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 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
  • We would like to say many, many thanks to you all for the help and support you have given us. You have gone above and beyond and it has been very much appreciated. Just can’t fault the service you have given. Thank you !!!

    Mr & Mrs W – East Cowes
  • I am so grateful to the Megan Baker Company for being so helpful with the purchase of my home. They answered emails straight away . They kept me informed of any developments or pending situations therefore I was constantly aware of any progress. I felt very assured at all times that they had the sale under control and chased up solicitors . Thank you so much team.

    Ms W – Cowes
  • Excellent service. Would highly recommend. As we are first time buyers they talked us through every step and made the process as easy as possible!

    Miss R & Mr R – Cowes
  • Anne and the Megan Baker team have been fantastic in selling our home. From start to finish they were honest, respectful and totally professional. The whole experience has been a very quick process, 8 weeks from first viewing to exchanging contracts, and that has a lot to do with Anne and her insatiable appetite for getting the job done!! Many thanks to you all. I will not hesitate to recommend or use again in the future.

    Mr & Mrs B -Cowes
  • We have had such a positive experience from start to finish with the whole team. We have got to know them all by name, we have been kept in the loop at all times and they have handled this difficult and emotional selling experience so professionally and personally we would certainly recommend them and use them again. They understood this was a big journey for us selling our home and didn’t just see it as business! Highly recommend! Thank you all!

    Mrs N – Newport
  • I just wanted to thank you all for being so amazing!! Your level of  professionalism, attention to detail and customer service is something all Estate agents should aspire to attain!!! Even though I wasn’t your client!! A million thanks!

    Mrs C – Cowes
  • Helpful, efficient, polite and very friendly . All the employees were enthusiastic and prompt in their replies, nothing seemed to be too much trouble . Thanks to all of the team.

    Mrs B – 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
  • They have all been very helpful and personal throughout the process and made it very stress free! 

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  • 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
  • Anne, Megan, Jennifer and the team at Megan Bakers have been fantastic throughout our house sale. Communication has been great, with almost daily updates from the team. If you’re contemplating some of the web-only agents then I seriously urge you to consider the other benefits you receive from using a local agent. I hope that we won’t be using any more estate agents for a long while, but if we do, it will be Megan and the team!

    Mr & Mrs C – Cowes
  • We have had a stress free sale with you and you have been such a great support. We really appreciate all the effort you all put in and the counselling calls in times of anxiety! We will certainly recommend Megan Baker to anyone we hear to be buying or selling. Thank you so much with all your help.

    Miss C – Porchfield
  • 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
  • Kept an eye on the whole chain to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. Thank you.

    Great help every step of the way..
  • 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
  • Megan Baker were absolutely brilliant in helping to get our house to a marketable state,finding a genuine buyer and staying in contact throughout the selling process .They also performed a service of getting solicitors to get on with the job of bringing buyer and seller to a speedy satisfactory sale.I cannot recommend all the staff highly enough they were brilliant . Many, many thanks.

    Mr G – East Cowes
  • Great professional service. Easy to chat with. Always on hand, even out of normal working hours. Kept us informed every step of the way. Would definitely recommend.

    Mr M & Miss D – East Cowes
  • Your professional experience, opinions and information gave us invaluable peace of mind that we were doing the right thing, for which we are extremely grateful. Once again, thank you.

    Mr & Mrs B – East Cowes
  • Thank you so much for all your hard work, especially towards the end!  We would certainly recommend your agency to others.

    Mrs A – Ryde