TOP RATED INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENTS IN SCOTLAND

Whether you’re looking to buy a new home or sell your old one you’ll need the right estate agent. You want someone who will use their knowledge of the local market, as well as their negotiation skills, to help clients meet their objections at the most desirable cost.

An experienced agent also will be familiar with market trends over a long period of time. Although the decision about how much to offer or how much to accept ultimately lies with the consumer, your agent’s advice helps to ensure that the deal you make is a fair one.

CODA ESTATES (LENZIE)

Established in 2009 CODA has been one of Glasgow’s leading estate agents. They believe in driving their business by furthering their knowledge and experience while delivering a high standard for their clients 

As well as being named in the top 10 of the top 100 agencies in the UK they have won multiple awards including Best Sales Branch of the Year and Best Overall Branch of the Year.

MARTIN & CO (ABERDEEN)

Martin & Co are lettings and property management professionals more than 30 years’ specialist local experience. They work with Landlords to find the right tenants for their property, make the letting process as smooth as possible, and create a long-term, positive relationship between landlords and tenants.

They promise a trouble free letting experience in compliance with the latest legislation and safety regulations. They let hundreds of properties across Scotland as well as England and Wales.

 They have won the prestigious allAgents Gold award in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

UPLOAD ABODE (MOTHERWELL)

This family run business covers proprieties in the Lanarkshire and the west of Scotland. They believe that selling your home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make and aim to make it as smooth as possible.

Since being founded in 2016 their team has combined their years of experience in sales, marketing, customer service and people management to a offer a new innovative ways for people to sell their homes.

They have won several awards including Best Sales Branch of the Year in Motherwell in 2019 and 2020 as well as the Gold People Award for Best Customer Experience. They’ve also been listed as Scotland’s best Family Business at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

MCEWAN FRASER (EDINBURGH)

This firm specialises in the sale of both residential and commercial properties. With a proven track record, their Property Matching database benefits both sellers and buyers as it matches buyers to their ideal property. They have properties for sale across Scotland including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Their Innovative Part Exchange option means you are not restricted to cash buyers to purchase your property.

They have been the recipients of such prestigious industry awards Best Estate Agent Edinburgh and Scotland – allAgents 2020 and Best Estate Agency in Scotland and the United Kingdomvoted by the Sunday Times.

COCHRAN DICKIE (RENFREWSHIRE)

Since opening its doors in 2010 this company grew rapidly to soon become the biggest independent selling agent in the Renfrewshire area.

They help people sell their home by using tried and tested methods to determine the true value.

In March this year, the company was awarded silver for Best Estate Agency in Scotland from the ESTAS, the only estate agency awards voted for by both sellers and buyers.

PACITTI JONES (GLASGOW)

Since 1987 this full-service estate and letting agency and are a major force in the competitive west of Scotland property market. 

They combine the property expertise of an established and successful estate agent with the integrity and professional standards of a law firm to deliver an exceptional property service. Clients can expect from us in-depth market knowledge, professionalism and outstanding service.

They can also provide services such as conveyancing, wills and mortgage advice.

SOUTHSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (EDINBURGH)

Southside was founded in 2009 by landlord John Davidson. John noticed that landlords and tenants were being overcharged in many ways, from tenant fees to “hidden costs.” he started to manage his own buy-to-let properties, whilst completing a graduate management programme. 

Twelve years on, Southside now employs a team of over 40 full and part-time staff who have all played a part in the company’s growth and success. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients and excluding new team members recruited this year, over half of our team have been with the company for between five and twelve years.

The contributing factors to the company’s success are simple: hard work, the right people, transparency, continuous improvement and genuinely wanting to provide a fair and affordable solution for landlords and tenants.

STONEFIELD ESTATE AGENTS (AYR)

Stonefield have been selling properties in Ayrshire for nearly a decade. During that time we’ve grown our business to be one of the most successful agencies in Ayrshire as they became completely independent in 2017.

They know the market inside out so they are able to offer solutions to clients before problems arise. This knowledge allows them to explain the latest market trends, and also tell you about any changes between when you bought your property and now.

They known for being empathic with the stress their clients can go through while buying or selling a home. This allows them to offer expert advice to help clients making the right next step.

WALKER WYLIE (GLASGOW)

Experienced property experts Barry Walker and Stuart Wylie founded Walker Wylie in 2016, with a vision to offer home sellers in Glasgow exceptional care and service and true value for money. They handle properties on both the Southside and West End of Glasgow.

They work on a fixed price model so that clients know from the outset what they’re paying.

Their partners Walker Wylie Mortgages take the stress out of sourcing a mortgage and take clients through the mortgage process, whether you are buying your first house or looking to move up the property ladder. They use their market knowledge to source the best mortgage depending on the client’s unique circumstances.

AYR ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS (AYR)

This forward thinking independent agent, have embraced new property technology and are able to offer 3D floor plans, detailed online property brochures, interactive property tours and virtual reality property tours.  Clients can access them through multiple platforms such as Rightmove and Facebook.

They are fully regulated and accredited members of The Property Ombudsman and Scottish Government they’re also members of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. Always striving to achieve the best possible price for your property and their “fixed fee” structure is there so that there are no hidden surprises.

The Estate Agents in this list were featured in no particular order. The purpose was to highlight not rank.