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Earnest

Earnest Estate & Letting Agents, King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin, Ireland

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Estate agency isn’t just about property, it’s about relationship building and effective communication. Earnest promises to represent you and your home with integrity, so you realise its full potential.
Our way of doing things will make selling or letting your property a simple and positive experience.

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17 June 2025

I have been dealing with Earnest Lettings since December 2022 while renting an apartment in Dublin city centre through them. Whenever I had an issue, they were always helpful and responsive. Ken, Renato, and Rhan were absolutely amazing—I can’t recommend them highly enough! More...

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23 May 2025

Horrible Customer Service when dealing with tenants that are renting. Staff are rude and not willing to help.

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4 November 2024

Ken was very easy to deal with and made the process of selling very straight forward and got the job done with no fuss.

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24 October 2024

We dealt with Earnest Estate Agents for our rental property and the sale of our home. Ken Lundy is professional, informative, quick to respond, he worked hard to get the best price for our home and pushed to get the sale closed under time sensitive circumstances. The Earnest team were great to work with for our rental property, they dealt with issues in a fast and professional way and removed any stress for us. Highly recommend. More...

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22 October 2024

Ken sold my apartment recently. He was very helpful and professional in all dealings. He achieved a very good price and kept me informed at all stages of the sale. I have no hesitation in recomending him for any propery dealings. More...

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22 October 2024

We have used Ken and the team at Earnest for many years for renting and selling and have always found them great to work with. Very considerate to owners and tenants alike. Any issues that arise are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Very quick to respond to queries and very knowledgeable. More...

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30 September 2024

We were really happy with our experience of dealing with Earnest. Ken was available at all times to assist us with the sale, giving us useful advice before going to market, and went over and above all our expectations to ensure a successful outcome. Can't recommend the service they give highly enough. More...

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24 September 2024

Ken from Earnest Estate Agents was fantastic to deal with. It was great to know our property was in his competent hands. We found Ken knowledgeable, reliable, flexible, efficient and communicative. Highly recommend Earnest Estate Agents. More...

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24 September 2024

I have dealt with Earnest for over 10 years, first as management agent for my apartment and then more recently as estate agent to sell my apartment. During this time I mostly dealt with Ken Lundy who I have always found to be very helpful and professional and great at keeping you in the loop. I would highly recommend Ken and Earnest to anyone looking for property management services or selling a property. More...

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23 September 2024

I have had the priveledge of using Earnest for over 10x years - initially renting the property and subsequently preparing for and executing a sale. It was primaraliy Paul who looked after our interests over the years, and in the sale process - Ken did a great job - in a market where there was very strong demand. Communication was essential over the years. They were consistently on hand when needed. As with any rentals there were challenges with tenants - that got resolved. Communications were polite and professional I'm pleased to recommend Earnest More...

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2 April 2024

Some of their agents are making horrendous videos giving terrible advice online. Very disappointing considering this is a reputable company with a great history

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2 February 2024

With Earnest you will find first class service. Very professional in delivery of service,with excellent customer requirements and outstanding attention to detail. Highly recommend them. Regards Patrick More...

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2 February 2024

Beware. I rented my home for just over one year while I went travelling, from June 2022 until the following September of 2023. The estate agent that I dealt with was initially very enthusiastic about working with me, and was able to arrange a tenant who, I was assured, would suit my needs perfectly. At the time, I was told that I could arrange as many property inspections as I wanted throughout the tenancy, although the agent said the more I arranged the more issues the tenants would likely report. However, as I was very bluntly told by the maintenance team at a later date, I was entitled to two property inspections per year, no more. Furthermore, the maintenance team often spoke to me with so little regard and with such a sense of callousness that I almost always felt miserable after getting off the phone to with them. About three months into the term of my lease, I was informed that the shower had leaked and that this had affected the kitchen ceiling. While this was beyond the control of the management company, I should add that they were very difficult to contact and that by the end of it, I had paid the bones of about three and a half grand in repairs for a job which, having now seen it, cost nowhere near that much. The workmen employed by Earnest also damaged both the toilet and bath, and stole a pair of decorative chrome pipes for the latter which were never returned (see photos). When I informed Earnest that I needed to return to my home by October of 2023, they were able to serve notice to the tenants and rehouse them prior to my return, something for which I was initially very grateful. The keys were left with my next door neighbour and the estate agent in question emailed me saying he would be happy to work with me again in the future. I should mention that, despite my promptings, a final inspection was never carried out and that I did not see the state of the place until I returned home at the end of September. To run through only some of the issues, the washing machine handle had been broken off, the door handle for the living room door had been removed and taken away, burn marks had been left on the window of the backroom, the mirror in the backroom had been broken and left in the corner of the room, and the mattress belonging to that same room had been clawed at, damaging the fabric. Numerous pieces of furniture belonging to the tenants had also been left around the house (see photos). I should also mention that all of the towels and bedding which had been accrued over the course of twenty plus years and which I had left for the tenants had been either stolen or thrown away. Eventually, the same estate agent who I had initially worked with called around with one of the tenants. While I was able to come to an arrangement with the tenant in question, the estate agent took absolutely no ownership or responsibility for the damage which had been done to my home, instead seeming to imply that the property had either been in disrepair before the tenants moved in, or else that I had not taken enough precautions in the first place. I have never been so disappointed in all my life. I very much doubt whether a final inspection was ever actually completed, and I should also add that a two months later it came to light that the tenants had left a combined gas and electricity bill of almost €4,000, something which Earnest should have checked before returning the deposit. I didn't write this review out of a sense of spite or malice, even thinking about it causes me to get upset with myself. However, I would equally hate to see someone else make the same mistake that I did. I'm not a property developer, I just wanted to rent my house out for a year while I saw a little bit of the world. Ultimately, I placed my faith in the wrong people. It was a difficult lesson to learn, but that's life. Earnest is everything that is wrong with the property market in Ireland, eager to get their hands on your property and collect the money each month, but very reluctant to do any of the work that that entails. More...

