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Enjoy a different approach to buying or selling a house with local estate agents, Elizabeth Valda Estates. Plus, as one of the leading property search agencies in the Colchester area, Elizabeth Valda Estates can source properties from every agent in the region, and offer expert home staging advice.
Helping you with your move, not just your sale...
Covering Colchester and the surrounding region, Elizabeth Valda Estates is a boutique agency that provides a truly unique service to those tired of the 'traditional' estate agent.
With a true passion for people and property, Christine Hamilton is the owner of Elizabeth Valda Estates, and understands that buying and selling a house is not all about bricks and mortar - it's the people involved that matter. You may not be able to guarantee that a house will sell quickly, but as a client of Elizabeth Valda Estates, you can be assured of undivided attention, unsurpassed service and a sensitive, reliable pair of hands to guide you through the transaction.
Support, when the going gets tough...
After a successful career in the corporate world, Christine wanted a fresh challenge. Having always had an interest in interior design, she became a big fan of Ann Maurice, better known as Channel Five's House Doctor. Inspired by her approach to interior design, Christine trained under Ms. Maurice to become a professional home stager, and what began as a hobby soon became a full time occupation.
Christine began networking and met someone, who was in the midst of trying to sell her property. Discovering a shared cynicism of the often faceless and impersonal estate agency sector, they decided that it was time that Colchester and the surrounding region deserved something more - and so Elizabeth Valda Estates was born; an estate agency that broke the mould.
Ensuring a stress-free move...
Whether you are buying or selling property, your agent should instil you with confidence and trust; they should have experience of the local market, offer honest, constructive advice and for sellers, ways they can stage their home to best highlight its positive aspects and increase the chances of a quick sale.
Your agent should be the sort of person you want to do business with on a regular basis; someone you trust implicitly with your property and its contents. The value they provide should reach far beyond the sale.
With Elizabeth Valda Estates, the sole focus is on your specific needs, providing you with tailored advice, a variety of options to achieve the results you're looking for and the service you deserve throughout the entire process.
You are not tied into a contract; if after a few weeks you are not satisfied with the service, you have every right to look elsewhere.
And because Elizabeth Valda Estates has a smaller, select portfolio, Christine is able to focus completely on her clients; you will never be passed on to a junior and all viewings are conducted by Christine personally, ensuring your personal safety, first class communication, dedication and service from start to finish.
Christine explains, "Moving house is one of the most stressful times in a person's life, no matter how many times you do it. Some of my clients have lived in their home for most of their lives and due to circumstances out of their control - such as being widowed - are suddenly being thrust into the property market and have to hand over their keys to a complete stranger.
"My job is to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, providing my clients with the information and reassurance they need. I always try to go the extra mile; in fact, you'll even find me cleaning a property before the buyers move in to make sure their new home looks its best!"
All the legwork done for you...
As the Homebuyer Centre agency for Colchester and the surrounding area, Elizabeth Valda Estates can provide prospective buyers a property search and acquisition service, which sources property from every agent in the region.
In other words, if Christine doesn't have a suitable property on her books, she can use her connections and expertise to search via alternative avenues, saving you time, money and stress by contacting estate agents to find property that meets your brief and negotiating on your behalf!
Choose Elizabeth Valda Estates for:
- No contract tie-ins
- A service that ensures your property is properly presented, priced and marketed
- Discreet marketing that protects your privacy and security
- Sourcing and negotiation on the purchase of a new home
- Recommendations to like-minded providers of mortgages , surveys, insurance and conveyancing
Get in touch
Please call Christine Hamilton from Elizabeth Valda Estates on 01787 510 123 and ensure that your move is as smooth and efficient as possible.
Please remember to mention The Best of Colchester when contacting Elizabeth Valda Estates - thank you.
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latest reviews
Dear Christine We wanted to write and say a big thank you for everything you did to help sell our house. We thought that the service you offered was excellent and far exceeded what you normally get from an estate agent. You did all the things that you think an estate agent really should do but normally doesnât. You really got to know us and the house and we always felt that we were getting a personal service and werenât just another property on your books. As a mother of two small children it was great to know that I could just leave the viewings to you and that you would arrive well beforehand to ensure the house was looking its best and that there werenât any stray toys lying around! Once a purchaser was found and we started going through the legal process, you were very helpful and always kept us informed which was very reassuring. Even on the day we moved you were there with your marigolds and hoover to ensure we didnât have to worry about leaving the house clean and tidy! We look forward to welcoming you to our new house for a celebratory glass of champagne and you can be assured that we will be highly recommending you to anyone who is looking to sell their house. With best regards and thanks again.
My name is Ann Maurice â most of you will remember me as Channel Fiveâs House Doctor â and I am still dedicated to the principles of home staging as a vital element in the successful sale of your property. Although staging is a US export to the UK it has been embraced by a lot of people over the last few years as an essential preparation ahead of marketing your property. Christine Hamilton from Elizabeth Valda Estates was trained by me in 2006 and I am so pleased that home staging is just part of the ground-breaking service her innovative company offers. Christine was even seen cleaning a house for a client on the day of completion in preparation for the handover. What dedication! If you are looking to put your property on the market, or itâs currently languishing on the web portals with little or no interest, before you accept your agentâs advice to reduce the price, call Christine Hamilton at Elizabeth Valda Estates for some advice. You will not be disappointed.
Dear Christine, I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for dealing with the sale of my late motherâs home with such speed and efficiency. When mum passed away, the last thing I wanted to tackle was the inevitable sale of her home and clearing the contents. My son recommended that I talk to Elizabeth Valda Estates and Iâm so glad I did. You cleaned the property, provided some props and attended the viewings without my ever having to be there. You also found me a way of disposing with the furniture and chattels in the house, which I couldnât otherwise get rid of. I was very impressed at how fast the house sold and how quickly you sorted out the small hitch that arose during the legal process. I was also amazed to find you cleaning the house when I dropped off the spare keys on the day of completion! I thoroughly recommend Elizabeth Valda Estates to anyone wanting a personal service thatâs second to none.