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Thinking of Switching Agents? Smart Sellers Are Planning Now

If your home has been on the market for some time, forward planning is essential. Today’s buyers are highly informed and often view older listings as “stale”. When a property remains tied to a 2025 listing, expectations can quickly shift towards price reductions rather than value.

Thinking of Switching Agents? Smart Sellers Are Planning Now
As we approach the end of 2025, many homeowners are already thinking ahead — positioning their property for a stronger, more successful New Year sale.

If your home has been on the market for some time, forward planning is essential. Today’s buyers are highly informed and often view older listings as “stale”. When a property remains tied to a 2025 listing, expectations can quickly shift towards price reductions rather than value.

A Smarter Strategy for 2026


A planned January relaunch with Allen Residential gives your home a genuine fresh start — right at the moment buyer activity traditionally surges.

By stepping back, resetting the marketing, and relaunching strategically in the New Year, your property re-enters the market with renewed impact, confidence, and visibility.

Why Plan Your Relaunch With Allen Residential?


✔️ Established expertise — successfully trading since 2005 with a proven record of sales
✔️ Modern marketing technology designed to make your home stand out immediately
✔️ A clean January relaunch removes the stigma of an older listing
✔️ Fresh photography, refined copy, and smarter digital targeting to reignite interest
✔️ Highly rated, trusted local service with strong buyer follow-through
✔️ January demand brings motivated buyers ready to view, offer, and proceed

Plan Now. Relaunch Strong.


The most successful sellers don’t wait — they plan. By preparing now, you ensure your property is perfectly positioned to capture early 2026 demand and achieve the best possible outcome.

Considering a switch in the New Year?

Get in touch for a confidential, no-obligation pre-Christmas conversation about preparing your January relaunch.


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Meet Our Founding Director James

Meet Our Founding Director James

James Allen is the founding director and owner of Allen Residential. James started in estate agency back in 1997 and after working for a couple of strong independent estate agencies he established Allen Residential in 2005 Keen to invest back into his team, James is dedicated to ensuring that each team member at Allen Residential is a key part of the business, emphasizing the importance of their contributions. His leadership style highlights the significance of a cohesive and dedicated team, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment. The business has flourished in recent years, thanks to the staff's commitment to excellence and the implementation of effective systems. James' appreciation for his team’s hard work and dedication is evident, making Allen Residential a thriving and dynamic company.

Why choose Allen Residential?

Why choose Allen Residential?

With an owner who has 35 number of years experience in the industry and 20 years of company history, we bring knowledge, reliability, and expertise to every property transaction.

Our approach is casual and professional, aiming to form personal connections with the people we work with instead of treating them as a number.

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