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30 December 2023

I applied for a letting of a property and they emailed me back quite soon

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12 December 2023

I bought my first home through Earnest and dealt with Ken throughout the entire process. He was very professional and helpful, giving regular updates and getting answers to queries in a very quick timeframe. He was instrumental in ensuring the sale was completed. More...

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12 December 2023

Ken is very resourceful and professional in marketing our property. He did up our property nicely before the open house and attended to many requests from potential buyers on our behalf . I will definitely recommend Ken to market your property More...

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25 November 2023

Ken helped us find a home in Dublin. He was super professional and helpful during the whole process. I can only recommend Earnest Estate Agents to anyone who is into buying.

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1 October 2023

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1 August 2023

Excellent service by the appointed agent, no issue was a problem and great clarity during every step of the sales process.

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1 August 2023

I have been with Ken and Earnest for more than 8 years. They take away all the hassles that can beset landlords. Extremely efficient and I would highly recommend them

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1 July 2023

We were very pleased with the high quality service given and would be delighted to recommend Ken and Earnest Estates for your all property transactions

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1 July 2023

Used Earnest estate agents to sell a property, first rate service from start to finished, great advice, got a good price, handover and contracts was seamless, would highly recommend. Ken was a lovely fella to deal with. More...

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1 July 2023

Ken and Renato are very professional, no request is too much for them. The property is being managed by the Earnest team very well.

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1 March 2023

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1 December 2022

Paul managed my apartment in Dublin City centre for three years. He is the ultimate professional. There is nothing he doesn't know about the rental and the sales market. His fees were reasonable and contact was excellent. Paul also has no problem coordinating any repairs that might be needed over time. I recently sold my apartment and Earnest Estates handled the sale. Ken Lundy was able to sell the apartment in record time and above the asking price. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Earnest Estates. More...

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1 November 2022

We have just completed on the sale of our Apartment in Smithfield. Ken Lundy from Earnest Estate Agency was our Agent. Ken went way beyond the call of duty to support us during this sale. I sometimes over reacted to delays and conveyancing issues but Ken was always steady supportive and honest. He helped our tenants to find new accommodation in a very difficult environment and steered the ship till the deal was done. Thank you Ken for everything and we wish you,your family and your business the very very best. I hope we will do business together again. I would recommend this agency to everyone.Thank you. Kathleen and Ciaran Henderson. More...

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1 November 2022

Earnest in my experience is synonymous with efficiency, warm customer service, and excellence at balancing the needs of their clients with prospective tenants. I would recommend them to anyone.

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1 November 2022

So far so great! They've made letting out my property hassle-free and easy. My contact in Earnest is Luke who has been a pleasure to deal with, responds extremely quickly to queries and is really helpful. I have never used a letting agent before and wondered would it be worth it - I am very glad I ended up going with these guys. More...

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1 November 2022

This is my first time renting an apartment in Dublin. We all know that searching for an apartment and getting one can be quite stressful. But, to my luck I had the opportunity to work with Luke from Earnest who made this whole process really straightforward. He replied to all my emails in a timely and professional manner. Viewing was done exceptionally well. I would recommend this agency and if I ever need to rent in Dublin again I'll make sure to contact them first. More...

