Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Estate Agents in Harrogate
Verity Frearson is an award-winning estate agency with a heritage dating back to 1921, renowned for its innovative marketing strategies and commitment to client satisfaction. Our approach combines traditional values with modern techniques, ensuring properties stand out in competitive markets. We prioritise transparency, offering honest valuations grounded in local market expertise. Our dedicated team provides personalised service, leveraging over a century of collective experience to deliver exceptional results. As members of the Guild of Property Professionals and regulated by RICS, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice. Our success is reflected in our track record as Harrogates top-selling agent, achieving an average of 99.5% of asking prices.We invest in cutting-edge marketing, including professional photography, virtual tours, and national exposure through a network of 800 agents. Our client-centric philosophy ensures clear communication, with direct access to personal agents throughout the transaction process. Recognised for excellence through industry awards, we remain privately owned and focused on the Harrogate market while maintaining national reach. Our teams passion for property and dedication to continuous improvement solidify our position as a trusted leader in residential real estate.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Valuations
Property Management
Marketing Services
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of combined team experience in Harrogate's property market
- Achieve 99.5% of asking prices through strategic marketing expertise
- Regulated by RICS and protected by Client Money Protection scheme
- Dedicated personal agent with direct communication throughout the process
- National exposure through 800-agent network while maintaining local focus
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- Client Money Protection
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service combines expert local knowledge with innovative marketing strategies to achieve premium prices. We offer dedicated personal agents, professional photography, virtual tours, and national exposure through our 800-agent network. With a track record of achieving 99.5% of asking prices, our team provides transparent advice and continuous support from valuation to completion.
Property Lettings
Comprehensive lettings solutions for landlords, including property management and tenant sourcing. Our experienced team ensures compliance with regulations while maximising rental returns. We provide detailed market analysis for competitive pricing and offer 24/7 support for property maintenance issues through our dedicated coordinators.
Valuations
Accurate, no-obligation valuations based on thorough market analysis and comparable sales data. Our RICS-qualified surveyors assess property potential using both traditional methods and digital analytics. We provide honest recommendations without inflated figures to attract business, ensuring realistic pricing strategies for successful transactions.
Marketing Services
Cutting-edge marketing combining digital innovation with traditional methods. Services include professional photography, 360-degree virtual tours, drone footage, and targeted social media campaigns. Properties feature on major portals like Rightmove and Zoopla, with exclusive access to London markets through our Guild membership network.
Property Management
Full-service property management covering tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance. Our dedicated team handles day-to-day operations while ensuring landlords receive regular updates. We maintain properties to high standards through approved contractors and provide transparent financial reporting for all managed properties.
People
Matthew Stamford
Director
With over 30 years in estate agency, Matthew oversees daily operations and valuations. A Harrogate specialist since 1921, he combines creative marketing with traditional values. His team recognises his property passion and client-focused approach that drives success.
James Verity
Director
Qualified chartered surveyor with 20 years' property experience. Manages sales operations and professional RICS valuations. Brings expertise from commercial property background and maintains strong client relationships through accurate market assessments and transparent communication.
Paula Ramsey
Sales Manager
Over 25 years' customer service experience leading our sales office. Transferred organisational skills from veterinary management to property sector. Known for energetic leadership style and commitment to team development while maintaining focus on client satisfaction.
Victoria Lloyd
Sales Progressor
Former lawyer with 10 years' estate agency experience ensuring smooth transactions. Applies legal expertise to navigate complex sales processes. Recognised for problem-solving abilities and dedication to completing transactions efficiently while maintaining client relationships throughout the conveyancing journey.
Caroline Hogan
Sales Progressor
30-year property industry veteran specialising in transaction management. Uses psychology background to guide clients through sales processes. Known for calm approach to resolving issues during conveyancing while maintaining focus on achieving successful completions for all parties involved.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property sales?
We specialise in Harrogate and North Yorkshire while providing national exposure through our Guild network of 800 agents.
How do you market properties?
We use professional photography, virtual tours, drone footage, and targeted social media campaigns across major property portals.
What valuation services do you offer?
We provide free, no-obligation valuations with honest market assessments based on comparable sales data and local expertise.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we're regulated by RICS and protected by the Client Money Protection scheme for client security.
What lettings services do you provide?
Full property management, tenant sourcing, and compliance services with dedicated support for landlords and tenants.
How quickly do you typically sell properties?
On average, 28 days faster than competitors through our proactive marketing and buyer network.
Reviews (6)
Melissa Mcminn
Jun 15, 2022
Report
5 stars - highly recommend! Excellent service from start to finish. Efficient, friendly, good communication and an fantastic sale result - what more could you ask! These guys bust the 'typical estate agent' myth!
Laura Gee
Jun 10, 2022
Report
Wonderful experience using Verity Frearson, kept me calm throughout a frustrating buying process, big thank you to Megan who's client care was faultless. Would highly recommend.
Phoenix
May 21, 2022
Report
Matthew, Paula, David, Josh and others.who guided and supported me throughout. The best estate agents I've ever dealt with. Very professional & considerate, whilst ensuring I understood everything from beginning to end. Selling & buying can be an extremely stressful experience and they were absolutely amazing throughout all of this. I highly recommend this estate agents and when I come to sell again, it definitely will be through this harrogate branch for sure.
The pictures looked fantastic and the way you dealt with all communications and viewings were fabulous. Very happy with the price you secured my sale for and astounded by the number of viewings you arranged in such a short time. Thank you all so much, for such a brilliant service. Very much appreciated indeed.
The pictures looked fantastic and the way you dealt with all communications and viewings were fabulous. Very happy with the price you secured my sale for and astounded by the number of viewings you arranged in such a short time. Thank you all so much, for such a brilliant service. Very much appreciated indeed.
Stu Helmore
May 07, 2022
Report
The Harrogate estate agent market is very competitive with lots of choice. We chose Verity Frearson because we had used them before, they have a large market share and have always been friendly, helpful and professional. When selling our house they arranged a large number of viewings very quickly and their pre-market release database really helped create additional interest. We were kept updated of any viewing time changes and feedback from them was quick.
They found the perfect buyer for us, the offer amount was important but they'd clearly understood our situation and were able to help us move in the best way for us. The sale process was quick and I always felt that Verity Frearson were pushing both solicitors to avoid unnecessary delays. Overall, we were very happy with everything and would certainly sell using them again in the future.
They found the perfect buyer for us, the offer amount was important but they'd clearly understood our situation and were able to help us move in the best way for us. The sale process was quick and I always felt that Verity Frearson were pushing both solicitors to avoid unnecessary delays. Overall, we were very happy with everything and would certainly sell using them again in the future.
Kirsty Allan
Apr 20, 2022
Report
I will not return or try rent through Verity Frearson again. The whole process of trying to rent through them was an absolute nightmare, with them dragging their heels and us jumping through hoops to fill in paper work and collect references, only to be turned down and have our holding deposit retained for a ridiculous reason. It's a shame because the lady who showed us round was a delight and its upsetting the rest of the company let the side down.
Kerrie Taylor
Mar 22, 2022
Report
Second time we've sold and bought through Veritys and couldn't recommend highly enough. Sound advise, flexible viewings and reassurance at the end of the phone while the sale went through.
