10 Reasons Not to Choose Me as Your Faversham Estate Agent
Liz Jeffery, Harrisons Homes Faversham Estate Agent has put together a blog, explaining why she may not be your 'cup of tea' and that's totally OK. If you want a someone who's not afraid to do things differently, read on to find out how sellers are moving home with Liz
This might feel like an odd way to start, but stick with me.
Over the years, I’ve heard plenty of reasons why people think Harrisons and I might not be right for them. Rather than pretending those objections don’t exist, I’d rather talk about them openly.
Because if you’re not comfortable with the things below, then I probably am the wrong agent for you — and that’s completely OK.
1. “You’re Not Really a Faversham Estate Agent”
I hear this surprisingly often.
Yes, Harrisons is an independent agency based in Sittingbourne. But I was born and raised in Faversham, I’m based on Abbey Street, and this town is very much home.
I don’t just sell houses here — I live here, work here, and I’m deeply involved in the community. I support local events, schools and charities, and I even created Faversham Monopoly because I genuinely love this place and the people in it.
If you want an agent who simply covers Faversham on a map, I’m probably not your person.
2. “You’re Not on Zoopla”
That’s right, we’re not.
This is a conscious choice. Rather than investing heavily in every portal, we prioritise what actually works: matching the right buyers to the right homes.
Our buyers are registered through our Heads Up Property Alerts service and are matched to properties before they go online. These aren’t casual browsers, they’re real people, financially checked, and actively looking to move.
That’s why many of our homes sell:
- Off-market
- Before they hit the portals
- Often at or above asking price
If you believe portals alone sell houses, we may approach selling very differently and that’s OK.
3. “You Give Low Valuations”
I don’t give valuations at all, because estate agents legally can’t. Only a RICS Chartered Surveyor can do that.
What I do give is honest pricing advice, based on live market data, buyer behaviour and local trends. I’m far more interested in what a property will realistically achieve than what sounds good in the moment.
I’d rather have an open conversation upfront than watch you chase the market down later.
4. “You’re More Expensive”
Our fee is 1.8% on a no-sale, no-fee basis. Yes, some agents charge less, and some will happily negotiate their fee.
My honest view?
If an agent can easily negotiate their own fee down, how confident are you in their ability to negotiate your sale price up?
Negotiation is literally our job, and the results reflect that.
Based on 2025 data from Rightmove and TwentyEA:
- Sellers working with me were 84.62% more likely to sell than the Faversham average
- I achieved one of the highest sales-agreed conversion rates locally
- I was among the fastest agents in Faversham, averaging 127 days from instruction to completion
- I achieved 102.77% of asking price, compared to the local average of 96%
- On a £350,000 home, that’s a £23,695 difference
- Even after fees, that leaves around £20,580 more in your pocket
- My 94% completion rate is well above the national average of around 60%
If fee alone is the deciding factor, I’m probably not the right agent for you.
5. “You Reduce the Price Too Quickly”
Sometimes, we do need to adjust the price and I’ll always explain exactly why.
If your home isn’t getting viewings, or viewings aren’t turning into offers, something isn’t working. Ignoring that doesn’t help anyone.
I don’t believe in blaming the time of year, the elections, the budget or the headlines. There is always a reason and it’s my job to talk honestly with you about what’s happening and how we fix it.
Reducing early, when needed, protects momentum and creates competition. And competition is what achieves the best price.
6. “You Don’t List Many Properties”
That’s very deliberate.
I only work with 12 clients at any one time. Not 20. Not 40. Not “as many as possible”.
That means:
- You get my time and attention
- I’m hands-on throughout the process
- I know your home and your sale inside out
- I’m available when you need me
If you want a high-volume agent juggling dozens of listings, we won’t be the right fit.
7. “It’s Too Personal — Great Agents Have Great Teams”
That’s fair and you’re right. Great agents do have great teams.
I’m lucky enough to have exactly that. But I will always remain your main point of contact. You won’t be passed from person to person, you deal with me from start to finish.
Selling a home is a partnership that can last many months. Chemistry matters. If you’d prefer a big team or don’t feel comfortable having open, honest conversations with me, that’s absolutely OK. I’d rather you choose someone else than feel stuck.
8. “You Get Involved in the Onward Purchase”
I do and many agents don’t.
Our onward negotiation service has saved clients thousands of pounds and, in some cases, made a move possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been.
Even if your sale doesn’t quite reach the figure you hoped for, strong negotiation on the purchase side can rebalance the move and keep it alive.
9. “You Refer Solicitors and Mortgage Brokers”
That’s true.
The professionals we recommend are chosen because they work well for our clients, not because they pay the biggest referral fee. We’ll also advise against companies that, in our experience, don’t deliver.
Everything we do is about protecting your move: clearer communication, fewer fall-throughs, and less stress.
10. “You Only Work With Serious Sellers and You’re Very Honest”
I do because that’s when I can add the most value.
I work best with people who want proper advice, a clear strategy and honest conversations. I won’t tell you what sounds good just to win your instruction, and I won’t make excuses if something isn’t working.
If a home isn’t selling, there is always a reason and my job is to identify it and find solutions that get you sold.
If you’re just testing the market or hoping for reassurance rather than strategy, I’m probably not the right agent for you.
Final thought
I only work with a small number of clients at any one time, because selling a home properly takes focus, honesty and commitment on both sides.
If you’ve read this and thought, “Actually, yes that sounds exactly like what I want,” then it’s worth having a conversation not to be sold to, but to see whether we’re a good fit.
If not, that’s completely OK too.
Liz
✉️ liz@harrisonshomes.co.uk