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→ Qualitative and Quantitative
Analysis can be neatly divided into qualitative and quantitative. Whilst one should definitely not ignore the former, we kind of like numbers here at Cooke Curtis & Co. Without question they tell a story. Once forged in truth and detail.
→ All agents are equal
Growing up I enjoyed the George Orwell book Animal Farm. I believe I studied it for my English O Level, yes I am that old. While we are not debating the emergence of a new hierarchy which I am going to use as a pretentious metaphor for Lettings, dare I say...
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→ Spring is in the air
The daffodils are in bloom, the days are definitely getting longer and ever so slowly the days are getting warmer, notwithstanding the occasional unexpected baltic breeze.
→ Consistency, Consistency, Consistency
We bring you Consistency, Consistency, Consistency. And this isn't a dull or grey consistency, this is a consistency that is about delivering our clients exceptional client care day after day.
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→ We are TEN years old
We have grown significantly since our launch but even after all this time we still feel full of verve (and ideas). And we remain as committed as ever to never rest on our laurels.
→ Our first TEN years
Our first ten years have exceeded all of our expectations. Despite our growth and our awards we still love what we do, and our clients whether renters, letters, buyers or sellers do too.
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→ 101 Reasons to Have Your Property Valued
Life has a funny way of changing, doesn’t it? Sometimes it’s planned, other times it’s not, and as these changes unfold, the place we call “home” often needs to evolve too.
→ We’re #1 so why try harder
From the moment our names went above the door, we have prided ourselves on going above and beyond for our clients – and it’s clear that hard work and dedication pay off.
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→ Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to highlight the Arthur Rank Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme, a wonderful initiative that raises essential funds for this wonderful hospice charity.
→ If the time is right, the time is right!
For years, there’s been a widespread belief that spring is the prime time to sell a property. The days are longer, the flowers are blooming, and everything looks its best. But in Cambridge, this traditional wisdom doesn’t always apply—and here’s why.
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→ Don't choose us...
What may sound like positive or even endearing things to hear from an agent, may on closer inspection be a euphemism for a negative trait. Here are some estate agent red flags, or reasons not to choose Cooke, Curtis and Co.
→ What Makes a Home?
When my mum passed away, I found myself standing in her house, surrounded by everything she’d collected over the years. I used to tease her about her "dust collectors," those little knick-knacks she cherished, like her assortment of rubber ducks in the bathroom.
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→ A warm glow
Would you believe it, we have only gone and won the British Property Awards for Cambridge again? And this is the third successive year for both our sales and lettings teams.
→ Our referral scheme
We have officially launched our referral scheme. We believe that there are many reasons to recommend Cooke Curtis & Co to your clients, friends, and associates. Here are 50 or 100 rather lovely financial reasons.
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→ New beginning
You are not running the country, but you bemoan the way that those that currently are, are. You have now been handed the chalice. Is it poisoned? What will you do? Will you make changes? And if so big changes or little changes?
→ Our Core Values
At Cooke Curtis & Co, our core values are Trustworthy, Innovative, Accountable, and Consistent. So what? We can all shout words like these from the rooftop!
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→ Do you need an Estate Agent?
Anyone can sell their own property - of course they can - in the same way as any professional can be replaced. However we strongly believe that bypassing an agent will result in, at best disappointment!
→ Many hands make light work
When it comes to marketing properties for sale and to let in the Cambridge area few do it better than Cooke Curtis & Co. However subjective you feel marketing is as a concept, one quantifiable truth that cannot be escaped is...
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→ SOLD out
To have sold (stc) 50 properties in a short month and in February is no mean feat. It is important to know that this is considerably more than any other estate agent in Cambridge. Humility is overrated ;-)
→ All fur coat and rather fancy knickers
You may have noticed that we have recently built a new website. Or of course you may not - good design goes unnoticed afterall.
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→ Develop this
Working with the best independent developers who create stylish, individual properties that are good for the earth without costing it, very much is our thing.
→ Get ahead of the curve
National statistics tell us it takes over six months from placing your property on the market to the day you complete. So if you leave your preparation until the spring, when most clients start surfacing from hibernation, you won't be moving until October 2024 at the earliest!
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→ When is the right time to buy a property?
With many different opinions proffered by leading analysts, our educated conclusion is that if you are trying to predict what will happen to the property market, you will require a crystal ball.
→ Don't worry we don’t take it personally.
Whilst we would love to sell every property we value, we understand there are reasons why you would choose another agency.
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→ Don't rely on the portals
The portal became the agent's way of property matching and creating viewings and an entire skill set was lost in a generation.
→ How do you measure success?
With many different opinions proffered by leading analysts, our educated conclusion is that if you are trying to predict what will happen to the property market, you will require a crystal ball.
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→ Doing their thing
Aimee and Alithia, have set themselves a challenge and are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK respectively.
→ Get your ducks in a row
If you are selling there are a number of ways to get ahead of the pack, the most effective of which is choosing and instructing a solicitor as soon as you place your property on to the market.
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→ You do not need to bake bread
When you are preparing to sell or let your property do as much as time and energy allows but you don’t need to bake bread. Although it does help...
→ Chicken or the egg
It’s interesting how much things have changed since I began my career as an Estate Agent wet behind the ears some 30 years ago.
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→ Listen to your own advice
I am not sure how often one does this but I guess there’s a time and a place for it. And clearly it will depend on whether you consider you give, er, good advice:
→ You can over value but not under sell
Valuing a property isn’t an exact science although like any other calculation there are variables which have an impact on the outcome.
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→ Sell or let properties like they are our own
This could mean another week of viewings and several days of negotiating offers until we believe we have the best offer. The offset is huge for our clients, but negligible for us. So what's in it for us? Simple. Happy client's.
→ Award Winning Estate Agents
When we opened Cooke Curtis & Co in 2015 we didn’t set out to reinvent the wheel, we just wanted to do things as well as we could, work hard and be nice to people. We had no expectations of being one of Cambridge’s leading agents or being multi-award winning.
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→ The Hidden Cost.
“Oh and your dad is a paragon of trust” pointedly remarked Denise. “Anyway let’s get back to the point, for me they are like a budget airline” said Keith.
→ An Expensive Cuppa
“They came over, pressed the boost switch, had a cup of tea and left!” Chucked Keith. “I hope it was Yorkshire Gold” Denise joined in.
