McGovern Estates
McGovern Estates is an independent estate agency based in Greystones, County Wicklow, handling residential and commercial property sales, lettings and valuations across North Wicklow.
Established in 2002, the agency has been selling and letting residential and commercial property in North Wicklow for over twenty years. Derrick McGovern leads a small team of agents working from the office in Greystones. According to the company, every property is assigned a dedicated agent who manages the sale from the initial valuation through to the handover of keys.
McGovern Estates is a PSRA licensed property services provider and a member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV).
Services
The agency acts for private vendors, buyers, landlords and investors, and its services include the following.
- Residential sales: Sale of houses and apartments across North Wicklow, ranging from two-bedroom terraced and own-door apartments to detached family homes, dormer bungalows and period properties on larger sites.
- Lettings and property management: Letting of residential and commercial property, along with ongoing management of rented homes and investment properties on behalf of landlords.
- Valuations and market appraisals: Free, no-obligation valuations carried out at the property, including advice on any small improvements that could affect the sale price.
- Commercial and investment property: Sales and lettings of commercial and mixed-use property in the Greystones area, including investment sales handled jointly with other agents.
- Marketing and presentation: Professional photography, floor plans, printed and digital brochures with BER details, an office window display and listings on Daft.ie, MyHome.ie and the company's own website, supported by social media advertising and a register of active buyers.
- Sale management: Handling of viewings and negotiations, presentation of offers, and liaison with solicitors and surveyors from sale agreed through to completion.
Service area
McGovern Estates concentrates on North Wicklow and the surrounding area, covering Greystones, Delgany, Killincarrig, Bray, Kilcoole, Kilquade, Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy, Kilmacanogue, Ashford and Rathnew. The agency also takes instructions in parts of south County Dublin, including Dublin 16 and Dublin 18.
Pricing information
The cost of selling a property will vary depending on the type and value of the property and the level of marketing required. Estate agency commission is generally calculated as a percentage of the sale price, is payable when contracts are signed and is subject to VAT, and a vendor should also allow for solicitor's fees and a BER certificate.
The company states that professional photography and brochures are included in its selling service at no extra cost and that there are no upfront costs. It is recommended to contact them directly for a tailored quotation based on your specific requirements.