Compare the Best 11 Estate Agents in Ellon

List of Estate Agents in Ellon

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   Simpson & Marwick - Edinburgh

   23 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PS

   

   (97 reviews)

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   3rd Nov 2023 (3 years ago)

   (While the company did finally provide compensation, it's important to note that I still experienced a significant opportunity cost as a result of their actions.)
   
   It has undeniably been the most regrettable experience of my lifetime, dealing with a solicitor team that exhibited a severe lack of professionalism and courtesy. Initially, I placed my trust in them based on their positive Google reviews, which now appear to be misleading and have led to significant frustration and inconvenience on my part. The solicitor in question was Shari, who astonishingly took a full year to complete the anti-money laundering check, despite my having submitted all required documents promptly. To compound matters, she repeatedly requested the same information, leading to redundant submissions. Regrettably, she ceased all communication, failing to respond to both my emails and those from the seller's side. My attempts to reach her went unanswered for two months until she seemingly disappeared without a trace.
   
   I was dismayed to find myself in such a predicament. In desperation, I enlisted the assistance of the estate agent, who contacted Joni, the National Head of Conveyancing. However, this interaction proved to be equally disheartening, as Joni not only displayed a lack of professionalism but also declined to provide any insight into the unilateral breach of contract, responding in a profane manner.
   
   I strongly advise against engaging with this company. As a result of their inefficiency, my funds remained in limbo within my bank account, as I had initially believed they could promptly resolve their business matters. Consequently, I have incurred substantial financial losses due to the failure of Simpson & Marwick to deliver on their commitments.... Read more

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   McEwan Fraser Legal - Aberdeen

   

   (9 reviews)

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   18th Oct 2026 (20 days ago)

   One of the best sales I’ve ever had. Contact and updating even over the weekend certainly speeded things up. Very well organised.... Read more

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   RE/MAX Property Marketing Centre - Aberdeen

   BlueSky Business Space, Arnhall Business Park, FF17, Prospect Rd, Westhill, AB32 6FJ

   

   (83 reviews)

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   24th Sep 2026 (6 weeks ago)

   Selling a family home of many years is never easy, but Gary at Remax calmly guided us through the process, aiding us in making many key decisions along the way.
   
   Gary's appraisal of our property was spot on. The excellent photo set, virtual tour and drone footage primed the market successfully for a rapid sale.
   
   With Gary conducting all the viewings, we felt unburdened, but nevertheless very well informed about potential buyers: when the offers came in this factor really came to the fore.
   
   We would highly recommend Gary and the team at Remax.... Read more

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   Savills - Aberdeen & Angus

   37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1YN

   

   (20 reviews)

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   14th Apr 2024 (2 years ago)

   Fiona Gormley at Savills was extremely pleasant and very helpful in explaining the dos and don'ts of selling a house. She also explained market conditions and kept me up to date with all the relevant information. I very much appreciated all her hard work, be it in the daytime or evening.
   Maureen Anderson... Read more

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   House Sales Direct

   Office 5, Cassidy House, Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DW

   

   (16 reviews)

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   15th Jul 2025 (1 year ago)

   Overpromised, Underperformed and Untrustworthy – My Costly Mistake with HSD
   I initially listed my property with PurpleBricks in March 2025 for £535,000. After limited viewings over a three-month period, I began exploring other options and submitted an enquiry to WeBuyAnyHouse. They quickly came back with an offer of £460,000—roughly 14% below asking—claiming it would allow for a quick sale. I immediately declined, as I was not in a rush and didn’t want to take such a significant loss.
   
   Shortly after, my details were apparently passed on to House Sales Direct (HSD), seemingly a sister company, without my explicit consent. HSD came across as professional and engaging at first. They promised a 98% success rate in selling properties within 28 days, citing a strong network of pre-approved buyers and investors who could complete within 6–8 weeks. They suggested a sale price spread of £510k–£535k, assuring me they would work to get me the best price possible. It sounded promising.
   
