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...

  • Thanks so much for all your help to sell my flat. I appreciate it was a tricky one to sell, your perseverance and friendly ‘can do’ attitude helped get me through it!  I’m so glad my flat has sold to a couple who I think will appreciate the grandeur of the old house and I hope love living there as much as I did.

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    Miss C – London
  • I would recommend Megan Baker, the company seem very efficient and on the ball. I have always found them to be approachable, always helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We have always been kept up to date with the process along the way of the sale or our property.

    Mr & Mrs N – Gurnard
  • Kept an eye on the whole chain to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. Thank you.

    Great help every step of the way..
  • Megan and her staff have been superb right from the outset, we are convinced that nobody could have improved on the wonderful service we received. I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending the company to anybody. We will always be grateful to Megan and her fantastic staff. A big, big thank you to them all.

    Mr & Mrs D – Newport
  • Fabulous, friendly and efficient service which made the transaction very smooth and easy. They worked very hard on my behalf and certainly went the extra mile. I would definitely recommend them over every other estate agents I have dealt with in the past.

    Miss L – 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
  • Just to say thank you so much for all your help and support through the last few months – you have been amazing, going above and beyond the call of duty!  I’m so pleased and relieved it all worked out in the end – at times I didn’t believe we’d get to this point, so thank you and your team, I really appreciate everything you’ve done.

    Mr & Mrs M – Newport
  • Very good, kept us well informed, completed No problems, very friendly

    Mr Marshall – Cowes
  • We cannot thank you enough for going that extra mile to help us. We love our new home. A thoroughly professional and helpful team.

    Ms P – Cowes
  • Thank you so much. We are both so thankful for all your help and support over the last few months. We really appreciate everything that you and the team have done for us.   I certainly wouldn’t have coped without your support, thank you.

    Miss C & Mr A – Cowes
  • I just wanted to say thank you for making this whole experience stress free and straight forward. Your team and in particular Anne have been absolutely brilliant and I would not hesitate to use you in the future. I could not recommend you highly enough.

    Mr H & Miss D – Newport
  • I was impressed with the performance of Megan Baker. A far better experience than I have received from estate agents in the past.

    Mr B – Brighstone
  • Extremely helpful throughout. A very happy experience and very professional. Flexible and willing to listen.

    Mr C – Cowes
  • We have felt all along that everyone at Megan Baker has been absolutely fantastic – incredibly helpful, always available and efficient, knowledgeable and committed. We couldn’t have been happier with everyone who dealt with us and wouldn’t hesitate to use your services or recommend you to anyone.

    Miss J -Carisbrooke
  • 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
  • Thank you all very much for dealing with our house sale and guiding us through all the twists and turns of modern buying and selling property!

    Mr & Mrs B – Brighstone
  • Megan, Grace, and team have been excellent. They found us the property we were looking for. Kept us fully informed all the way to a successful completion. Nothing was too much trouble, would thoroughly recommend them all. Very pleased.

    Mr & Mrs Q – Adgestone
  • Excellent service by a staff that really care and keep you informed at all stages of the sale process. This was especially welcomed in a difficult time for myself. Thank you all.

    Mr R – Newport
  • Been so good from the very start when I turned up without an appointment couldn’t do enough. Always kept us informed at every stage, nothing too much. Would always recommend! Very exciting now to be nearly at the point of having the keys.

    Mr & Mrs E – Brighstone
  • They really worked hard to keep chain together & keep everything moving forward. Would definitely recommend to friends. Found all the ladies helpful bringing different experiences to keep things on track. Nothing seemed to much trouble, Well done!

    Ms H – East Cowes