When a client gives you their trust, it’s not just about handling a transaction, it’s about handling a moment that really matters. Whether they’re buying, selling, remortgaging or moving home for the tenth time, what they remember most isn’t the paperwork or the portal logins. It’s how you made them feel.
That’s why recognition at The ESTAS matters. Not because it’s judged by panels or partners, but because it’s powered entirely by your clients.
If you collect just 15 (30 for suppliers) verified ESTAS Reviews by 28 February 2026, you’ll qualify for the ESTAS Awards: the UK’s most trusted awards for property professionals. Here’s why this could be one of the most meaningful steps you take this year.
Your reputation lives in the words of your clients
There’s no shortage of review platforms out there. However, most of these rely on open submission, which opens the door to fake, cherry-picked or overly curated content. ESTAS is different. Only real clients can leave a review, and only after the job is done.
That’s what gives your ESTAS Reviews credibility. It’s a timestamp of trust: unfiltered and based on how your client really felt. And because it’s verified, it becomes evidence. Not just for potential customers, but for partners, portals, and your internal teams.
Whether you’re an estate agent looking to stand out in a crowded postcode, a conveyancer battling old stereotypes, a mortgage broker trying to prove your worth, or a supplier building trust with new prospects, verified reviews are a form of proof that cuts through the noise of the industry.
Trust is built in the detail
A five-star review is great, but it’s what’s inside the review that counts. When someone writes, “I felt totally looked after from start to finish,” or “They called when they said they would, every time,” that’s when future clients pay attention.
These details show consistency, care, and reliability — the things people want in what can be a high-stress process. And when those reviews live on your ESTAS profile, and are shared easily to your Google reviews, your credibility becomes instantly visible, even to clients just beginning their search.
Every review offers insight
A glowing comment can help you understand what your team is doing right. A neutral one might highlight an area for improvement. Either way, you’re getting the kind of real-time data that internal surveys and guesswork just can’t match.
With the insights dashboard within ESTAS Reviews, you can break feedback down by branch, team member, service type or time period. That helps identify patterns and spot any small issues before they become big ones.
For leaders, it’s an early-warning system and a training tool. For individuals, it’s motivation. For clients, it’s reassurance that you’re always learning, always improving.
Awards that mean more because they’re earned
The ESTAS Awards are unique because they’re not driven by sponsors or marketing budgets. There’s no application process. No glossy presentations. Just verified reviews.
To qualify, all you need is 15 reviews (30 for suppliers) by the end of February 2026. That gets you on the shortlist. It says to clients, “Our service is proven. Our clients would recommend us. We’ve earned our place.”
The award day is a celebration, but it’s also a get-together of like-minded professionals. Those who value care, community, and consistency. Over 1,000 property professionals attend each year, representing every corner of the industry.
You don’t have to win to walk away proud as being there is already something to celebrate.
The reviews you collect now build your 2026 success
As we head towards 2026, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush, but it’s also the perfect time to lay foundations for the year ahead.
Each client you serve now is a chance to secure your reviews. Whether it’s a landlord you’ve supported all year, a buyer you’ve just helped exchange, or a seller who appreciated your updates, they’re likely to leave a review if asked clearly and simply.
With ESTAS, you don’t have to chase. The platform handles the invites, the reminders, and the collection process. You focus on the service, ESTAS captures the feedback.
One platform. Many Benefits
ESTAS isn’t just a reviews tool. It’s a full-service reputation platform.
- Reviews: Verified, visible, and ready to build trust.
- Insight: Real-time data that drives continuous improvement.
- Recognition: Awards that reflect real service, not clever submissions.
- Google integration: Help your reviews show up where clients are searching.
- Automation: Let the system work behind the scenes, so you don’t have to.
The result? You build a reputation that works while you do.
Shine a spotlight on what you do everyday
Too often in property, great service goes unrecognised. Teams work late. Calls get made on lunch breaks. Complications get smoothed out before the client even notices. It’s quiet excellence, the kind that keeps people moving, but rarely makes a splash.
This is your chance to shine a light on all of it and to spotlight the work that matters. To build pride inside your business, and trust outside it.
Recognition isn’t about ego; it’s about giving your team, and your clients, the confidence to say, “We’ve earned this.”
This is your moment to stand out with ESTAS
Thousands of property professionals already use ESTAS to collect feedback, learn from it, and grow their reputation in the most authentic way possible.
If you haven’t yet joined the platform, now’s the time. If you have, start inviting those clients and watch the feedback grow.
Your ESTAS Reviews could be the start of something bigger.
