Welcome to John German Estate Agents

Time at John German? Joined John German in 1998 at the Burton office and have worked in estate agency since leaving school.

Best part of your job? We sell properties but this business is all about people, working with our clients to achieve a sale and seeing them move home gives me tremendous satisfaction, more so, if difficulties have to be overcome along the way.

Top tip for buyer or seller?  Seller: Do your research on estate agents before instructing one, it’s not all about a low fee! Buyer: Yes buy with your head but let your heart have a say too!

What would be your dream home? A contemporary glass and steel home overlooking an estuary.

Time at John German? I have managed the Ashbourne branch since 2012 and have been in estate agency since 1999.

The best part of your job? Valuing houses has always been interesting, especially with rural properties. I particularly enjoy organising a successful agency and find it extremely rewarding being able to guide and advise our clients through the marketing of their home.

Time at John German? I started at John German in July 2019 as a negotiator for the Sales & Lettings team in Derby.

Best part of your job? Giving people the keys to their dream home, you can finally see all those months of hard work have paid off.

Top tip for those looking to buy or rent: Do your research, this will save so much time if you already know the prices in the areas and where you would like to be and where you wouldn’t like to be!

What would be your dream home? My dream home would be somewhere rural with views over the countryside and a nice log burner fire.

Time at John German? I have been in the profession for over 50 years and was delighted to join John German in December 2018.

Best part of your job? The best part of being an agent is the variety of different people that one meets, all with their own requirements and all adding something to one’s experience.
Clients are normally very loyal and after so much time in the job I find that I am now acting for sons, daughters and grandchildren!

Top tip for buyer or seller: For a seller I think forming a good working partnership with your agent is vital and always make sure that your property is ready for a viewing, try and put yourself in the mindset of a potential buyer. For a buyer I recommend doing your homework before looking at potential purchases, view more than once and always have an eye on selling at some time in the future.

What would be your dream home? Living in Derbyshire is a real privilege and a stone cottage in a rural village with a nice pub and lots of countryside walks would be difficult to beat.

Time at John German? I joined her in March 2020, having worked in estate agency for the over 2 years.

Best part of your job? This definitely has to be agreeing a sale on a client’s home.

Top tip for buyer or seller: My top tip for a buyer would be to have your funds/an agreement in principle ready before viewing houses. It is not an ideal to fall in love with a house, to discover you do not have the funds to move forward. Sellers: Have that clear out that you may have been putting off for some time. A tidy, decluttered house really shows the space available, and can really set the viewers at ease.

What would be your dream home? Anything in Australia but failing this I’m sure I could settle for a modern/new build, detached house with sea views or surrounded by countryside.

Time at John German? I started working at John German in the summer of 2019. Before that, I was manager of a ladies boutique in Ashbourne for nearly twenty years. From this, I have been able to apply my experience of high level customer service to my role here.

Favourite part of your job? I really like the communication we have with clients and helping them with their move. It’s lovely meeting people on viewings and getting to know them better.

Top tip for buyer or seller? I would say to get your house looking as good as it can be so it looks fantastic in the photographs. Then keeping up the good work for viewings, making sure everything has been stream lined so people can see themselves in the property.

What’s your dream home? My dream home would be something that has been renovated in a sympathetic way, keeping the charm and features but with a modern twist.

Time at John German? Since 1995 but with 3 years off for good behaviour!

Favourite part of your job? Going out to meet landlords and gaining their confidence to instruct us…. And then finding them the perfect tenant!

Top tip for a landlord? Only buy a property to let in an area you would live!

What would be your dream home? A grand design home with full height windows overlooking countryside.

What’s your background? I have been helping landlords and vendors rent and sell their properties since 2009.  My expertise include lettings negotiation, portfolio property management and valuing. Property is my passion but when I’m not working you’ll more than likely find me with my nose in a good book or spending time with family and friends.

Favourite part of my job – everyday is different which is why I love my job as it’s always exciting. All of my clients are unique and I absolutely love getting to know each individual and their property.

Top tip for landlords – do your research before purchasing a property and know your rental market. Always have an inventory and take a deposit; and make sure you have an open and trustworthy relationship with your letting agent.