Who Are Trading Places?
Stephen Groves - Director
Our Director Stephen Groves initially started his career in Estate Agency just over 10 years ago and quickly decided this was the industry for him. After learning the basics with a corporate estate agency he was quickly promoted to a valuer and after that was made Branch Manager of one of their offices. The results from his office grew and grew which made other companies approach Stephen for his services. Five years past and Stephen’s office which covered a 15 mile radius was market leader but the urge to channel his energy into his own company was too strong. It was in October 2007 when Stephen took over Trading Places Urmston making his ambition a reality. Within a few short months Trading Places was growing to be one of the market leaders in the area and is continually growing to this day. Having been brought up in Davyhulme, schooled at Davyhulme Primary and Wellacre High Stephen’s local knowledge is second to none, extremely important in today’s world where more people are moving into the area. In time Stephen wants to grow Trading Places with a number of new offices which will enhance an already significant force in the area.
Nick Braiden – Sales Manager
Since first joining the world of Estate Agency Nick Braiden has never looked back. Stephen employed Nick for the role of Trainee Negotiator whilst still working for a corporate agency just under five years ago. In an extremely competitive office environment Nick flourished and quickly became a top salesman within the company. Normally that would be enough in itself but Nick’s passion for high quality customer service is where he differs from many people within the industry. He understands how important you home is and how stressful the moving process can be if you have no support from your agent. Working extremely closely with Stephen, Nick’s role is to ensure the office runs smoothly and effectively. Having been a top seller in the corporate environment Nick is now a huge part of what is a growing independent organization.
Maureen Wynne – Administrator
In our industry without an administrator we have no business. Having worked in the industry for over ten years her experience in her role is vital to ensure your property is advertised as attractively as possible. From the basics of ordering your For Sale sign to placing your home on the websites, Maureen is key to ensuring we sell your property for the best price possible.
Billy Hill ‐ Lettings Manager
After a successful career in the public sector Billy joined us in 2010 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with people of all walks of life. Within the first few months of Billy joining the company, the Lettings department here at Trading Places has grown and developed into one the area’s leading lettings departments. Billy’s primary role as lettings manager is to manage, grow and monitor the managed and non managed letting stock whilst delivering the highest level of customer service. Offering a dedicated lettings manager offers our current and any future clients a service, which we think, is head and shoulders above our competitors.
Nicola Burke – Sales Negotiator
Every estate agency needs one but not many can find the right calibre who offers the customer service and sales drive needed to succeed in the tough market. In Nicola we believe we have found it. With a proven sales record shown in previous years of a successful career within a corporate estate agency environment and the customer service to match, Nicola was our first choice. Nicola’s main role is to generate business and deliver the standard we all expect when dealing with one of the biggest purchases we will ever decide on. From generating viewings to securing a sale, Nicola will be there to answer any questions that you may have.
