Elite Estates and Lettings
We understand that todays buyer is tomorrows seller and because we want to retain your custom for life, we place a huge emphasis on our quality of service, commitment and determination to see a sale through to the end. Our service has to be better than our competitors and from what we hear from our existing clients, it is. This may mean working late into the evening or booking appointments that suit you, if it makes your life easier we are happy to oblige. Accommodating our clients and customers is second nature to us, it breeds better results and repeat business which is what makes our business successful. Covering the whole of County Durham, we have successfully handled thousands of sales.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-18h
- saturday: 9h-14h
Elite Estates and Lettings: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Janet was professional, experienced and responsive in a timely manner with any questions or communication we had. We would recommend Janet to others, her experience and support was much appreciated.
Thank you for your review and kind words regarding the service received!
Fantastic experience: Elite contacted us to help us retrieve a spare set of house keys that had been held by a different estate agent for a year after the sale completed. Really amazing customer service!
Fantastic experience: I have recently had cause to deal with Elite Estates and Lettings. Have dealt with other similar agents in the recent past, Elite have provided excellent service. At all times the staff were professional, friendly and helpful. It has been a pleasure to use their services and I wish them well for the future.
Many thanks for your kind words John, very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: ⭐ A Huge Thank You to Janet Wilson at Elite Estates ⭐ We recently purchased a property through Elite Estates, and the experience exceeded all expectations thanks to Janet Wilson, the Sales Manager who supported us throughout the journey. We first met Janet when viewing a home in a completely different location. In just a short conversation, she took the time to understand who we were, what we valued, and what we were genuinely looking for. Her openness, honesty, and genuine nature immediately built a level of trust. Sometime later, Janet contacted us about another home this time in an area we had already been considering. Because of the trust she had earned and her clear understanding of our needs, we decided to take a better look. We are so grateful we did. We haven’t looked back since. Janet Wilson is truly exceptional, an absolute asset to Elite Estates and to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. This isn’t just a review. It’s a sincere message of thanks for her professionalism, integrity, and genuine care. We could not be more grateful.
Fantastic experience: We used Elite Estates & Lettings to sell our home and can not praise them highly enough, who said moving house was stressful ? Janet was simply amazing going above and beyond every step of the way, we have already recommended them to close friends and will continue to do so , thank you Janet !
Fantastic experience: I rented a flat with Elite Durham last year, and it was truly the best letting experience I’ve ever had. Janet was amazing – she guided me through every step, from the first viewing to the final check-out, always with kindness, warmth, and genuine care. She made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. If I’m ever back in Durham, I won’t hesitate to turn to Elite for my next home. Absolutely wonderful service – highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: Janet and Alan took over as rental agents after a frustrating experience elsewhere and were efficient in both finding and managing tenants. They were also highly competent in handling the sale process. I would be happy to recommend them to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Cannot praise Janet enough for her amazing service start to finish. She has been the most amazing, helpful point of contact at every single stage of the process, going above and beyond for me. A huge thank you to the whole team at Elite, you have made this process so enjoyable.
Fantastic experience: Professional service with great communication and advice at all stages of the sales process. Would definitely recommend using this company.
Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Janet who kept us informed throughout out purchase, A great team and very professional. I definitely would recommend Elite estates for sales. Lynn
Fantastic experience: Janet at Elite Estates made selling my late Fathers home so much more personal. She took care of all the viewings and kept us updated at every stage of the sale. I can highly recommend Elite Estates
Fantastic experience: Janet and elite estates were absolutely fantastic in our purchase of our dream home. The customer focus and personal touch was brilliant and i would highly recommend them
Fantastic experience: Thank you very much. Janet was a pleasure to deal with. Always on hand for visits to the property. Would definitely recommend Thanks again
Thank you for your kind words Jeremy, we appreciate your review!
Fantastic experience: Janet was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to help myself and my partner throughout our buying and selling process. She was on hand to answer my numerous questions any time of the day and was so kind, even giving me advice for the property we were buying and taking us through the processes to ensure we knew everything we needed to know. She took care of every viewing we had of our property, taking the time to take the stress off of us and always gave 100% throughout. We built a great relationship with her and could not recommend her and Elite's services enough, even to the point I was sad to say goodbye to her on our completion day- going to miss her! A thoroughly professional, personable and likeable lady, that I would recommend always to help you in your buying / selling journey. Can't thank them enough!
