About Us

The best estate agents have a thorough technical knowledge of property; the local area and conveyancing as well as being fussy perfectionists with a camera and putting as much effort into the preparation of property particulars as writing an A-grade essay. They are a hand to hold and the voice of reason when things are getting rocky and the people who should joyfully dance with you when you finally collect the key to your new house. They should, above all, care deeply about you the customer and your home.

We are blessed to have an office with wonderful people like this…

Meet the team

  • Grace Richardson

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    A little bit about me...

    She is back!!  We are so thrilled to have our lovely Grace working with us again and very lucky that she loves us enough to come back! Grace is our senior negotiator and her smiling face will greet you on viewings and in the office to help you find your dream home.

    • What makes me smile:

      The sun shining, spending time with my family, not forgetting my snowy cat Wilfy and PUPPIES !!

    • Not my cup of tea:

      PG Tips, it’s Yorkshire tea, biscuit brew for me, don’t knock it until you try it.

    • Favourite Island spot:

      My stomping ground, walking from Lake through to Shanklin along the cliff path, then strolling down to the seafront and walking back along the revetment to Sandown.

      Its such a beautiful walk, with plenty of places to stop for coffee, cake and ice cream, what more could you want?

    • Guilty Pleasure :

      Love Island, Married at First Sight and Lego, don’t judge me.

    • Super Power (according to Megan):

      The ability to see the joy in everything and her positivity is uplifting.

  • Megan Baker

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    I was the first of my family born on the Isle of Wight but feel like an Islander through and through. After being educated in Ryde, I joined a local estate agency after my A Levels. Buying my own agency in 2005 was the best 30th birthday present ever! I’m surrounded by an amazing group of friends and colleagues who all share my passion for property and people. I live in Brighstone with my two doggy babies (you’ll meet the gang if you pop into my office).

    • My role as Managing Director:

      The overall running of the business (fun stuff like accounts and VAT returns); specialist market appraisals, especially village property and making sure we offer a level of service that surprises and delights our customers.

    • What makes me smile:

      Big ginger beards, incredibly strange films and when I look down to find one of my dogs smiling up at me!

    • Not my cup of tea:

      Incorrectly used apostrophes on advertising signs. Grr!

    • Favourite Island spot:

      My commercial property renovation in Newport which I’m bringing back to its original historic glory.  It’s a labour of love, but I adore my ramshackle old pile.

    • Guilty Pleasure:

      Star Wars! I’m a secret nerd of the highest order so am partial to a bit of table top gaming (usually when I’m supposed to be doing my accounts!).

  • Anne McDine

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    I was born and bred on the Island, and am a Gurnard girl. I lived away for a few years in London and then realised the error of my ways and moved back with my husband in 1996. My background as a financial advisor eventually led to working in estate agency, which is where I met Megan. When she set up on her own in 2005 I was thrilled to join her and here I am, doing something that I love and am lucky enough to be good at. I cannot imagine working anywhere else or with anyone else, and even though being a great estate agent is stressful and emotional, it is hugely rewarding and I wouldn’t swap it for the world!

    • My role as Office Manager:

      The daily running of the office and supporting the team; market appraisals all over the Island and the juicy, difficult parts of sales progressing.

    • What makes me smile:

      Long sunny days; really good locally sourced food and working in my garden.

    • Not my cup of tea:

      Bad manners and having to decide what to have for tea.

    • Favourite Island spot:

      Gurnard Green at sunset – it is where my husband and I sat and decided to come back to the Island, and have never regretted it..

    • Guilty Pleasure:

      Emily in Paris – I love a bit of girly escapism…

    • Super Power (according to Megan):

      Quite simply the best estate agent on the IW.  (I’ve no proof but I dare you to find a better one!)

  • Luca & Nimrod

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    Luca – Head of Well Being

    Luca, on the left, is here to help us de-stress during our busy day in the office. His soulful eyes and gentle manner can only make you feel chilled, and remind you what is important in the world. He may not say much, but his loving nature speaks volumes and he helps us all get through particularly difficult transactions.

    Nimrod – Head of Reception

    Nimrod, on the right, loves to greet clients when they come into the office with a gentle woof and a wag of his tail. He also thinks of himself as a bit of a security guard, so be prepared for him to check your shopping bags for you, just in case you happen to be carrying sausages, which he might have to take away for inspection.

