Meet Tom Storey
In our latest ‘Meet…’ Q&As, we spoke to Tom Storey, Director of Horton & Storey estate agents Shirley. Our ‘Meet…’ articles are just one of the ways in which we make it easier for our customers to get to know the team they’re trusting with the sale or purchase of their home.
At Horton & Storey, we want to provide a personable and relatable approach to serving our clients and believe that a good, independent estate agent is there to serve and be part of the local community.
The rapport and transparency we provide are there to reassure you of our understanding of the true importance of the home to the those that live in it. Below, Tom tells us more about his life outside the world of property.
Who got you into property?
I applied for a trainee job as I thought it looked fun!
Favourite memory in the industry?
The day I became a Chartered Surveyor.
Biggest influence in your career to date?
A previous manager who taught me that attention to detail is paramount.
Worst moment?
Missing ex-colleagues.
Best moment so far?
Incorporating Horton & Storey.
If you weren’t in the property industry, what else would you be?
Living in Cornwall by the sea.
How do you progress from a trainee negotiator to a Director?
Learn something new every day, help others and choose role models.
What are your greatest passions outside Horton & Storey?
Three things, my family, being outdoors and rugby.
What would you love to do but never have the time or money for it?
To rebuild an old Land Rover and use it for appointments!
Worst habit?
Overthinking.
What word or phrase most depicts your personality?
Do it once and do it properly.
What’s your greatest fear or phobia?
Being late for an appointment.
If you had a theme song – what would it be?
The Who – Eminence Front.
Name three things that are always in your shopping trolley?
Red peppers, some form of cheese, and a discount item so I feel that I’ve got a bargain.