Thank you for your review Charlotte, and kind words regarding the service you received throughout the process!
Fantastic experience: I used Elite estates and letting agency to sell my property late last year. From the beginning Janet was nothing short of amazing. Janet made sure my house was perfect for the professional pictures to be taken and began the viewings immediately, she went above and beyond for me throughout. I couldn’t recommend this estate agents enough!
Thank you for your kind words regarding the service you received Jade, it is always good to hear!
Fantastic experience: We honestly could not recommend Elite Estates and Lettings enough having just bought our new home and sold our previous property through them. Janet was nothing short of amazing throughout the whole process and went above and beyond, from getting our house on the market at very short notice which led to a very quick sale, to keeping us informed throughout, chasing up solicitors on our behalf, reassuring us and just making sure it all went as smoothly as possible. We really are so grateful for having such a wonderful, professional and caring estate agents and we couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you so much!
Negative experience: I recently rented through Elite Estate Agents, and while their overall service was professional in terms of processes like referencing, issuing contracts, and reminders, my experience with their agent, Janet, left much to be desired. As a landlord myself, managing four properties, I have high standards for how tenants should be treated, and unfortunately, Janet's conduct fell far short. Upon moving in, the flat was handed over to us in a state that I found unacceptably unclean. Despite pointing out visible issues, such as cake on the floor, hairs, and crumbs, Janet dismissed our concerns, insisting the flat had been cleaned. Our request for a second clean was outright denied, forcing us to deep clean the flat ourselves. At the end of the tenancy, we took care to return the flat cleaner than how we received it. However, during checkout, Janet's attitude was shockingly rude and unprofessional. She seemed more interested in nitpicking minor issues—like dust behind a radiator—than in acknowledging the effort we put into maintaining the property. Her behavior was, in my view, overly critical, dismissive of our concerns, and entirely lacking in basic courtesy. When I attempted to discuss the unfairness of the cleaning fee deducted from our deposit, Janet interrupted me repeatedly, talked over me, and was condescending throughout the conversation. This left me feeling not only unheard but also disrespected. I considered challenging the fee through the DPS (Deposit Protection Service), but due to time constraints, I was unable to pursue it further. On a more positive note, Alan was consistently professional, and the landlord was fair and easy to deal with. However, I strongly believe that Elite Estate Agents should seriously reconsider how they allow their agents to treat tenants, especially when it comes to basic respect and customer service.
Hello Arjuna, the cleaning issue was pointed out at checkout and you agreed there and then that the cleaners you had arranged had not done a satisfactory job, hence we had to appoint our cleaners to complete this, at a reduced cost and considerably less than you had paid for the original clean. I am saddened that you feel the need to write this review for what is a small matter at checkout and of minimal cost, bearing in mind the service you received over the term of the let. We endeavor to offer a professional service at all times and are proud of the many reviews we receive that back this up. I hope you are able to acknowledge this and remove your review. I wish you both well for the future.
Fantastic experience: Just sold my house through Janet of Elite Estates. She was so kind, on the ball, helpful and knowledgeable, and I thought she went beyond her call of duty in many ways. I could not have made my move without her.
Thank you for your 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review Jonathan, and your kind words about the service provided, it is very much appreciated! Best wishes for the future.
Fantastic experience: I have delt with this agency and let me say that their name accurately describes the way they work, They are elite in the terms of being professional, supportive, and trustworthy. I really recommend them for anyone looking for letting or buying his new house. Alan and Janet are the best !
Thank you so much for your review and such positive feedback about the company and the service you received.
Fantastic experience: I have rented with Elite Estates the past two years and am happy to write that my experiences with them have only ever been extremely positive. Signing was straightforward and prompt. The house was presented exceptionally and we had very few problems throughout. When the odd thing went wrong, as is only normal, Elite Estates were very quick to address it. Ending the tenancy, likewise, was very straightforward with no problems and our full deposit returned. Throughout we were always treated with respect and understanding. I have had negative experiences with other estate agents in Durham and it is great to have had such a positive experience. I particularly interacted with Janet and Alan, both of whom have always been lovely, reasonable, and responsive. Although we never required anything drastic, I am sure that they would certainly go above and beyond to look after their tenants. I think the company really represents the gold standard of renting in Durham and the local area. Thank you Elite Estates for such a positive experience.
