Some common questions we get asked

Quite often we get asked similar questions either from people selling a property or people searching for a new home. Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions together with the relevant responses.

What is DwellingZone?

Founded in 2002, DwellingZone is The Fixed Fee Estate Agent providing a high quality, cost effective estate agency service. We operate a Fair Fixed Fee policy on a No Sale, No Fee basis with No Hidden Charges or Upfront Fees. Independent and forward thinking, DwellingZone is a people focused and property orientated estate agency. DwellingZone achieves the highest possible price when selling property. We use all available cost and time effective media to maximise marketing exposure. DwellingZone retains traditional values of excellent service hand in hand with integrity, honesty and professionalism. Our personal client attention means both sellers and purchasers will always kept informed from start to finish.
 

Why should I sell my property with DwellingZone?

01. You are treated as a person, not as a commodity
02. Selling property is serious business
03. We are in our 5th year of successfully selling property
04. First class service with client testimonials in support
05. Cost and time effective
06. One point of contact from start to finish
07. Free market appraisal and valuation
08. Accompanied viewings (unless geographical constraints apply)
09. Photo quality particulars
10. Extensive Internet Advertising
11. For Sale board
12. Regular updates and sales progression to the point of completion
and finally...

We minimise your sales costs so YOU MAXIMISE YOUR SALES PROFIT

Where does DwellingZone operate?

DwellingZone operates throughout the London Borough of Bromley and beyond. We have sold properties in Bellingham, Bermondsey, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Croydon, Dartford, Greenwich, Hayes, Hither Green, Maidstone, Northumberland Heath, Orpington, Petts Wood, Rochester, Shirley, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, Welling, West Wickham and Whitstable.

We continue to market in these areas are always keen to add new areas to our map of success.
 

Why doesn't DwellingZone have a local telephone number?

What is a local number to Orpington, is not a local number to Beckenham. We chose our number 08700 11 11 87 as regardless of which area we market property, it is easy to remember and one number for all. Calls are charged at national rate (8 pence per minute + VAT as at 23 May 2007) from a BT standard landline. Mobiles and other networks may vary; please check with your call service provider.
http://www.serviceview.bt.com
 

Does DwellingZone have high street branches?

Over 90% of our sales are generated through our extensive internet advertising. The most established property portals boast that over 75% of people looking for property do so through the internet. Isn't that what you did and how you found us? Our greatest success is by operating without branches as these simply increase our costs and such costs would be passed onto you, our customers. So why pay high street estate agents simply to furnish their offices? DwellingZone provides a full estate agency service for a much more competitive price. Of course we are customer facing. It's simply that we come to meet our clients at their convenience, instead of our clients having the inconvenience of travelling to us. With today's adverse climate changes, this also prevents unnecessary journeys and reduces carbon emissions.
 

Should I have a For Sale board?

We would recommend you display the DwellingZone board as the benefit is obvious - if potential purchasers are passing by and see the board they can contact us immediately. It could lead to your sale. So if you really want to sell your property and benefit from our FIXED FEE and NO SALE NO FEE policy, make sure that our board is the one you choose!
 

Does DwellingZone advertise in newspapers?

In the past, we have regularly and extensively advertised in newspapers, but we rarely do this now. By the time the advertisement appears, the properties have often gone under offer and this proves a waste of time and money. In this day and age, we provide property marketing directly to buyers. With DwellingZone, buyers needn't waste time traipsing around estate agents' branches or waiting for the paper to be delivered. The only journey necessary is when they come to view their new home.
 

Tips for safety during viewings

We have safely and successfully operated for five years without branches. We regularly donate to the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and in turn adopt their safety guidelines in our everyday practice:

• Always know who to expect and have verified contact details for all people viewing your property
• If possible, have someone else with you, but always tell someone you trust of your arrangements (someone who will not be accompanying you)
• If you are unsure at any time, have an excuse ready to end the viewing early and please inform us
• Genuinely interested parties will respect the proper procedures so NEVER allow unverified people to enter your home off the street, they could be opportunists
• Do not leave valuables, money, credit cards, cheque books etc on view

If you have a question that has not been answered here, please contact us on 08700 11 11 87 or email sales@dwellingzone.co.uk.