Selling your property
When selling your house, you need to identify what your personal requirements are. Every sale is unique, and by identifying what you need from the sale we can best develop the right strategy to help you sell your property. Are you looking for the best price? Do you need a quick sale? Do you need a patient purchaser? By establishing your needs at the beginning, we can then tailor the sales process to fit with your needs.
Finding the right price
We do over a thousand valuations each year, so are well placed to give you the real value of your property. By launching your property at the right price, you give it the best chance of achieving the best price. However, if for example you need a quick sale, you should be prepared to accept an offer that is suitable to your requirements. A first-time buyer, or a cash buyer can usually complete a sale quicker than a purchaser that is in a chain.
Finding the right buyer
Conversely, if you need to buy with the proceeds of your sale, then you need a buyer who understands your needs and is willing to wait. Every vendor and purchaser’s circumstances are different, and a good agent will be able to identify both the seller and the buyer’s needs and will manage a sale accordingly.
Presentation
The importance of presentation cannot be emphasised enough. “People buy with their eyes”, and a purchaser needs to be able to visualise their new home. Small things matter, like evidence of condensation in the bathroom, or around windows in bedrooms. Condensation is a fact of life in Ireland. However, re-grouting or silicone around a shower or bath, and cleaning or giving a lick of paint to bathroom ceilings, and around window reveals can make a huge difference.
Staging
While staging is not for everyone, we have seen some very impressive uplifts in the final sale price, especially in apartments, where the property has been staged. A couple of thousand euro at the start can result in an extra €30-€40k to your final price, and this is a service that we can provide should you wish to consider this option. Alternatively, we have had clients take furniture from their own homes and use this for the duration of the viewings. Ultimately, it’s about showing the property in all it’s splendour.
Kerb appeal
Tidy up the front of the property, as first impressions count. Many buyers do a drive by long before contacting an agent, and if the property or grounds looks tired, they might give it a miss. Weed, tidy-up, and make the front as presentable as possible.
De-clutter
Buyers often struggle to visualise space, so it’s important to create a sense of space for them. So, for example, if you are using a spare room or understairs cupboard as storage, think about clearing them and moving the items to a garage, the attic, or even in to storage for the duration of the sales process.
Address any minor issues
Buyers only have a limited time in your property, and their brain is both consciously and subconsciously forming opinions on the property, and the small things do matter. So, if you have a loose door handle, a blown bulb, a wobbly banister, then get them fixed. It is all about making a strong first impression.
Eliminate unpleasant odours
Pets can be a big culprit here. While they are family members, the smell can put buyers off, so air fresheners and cleaning of carpets, rugs and even curtains can really help. Smoke, whether from smoking, or from open fires can also be off-putting and eliminating them can really help the sale of a property.
Clean the property
Just like above, you want to leave the best impression, and while you don’t need a professional cleaner before every viewing, it is very important to ensure the property is clean, tidy and presented in its best condition.
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Over 150 years combined experience |
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Over €2 billion in Sales |
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Approx. 1000 valuations done annually, so we know the value of your property. |
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Pre-sale preparation advice |
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Professional photos, videos, drone shots, and VR Tours |
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Property staging |
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Local knowledge
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What we offer
Expert advice, professional presentation and a personal service.
Over 150 yrs combined experience
Improve property appeal
Maximise your property’s potential
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What our customers
say about us
We bought a house through Mason Estate Agents and dealt with Ryan O’Shaughnessy throughout. It was a very positive experience. He was easy to deal with from the word go which made the process so much more manageable. What we appreciated most was his transparency. He was upfront about house details, so there were no surprises along the way. Any issues that cropped up, Ryan was quick to respond and help out with. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire negotiation and closing. We would recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a professional and reliable agent.
Sarah and Albie
Working with Mason Estates was an excellent experience from start to finish. Ryan was great to work with. He was always responsive, easy to reach, and willing to answer any questions we had along the way. The level of communication made the whole buying process go very smoothly.
It’s clear that the team genuinely cares about providing a great service, even when there was some additional complications which required an office visit they were very accommodating.