Many thanks for your kind words about the company and the service you received Toby, it is very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Janet was amazing! She helped us all the way through. She gave us the best advice and kept us up to date. I can not thank her enough. Would definately recommend Elite.
Thank you for your 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and your kind words about the service provided, it is very much appreciated!
Negative experience: Elite Estate lettings took £250 from my son as a deposit on a flat - the referencing agency they used was flawed - my son lost the flat and Elite Estates (Janet) refused to give him his deposit back telling him that they had to pay it to rightmove referencing agency. This is a lie - and not returning his deposit is illegal:Beth McGuire (from Rightmove referencing) wrote: “We as Rightmove Landlord and Tenant services do not take any fees or deposits from applicants for the use of our services. Therefore we have no funds to refund your son in this instance, this is taken and held by the letting agent as the person managing the property for the landlord”. This is illegal: From the Saturday Times Money - Charges for viewings and reference checks: Charging for viewings, reference and credit checks have been illegal in England since the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and they are also banned in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Some letting agents are still getting this wrong, though. There are also multiple examples on social media of tenants being asked for “application” or “viewing” fees once they inquire about a property. Tsuman said: “An application fee will most likely be a prohibited payment. My advice is to not pay this and instead register with a reputable agent who will not charge you any fee to find your next home.” Anyone who has been asked to pay to view a rental property should report the listing and agent to their local Trading Standards team. If applicants believe that the listing is a scam they can report it to Action Fraud and contact the online platform hosting the advert, such as Facebook, to ask for it to be removed. This insinuates Elite letting agency, Durham is a disreputable letting agent. I want my son’s deposit returned immediately.
Hello Mrs Ashmore, I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with the service your son has received. The initial email sent to your son outlines the process and clearly states the holding deposit is non-refundable should he or the guarantor fail referencing or supply false or inaccurate information. The guarantor failed the referencing in this instance and the reasons were given to you, and we informed him of this, also offering him the option to supply another guarantor, which was declined. I can assure you Rightmove Landlord and Tenant services are one of the largest and respected referencing companies in the UK and are certainly not "flawed". I can also assure you that referencing is not free and we pay for each and every one of them.
Regards
Elite Estates and Lettings
Fantastic experience: Difficult to find the words to express our gratitude to Janet Wilson. Her professionalism, knowledge, guidance and support was over and above our expectations. Somehow she successfully navigated a very complex process enabling completion. Without her knowledge and competence we feared the chain was at risk of collapsing. Your service was invaluable Janet.
Fantastic experience: We have recently purchased our second property from Elite Estates. Janet has been fantastic to work alongside on both occasions. I’d highly recommend using Elite Estates!
Fantastic experience: Simply the best! Janet Wilson went above and beyond to help with our house purchase which involved a long and complicated chain. She was amazing and if it hadn't been for her the whole chain would have collapsed. Thank you so much Janet! What a star!
Fantastic experience: Janet is amazing! Along every step of the way Janet was there to make sure that the process went smoothly. Communicating with everyone in our long chain, if it wasn't for Janet I dare say this move may not have happened. Forever grateful for the hard work and dedication. Thank you so much. 100 per cent recommend.
Fantastic experience: I am a renter in Durham and have had a wonderful experience with Elite as the letting agent. They have helped me very much with my move from the United States to the UK and they are always responsive.
Thank you for your kind review regarding the service received recently, it is very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: So helpful in wrangling our insurance company, beautiful home, very supportive. Cannot thank them enough!
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Fantastic experience: I was impressed with the way Janet conducted the viewing through to the completion of purchase. I note that others have mentioned about going above and beyond expectation, and I can concur with those comments. The best compliment I can give is that I will call on Elite first in the event of either selling, purchasing or any other property related matter that is conducted by estate agents. Very professional.
Thank you for your complimentary review, we really appreciate your positive feedback and we would be delighted to offer our services to you in the future!
