Craig Sawdon at Progression Property / Sell Your Property Fast

23/09/2026

Patience is required when working in property.

There are always delays, problems, and issues ….
Currently we have 4️⃣ newly agreed sales … however there is a delay or occurrence which is causing a delay in us processing and getting the paperwork out. We can chase, we can remind, we can keep refreshing our emails in the hope we have received what we are outstanding …. However we chose to focus on the next sales to be agreed rather than get frustrated about things we cannot do anything about currently .

Taking our attention away from the delays :

We have available ;

5️⃣ new town centre instructions
4️⃣ North ormesby instructions
2️⃣ other TS3 instructions
2️⃣ Hartlepool instructions

Will all be offered out soon … subject to no unforeseen delays 😬🙄

Progression Property Estate Agents

21/09/2026

It doesn’t matter how long I work in property, I will never like these. A constant cause of stress. I like the properties and furthermore the opportunity that lies beyond the front door … when they actually work in the door. Which isn’t 100 % of the time. Keys themselves though ….. no , never. Sign of a good day though having a large stock 🔑🗝️
Progression Property Estate Agents

01/07/2026

30/06/2026

The good thing about being busy and in demand sales wise … you have lots of opportunities coming your way 👏🏻🥳
The bad thing? You put in a hell of a lot of miles … 🚙. Then finding the time to get them appraised, priced and recommendations typed up results in regular homework … and then comes the selling bit!

I have properties coming available from Darlington up to Washington, Teesside to peterlee, Hartlepool to shildon … and everywhere in between

Are you looking to buy or sell and fancy making me even busier? 😵‍💫🤯 Feel free! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

🏘️🏚️🏠🏡

Progression Property Estate Agents

☎️📞 0164214660
📲 07494 040871

27/06/2026

IS IT TIME ? 🤔⌛️
There’s a moment that we all know it’s time to stop, and as per the famous phrase ‘all good things come to an end’. This applies to property and property owners too. Many property owners come to a point where a) they wish to retire and release equity from their portfolio by selling, b) they may wish to downsize a little, and maybe free up some cash for home renovations, for getting their kids through university or gifting them a deposit for their first family home.
This can all be daunting.
We helped such an owner a couple of years ago. 1️⃣2️⃣ units, including large scale HMOs to small town houses. Sold to a single buyer , no public advertising needed, no fuss. The portfolio completed lock stock and barrel 1️⃣6️⃣ weeks after the owner had signed his initial instruction paperwork.

If you are considering your options then please contact us for a confidential and no obligation discussion

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13/06/2026

Rain or shine. Morning or night. Weekday or weekend. If there is an opportunity I’m on it. 🏚️
The property world doesn’t sleep. Just like me.

Progression Property Estate Agents

13/06/2026

Top or bottom??? 🏡 or 🏚️

I had an interesting conversation with someone the other day about some run down and bordering on unpleasant properties I had visited, and on asking me a question they got an answer they weren’t expecting …

‘Surely you’d prefer to be selling the big expensive houses though …. ?’

My answer was ‘NO…. Not at all’

Don’t get me wrong, I like having the opportunity to sell any property , large or small. And I appreciate all business I receive. Massively. However most none property industry connected people often think of the more glamouress side of the job, such as inspecting then selling a 6 bedroom detached and seeing the expensive kitchen, luxury bathroom and looking out over the 1 acre garden to the rear. However my view is slightly different. If you have a boarded up or run down property near you, it’s a problem. It’s an eyesore, and also it can be a magnet for anti social behaviour. This is bad for the community. Also it’s a potential home for one of the masses of people who want / need one , however is sat empty and un-used. Also, behind the boarded up or neglected property is a story. This is usually a problem for the owner. If the house is empty they’re losing money. Every month. Also the likelihood is their property is losing value every day. Also the property condition may be worsening as no one is checking it. Ultimately this property is a problem, for the owner and the neighbours.

If I sell that property, it gets the owner out of a pickle , it gives a buyer the opportunity to create an income generating investment, it gives the neighbours the opportunity to not look out of their windows at an eyesore and also will improve the saleability and potential value of other properties on the street. It also creates a functioning home in what is widely known to be a housing crisis / shortage. Win win win win

The downside ? Well, it’s me having to walk through a house that potentially smells unpleasant and looks even worse , a house that is covered in huge cobwebs and dust that obviously end up in my hair! I often have to get a contractor there to assist in getting boards off doors. I have in fact previously had to climb through broken windows to get entry. And there have been things I’ve seen far more gruesome which I won’t share. 🫪

Would I change this though? No…. I love it.
🖤🩶🤍❤️

Progression Property Estate Agents

12/06/2026

🏚️🏭 a mixed bag today Property wise but potential on all . Always a decent place to visit seaham, much underrated. Some nice coastline, a fairly thriving sea front with shops, bars, cafes and restaraunts . It’s one of the perks of the job for me being able to get out of Teesside for a bit.

Progression Property Estate Agents

12/06/2026

🟩🟨🟧🟥

EPC’ …. Done ‘in-house’

❌ no online ordering
❌ no 2-3 week delay
❌ advice on if anything can be easily done to improve the rating before it’s lodged to maximise the rating
❌ can be lodged as quickly as within 24 hours

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09/06/2026

How many sales have been agreed in this last 10 days or so ….. ??

sometimes you go on a run of bad luck or near misses. Other times you go on a run of success, and gain momentum and the confidence of the team is re-charged. Often during these times you do no different, work no harder, and don’t reinvent the wheel. It’s just the way the property world works and how life in several goes. Peaks and troughs. Commit to your plan / principles and have confidence in them. Usually you’ll get results if you’re consistent .

Another pleasing thing is the wide range of properties / locations / prices etc that fall within this number. No one trick ponies here.

The equally as important factor is that we continue to top up our potentials list with new instructions / leads through our network and proactive activities . That is critical. You always need to focus on and be aware of topping up the number of properties you have to offer out. Sometimes this means you have to be even more proactive the more successful / busier you are. Sitting back to admire your sales agreed board or patting yourself on the back is short term indulgence however will turn into next months panic if you don’t focus on properties that will add to your sellable stock. This is why the property sales industry is the ultimate hamster wheel …. Always chasing and attempting to move forward. Relentlessly round and round. Generate sell , generate sell , generate sell.

Let’s see what else crops up before the weekend 🤞🏻

Progression Property Estate Agents