) calling Parkers with no result. They ended up being rude and disgusting but never helped or showed any empathy. I finally managed to reach the landor (by pure chance) and told him about the situation. He apoligised to me several times and told me he had already given the deposit money to the agent months ago. He assured he was going to speak to them immediately. A few days later the mone was in my account but I nver had a call or email from Parkers apologising or explaining the facts. To sum up: avoid them. They should be out of the market

Reply from agent

Thank you for taking the time to raise your concerns. As the Lettings Director for Parkers, your comments are of great concern to me and I would be grateful if you could contact me on 0118 957 5455 to discuss your complaint in more detail. Many Thanks.

1.00 /5
06.07.2016
Arrogant and completely

Arrogant and completely self-serving. Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks never complete. Again I challenged and was basically hung up on. Parkers are either arrogant enough to believe that this will slow down online estate agents growth (good luck with that), or only worried about how quickly they can turnover another property. Either way the only people that benefit from this business model is Parkers, certainly not their customers. I don't know the numbers but I am certainly seeing more and more properties for sale through online companies, so Parkers are denying their customers the opportunity to sell to a growing section of the market, limiting potential buyers therefore reducing sale price. You would think that selling at a higher price would benefit them as the cut would be higher, but just kick it on seems to be the order of the day. I did complete on my property as planned, and the property that I was told I couldn't see was then relisted as it had fallen through (the irony was not lost on me). As a chain free buyer I was now allowed to view the property as I fit the kick it on brief and put an offer in on the same day. This was rejected. I then offered a higher amount, waited 2 days after hearing nothing, chased only to be told the house had sold. I would have increased my offer. If I was selling a house and could have got more for it had my estate agent been bothered to pick up the phone to someone who is clearly interested in the house, I would not be best pleased. Once again, this is either arrogance or greed (or incompetence). Certainly nothing in my experience shows that they are working to the clients best interest. I can make sure I never go anywhere near Parkers to sell, but I can only hope that any perspective sellers stay well clear so I can have a chance at viewing and buying your house.

review by Gary 06.07.2016
1.00 /5
12.05.2016
Sophie is not a professional

Sophie is not a professional in her approach to handling issues which is rather sad. I have decided not to bother contacting her with any issues I have as she lacks empathy and is not helpful. Her people skills are very poor. I shouldn't be saying this but Matt Brooker is only agent who thinks and acts professionally.

1.00 /5
06.05.2016
Parkers reading agents are

Parkers reading agents are not good agency to search for room. Staff are not helpful at at all and their are very high not good for any one to go there

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01189 575455

Lettings Phone:

01189 575455

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
Address

11-12 Market Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2EG, UK, RG1

Property is our passion and Parkers have been selling and renting homes in Reading and beyond for over 60 years. With coverage across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire we can offer you the very best of services whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent. We are an independently owned estate agency franchise serving the Reading area since 1999. The Franchise Group extends to nearly 400 offices operating under 6 established brand names nationwide. Our main areas of business are residential sales and lettings, property management, financial services and land & new homes.

Our team

Reading Office

Association of Residential Letting Agents
National Association of Estate Agents
Property Ombudsman Sales
Property Ombudsman Lettings
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
rightmove
Zoopla

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