5 Years of ROK Marsh – A Word from Our Director
It’s hard to believe that ROK Marsh is celebrating five incredible years in business. Looking back, the journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and purpose all starting in the most unlikely of times.
It was during the first lockdown when I was running RBM, our mortgage brokerage, referring property sales to local agents. One day, I had a realisation we can do this ourselves. So, we took the plunge.
The Birth of a Brand
While the world slowed down, we got to work. The brokerage, named after my eldest two, Reece and Blake Marsh (RBM), had already built strong roots. So, when it came to launching an estate agency, my children’s mum and I wanted to create something that truly represented our family and our values.
We named the agency after our younger ones Riven, Olivia, and Kamron and even our pup, Kyla. And so, ROK Marsh was born.
We chose the colour green to symbolise freshness, prosperity, and nature and the olive tree to represent growth, stability, and family. Homes are, after all, the foundation of every family, and that’s what we wanted our brand to reflect.
Doing Things Differently
From day one, we didn’t want to be just another “salesy” estate agent. We saw ourselves as property consultants professionals who empower vendors with knowledge, tools, and strategy.
No upfront costs.
Professional photography.
Measured floorplans.
Detailed, informative write-ups.
Presence across all key property portals and a strong, creative social media approach.
We also knew flexibility mattered, so we made ourselves more available to buyers offering WhatsApp communication and out-of-hours appointments to suit modern lifestyles.
And it worked. Within 18 months, Danielle joined the team, bringing a lettings arm that perfectly complemented our identity and values.
Awards, Community & Growth
In our very first year, we were nominated for a nationally recognised industry award — and over the next four years, we’ve gone on to win that award back-to-back in our area.
We’ve earned hundreds of positive reviews, built lifelong relationships with happy customers, and given back to the community that supports us from charity partnerships to hosting free business and networking events to help others grow too.
The People Behind the Brand
It hasn’t all been work we’ve made incredible memories along the way. From our annual Christmas trips to Winter Wonderland in London, to boat days, escape rooms, and, of course, the daily team debate: “What’s for lunch?”
We laugh, we bicker, but most importantly, we work for each other. We’re a family and that’s what makes ROK Marsh special.
Looking Ahead
It hasn’t always been easy. We’ve navigated pandemics, wars, inflation, and rising mortgage rates challenges that have tested us all. But through it all, we’ve stayed true to our core beliefs: honesty, hard work, and heart.
Today, we’re proud to stand as an established, go-to agent in Portsmouth trusted by the community and still hungry to grow, learn, and improve every day.
As we celebrate five years, I want to thank everyone who’s been part of this journey from inception to today.
Because this business isn’t just my name it’s my children’s. It’s their legacy, and the reason I get up every day to do what I do.
Here’s to the next five years, and beyond.
Thank you for being part of our story.
– Matt Marsh, Founder of ROK Marsh
matt@rokmarsh.co.uk