Overall, it was a very positive experience. I would recommend Mason Estates, and Ryan in particular, to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and friendly team to work with.
Sean and Ryan of Mason Estates were very professional, sensitive and helpful in selling our family home. Would highly recommend
I have used Masons twice to sell a home in the last 6 years. The service remains excellent in terms of communication, service and lengths they go to on behalf of clients
We have used Mason Estates regularly over the years for both formal and informal valuations, as well as engaging them for the sale of our house more recently. Both Sean and Ryan are consummate professionals and a pleasure the deal with. Communication is seamless and you are never left wanting in terms of next steps or where you stand in the process. Huge thanks to the team, keep doing what you’re doing.
What a fantastic Estate Agent!! Ryan O’ Shaughnessy was amazing! From his incredible advice to the constant up dates and reassurances. He gave 150% to ensuring we got the best sale price.
I cannot recommended him more highly!! Thank you Ryan!
Just completed the sale of our late parents house. Mason Estates and especially Ryan O’Shaughnessy were with us all the way . From advice on price and how to present the house to organising BER rating and clearance of the property. Ryan kept us updated constantly especially with the bidding and achieved way over the asking price. From accepting the bid to completion Ryan was an enormous help especially with some difficult issues that arose.
He worked tirelessly to get the sale over the line and his support and advice was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend Mason Estates and especially Ryan O’Shaughnessy.
I reached out to Ryan while he was working for another agency. Having met him while we were tenants way back over a decade ago.
Back then, he found us a fair solution to a problem, even though he didn’t have to.
We never forgot this, and when we decided to sell our house, we knew he was the guy to do it.
When Ryan switched over to Mason Estates recently, we still wanted him as our Estate Agent.
This sale was not an easy one at all, thankfully Ryan was there to help at every step of the process.
From hiring and liaising with builders to update our home to bring to market.
Ryan was also there to help sort it out when there was a problem with the map folio, hiring a necessary surveyor & architect to resolve it.
When solicitors were delaying the sale, Ryan kept the sale on track by communicating well with the buyers and keeping them on board.
Ryan worked tirelessly through the whole process, he was definitely the right man for the job.
We owe Ryan a debt beyond his fee. We are truly grateful to Ryan for all his hard work and skills on what was not an easy sale.
Without Ryan (and the support of Mason Estates) we do not believe this sale would of gone through.
My whole family thanks you for everything you have done for us.
In short, we would not hesitate recommending Ryan and Mason Estates to anybody who is looking to sell their house.
We used Masons for the recent sale of our property. We met Sean who was very easy to deal with and then Ryan was our main contact for the sale. Ryan was great to deal with, we had zero issues. He was great dealing with purchasers and all the back and forth in between. Overall we would recommend Ryan and the team at Masons.
Mason Estates were recommended to me by the Solicitor in charge of my late mother’s estate. During a difficult time, I met with Sean Mason in my role as executrix. I cannot recommend Sean and his team highly enough. Sean walked me through the ins and outs of selling a property. He explained everything clearly and without fuss and did everything I needed, from Probate valuation, to when the best time would be to put the property on the market, to the presentation of the house all while we were dealing with Covid-19.
Sean and his team organised house clearance, garden clean up without any difficulty and Sean was empathetic throughout. His sense of humour helped in times of great stress, his straight forward manner, his energy and exceptional character would be hard to beat.
On a practical side, he sold the house above the asking price, was accurate with his quotations for house clearing, and clearing up the garden – neither of which was in anyway an easy job.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mason Estates to anyone and I will be engaging them again to sell my own property over the next few months and will be asking Sean’s advice on my own property search as I move forward.
I had the pleasure of dealing with Sean from Mason Estates. I needed a valuation for a property for a mortgage in the vicinity and he was very fast and helpful with the process and even quickly fixed something due to an error on my side. I would use their services in the future again if the situation arose.
Ryan and Team at Mason Estates were extremely pleasant to deal with during the purchase of our property. They were always happy to assist and accommodate with our questions and viewings during the process and we will like to thank for this. We would highly recommend Masons for any of your Property needs.
