Best Estate Agents in Duns

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Top estate agents in Duns

Ranked by the AgentSeeker Score, which weighs Google reputation, fee competitiveness, live listing activity and local market standing. See the full Duns ranking →

1
Melrose & Porteous
18 live listings · your fee: 1.9% · ★ 4.3 (27)
78/100
2
Paton & Co Group LLP
8 live listings · your fee: 1.8% · ★ 4.9 (128)
68/100
3
Hastings Legal
6 live listings · your fee: 1.8% · ★ 4.2 (43)
59/100
4
Savills
1 live listing · your fee: 1.9% · ★ 4.5 (123)
49/100
5
McEwan Fraser Legal
1 live listing · your fee: 1.7% · ★ 4.5 (1065)
48/100

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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Duns

Choosing the right estate agent in Duns can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Duns has a range of local and national agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across the area.

AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Duns on what can be observed rather than what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.

Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Duns for 2026 guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee, listing activity and local standing.

Duns Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Duns?

If you sell your Duns home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Duns agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Duns agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Duns agents.

What are common estate agent red flags in Duns?

Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Duns: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Duns agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Duns agents. vetted Duns agents.

How do you pick an estate agent in Duns?

To pick the right estate agent in Duns, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Duns agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Duns's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Duns agents.

When is the best time to sell a house in Duns?

Spring (March–May) and early autumn (September–October) are traditionally the strongest months for selling in Duns, with more active buyers and longer viewing daylight. That said, a well-priced home with the right agent will sell year-round. Find the best-performing agents in Duns today. best Duns agents.

Why Duns sellers use AgentSeeker

The fee is agreed before you make contact

Every Duns agent here comes with a fee, inclusive of VAT, settled before you speak to anyone. Some agents set their own. Where they haven't, AgentSeeker quotes the fee on your behalf. Either way it is what you would pay, and it cannot rise at contract stage.

Ranked on observable data

Every Duns agent is scored on four things we can actually see: their Google rating and how many people left one, how competitive the fee is, how many homes they currently have on the market in your postcode district, and how they rank against the other agents working it.

What we don't measure yet

Achieved price against asking, and average time to sell. They are the two figures that matter most, so we are building them from Land Registry records rather than asking agents to report on themselves. Until then we leave them out, because a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number.

Your details stay private

We never share your contact with Duns agents until you approve the shortlist. No spam calls, no brokered leads. You control when outreach starts.

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