For us, it has never been about simply putting a property online, taking some photographs and waiting for the phone to ring.

When we created No. 86, we wanted to bring a little colour to the often-grey world of estate agency. We wanted beautiful marketing. Brilliant communication. Honest advice. And, most importantly, we wanted people to feel genuinely looked after throughout one of the biggest and most emotional decisions they will make.

Because selling a home is rarely just selling a house.There are stories attached to those four walls. Memories, families, new beginnings and sometimes difficult goodbyes.

Being trusted to represent someone’s home is something we’ve never taken lightly.

It’s why being chosen to join Leading Estate Agents of the World means so much to us. The newly formed network brings together estate and letting agencies that are recognised not simply for the number of properties they sell, but for the way they lead their businesses, look after their clients, operate transparently and continue to raise their own standards. And that feels very No. 86.

We’re incredibly proud to have been chosen, but what excites us most isn’t having another badge to add to the wall. It’s what comes next. For us, being part of Leading Estate Agents of the World is a commitment to continue learning, developing and questioning whether there is an even better way of doing things. Because we don’t think a leading estate agent ever gets to say, “We’ve cracked it.” There is always something we can improve. Better marketing. Better communication. Better technology. Better advice. A better experience for our clients.

As part of the network, we’ll regularly come together with other leading independent agencies and specialists to share ideas, learn from one another and explore how estate agency needs to evolve. That stretches far beyond selling houses. It covers leadership, customer experience, marketing, technology, communication, legislation and the changing expectations of sellers and buyers. Ultimately, it’s about bringing those ideas back to No. 86 and asking one very simple question: How can we make the experience even better for our clients?

If you’ve followed No. 86 for a while, you’ll know we’re slightly obsessed with how homes are presented. We believe every home has a story to tell, and it’s our job to find the best way to tell it. But beautiful marketing is only one part of what we do. As part of becoming a member of Leading Estate Agents of the World, we took part in an in-depth interview looking behind the No. 86 brand. Not just what we sell, but why we exist. We talked about how No. 86 began, what matters to us, the values behind the business, the people we’re best placed to help and the standards we want every client to experience when they choose us.

Watch our interview here: https://leawehomes.beta.neuronwebsites.co.uk/agency/no86estateagency

One of the things we particularly love about Leading Estate Agents of the World is its focus on transparency. Estate agency is full of claims.

But we think people deserve to see what sits behind those words.

Our Leading Estate Agents of the World profile allows sellers to look beyond the marketing and explore genuine information about No. 86 — including how long our properties typically take to sell, our success rate and how closely the prices we achieve compare with their original asking prices.

Alongside the numbers, you’ll also find the things that are harder to put into a spreadsheet.

Our story.

Our values.

Our approach.

The people behind No. 86.And what we believe great estate agency should actually feel like. Because choosing an estate agent shouldn’t simply come down to who gives you the highest valuation or has the most boards in your area.You’re choosing the people who will represent your home, negotiate on your behalf, guide you when things become complicated and hopefully make the whole experience feel considerably less stressful.That matters.

Those three words have always sat at the heart of No. 86. Joining Leading Estate Agents of the World doesn’t change who we are. If anything, it gives us another reason to keep pushing ourselves to become even better at it. We’ll still obsess over the little details. We’ll still get ridiculously excited about beautiful homes. We’ll still tell you the truth, even when it isn’t necessarily the easiest thing to hear. We’ll still believe brilliant marketing can completely change the way somebody sees a property. And we’ll still believe that behind every instruction, viewing, offer and completion are actual people who deserve to feel looked after.

Now, we get to learn alongside other businesses who believe that estate agency can — and should — keep getting better too.

And we’re incredibly proud that little old No. 86 has been chosen to be part of it. 🤍