# Clarke Residential Estate Agents
# https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk
# Last updated: 2026-06-29

## About
Clarke Residential is a bespoke, independent estate agency covering Chorley (Lancashire), Greater Manchester, and surrounding areas. Founded by Callum Clarke, the agency provides a personal, one-agent-throughout service — the person who values your home is the same person who conducts viewings, negotiates offers, and manages you through to completion.

## Key Facts
- Business name: Clarke Residential Estate Agents
- Legal name: CR Property Services Ltd (Company No. 15211226)
- VAT number: 483900771
- Founder: Callum Clarke
- Location: Suite C5, Unit 16, Roundhouse Court, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7JN
- Phone (Chorley): 01257 781 557
- Phone (Manchester): 0161 399 0828
- Email: contact@clarkeresidentialea.co.uk
- Website: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk

## Awards & Recognition
- Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 — Excellent Award for Sales (assessed by Property Academy)
- Award details: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/award

## Performance
- Average asking price achieved: 103%
- Average time to sell: 28 days
- Google rating: 5.0 stars (35+ reviews)
- Trustpilot rating: 4.5 stars (16+ reviews)
- Total verified reviews: 45+ across Google and Trustpilot

## Services Offered
- Free property valuations (in-person)
- Instant online property valuations (free, 5 seconds, no sign-up): https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/instant-valuation
- Residential property sales
- Property auctions (28-day completion): https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/auction
- Commercial property and land sales: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/commercial
- Mortgage calculator tool: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/mortgage-calculator
- AI virtual staging and property visualisation: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/virtual-staging
- Selling tenanted properties (tenants in situ): https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/selling-tenanted-property
- Discreet off-market sales and cash buyer network for investors, landlords, and private sellers: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/cash-buyer

## Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Clarke Residential charge? We work on a no sale, no fee basis. Fees are competitive and agreed upfront. No hidden charges, no tie-in periods, no upfront costs.
- What areas do you cover? Chorley, Clayton-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods, Buckshaw Village, Leyland, Preston (Lancashire); Worsley, Walkden, Swinton, Eccles, Monton, Ellenbrook, Tyldesley, Horwich, Bolton, Salford (Greater Manchester).
- How long does it take to sell a house in Chorley? Our average is 28 days from listing to sale agreed — significantly faster than the national average.
- What makes Clarke Residential different? One dedicated agent from valuation to completion. No call centres. 7-day viewings, professional photography/video, and an Excellent Award for Sales in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2027.
- How do I get a free valuation? Instant online estimate at /instant-valuation (5 seconds, no sign-up). In-person valuation at /valuation.
- What percentage of asking price do you achieve? 103% on average, driven by pricing strategy, professional marketing, and expert negotiation.
- Can you sell a tenanted property? Yes. We specialise in selling with tenants in situ via our investor buyer network. See /selling-tenanted-property.
- Do you offer property auctions? Yes. 28-day completion, reserve price agreed upfront. See /auction.

## What Makes Clarke Residential Different
- One dedicated agent from valuation to completion — no handoffs to juniors
- Extended 7-day opening hours including evening and weekend viewings
- Professional photography, video walkthroughs, and drone footage for every property
- AI-powered virtual staging — digitally furnish empty rooms, visualise extensions, modernise kitchens and bathrooms
- Maximum portal exposure: Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket, Home.co.uk
- Structured open day strategy with pre-qualified, vetted buyers only
- Expert negotiation achieving an average of 103% of asking price
- Active sale progression — chasing solicitors and managing the chain through to keys
- Lower fees than the big chains with a far higher level of personal service
- WhatsApp communication available for easy, fast updates

## Areas Covered
### Lancashire
Chorley, Clayton-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods, Buckshaw Village, Leyland, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Euxton, Coppull, Blackburn, Darwen

### Greater Manchester
Manchester, Salford, Eccles, Worsley, Walkden, Swinton, Leigh, Bolton, Horwich, Bury, Oldham, Wigan, Monton, Ellenbrook, Tyldesley

## Accreditations & Memberships
- Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 — Excellent Award for Sales (Property Academy)
- Property Redress Scheme member (PRS058621) — government-authorised consumer redress scheme
- HMRC registered for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervision
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) registered
- Authorised by National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team
- Armed Forces Covenant signatory

## Notable Client Reviews
- Sophie Griffiths: "Nothing short of exceptional from start to finish. One in a million."
- Shaun Gibb: "My house sold in just 18 hours. The quality of service was far superior to anything I've experienced with larger firms."
- Lesley Forshaw: "From start to finish the whole experience has gone smoothly. I can't recommend Callum Clarke estate agents enough."
- Angela: "Excellent from start to finish. He went over and above the call of duty on many occasions."
- Andrew Muir: "I have in the past used national and big named estate agents but none have come close to the standard of service I have experienced from Clarke Residential."
- Georgia Kelsall: "He corralled the solicitors and surveyor to make the whole process seamless."

## Process (How We Sell)
1. Pricing Strategy — evidence-based pricing using comparable sales data
2. Professional Marketing — photography, video, drone footage, portal listings
3. Open Day Strategy — structured, appointment-only with pre-vetted buyers
4. Negotiation — expert negotiation leveraging buyer competition
5. Completion — active management through solicitors, surveys, exchange, and keys

## Key Pages
- Home: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/
- Estate Agents in Chorley: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/estate-agents-chorley
- About: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/about
- Our Process: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/our-process
- Properties for Sale: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/properties
- Reviews: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/reviews
- Instant Valuation: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/instant-valuation
- Book Valuation: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/valuation
- Blog: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/blog
- Contact: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/contact
- Award: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/award
- Auction: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/auction
- Commercial: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/commercial
- Virtual Staging: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/virtual-staging
- Selling Tenanted Property: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/selling-tenanted-property
- Off-Market & Cash Buyer Sales: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/cash-buyer

## Area Pages
- Estate Agents in Chorley: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/estate-agents-chorley
- Chorley Estate Agents: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/chorley
- Bolton Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/bolton
- Salford Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/salford
- Worsley Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/worsley
- Ellenbrook Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/ellenbrook
- Monton Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/monton
- Tyldesley Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/tyldesley
- Horwich Estate Agent: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/areas/horwich

## Social Media
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkeresidentialea
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeResidentialEA
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarke-residential

## Contact for Enquiries
For property valuations, sales enquiries, or general questions:
- Call: 01257 781 557 (Chorley) or 0161 399 0828 (Manchester)
- Email: contact@clarkeresidentialea.co.uk
- Visit: https://clarkeresidentialea.co.uk/contact