We believe life is a property journey… our mission is to help you every step of the way with passion, honesty & expertise.
At Grisdales, we listen first, because we recognise that selling your home is one of the biggest life changes you can make and we want to fully understand what it is you’re aiming to achieve. We adopt a tailored approach because everyone’s needs and circumstances are different and we want to ensure the service we offer not only meets your expectations, but goes above and beyond.
We use evidence & experience to establish an accurate valuation. Firstly, we assess your needs & advise on how to prepare for the sale. We then develop a marketing strategy that fits with your plans, creating a solid foundation to move forward with.
We recognise that communication is important. We do what we say we will do & strive to have a clear, open & consistent dialogue with you throughout the sales process. We build relationships & pride ourselves on our professional & approachable reputation.
We’re local experts, having been around for over 25 years – we know the area like the back of our hand! Our extensive knowledge of the area ensures we're well placed to market your home to potential buyers, highlighting why your home suits their needs.
We're recognised as one of the top 3% performing agencies in the country by Property Academy and Rightmove. Grisdales have also been recognised locally, receiving awards for outstanding customer service for 3 years running.
We've been a trusted local Estate Agent for over 25 years and have a proven track record of achieving a successful, stress-free sale. Here's how we do it:
We want to make sure everyone knows about your property, that’s why we adopt a wealth of marketing techniques to ensure we spread the news far and wide that your home is for sale. At Grisdales, we combine traditional strategies including life-style focussed brochures, sale boards and prominent high-street window displays with innovative techniques such as social media marketing, promotion on the market leading property platform and direct-marketing. We can also employ video tours, virtual events and floorplans to maximise buyer interest.
When you sell with Grisdales, you gain access to our database that’s brimming with potential buyers who are all on the lookout for their perfect new home. We’re well known as the local experts and many buyers trust us to seek out their property on their behalf. As soon as your property comes to market, we immediately notify those buyers who’s requirements fit with your property and we particularly focus on those ‘hot-buyers’ who are ready and eager to purchase.
One of our dedicated Sales Negotiators will take care of you and one of their main priorities is to achieve the best results for your property. At Grisdales, we nurture offers, working them up to ensure we secure the best price possible. Our Offer Qualification Process ensures any offers we receive towards your property are proceedable from the get-go and our service always includes communications with solicitors, clients and buyers including re-negotiations where necessary.
A timely and efficient sale is important to everyone, whether that be sellers or buyers. Grisdales’ rigorous Sales Progression System assists the smooth transition of your sale throughout the conveyancing period. Our industry qualified staff are also trained by local solicitors on how to support you and your buyer through the sales process and we continously review the status of your sale with both parties solicitors to ensure things are always kept moving – that’s why our completion rate is 17% above industry average.
The start point of your property journey... let us get the ball rolling with our free, no obligation advice service.
Meet Chloe, our vibrant Sales Negotiator who joined our team in 2022. As the office's dedicated "matchmaker" in Whitehaven, she's passionate about finding the perfect new homes for our buyers. Chloe conducts property viewings and diligently handles all the offers we receive from potential purchasers. Our vendors can also expect regular updates from Chloe, as she ensures that their sale progresses smoothly and meets their expectations.
Originally from Keswick, Chloe now calls Whitehaven her home, where she resides with her husband and two adorable sausage dogs. Prior to joining our team, she pursued a business management degree at Northumbria University and embarked on a successful career in banking. Chloe proudly identifies as a "foodie" and delights in exploring a diverse range of dining experiences, from cosy country pubs to indulgent meals at Michelin-starred restaurants.
Meet Destiny, Manager of the Land and New Homes department.
With a keen focus on West Cumbria, she specialises in identifying and bringing exciting land and new homes opportunities to the region. Destiny collaborates with a diverse range of professionals, including landowners, housebuilders, architects, and planners, to help our partners unlock the full potential of their investments and achieve maximum profitability.
As part of our partnership with the Land and New Homes Network, Destiny benefits from a vast support network that grants her access to the knowledge and expertise of esteemed industry professionals. Her extensive market intelligence allows her to stay ahead of the game, and she always looks forward to connecting with like-minded individuals throughout Cumbria and beyond.
Connect with Destiny Evans on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and opportunities in the dynamic world of land and new homes.
What happens next? Read our Step-by-Step guide to selling HERE.
Read the latest government’s guidelines on selling and buying property HERE.
At Grisdales, we provide a range of surveys and valuation reports to meet different needs, backed by the qualification, experience and knowledge of a Chartered Surveyor.
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Helen has been very good, she kept us well informed and explained everything to us. There is nothing at all that I can think [...]
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Efficient, professional but with a personal touch. Pleasure to purchase with them.
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Alison is brilliant!! Extremely helpful, professional and prompt in her communications.
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Judith was very thorough and charming. Everything she said she would do, she did. It was done in a very timely manner. You could tell [...]
Great service, extremely friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Senior sales and lettings member of staff could not have been more accommodating.
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An excellent service Alison was a great help
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Found really good/suitable tenant and managed the rental without issue for >4 years now
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Got, my house through Grisdales everything was a smooth process and excellent from day one. All the girls and Lewis have been fantastic 😘
Alison and Destiny are both spot on and really good. Their communication skills are very good and they keep in touch with me.
I would just like to say a big thank you to Alison and the Team at the Grisdales office in Cockermouth. I received a first [...]
