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...

  • 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
  • Thank you for making our first house buying experience so straight forward. Everyone at Megan Baker has been a delight to deal with and we are very grateful for your service. The weekly updates and special touches such as the house guide and this lovely video message have made the whole process enjoyable. Thank you again.

    Miss L & Mr P
  • I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Megan, Anne and the team. They were incredibly helpful (and understanding) and eased through the sale of the house relatively painlessly.

    Mr & Mrs M – Brighstone
  • 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
  • Amazing customer service, very accommodating and supportive especially as a first time buyer. nothing seemed too much trouble and I felt 100% confident asking ‘silly’ questions due to my lack of experience in buying a house! Truly wonderful people!

    Miss R – Newport
  • So nice to have phone calls always returned, and ‘rightmove’ always updated with the correct information! I know I am not alone when I say they are simply a cut above everyone else.

    Ms J – 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
  • Kept an eye on the whole chain to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. Thank you.

    Great help every step of the way..
  • Thank you very much for all you have done to help me move and find my ‘perfect little house’.

    Mrs S – Cowes
  • I have been very impressed with the professionalism and personal service that I received during the process of selling. I live 175 miles away but it never felt like it as the flow of information and updates were so very reassuring and pitched at exactly the right level. We encountered a hitch but you went beyond my expectations to help resolve it and keep the sale going, certainly going the extra mile for the client.

    Mr C Ventnor
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Megan Baker were with us all the way. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They went beyond what was expected and we’re always proficient and professional. We could not have instructed a better estate agent.

    Mr & Mrs B – Wootton
  • Outstanding service, knowledgeable and friendly. Really grateful to the entire team. They genuinely made the process of buying my first house enjoyable!

    Miss S – Cowes
  • Thank you all so much for all your hard work and dedication. You have all been truly amazing!

    Mr & Mrs T – Cowes
  • Despite the challenging property market conditions your sound advice from the beginning and the commitment of the staff at Megan Baker has been first class and no doubt made the difference between getting the sale clinched this spring or seeing  it unduly delayed.

    Mr L – Cowes
  • 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
  • We have recently bought through Megan Baker and they have gone above and beyond to make the sale as smooth as possible. Nothing has been too much trouble and any concerns I have had have been answered quickly and efficiently.

    Mr & Mrs M – Gurnard
  • Brilliant friendly service, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them

    Miss W – Cowes