Oulsnam Estate Agents

Oulsnam Estate Agents, estate agency in Birmingham and Worcestershire

Oulsnam Estate Agents is an independent, family-run estate agency operating in Birmingham and its surrounding area, as well as parts of Worcestershire. The company presents itself as a firm with over 50 years of experience and several awards to its name, and focuses its activity on the sale and letting of homes, as well as block management.

The company is led by Andrew Oulsnam, who is involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The firm describes itself as family-run and proud of its independence, and highlights the accumulated experience of its staff in customer service.

Branch network in Birmingham and Worcestershire

The agency's activity is delivered through a network of branches spread across much of Birmingham and Worcestershire. The estate agency offices are located in Barnt Green, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Bournville, Bearwood/Edgbaston, Northfield, Kings Heath and Moseley. In addition to this structure, there are central departments dedicated to lettings and block management.

The company also identifies Barnt Green, Bournville, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, the Hagley Road area, Kings Heath, Moseley and Northfield as its service areas.

Selling homes and property valuations

The sales process described by the company begins with a free valuation. An experienced valuer visits the property to provide a recommendation on its value and a marketing strategy tailored to the current market. The agency stresses that this appointment is not a sales pitch and that its staff do not work on commission; their role is to advise and answer the owner's questions.

If the owner decides to sell with Oulsnam, the firm combines traditional advertising methods with technology to broaden the property's exposure and seek the best possible price. The agency offers three types of valuation: instant, professional and virtual.

Lettings, property management and block management

As well as sales and purchase agency work, Oulsnam has dedicated departments for lettings and block management. Its offering for landlords and tenants includes property management, rent guarantee and buy to let, along with tenant application forms and guides aimed at both landlords and tenants.

Complementary services and client guides

The agency makes available to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants a series of guides designed to support them at the different stages of the transaction. These include guides for sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants, as well as materials on auctions and on buy to let.

The site also features content on mortgages, relocation, retirement living, conveyancing services and auctions, as well as a glossary of property terms and a case studies section with recent transactions.

Client reviews and editorial activity

The company collects customer reviews on Google Reviews and Trustpilot, and notes that many of them use its services again. The testimonials collected mention the service received during buying and selling processes and name specific employees for their handling of the file.

The site also maintains a blog with articles on topics such as the PRS database for landlords, dog-friendly days out or autumn décor. The company also publishes a news section, job vacancies and a list of awards received.