We had the pleasure of renting a property through Mason Estates from 2020-2024. Carmel and Chloe were fantastic to deal with and great communicators. Whether it was the annual boiler service, or any maintenance needed, Mason Estates were always on top of it in an efficient manner. Would highly recommended them.
We bought our first home with Maria in Mason Estates and couldn’t be happier. As first time buyers the home buying process can be stressful but Maria was very responsive, fantastic at keeping us informed and clearly communicating next steps, which made the process much easier. She was a pleasure to deal with and we are so grateful to Maria and the wider Mason Estates team for such a smooth and supportive experience.
I only have the highest of praise for Fiona and her colleagues at Mason Estates, professional and kind consideration for the difficult task of selling a family home was shown throughout the process.
Great service. Fiona provided sound advice on how to best to present the property. And worked really hard to get a good price. And most importantly Mason’s offered great value for the service. I would have no hesitation recommending Masons to a prospective seller.
Had a great experience both purchasing and selling a house with Ryan and team, they were great to work with as both a purchaser and seller. Would highly recommend.
We just bought a house and the agent was Ryan O’Shaughnessy. He was great to deal, responsive to all our questions and moved everything along quickly for a smooth closing process.
We have used Mason’s for a number of Sales & Purchases and always found their advice, personal approach and market expertise excellent. Both Sean & Ryan have been brilliant and always exceeded expectations and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Meet our team
Sean Mason
35 years of experience
Sean is a hands on managing director who took over running the business in 2006 from Sean Snr. Since then the company has evolved in to a modern estate agency embracing technology to provide a comprehensive service to our clients.
Fiona McGowan
30 years of experience
Fiona, a Senior Director, working with Masons since the 1990s, has played a key role in expanding the company’s presence on the north side of the city, thriving in the dynamic residential market, to continue providing a personal service to our clients
Siobhan Foley
20 years of experience
Siobhan is a Director of Mason Estates and started working in the company in 2000. Siobhan has a wealth of experience in sales, valuations, lettings, and managements.
Ryan O`Shaughnessy
18 years experience
Ryan is a Senior Sales Director in Sales, Purchasing, and Lettings throughout the Greater Dublin Area. With over 20 years’ experience, Ryan has a wealth of expertise in Dublin’s residential market.
Marie Sherry
50 years of experience
Marie is the real boss at Mason Estates and rules with an Iron fist.
Maria Morrin
15 years of experience
Maria, with fifteen years in the industry, is a fully licensed senior sales & valuation agent. Her focus is to deliver experienced negotiations, expert market appraisals, and high-level client relationship management.
Carmel McGrane
20 years of experience
With over 20 years of expertise, I specialise in professional letting and property management, ensuring seamless service, tenant satisfaction, and maximising property value for landlords, with dedication and reliability.
Dara O`Sullivan
5 years experience
Dara is a Senior Negotiator specialising in Residential Sales, Valuations and Purchasing across South Dublin and Wicklow. With over 12 years’ experience in sales, including a background in direct sales and team management, he joined Mason Estates in 2021 and has since built a strong reputation in the market.
Brian Mason
20 Years experience
Graduated in 2001 with a Degree in ‘Valuation Management’ Brian re-joined Mason Estates following a 10 year ‘absence’ in Poland. In his spare time, you will find Brian in a League of Ireland Stadium
Jacinta Vard
35 years of experience
Jacinta joined Mason Estates in 2007 and is the company financial controller and ensures the company accounts are maintained to the highest standard.
Chloe McSweeney
8 years of experience
With eight years of experience, Chloe manages reception and administrative duties with a specialised focus on rental administration. Chloe brings an understanding of the industry, offering solutions and ideas to navigate the complexities of the rental administration process.
Mirela Balteanu
2 years of experience
Mirela joined us when we moved to our new CRM system, and with a strong background in accountancy, runs a tight ship when it comes to managing the monthly rental payments.
Jack Mason
2 Years experience
Jack is the third generation of the Mason family and is currently cutting his teeth in the letting and management department.
Catherine Ryan
10 years
With 10+ years in property, Catherine combines her Advertising & Design background with a passion for people, working alongside the fantastic Sales & Lettings team at Mason Estates.