Fantastic experience: Beyond the great quality of the properties on offer, Janet provided a first class service and was very receptive to our needs and preferences as a couple. That was a refreshing change from a couple of other agencies we tried in the area! We are soon moving in to a dream flat in the area and are extremely grateful for Janet's amazing help! Take care, T&C
Thank you for your kind words about the recent service you received, we very much appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: This is the second time we have used Janet and Alan from Elite Estates and Lettings and both times they have provided excellent service and shown amazing professionalism. They give such personnel service that a stressful time of moving house is made so much easier by them being involved. I would wholeheartedly recommend Elite Estates and Lettings. Thanks guys!
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Elite Estates. Janet was excellent throughout the process. Always available when needed and a great source of knowledge and support.
Thank you for your review, it is always good to receive such positive feedback about our staff!
Fantastic experience: Thank you once again for helping us with the sale of another property. Not only have you helped us, but a number of family members over the last few years and we wouldn't hesitate recommending your services. You have certainly had a positive impact on everyone's position and we would like to say thanks again! Best wishes.
Thank you for your kind review of the service you have received from Elite Estates, very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Elite Estates deserve the name ‘Elite’. They worked so hard throughout the whole process of our sale. Always available to talk through our concerns and help with our buyers. From the outset to the final handover we felt confident that they would ensure this process would go through. I would highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words about Elite Estates Joanna!
Fantastic experience: Going to miss this view, but thanks to the amazing team at Elite Estates and Lettings the apartment has a new owner. Even with a few bumps in the sale process and losing a buyer, Janet and the team were phenomenal in their commitment to selling the property. They’re happy to go above and beyond and I can’t recommend them enough.
Thank you for your kind words about the service you have received, they are very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: It has been an absolute pleasure working with Alan, Janet and Sonya. The entire team at Elite have been friendly, professional and made the whole moving process a breeze. We cannot recommend them enough and thank you all for helping us find the perfect home.
Thank you for your positive review, we are delighted to hear your kind words about the service you received!
Fantastic experience: Second time we’ve used Elite after our first experience. Janet’s role went beyond estate agent (mediator, counsellor at one stage!) and I had every faith in her methods from making the house look its best to getting the exchange across the line. The only estate agents we will use and recommend! Thanks again for everything and best of luck to you in the future from all of us until we need you again! xx
Thank you for your positive review, we are delighted to hear your kind words about the service you received.
Fantastic experience: I found the entire process of renting from arranging a viewing to finalising the agreement extremely smooth and straightforward. Would recommend
Thank you for your review and kind words about your experience with Elite Estates!
Fantastic experience: Dealing with Elite has been absolutely unbelievable. They couldn't do enough to help from the first meeting to photographs and information on viewings placing up signs etc. They have been second to none with their level of service I would highly recommend this estate agents.
Thank you for you kind words, very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: The team at Elite estates and lettings were exemplary!! Janet was absolutely brilliant, with utmost professionalism mixed with true thought and care for us as clients. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thank you for your positive review, we are delighted to hear your kind words about the service you received.
Fantastic experience: Janet is the best agent we have ever worked with! She actually listened to what we wanted and needed in a home and talked us through the process on what will happen. She made is so easy but understood us and what we needed in a home. As much as we didn’t end up putting an offer in on the house in the end, I look forward to working with Janet soon on what will hopefully be our next house.
Thank you for your review, very kind!
Fantastic experience: Super helpful and informative at the viewing. Made moving to the UK so much simpler. The property we chose is spectacular!
Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: I use Elite Estates and Lettings for rental. The service and attention is amazing and whenever I have a problem or question they solve them very fast.
Thank you for your review, it is always good to receive such positive feedback!
Fantastic experience: Yet again, Elite Estates and Lettings has done the business! They manage several properties for me and the transition from tennant to tennant couldn't be smoother. When we need to find a new tennant, it happens almost instantly, and I put this down to the excellent reach Elite has with those looking for properties to rent. First class service yet again, couldn't recommend more highly.
Fantastic experience: I have used Elite now for both sale and rentals. I found there fees sensible and there appointments to value and sell were punctual and friendly. They created a family feel as apposed to the bigger chains which make you feel more like a number. Janet was 10/10 in every aspect of the sale as was Alan. The best yet, solicitors held up the sale date, however Janet made us feel confident that it would go through. A big thumbs up.
