About Us

About Smith & Friends Estate Agents

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About Us

Smith & Friends Estate Agents are a highly reputable firm of independent residential estate agents which has established its position as one of the leading estate agents in the Tees Valley with 5 offices based in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Darlington & Hartlepool

We provide a wealth of knowledge and experience in all property matters. We cover sales, lettings, property management, auctions, EPCs, conveyancing and mortgages and pride ourselves in going the extra mile whilst striving to ensure that your property journey is as seamless as possible. You are in safe hands with our exceptional, professional and qualified team.

 

Managing Director, Mark Smith has over 30 years experience in Estate Agency. His knowledge and many years of hands on experience have been invested into each office throughout the Tees Valley and developed and nurtured an experienced and trusted team of property professionals which have a proven track record in selling and letting properties in the local area.

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People. Property. Planet.

Whether you are looking to sell or let your property in the Tees Valley area, our team have the knowledge and experience to guide you to the best possible outcome and tailor our services to your needs.

If you are looking to sell or let your property, we will carry out a free market appraisal and you will benefit from the service of our professional valuers who provide the most accurate valuation to support a successful outcome. As a leading estate agent in the region, with an excellent Trustpilot rating, we have an extensive and up-to-date knowledge of the sales and lettings market.

As part of our marketing package, we list on major portals and also our own website. In addition to fantastic photographs which highlight a property at its best, we also offer a virtual 360 tour, floorplan and drone footage which can provide aerial photos and a fly-over video.

Part of our company ethos is to be a sustainable and responsible business. All of our company cars are electric, our business cards are reusable and contactless and we are continually improving the efficiency of our offices to ensure that our carbon footprint is as minimal as possible.

Community is also very important to us. We provide potentially life saving AED defibrillators to each of our offices and the local area, accompanied by trained staff – a commitment we are extremely proud of. We also support local hospices, charities, events and local sports teams as we know how much this means to our local communities. Please do check our social media channels and website to see what Smith & Friends are doing in your local area.

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To emphasise our commitment to the highest standards of industry practice, Smith & Friends Estate Agents are members of the following:

National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)

Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)

Property Redress Scheme (PRS)

The Dispute Service (TDS)

Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP)

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