Beautifully Simple Selling

My name is Nigel Adams and I'd like to introduce you to my estate agency, BigBlackHen.com, which I have recently relocated to my home county of Hertfordshire from Somerset.

 

BigBlackHen.com was born from the belief that there had to be a better way to sell property in this country: more straightforward, more user friendly, more innovative and most certainly, less expensive - yet with a quality of service and local expertise that home owners expect and deserve.

 

BigBlackHen.com grew in just five very successful years to be voted as one of the top 20 estate agencies in the country at the 2010 ESTAs, one of the biggest awards ceremonies in the business. Now our exceptional service and marketing skills are available to the house sellers of Hertfordshire.

Here are the things that we believe set us apart:

Client-friendly contracts

We dislike complicated and restrictive contracts that prevent you changing agents if you so wish, so have written ours in plain English with no tie-in or notice periods as we are old fashioned enough to think that your loyalty should be earned, not signed for.

Unique marketing expertise

As a former Director of one of the most successful advertising agencies in London I understand the vital importance of presentation when it comes to selling, particularly with something as precious as your home.

 

That is why we take such great care when preparing property details, thinking hard about the person who is most likely to want to buy your home before putting pen to paper (or finger to keyboard!) and using the highest quality photography to show your home to best effect - both in our glossy brochures and online.

 

We also offer our advertising expertise to ensure that your home gets seen in all the right places - the UK's most visible websites, Rightmove included, and the best local/national newspapers and magazines.

Simple, transparent, low fees

We believe that the commission system is too opaque and often far too expensive which is why we introduced our very popular and transparent low fixed-fees (see table below). They are from under 0.75% commission and so should save you a considerable amount of money.

House Price	Fee (sole agency, residential)
Up to £250,000	£1,950 +VAT
£251,000 - £350,000	£2,950 + VAT
£351,000 - £450,000	£3,950 + VAT
£451,000 - £550,000	£4,950 + VAT
£551,000 - £650,000	£5,950 + VAT
£651,000 - £750,000	£6,950 + VAT
£751,000 - 850,000	£7,950 + VAT
£851,000 - £950,000	£8,950 + VAT
£951,000 - £5 million	£9,950 + VAT

By investing in the very latest technology and avoiding the unnecessary expense of High Street offices, we keep our overheads low, so that we can put more of your money where it counts - marketing and advertising your home to potential buyers.

We are Hertfordshire estate agents who sell houses across the county and into North London (including Hertford, Ware, Welwyn Garden City, Cuffley, Brookmans Park, Arkley, Hadley Wood and surrounding towns and villages) through one high-tech and centrally located office, so keeping costs to a minimum.

What could you save?

House Price	Saving VS 1.5% (including VAT)
£250,000	£2,150
£350,000	£2,760
£450,000	£3,360
£550,000	£3,960
£650,000	£4,550
£750,000	£5,150
£850,000	£5,750
£1.25 million	£10,550
£1.5 million	£15,050
£2 million	£24,050
Prices valid January 2013.

Personal service

We meet all of our clients in person, accompany viewings where required and give prompt feedback on the telephone and through our regular Client Status Report which shows you exactly who has been sent your property details, where it has been advertised, etc.

 

Proven success

We know that our new formula works and that home owners really like it - in a Property Ombudsman survey, 100% of respondents said that they would recommend us to a friend. To hear what our clients say about us click here.

 

Selling your Hertfordshire home? Why not call us on 01992 878 580 to find out more, or click here to book a free valuation? We'd welcome the chance to make your Hertfordhsire house sale as beautifully simple as we know it can be.