Fantastic experience: Overall Elite Estates and Lettings were very professional and efficient in arranging viewing and informing about the property, and more so in the process of reference checking and contract signing. The staff was pleasant to communicate with. A small glitch would be that it took them several days to respond in certain cases, even to urgent inquiries. However, I would gladly choose them as letting agents again. Update 2022. I've used their contract renewal services for the past 3 years. They have been very efficient. Respond within a day. Contracts ready in a few days. Very fast service and pleasant to communicate with.
Fantastic experience: I had considered selling some time ago and Janet came out to see me then. She provided a valuation and there was no pressure at all to place the property on the market. Some time passed and given the contact I had initially I had no hesitation in asking Janet to come back and place my house on the market. Her and Alan have been professional throughout. Janet organised some viewings pretty much straight away and it was from one of those viewings that the interested party went on to buy the house. Janet's manner and service is always first class, she looked after me all the way and I would not hesitate recommending Elite if you have a property to sell. Thanks so much.
Positive experience: Janet and Alan are very professional and efficient over the whole process.
Fantastic experience: Janet was amazing from start to finish in helping us buy our new home. She went above and beyond to help us whilst keeping in contact and keeping us updated at the same time. We couldn't have done it without her. Janet is a credit to the company. I would 100% recommend elite estates.
Fantastic experience: When I started this process I had no idea what I was doing being a first time buyer. My solicitor was unhelpful to say the least. The ordeal for me was stressful and sent my anxiety into overload and yet I consider myself lucky. As through all this there is one person who has consistently gone above and beyond to help and that is Janet Wilson. I cant thank her enough for all she has done and the term extra mile is minuscule when compared to how much she helped me. Elite Estate Agents dont just have a brilliant employee. Janet is also a wonderful person.
Fantastic experience: We would recommend Elite 100%. The service was always professional and although the sale took a little longer than we expected the guys never took their foot off the gas to market the property and spot opportunities, fantastic from start to finish. Would use again without hesitation. Massive thank you for all your help, Michelle and David
Fantastic experience: Janet was fantastic from start to finish and as buyers we couldn't have wished for anyone better. She helped us secure our dream home. She kept us updated throughout and kept in touch regularly throughout the whole process up to and even after handing over the keys. She was very proactive in pushing things along and kept us more up to date with what was happening than our solicitors did. If anyone is looking to buy or sell, I wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Fantastic experience: We used Elite to sell our home and our agent Janet was excellent , she went above and beyond . We chose Elite because they sell the house , they do all the viewings with the buyers and all the negotiating. I believe leave it to the professionals , as most estate agents only refer potential buyers to you and leave you to show them around, and sell your own home. Janet was friendly professional and knowledgeable. Communication was excellent and we would certainly recommend Elite
Fantastic experience: Amazing service from Elite Estates and Lettings. Janet was unbelievably professional and her communication throughout our house sale was brilliant, I would 100% recommend Elite Estates and Lettings.
Fantastic experience: Excellent quality service from Elite Estates and Lettings and lovely staff, Alan was a very polite gentleman and had great communication they are very responsive, they matched us with the right property of our needs and I could not be happier, I would 100% recommend Elite Estates and Lettings.
Fantastic experience: Elite Estates and Lettings were proactive in marketing our property. Very knowledgeable, well informed about the local real estate situation. Their marketing brochure was superlative. They kept us informed on a regular basis. Even though Elite's fees are a little higher than other agents, in the end, because of their success rates, we think their fees are worth it! We wish to especially thank Janet who was friendly, efficient, helpful and prompt in responding to phone calls or emails. We would strongly recommend Elite if you want to market your property. Elite succeeded where other well known estate agents didn't even though the others had marketed our property for longer!
Fantastic experience: I was delighted with the excellent service and attention from Elite Estate Agents. I have used various agents over the years but Elite have certainly given 100% and come out on top without a doubt. Janet Wilson ( sales manager ) definitely went that extra mile from the valuation to handing over the keys on completion. Janet was very efficient and professional , her marketing skills and knowledge were invaluable. If you want a first class proactive service from an agent who is totally committed I highly recommend Elite.