     

     

People say the nicest things...

  • Just to say thank you so much for your recent sale of my flat. I will not hesitate to recommend Megan Baker to all! Only wish I’d gone with your company from the start!

    Mrs M – Cowes
  • You have constantly kept me informed and dealt calmly with all the problems which arose. Now my buyers have a wonderful house and I can move on to the rest of my life. Estate agents don’t come better than you!

    Mrs V – Gurnard
  • We dealt with Anne who was amazing from start to finish, so friendly, helpful and professional; everyone we spoke to in the office was great. We would definitely hope to use Megan Baker again in the future not only for buying but for selling too. Thank you so much for making buying our first home so easy!

    Miss G & Mr L – Cowes
  • It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all at Megan Baker.  I would recommend you to everyone.  If anyone in the future wants a reference, send them my way! I can’t thank you enough for everything, you’ve been brilliant!

     

    Mrs S – Cowes
  • Very responsive to enquiries and all staff very friendly and helpful ,and make the whole experience of dealing with what is usually a stressful situation in fact quite pleasant.

    Mr & Mrs R – Brighstone
  • We are delighted in the very professional way in which you and your team have efficiently dealt with each situation which arose during this journey of selling our property.  Throughout this sale, we have felt you have kept us regularly well informed of each opportunity and viewings and even when at times this was slow you kept us informed and engaged in the process.

    Mr R – East Cowes
  • Friendly, professional agents. Helpful and very efficient. Definitely would recommend and will use them when I come to sell (which won’t be for a long time as I just bought my dream home through them!).

    Ms B – Newport
  • I would highly recommend Megan Baker they are professional, approachable and friendly. They listened to my requirements and sold my house in a couple of months.

    Ms L – East Cowes
  • Your friendliness and professionalism at all stages of the process have been a delight, right from the initial visit all the way up until completion. You have removed a great deal of stress through your well timed and informative communication and it has a been and absolute pleasure to deal with you.

    Mr and Mrs W – Cowes
  • Brilliant friendly service, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them

    Miss W – Cowes
  • So much more than just a “local estate agent” Excellent communication from beginning to end Although Anne was our designated contact – every member of their staff was well informed of the progress and status of our sale .

    Mr P – Cowes
  • Megan and her marvelous team of girls had the house on the market, sold and completed in a very short time frame ! Unbelievable… Megan Baker Estate Agents have restored my faith and shown me what a truly good estate agent should be doing ! Every small detail was taken care of and they certainly went the extra mile for me ! Keep doing what you do. You are all awesome !! Thank you

    Mrs L – Newport
  • From the start Anne and her team gave an outstanding service, advising on dressing the house for sale, supporting with solicitor’s paperwork and even sitting with the dog when a surveyor needed to visit. I could not have asked for a better service or more support and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Anne and Team for all your hard work, you made a stressful time much easier and we could not be more grateful.

    Miss M – Cowes
  • From the first phone call requesting a viewing, right through to exchange, we’ve had nothing but exceptional service. Not only was it efficient, it was delivered with personality, warmth and genuine care. They are a lovely team and we can praise them highly enough.

    Mr & Mrs D – Gurnard
  • Very helpful excellent communication with the purchase under some very trying circumstances staff were always there to help thank you.

    Mr M – Cowes
  • Excellent help with selling our cherished home and we were impressed with enthusiasm that the Megan Baker team reflected on the marketing of our house. It was so nice to have an Agent that was as excited as us about the sale of the property. Thank you very much.

    Mr & Mrs S – Cowes
  • They have all been very helpful and personal throughout the process and made it very stress free! 

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  • A team of very professional ladies for whom nothing is too much trouble! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and use them myself should the need arise!

    Mr W – Cowes
  • Just a short note to say many thanks for all your help in selling my house, The service you offered was extremely professional & I would recommend you to all of my friends.  The sale will genuinely make a big difference to our lives here in Northern Ireland as it will now allow us to buy our dream home.

    Mr K – Cowes
  • I would whole heartedly recommend Megan Baker.

    Ms B – Cowes