Choosing an estate agent in Pencaitland

What to ask before you instruct anyone in Pencaitland

Ask for the last five properties the agent sold in Pencaitland itself, what they were marketed at and what they achieved. Ask who will conduct your viewings, and whether that is the person standing in your living room. Ask what the fee covers and what is billed separately — photography, floor plans, portal listing, brochure.

In Scotland you should also ask how they intend to handle a closing date, and how they will advise you on more than the headline figure: date of entry, conditions and the buyer's own chain all change what an offer is actually worth.

Lothian Property is not an estate agency and does not compete for your instruction. If you want one, we can introduce you to independent professionals who work in this area — you choose whether to proceed.

What sellers in Pencaitland need to know

We track the Pencaitland market as part of East Lothian. Buyers here weigh commuting time, school catchment, parking and running costs far more heavily than city-centre buyers do, and pricing has to reflect that.

A full Pencaitland selling guide, with verified local evidence, is being written and checked by the adviser who covers this part of East Lothian. Until it is published, the honest answer on value comes from an in-person appraisal rather than a page.

Pencaitland seller questions

How should I compare estate agents covering Pencaitland?

Ask each for recent evidence in Pencaitland itself rather than East Lothian as a whole: how many they sold, what they achieved against the Home Report figure, and how long it took. Then compare the fee, the marketing included and whether they are a solicitor estate agent handling the conveyancing too.

Does Lothian Property sell my Pencaitland home?

No. We are an information and introduction service, not an estate agency. We do not market property, hold viewings or negotiate offers. With your permission we introduce you to independent agents and solicitors who do.