Fantastic experience: Wow wow wow that’s all I can say about this agent , above and beyond call of duty, nothing was too much, very personalised and well worth every penny , Thank You Janet x
Fantastic experience: Great streamlined service, couldn’t have asked for a better estate agent for my move.
Fantastic experience: I can recommend Elite Estates & Lettings without hesitation. They are exceptionally professional, experienced and knowledgeable of both the current market and the locality. Janet Wilson, Elite's Sales Manager navigated my sale and purchase, which were components of a complex property chain, so expertly, that my move could take place as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Fantastic experience: Amazing company and staff, sold my house in 2 weeks and can not fault them, Jan always goes the extra mile to achieve the end goal of selling or renting your home. I would not use any other estate agent.
Fantastic experience: Janet very helpful and professional. My letting application was complete in less than 2 weeks. Highly recommended
Thank you for your kind words Shaun.
Fantastic experience: Janet Wilson , Sales Manager. Friendly, approachable and professional
Your positive feedback is very much appreciated, thank you!
Negative experience: Very Poor agency and equally poor and not to be trusted owner (Alan). Having purchased a number of homes and rented, I have dealt with many estate agents. This one man shop should not be trusted with the biggest investment of your life. Please take up references before using Alan.
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Fantastic experience: Everything was straightforward. No hassle. Viewing and subsequent purchase proceeded without incident. Janet Wilson was very helpful and supported throughout the process.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Elite as an extremely professional service. Janet was a star and went above and beyond her role to deliver for all parties. Communication was prompt and supportive and at times I did wonder how Janet remained so cheerful - she is an absolute asset to the company.
Fantastic experience: This year we bought our first home together, through Elite. The service we received from Janet was first class, navigating a precarious chain and keeping the pressure on the various solicitors. Even after the sale she was more than happy to conduct contact with our vendors. Very happy, would use again.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service from Elite Estates and Lettings. They matched me with the right property I was looking for and put in a lot of work to make the purchase go through smoothly. Very helpful and professional. Would certainly recommend.
It is always nice to hear good reviews about the company, thank you!
Fantastic experience: Alan was extremely professional and he provided excellent service. He replied very quickly to my emails and we arranged a viewing in no time. He assisted thoroughly during the whole renting process and he was available in solving some small issues with the fee payment. The renting process was smooth, quick and efficient. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your positive feedback, very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Janet was superb, always enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble. I feel sure that Janet's professionalism and outgoing personality played a big part in selling my house. I would certainly recommend Elite and would definitely use them again.
Thank you for your review and kind words about the company, very much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: We always get great service from Alan and Janet. They do all our residential lettings in Durham City and surrounds.
Thank you for your kind words!
Positive experience: good experience but the procedure is not very friendly to foreign student because we may not receive the visa very soon. nice apartment lettings! Alan is great.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service in marketing the property which resulted in the flat being taken by the first viewing. All subsequent checks and paperwork were managed seemingly.
Fantastic experience: Can't recommend Janet highly enough!! We had our house on the market for a year and a half changing estate agents every 6 months due to poor service. Janet provided a much more personal approach which we felt was needed to sell our house. The eventual buyers of our house had not even seen it on the market but had viewed a similar property in a different area. Janet recommended our property, did the viewing the next day herself and within half an hour of them leaving we had accepted a cash offer for only a few thousand below the asking price! If you want an agent to actually show case and sell your property rather than let the internet do their job then Janet and Elite are the agents for you! John & Fran The Old Granary
Negative experience: Absolutely furious this morning, waking up to a phone call from my partner at 9am saying Janet has given away our viewing slot at 10:30am because he couldn’t answer the phone at 8am, because he was at work!! He works overnights and doesn’t finish till 9am. Will not recommend and will definitely not view another house with them, they are meant to be helping us which should mean catering to the times we are available, today we are available from 9am that’s why I booked the viewing at 10:30am not 8am! So unprofessional.
Good afternoon. In response to your review, we arranged 2 different appointments for you, on different days, you did not attend either of them, nor did we receive a call for either one to cancel or re-arrange the time. We contacted you both occasions just prior to the viewings to be told you could not attend. If you would like to view and have a specific time available you are able to meet at the property, please contact the office to arrange, as with all arranged viewings we will attend once confirmed.