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1 November 2022

I've had a very positive experience with Earnest Estate since I asked them to manage my property afew months ago. They take all the hassle away from property management and have been very responsive in terms of solving some maintenance issues that arose also.

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1 November 2022

I wouldn't know where to start saying how satisfied we are with Earnest and with Luke, who assisted us throughout the process with professionalism, polite manners, responsiveness and everything else you'd want to see in an Estate Agent. We were only informed on Friday 7 January that our current landlord wanted to sell the house we lived in for 10 years. After a search, we reached out to Luke to book a viewing for an apartment in Raheny that fit all (and more of) our needs. We were booked for a viewing on Tuesday, signed the contract on Wednesday, paid on Thursday and received the key to our new home on Monday 17 January. That says ALL! Thanks Luke and thanks Earnest, we are a happy family in a beautiful, functional, extraordinary, clean and homely apartment now and all of our worries and uncertainties we were going through have immediately disappeared. Fernando More...

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1 November 2022

Has a first time landlord I couldn’t be more happy to have picked Earnest as a letting agent. They make the whole process of renting and maintaining a property super easy. Luke Branagan was our agent, and he was always very responsive, helped us figure out what would work best for the property and identified suitable tenants in a very short time. More...

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1 November 2022

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1 November 2022

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1 November 2022

This is my first time renting an apartment in Dublin. We all know that searching for an apartment and getting one can be quite stressful. But, to my luck I had the opportunity to work with Luke from Earnest who made this whole process really straightforward. He replied to all my emails in a timely and professional manner. Viewing was done exceptionally well. I would recommend this agency at top most. Thank you for everything you did for us. More...

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1 November 2022

Thank you so much to Earnest Estate! I did not know how I was going to manage to get a rental apartment with a limited time I have at service apartment provided by my working company. I was new to Dublin City, and I came here with my family along with kids. Me and my wife were rigorously sending emails to number of agents. Luckily, we got response from earnest and connected with Luke, and he did a fantastic Job, it was quick, efficient and very professional. His in-prompt response is fabulous. I was very happy /satisfied. He helped us to walkthrough the entire process which made it easy because we are new to city and the rental process. Me and my family are very happy to find a perfect place for us. Thank you very much to Earnest for all the help. We are sure this support & cooperation will continue in future to make our stay pleasant and smooth. A big Thank you! More...

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25 May 2021

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23 February 2021

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Services

As a landlord you want to rent your property as soon as possible for the highest possible price. You want to avoid empty periods and guarantee a regular, consistent rental income. Letting properties has been the core element of our business since we opened in 2004. We can help with every stage of the letting process or if you prefer we’ll just step in when you want us to. No two landlords or properties are the same so we’ll tailor our proposal to you.

Our step by step letting process leaves nothing to chance:

- Complete property services agreement
- Complete property information pack
- Photograph property
- Carry out a property inspection
- Market property online targeting the right audience

We will do everything in our power to make selling your property a simple and positive experience. Whether you’re downsizing, expanding your brood or moving away on an overseas adventure, we can help make the process as smooth as possible. From the moment we provide our free and accurate pricing advice, through to the point of exchanging contracts, you can be assured of the highest quality of service.

No Sale / No Fee – We will not charge a penny until the property is sold.

Marketing – We offer free, fast and effective marketing. Without delay, we will arrange to have your property photographed and presented in a way that will maximize its exposure. We will:

- Arrange an attractive brochure, designed by our graphic designers (FREE)
- Market your property online via Daft.ie, Myhome.ie & Earnest.ie (FREE)
- Install an eye catching For Sale sign for locals and passers by (FREE)
- Arrange for our professional photographer to visit the vacant property (FREE)

We treat your rental property as if it is our own, looking after every detail so you don’t have to. Whether you’re a landlord with one property or multi-unit developments, we’ll manage your rental property with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

Many of our clients have been with us for years and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. We have a record unlike any other in Dublin with over 95% of our clients renewing with us each year.

Our online rent and property management platform is designed to give landlords and tenants a better service in the management of rental properties. You can now stay informed on all aspects of your property during your lease period. This is a particularly useful service for landlords living overseas.

Our aim is to provide our clients with the best level of customer service and peace of mind that their property is in good hands and our property management service offers the income from being a landlord without the headaches. Benefits include:

- Maintenance issues monitored, priced and fixed immediately
- Tenancy issues, including rental arrears, dealt with promptly
- Maximum rental income with minimal disruption in occupation
- Detailed rental income and expenditure statements
Advice on legal responsibilities and changes in legislation