   Based on these assurances, I decided to proceed with HSD. I withdrew my PurpleBricks listing—costing me £300—with the understanding that HSD’s investor network would accelerate the sale. But things quickly began to unravel.
   
   Despite supposedly having investors lined up, HSD said they needed to relist my property on Rightmove first. When I questioned why investors couldn’t simply view the home, the response was vague. It took nearly two weeks for them to relist, and the new asking price was £525,000. A full week passed without any communication.
   
   Then came a call recommending the price be dropped to £499,000. I was told this was “just a marketing tactic,” and that they still aimed to get me a sale within the original £510k–£535k range. But I struggled to understand how listing a property nearly £40,000 lower would achieve that. I asked again about the investors. They finally admitted the only offer received was the same £460k I'd declined weeks earlier through WeBuyAnyHouse.
   
   This was when the red flags really began to show. Why wasn’t I told this upfront? Why present an optimistic price range if their investor offer was fixed at £460k from the beginning? Why was I encouraged to pull the property from PurpleBricks if they intended to rely on the open market anyway? I could have just reduced the price there and avoided unnecessary costs and delays.
   
   Doing more research online, I found stories from others with eerily similar experiences. It appeared HSD’s real model was to attract sellers with high expectations and then drop the price, relying on open-market tactics to force a quick sale. Despite claiming not to charge commission, they would never clearly explain how they made their money. It seems they may be negotiating higher prices with buyers while offering sellers less—profiting off the gap. No transparency, no trust.
   
   Meanwhile, they knew I was paying a high mortgage on an empty property. It became clear they were hoping I’d become desperate enough to accept the same low £460k offer I had already rejected twice.
   
   In the four weeks my property was listed with them, only four viewings were arranged. Two were no-shows. Of the remaining two, one viewer stayed for just five minutes—asked no questions and didn’t even view all the rooms. It felt performative, not serious. As expected, neither viewer submitted an offer, despite supposedly being “pre-qualified and keen.”
   
   Eventually, I told HSD I wanted to withdraw the property. That’s when I was informed—shockingly—that I had unknowingly signed up for a 52-week contract, and I’d need to pay £1,500 to exit, or £999 if paid within 7 days.
   
   I wrote to them, acknowledged that they had done some work, and offered a reasonable £699 exit fee, explaining I needed to rent the home out due to financial strain. They refused and insisted on full payment. I paid the £999 immediately—but it still took a full week and several chasers before they finally removed the property from Rightmove.
   
   By the end of the ordeal, it was clear I was no longer a priority for them.
   
   In summary:
   Do I regret choosing HSD? Absolutely.
   Would I recommend them to someone looking for a fair, transparent, and professional house sale experience? No.
   
   If your only goal is to sell quickly and you don’t care about value, they might work for you. But if you want to sell your home at a decent price with a partner you can trust, I strongly advise staying away from HSD.... Read more

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   Low and Partners Limited

   Fueltone, Foveran, Newburgh, Ellon, AB41 6AU

   

   (12 reviews)

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   10th Oct 2026 (28 days ago)

   We had a property on the market for years with no interest. We decided to re-launch it with LeeAnn and it was the best decision we could have made. The property was marketed appropriately and shared with the most appropriate network of investors, creating substantially more interest that we had before. The property sold fairly quickly.
   I highly recommend LeeAnn Low and partners. It’s great when you work with someone who knows what they are doing and gets the job done. Thank you LeeAnn.... Read more

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   Re/Max Coast and Country - Aberdeen

   Fueltone, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 6AU

   

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   Smart Sales & Investments - Glasgow

   14 Newton Place, Glasgow, G64 2AH

   

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   Savills Rural Sales - Edinburgh

   8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

   

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    Simpson & Marwick - Aberdeen

    The Centrum Business Centre Limited, 214 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TL

    

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11. Town and Country Property

    Rewd Group Hq, Unit 4 Barons Court, Grangemouth, FK3 8BH

    

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