Fantastic experience: They always answer emails quickly and are very helpful to address any issues.
Fantastic experience: We used Elite to sell Joys mothers home when she had to go into care. We chose them because of the first class service previously experienced when we downsized our home following our retiring from work. Again Elite, and especially Janet, came up with the goods efficiently, speedily and at competitive cost. We would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again. Thanks Janet, Joy & John Skinner.
Fantastic experience: Over the past year we have bought and sold using Elite. Janet was unfailingly helpful and efficient throughout both processes. Not having moved for over 30 years, she understood our needs from the beginning, was both kind and enthusiastic, and definitely went the extra mile when I needed support.
Thank you for your kind comments, it is always good to hear such positive feedback!
Fantastic experience: Elite estates sold the house I bought. Janet answered questions quickly and did an excellent job for the vendor.
Fantastic experience: Efficient and professional service. The process from viewing to moving in was straightforward and stress free. We would use the services of Elite Estates again.
Fantastic experience: Elite Estates Provision of service was second to none in the Durham area. Their approach to selling our house was faultless from the get go with a marketing plan, brochures and excellent photographs which really brought our house to the market. Janet’s enthusiasm and market knowledge was peerless and her engagement in showing our house to potential buyers was excellent. Her proactive approach and positive attitude during the sale process was incredibly reassuring. Well done Elite Estates and exceptionally well done Janet!
Thank you for your kind words about the service you have received from the company, we hope you will be very happy in your new home!
Fantastic experience: Really impressed with Elite Estates. They are a great balance of very personable and very professional. Janet was incredibly helpful throughout the purchase, responding almost immediately to all queries. This even continued after we had exchanged and had a bit of an issue with the keys. The purchase of our first home went very smoothly, in no small part thanks to Janet and the Elite team. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Elite have been absolutely wonderful throughout our rather rocky move. As we were moving 300 miles away from home, it was quite a daunting task but Alan was extremely helpful and got us all ready to move in to a property. Unfortunately, the tenant in the property refused to move 4 days before we were moving up. Through their dedication and fantastic customer service, Elite managed to find us somewhere else (which is even better than the first) even though it was not between us anymore as the landlord would be liable for our issue. Janet found us a beautiful house in a lovely location and we are so glad we chose a lettings agent who not only has a great response time but goes the extra mile for their clients.
Thank you for your kind words about the company, we try to do our utmost for all of our clients and we really hope you will be happy in your new home!
Fantastic experience: From the first viewing until the handover of the house Elite Estates' service was competent and efficient. After having had some frustrating experiences with other estate agents in Durham and the UK this was a much welcome stressless change.
Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated and always good to hear such positive feedback about the service you have received!
Fantastic experience: I have and would always recommend Elite to sell your home. You expect a professional service but the level of personal care and attention was not something I had come across before from an Estate Agency. There was never cause to chase for feedback and information, and every detail was followed through to completion. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Janet to the rescue! We had been in touch with several estate agents in Durham, and to be frank had been less than impressed by the level of service. One agent kept us waiting outside a property for 40 minutes, another sent us details that did not match our criteria, and a third was tardy in answering emails. However, Janet Wilson rescued Durham. House hunting became a pleasure She provided a mix of local expertise, sensed what appealed to us, and with her wonderfully sunny disposition provided an Elite service. It was rather sad for us that we eventually purchased a property through another agent and not her. I recommend her without reserve and would put business her way regardless of who she worked for. JN & AN.
Thank you for your kind words about Elite Estates, it is always a pleasure to hear that the service we provide is appreciated by our clients, only sorry we could not help more, but there could always be a next time! We all hope you will be very happy in your new home!
Negative experience: These people are the most inadequate people i have ever had cause to talk too, they are not doing sellers any favors only themselves. use at your peril
Hello Peter, I think you may have the wrong estate agent. I find it strange you have left such a review when we have not conducted any work for you whatsoever. Your review has been reported to Google as inappropriate.
