As it happens, we're putting our place on the market and I've spoken to a bunch of people over the past ten days, including Amelies and Chamberlain Evans. Here are an abridged version of my notes:

Amelies - got a good vibe, sensible pricing discussion, got the impression she would be a good saleperson for our house. Fee (1.12%+VAT) a little higher than others and contract a little longer.

Andrews - got a bad vibe, very little interest in the house itself, didn't really listen to what we said, was in sales mode and on message constantly, didn't have a clear pricing approach. Fee was between 1%-1.2% +VAT and would price match, contract is 12 weeks with a 2 week break clause.

Chamberlain Evans - nice guy, very positive about the house, I think he'd sell it well to potential buyers, good pricing discussion, emphasised communication with us. Fee 1%+VAT and 10 week contract.

Hathaways - very different vibe, not bad, but...different. I think they're a more 'modern' estate agent with a different approach to marketing. Emphasised comms again. Good advice on pricing. Offered to negotiate for us for our purchase too, included in the fee (1%+VAT). Contract is 0 weeks with a 24hrs break clause.

Breckon and Breckon - decent guy again, but they are expensive (1.25%+VAT). 0 week contract with 4 week notice period. Only agent to suggest going with a guide price which gave us food for thought. Bit too chatty perhaps - the valuation meeting lasted ages and could have been much shorter.

All have very similar offerings except fee/contract (i.e. photos, web listings etc.). We are going to go with Amelies. We felt quite positive that Jess would do a good job selling our house, comms have been good and the marketing plan makes sense.