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- Estate Agents in AL3
89 Estate Agents in AL3
Compare the performance of local estate agents.
Looking to compare estate agents in AL3? In the last 6 months, 364 properties have been listed for sale by 89 different agents across the area. The average asking price in AL3 is £755,784 and homes typically take 13 weeks to go under offer. Local agents charge an average fee of 1.2%, equating to around £8,996 on a typical sale.
AL3 Property Market Summary
- Average asking price£755,784
- Average sale time13 weeks
- Asking price change-2%
- Average estate agent fee1.2%
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List of Estate Agents in AL3
Showing 26 - 50 of 89
23rd Mar 2026 (6 weeks ago)We worked with this agency during our home purchase process in 2025. Throughout what is already a stressful experience, there were far too many unknowns left unaddressed. More concerning was the consistent gap between what was communicated to us verbally and what ultimately came to fruition. Beyond the factual inconsistencies, the manner in which we were dealt with - both in face-to-face meetings and over email - was dismissive and lacking in constructive communication. We did not feel respected as clients, and the tone used toward us on multiple occasions fell well below the standard of professionalism we would expect from anyone in this industry.
15th May 2023 (2 years ago)Great agent, very experienced. Accompanied viewings and gave us lots of viewing feedback.
13th Oct 2024 (1 year ago)Excellent understanding of how to achieve a discreet sale of a high-end property to appropriate buyers.
28th Mar 2020 (6 years ago)After struggling to sell my house I stumbled upon Big Black Hen. I decided to call them for an initial chat. I found them to be very professional, knowledge and they have me some great tips in order to finally sell my home. We went ahead with Big Black Hen and there suggestions and hey presto, our house sold. Ive since recommend Big Black Hen to my friends and family. Great service
9th Mar 2025 (1 year ago)Really helpful from initial meeting to agreeing a sale and kept me informed of what was happening throughout.
23rd Jul 2024 (1 year ago)My initial experience with Ashtons was not very positive. However, once my son, who had previous knowledge of estate agency became involved Communication and general effort improved.
30th Jan 2024 (2 years ago)Matt and Chris were both helpful, personable and professional. They were also realistic about the valuation and market conditions and were able to sell the house wihin a reasonable time frame.
30th Sep 2025 (7 mo. ago)Not sold, but this is due to the market rather than the agent.
12th Mar 2026 (8 weeks ago)We had the property for sale with another agent for six months no offers Alexander and Co valued property at same price we had more buewings and TWO OFFERS within 8 weeks one first time buyer with morgage ready to go which we accepted
Oliver & Akers - London Colney
Tyttenhanger House, Coursers Road, St Albans, Herts, AL4 0PG(95 reviews)
30th Apr 2026 (5 days ago)We had a niche house which was 200 years old + but Anthony and Wendy done fantastically well at generating interest and found our buyers! Luckily for us, O & A introduced us to our now forever home which made communication seamless and quick so we couldn’t be happier with the process and how things panned out. They didnt shy away from any questions and were reassuring when things got stressful. Thanks guys!
10th Apr 2026 (25 days ago)Really happy
12th Sep 2020 (5 years ago)Sai has been extremely helpful in marketing my properties in a very difficult time - the middle of the COVID pandemic. Always available, always charming, always diligent in following up the slightest lead. He has already achieved a sale with one and I am sure will soon do so with the second.Very happy to have been introduced to him.
22nd Jul 2024 (1 year ago)Second time we’ve used Bradford and Howley, they are excellent from start to finish.- 16th Apr 2025 (1 year ago)Initially Ashtons overvalued our property, but have since reduced the price to the true market value, with our agreement of course.
13th Apr 2026 (22 days ago)Just awful. Very friendly when I walked in to their office to ask for a valuation of my property in anticipation of selling. After that it was just all downhill. Zero communication from that point. Agent who came to do the valuation arrived late (no apology), whizzed around the house in 5 minutes to then tell me that it was completely as he had expected (why bother coming at all then), gave me a verbal valuation and then nothing was ever heard from the agent again. There are 10 physical estate agents to choose from in Harpenden. This should be your tenth choice, or lower if you want to use the online agents instead.
27th Dec 2025 (18 weeks ago)Never sold the house, communication poor. Not sure why you think the house was sold through them, we left it the 8 weeks as promised and will be going elsewhere in Jan.
26th Feb 2024 (2 years ago)We had the pleasure of Rene selling our 4 bed house it Hitchin. I can't recommend him enough, he was highly professional and always made sure that the sale was progressing in a speedy manner. I never had to chase him once for any info or updates. Thanks for all your help Rene.
30th Apr 2026 (5 days ago)Allsopp have been our managing agents for many years and we would highly recommend them. They are always immediately responsive to any questions and problems that may arise. They have guided us expertly through finding tenants and advising us on realistic rental income. Further, they have a team of honest and reliable trades people to help resolve any issues and as a team are extremely well informed, helpful and friendly. On the sales side, they sold a property for us very quickly and recommended solicitors making the whole process stress free and painless. It is the best agency in Harpenden.
15th Jul 2025 (9 mo. 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.
3rd Oct 2025 (7 mo. ago)David’s local knowledge and finesse were invaluable, and his friendly, honest approach really stood out. Thanks again - we’re really happy in our new home.
12th Dec 2025 (21 weeks ago)Great service, highly recommended
27th Dec 2025 (18 weeks ago)No viewings in a month on the market. Constant chasing. No for sale sign put up.
2nd Feb 2026 (13 weeks ago)I would just like to say how amazing Ben kieron and all thir staff are They have been amazing through the whole process of selling our house They helped us through every stage I'd give them 100% on customer service every time I called for advice they were so helpful Would recommend to everyone
2nd May 2026 (3 days ago)Staff are excellent, especially Jake
20th Apr 2026 (15 days ago)Really appreciate Graham, Gary and their team’s work throughout the sale of our property. Excellent communication and very happy to help through out the whole process. Thank you all!
Agents in this area will typically be able to sell your house in AL1, AL2, AL4, AL5, AL6, AL7, AL8 and AL9.
Choosing the right estate agent in AL3 matters more than most sellers realise. With 89 agents currently active across the area, performance varies considerably - some agents keep price changes to a minimum while others regularly make larger reductions. GetAgent pulls together verified sales data for every agent listed here so you can compare them on what actually counts: how quickly they sell, how much they typically reduce asking prices by, and what previous sellers say about working with them.
FAQs
How do I compare estate agents in AL3?
GetAgent lets you compare every agent in AL3 side by side using real sales data - including how quickly they sell, how much they typically reduce asking prices by and verified customer reviews. Enter your postcode to see agents ranked by performance in your specific area.
What is the average fee in AL3?
Local estate agencies in AL3 typically charge around 1.2%, which equates to an average fee of £9,069 on a standard sale. Fees can vary between agents - GetAgent shows you the exact fee for each agent before you commit.
How long does it take to sell a house in AL3?
Properties in AL3 take around 13 weeks to go under offer on average. This varies depending on your area, property type and which estate agent you choose. GetAgent's data shows average sale times for every agent listed here.
What is the average asking price change in AL3?
The average asking price change in AL3 is currently -2%. Individual agent performance varies - some agents maintain prices better than others. GetAgent shows you each agent's track record before you choose.
Should I get a valuation before choosing an estate agent in AL3?
Yes - knowing your property's value helps you assess whether the agents you speak to are pricing realistically. GetAgent offers a free instant online valuation for AL3 properties, and you can then compare local agents before deciding who to invite in.
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