Fantastic experience: In Elite "we trust". We are so pleased we came across Elite Estates and Lettings for our house purchase. Right from the very start we could see that Elite Estates and Lettings was a very professional Company .The description and photographs that were published meant we did not even have to view the property, that speaks volumes for the precise and well detailed description of the property. The professionalism was backed up with the conversations we had with Janet, when Janet told us the house was like a showroom, we had no doubt in our minds that we made the right decision. Janet answered every question in a timely manner (and we had a lot), she understood we were in a different country and made every effort to keep us happy. I can safely say that Janet and the team at Elite Estates and Lettings went above and beyond our expectations to make our purchase as seamless as possible. Janet even kept our house keys safely locked up until our arrival in to the UK. Keep up the good work and I would have no hesitation in recommending Elite Estates and Lettings for any potential Clients or purchasers.
Fantastic experience: This was without a doubt the most stress free house move we have experienced to date, and we have experienced quite a few over the years. Absolutely faultless service from Janet and Elite Estates, from making the first viewing appointment to completing the sale. 10/10 for professionalism and commitment to customer service, we genuinely could not have asked for more. Wholeheartedly recommended to all.
Thank you for your kind words Alan, it is always good to see such good reviews and I am delighted you were happy with the service you received!
Fantastic experience: Why use anyone else, you need to have trust in an estate agent and know that your best interests are at their heart not there own. Janet at Elite excelled in all areas of professionalism and care. Her and Elites approach to selling a house is second to none and they put the effort in, the rest I believe wait for Right Move to do it for them...
Fantastic experience: Great friendly fast and efficient service! Nothing was a problem and Janet could not do enough to help us buy our home! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. We are sure that we will repeat the experience. Many thanks Elite for your help and professionally.
Hello Gemma, thank you for your kind words, we hope you are very happy in your new home!
Fantastic experience: It is really great to have agent like Elite. They really help you out with everything and they are doing their best for your settle. It is not forgettable what they have done for me.
Fantastic experience: Bought a house through elite and they were absolutely amazing. Had issues with other party and Janet sorted it all. Very friendly and communication is second to none. Would recommend and use again. Top class Jamie and Laura
Fantastic experience: I've rented through a lot of agencies in the north east that seam to only be out to get your Money, absolute first class service from Alan and the guys they're there when you need them.
Thank you for your kind words, always good to hear such positive comments about the service you have received.
Fantastic experience: Elite were very efficient and professional. A small firm compared to the other estate agents we contacted; however they out shone the rest in personality and commitment. Janet is very enthusiastic and handles the whole sale; which is the key difference with Elite compared to the rest. This avoids communication errors and provides the buyer and vendor a reliable and effective agent who is always contactable.Janet goes the extra mile to achieve the sale. I would strongly recommend Elite Estate agents.
Fantastic experience: First time using Elite Estates and Lettings. Extremely pleased with the experience. The agent was fantastic. Did a great job liaising between the vendor and buyer solicitors and the vendor and buyer themselves. Overall, I highly recommend the agency.
Fantastic experience: We first started using the services of Elite Estates in 2010 when we decided to rent out our family home for a period of 3 years. This was handled expertly by Alan Lowery who found us a lovely family who looked after our property well. He fully managed the contract and kept us informed on a regular basis. Great service! In 2013 we once again called on Alan's expertise ,this time to sell a property for us. This went completed smoothly and we moved back into our family home. In 2016 we decided to downsize to a bungalow and naturally we contacted Alan. He introduced us to Janet Wilson, Sales Manager - what a delight she is!! Janet marketed our home with such knowledge and enthusiasm and was on hand at all times to keep not only us, but our eventual purchasers , up to date with the proceedings - very impressive! Our sale completed in August 2017 We have had experience of both Sales and Lettings with Elite Estates and we do - without doubt- fully recommend them. Ken & Josie Potts
Fantastic experience: We were really pleased that we chose Elite Estates to sell our property. Janet and Alan both came to meet us at our home at a time to suit us (outside of office hours) and were very professional and approachable. Janet handled the sale from start to finish, communicated with us and our buyers and was always available to do viewings and to update us. Elite made selling our house an easy and pleasant process.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic 5 star support by Janet at Elite . Brilliant in going the extra mile ( and then some ) to make things happen . Also as a team Alan and Janet are great . Highly recommend working with them .. very professional , with a lovely personal touch .
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