Laura has been brilliant! She was very polite and I couldn't fault her at all. I was very happy with the price and [...]
Excellent, personal service by professional and knowledgable staff. Nothing is too much trouble; would highly recommend this Estate Agency.
I’m a first time buyer and the team at Grisdale’s could not have made my experience any better from start to finish they where helpful [...]
Extremely happy with the service we received. Renting a property was seamless and stress free. Alison was amazing at communicating and made relocating a breeze.
We recently sold our home through the Cockermouth office and couldn’t be happier. From Laura’s valuation through to completion, the personal, friendly and professional service [...]
Lesley was my main contact who visited me in my house and went through the process of renting out my property. I felt well informed [...]
My impressions of Grisdales are what a professional team of people to deal with. They communicate well (you will not believe how quickly and [...]
Typically moving house is a stressful experience but I cant thank the team at Grisdales enough, especially Alison for taking this into consideration at every [...]
Very efficient and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble and collated property information very meticulously and in a timely manner.
Great experience. They are very thorough and fair to both Landlord and Tenant.
Judith's help has proved invaluable giving us information over and above that which you would expect and all provided in a friendly and relaxed way.
It has been a very big team effort as we have a few properties. I am very happy with how everything has gone and I [...]
Nicola was a great help, professional service and ended up in a lovely property.
I rang Grisdales as I was having trouble getting through to other estate agents and I'm so pleased I did! From the very first phone [...]
Nicola and the team at Grisdales were fantastic. Dealt with a few different letting agents in Cumbria, but Grisdales was by far the best - [...]
Excellent friendly customer service. Always willing to assist no matter how busy they are. Special thanks to Helen who goes above and beyond and is [...]
Alison and Judith have both been perfect! There is nothing at all to improve. The recent process has been very straight forward and smooth.
Grisdales have truly provided an end to end service, exactly what is needed when having to sell a property as a vendor who isn't locally [...]
Very patient and helpful staff who will explain the process and give options as and when appropriate. Communication good and have kept me informed every [...]
Absolutely brilliant from day one. I switched to Grisdales (Cockermouth branch), from another agent because I’d not had much interest on my house in months. [...]
Alison was great in helping me find a rental place! Great communication at all times and easy to use web site.
I could not have wished for a smoother and more efficient rental experience! A great property that fitted my requirements followed by an extremely responsive [...]
Destiny very helpful, Grisdales get the job done!
The team at Grisdales are all highly professional and very friendly. They absorb any stress that you might have when selling a house. Susan was [...]
Helen & Jess were fantastic. Thank you for your support!!!
We have beed working with Destiny and Susan in the Cockermouth office. I have to say, Destiny was charm and professionalism personified and kept me [...]
We just moved in to a tenancy with great relief in this starved market, thanks to Grisdales - their brilliant service through Alison and Jessica [...]
Fantastic service from Alison over the course of several years. Would highly recommend. By the far the best estate agent I have dealt with.
Grisdales are a local estate agency who provide excellent professional service with a really warm local feel. We really would say they provide a complete [...]
I am very happy with the lettings side of things and Alison has been fantastic, she could not have been more helpful. I would not [...]
Going through Grisdales to find a new home was easy and having Nicola and Lesley helping made it just that much better as they were [...]
Let a property through Grisdales and Lesley was my main point of contact. The whole process was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended 👍
Lesley at Grisdales has always been a pleasure to deal with open, honest & very professional - and has again sucessfully let my property [...]
I have been using Grisdales for a few years with various rental properties they have always found me good clients quickly as they have done [...]
My main point of contact has been Judith for about 20 years. The service has been fine, no problem at all and there is nothing [...]
Clare was fantastic! She did a valuation for me and she was on time, prompt with everything and gave me advice and information that [...]
Rented my home through Grisdales Estate Agents. They made everything so easy and so simple! I would highly recommend renting with Grisdales. Thank you so [...]
I would like to thank Lesley for how easy she has made the sale of our house. Lesley was available anytime and she is a [...]
Absolutely brilliant from day one. I switched to Grisdales, (Cockermouth branch), from another agent because I'd not had much interest on my house for months. I [...]
Great service, professional and very helpful from the team
Judith has been my main point of contact. She is very professional and great at her job. She communicates really well, promptly and efficiently. The [...]
Can not fault the service we have had can I please mention James who has given us exceptional customer service would thoughly recommend them as [...]
I have been letting with Grisdales since 2013. Good service and value.
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Alison and the team have been brilliant at helping us find a home to rent. She has been there to answer any of our questions [...]
Grisdales were professional, they visited the house and explained everything thoroughly. They arranged all the visits and kept me informed of feedback. They provided advice [...]
Grisdales were brilliant in helping us sell our house in Whitehaven. They were able to get us a quick sale when other estate agents [...]
Thank you so much for getting the readings for me. I wish to say that you have proven to be one of the best and [...]
Helpful, friendly and efficient estate agent. A special big thank you to Susan and Destiny.
I recently decided to rent my property out via Grisdales. They made everything very simple, easy and quick. The agent who I met with was [...]
I couldn’t recommend Grisdales Whitehaven enough especially Lesley and Nicola! They were both amazing and helped us to rent our first home. They made the [...]
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Grisdales estate agents have been very honest and pleasant to deal with.. refreshing in this industry.
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Great service - The staff are always helpful and very friendly!
Excellent balance between professionalism and friendliness. I would recommend to anyone as they take care to think of the little touches and made my experience [...]
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