Matthews of Chester Sales Brochure

Known for our experience. Trusted for our knowledge.

MADE IN CHESTER IN 1986

About Matthews

We are Chester’s longest family-run and independent Estate Agent.

Our story dates back to 1986 when Tim and Sue Matthew identified an opportunity for a truly independent family run agency in Chester, built on family values of honesty, support and trust. Fast forward to today, and the business is now run by their daughter, Rebecca Matthew and her husband Kevin who still hold those values closer than ever.

Today, we have a team of great people who deliver on our brand’s promise, who each

bring local and in-depth knowledge, insight and experience across all aspects of residential property sales.

We aim to make selling your home an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We have relentless tenacity to get the best possible price for your home through a proactive marketing approach, skilful negotiation and consistent communication at all stages throughout the sales process.

For experience, knowledge, and an estate agent you can truly trust, it can only be Matthews.

CHESTER

Areas we cover

ENGLAND WALES

Consistently ranked 1st on Rightmove for Property Instructions, Sales Agreed and Sales Completed across Chester and surrounding areas.

What our clients say

Where do I start, from the moment you came to value our home on 20th May I knew you were the one to see this through with. You were welcoming, passionate, professional and knowledgeable. Laura, you just have a way! We feel you have supported us through this journey and kept us informed throughout. We simply cannot thank you enough for all you have done. Matthews are lucky to have you!

Lara and Chris Gilligan

We used Matthews as selling agents and they were also good managers of our block of flats. There was good communication with the sales team, who were responsive and professional. The block management team prepared an information pack for the buyer of which our solicitor was extremely complimentary. This saved a lot of toing and froing between solicitors. As a result, we had a very easy property sale! We can’t thank Matthews enough.

Mr & Mrs Todd

No hesitation in giving Matthews of Chester a five star review regarding the sale of my property. It was listed quickly and sold quickly. The team were professional, friendly and efficient. In a word: RECOMMENDED.

Roy Carter

I have dealt with a number of Estate Agents over the years - and you certainly notice the difference in levels of service and customer care when you are dealing with a family business. You are not ‘just another client’ - you are made to feel like a valued customer.

G Collins

Matthews recently dealt with the sale of my elderly mother’s house. Alex was extremely patient explaining the process with her and Matthews ensured the sale progressed smoothly. The staff handling the case were extremely responsive and helpful and the phone was answered very quickly every time! Matthews even organised a last minute boiler service for completion day morning when British Gas didn’t turn up the day before threatening the completion date. Highly recommended.

Sheila Turner

Many thanks for all your efforts in selling our home. It was a pleasure doing business with you. From Alex’s valuation (which proved to be spot on), through the huge numbers of viewings and all the way from offer to completion, we were really impressed by the professionalism, reliability and friendliness shows by the whole team. It made selling our family home of 50 years a relatively stress-free experience. We would certainly recommend you to others.

Linda and Sheila Edmondson

Alex, I really appreciated your professional advice over selling No. 4. You were spot on and certainly know your industry well. Laura, I so appreciated your help over the past few months. I so liked your ‘no nonsense’ approach to how the sale would be handled. I would recommend Matthews for the way it conducts its business.

Anne

Brian and I wanted you all to know how much we appreciated your guidance and expertise in selling our properties. You kept us fully informed at all stages and your kindness will always be remembered.

Mr & Mrs Price

Guaranteed stress free service, excellent communication and quick response. Take on a lot of the jobs themselves which means less hassle for me. Would highly recommend when buying and selling!

N Sargent

Getting the best possible price for your home

1

Choose your estate agent carefully

Choose an estate agent who has in-depth understanding and experience of the local property market and are well established in your area. Look to see how many properties they are marketing on Rightmove and On the Market that are in a similar price bracket to yours; and make sure they have a good display of sale boards in your local area. Don’t necessarily instruct the agent who gives you the highest valuation as this can often be a tactic used to win the instruction. At the end of the day, you need to choose someone who you get along with and who has your best interests at heart.

2

Good property photography gets you more viewings

To help your home really stand out to potential buyers, it’s important to spend some time cleaning, tidying, and decluttering before we come round to take photographs.

3

Give your home some ‘kerb appeal’

Take a good look at the front of the house and think about what you can do to make it look as smart as possible. If the outside looks neglected or untidy people may assume that the inside is the same.

For example, does the front door need painting? Is the front garden free from weeds, does your lawn need mowing or the hedge need trimming? Does your driveway need jet washing? Perhaps a hanging basket would add to the appeal?

4

Leave negotiations to the agent

If you do choose to carry out your own viewings, don’t let yourself be drawn into a conversation about price or what you may or may not accept as an offer. Refer them back to your agent who will carry out negotiations on your behalf and secure the best possible price for your home.

5Choosing the right buyer

The person who offers the highest price is not necessarily the best choice. Your estate agent should advise you about what position the prospective purchasers are in, i.e., how quickly they can proceed with a sale and their financial position. This will help you to decide which offer to accept. For example you may be offered slightly less money for a cash sale as opposed to the full asking price from someone who hasn’t even got their house on the market yet.

Celebrating 35 years in business

COMMUNITY

Giving back to our local community

In 2021 we celebrated our 35th year in business and supported 3 worthy charities to give back to our local community, raising a total of £6,000.

They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do, but the team at Matthews made me feel comfortable every step of the way.

Martin

With no hesitation, I can say that they have always provided excellent service and that I have found all their staff to be competent, proactive and professional. In summary, I would recommend their services to anyone - it would be hard to imagine that any other company would come close to their standards.

Rob Bayard