RICKMANSWORTH’s newest estate agency celebrated an early success with its first sale completing before Christmas. And, with other sales underway the agency is already demonstrating the power of their online and personal approach.

Place opened for business in mid September with a unique and personal approach that puts their clients at the heart of all their activities.

Owner Sarah Cassidy and her team have brought many years of agency experience to bear in developing the unique Place proposition which is already finding a place in the hearts of sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants.

They are currently offering property for sale across Rickmansworth and surrounding areas between £475,000 and £2,795,000 and for rent between £600 per month and £1,850 per month.

Sarah says: “I always felt there was room for a different approach and more personal service in estate agency which is why I have backed my judgement and created Place. I have been delighted by the positive reaction of the public and the results we have achieved so far.”

“Our extensive internet marketing means that properties listed with Place can be seen by over 250 potential buyers every minute and our attention to detail and high levels of personal service is, we believe, second to none.

“Our combination of virtual and personal estate agency means that at Place we are able to spend more time with our clients and customers, understanding their requirements and helping them achieve their goals. I am personally committed to ensuring that we meet or exceed all of our client’s expectations.”

Heidi Bannister whose sale through Place has just completed says: “Dealing with Place was like a breath of fresh air.

“Getting an offer is only part of the deal. A true agent will follow it through to exchange and completion and so many “High Street agents” seem to get bored and lose interest with the details.

“Sarah and her team at Place realise the importance of taking an offer right through and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that the sale completes.

“Sarah is diligent, professional and a pleasure to deal with and Place were in touch will all people in the chain and not just the people paying their fees.

“Sarah’s dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s to make sure everything ran smoothly and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.”

Place are members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme and Sarah is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and therefore customers and clients have the peace of mind of knowing they are dealing with experienced professionals.

Sarah points out that now is an excellent time for getting ready to hit the ground running in 2010 by obtaining a market appraisal, agreeing a marketing strategy and preparing the property for sale or letting for the spring market.

Sarah adds: “I expect 2010 to start strongly judging by the number of buyer and tenant enquiries we are currently receiving.

“However, I also expect the General Election to create a short period of flux in the late Spring and early Summer and therefore would urge anyone seriously considering selling or letting to contact us now in order to discuss the best approach and how we can maximise the price to be achieved.”

If you are thinking of selling or letting a property, Place can be contacted seven days of the week on 01494 873663, by email at sales@a-place.co.uk or via their website at www.a-place.co.uk