
By Rob McGregor
April 21, 2025
I’ve recently returned from a short break to Durham. While I took in the sights, I was very aware of the number of Estate Agency offices in the town centre. I counted nine in one street! It struck me how difficult it may be to decide which door to choose.
In East Lothian in May 2018, 46 different estate agents & solicitors listed one or more properties. 46! That’s a whole lot of choice and a bit of a minefield if it’s been a while since you bought or sold a property. So how do you decide who to trust with probably your most valuable asset?
I’ve listed below five tips to think about when choosing an agent.
It’s an exciting property market in Edinburgh and East Lothian at the moment and property is selling quickly but lack of stock is making purchasing competitive. If you’d like to take the next step on the property ladder whether it’s up or down, buying or selling, contact one of our local offices now for a free, no obligation valuation appointment.
The information and opinions contained in this blog are for information only. They are not intended to constitute advice and should not be relied upon or considered as a replacement for advice. Before acting on any of the information contained in this blog, please seek specific advice from Gilson Gray.
Rob is Head of Estate Agency.
He is a successful, professional estate agent with over ten years of experience in the Edinburgh and Lothians market.