Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Richmond
At Marcus Alderson, we combine a genuine passion for property with over 80 years of collective experience in the real estate industry. Our team is deeply rooted in the North Yorkshire Dales, offering unparalleled local knowledge and a commitment to honest, dependable service. We pride ourselves on our fresh, dynamic approach to helping clients buy, sell, and let properties, ensuring a stress-free experience through every stage of the process. Our expertise spans traditional values and modern marketing strategies, including high-quality photography, virtual tours, and targeted online promotion.We prioritise transparency, maintaining open communication with clients while leveraging our extensive network to connect properties with the right buyers or tenants. Our directors bring decades of industry experience, having worked across both independent and national agencies, and we remain dedicated to adapting our services to meet evolving client needs. From free market appraisals to full property management, we deliver tailored solutions backed by a proven track record of successful transactions in Richmondshire and beyond.
Services
Sales
Lettings
Free Valuation
Property Marketing
Conveyancing Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined experience in estate agency with deep local knowledge.
- Our team provides free and efficient market appraisals with no obligation.
- We utilise innovative marketing strategies including virtual tours and targeted online promotion.
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the entire property transaction process.
- Our directors have decades of experience in both independent and national estate agencies.
Services
Sales
Our sales service specialises in helping clients sell residential properties across North Yorkshire. We offer free valuations, professional marketing strategies, and dedicated support through every transaction stage. Our team ensures properties are showcased effectively to attract qualified buyers, leveraging local expertise and a proven track record of successful sales.
Lettings
We provide comprehensive letting services for landlords seeking reliable tenants. Our process includes property marketing, tenant referencing, and full management options. With competitive fees and a focus on maintaining strong landlord-tenant relationships, we ensure a smooth letting experience while protecting property investments.
Free Valuation
Our free valuation service offers accurate market assessments for residential properties. Conducted by experienced professionals, these appraisals help sellers set realistic prices based on current market conditions. The service includes no-obligation advice on property presentation and marketing strategies to maximise sale potential.
Property Marketing
We create tailored marketing plans using high-quality photography, virtual tours, and targeted online promotion. Our strategies ensure properties receive maximum exposure across leading property portals and social media platforms. This service includes custom sales details and floor plans to attract potential buyers effectively.
Conveyancing Support
Our conveyancing support guides clients through the legal process of property transactions. We coordinate with solicitors, buyers, and surveyors to ensure smooth exchanges. This service includes regular updates, document preparation, and proactive resolution of potential issues to maintain transaction momentum.
People
Marcus Alderson
Director
A Dales man at heart with family roots dating to the 17th century, Marcus established the agency in 2006 after 30 years in the industry. He specialises in helping clients buy and sell property in Richmondshire and surrounding areas.
Richard Thompson
Director
With a career spanning since 1985, Richard brings extensive experience from national estate agency branches. He prioritises a friendly, fair approach while leveraging his deep understanding of all aspects of real estate transactions.
Carla Sweete
Rentals Manager
Carla focuses on delivering first-class service through clear communication and traditional values. She maintains personal connections with clients during what she recognises as an emotionally significant life event, ensuring a positive experience.
Rosie Dent
Senior Negotiator
Rosie combines a client-focused approach with expertise in matching buyers to homes. She values quality service and understands the importance of property spaces, particularly in areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Claire Davies
Valuer & Negotiator
Claire returned to the industry in 2021 after raising her family, bringing experience from corporate estate agencies. She provides valuation expertise and negotiation skills, having previously held roles as Branch Manager and Head Valuer.
Questions
Are your property valuations free of charge?
Yes, our market appraisals are free and carry no obligation unless you require a probate valuation without selling intent.
How do I sell my property through you?
Request a valuation, confirm compliance certificates, list your property, receive offers, instruct solicitors, and complete the sale with our support.
How quickly can you list my property?
We can list properties within days if all required information and compliance documents are provided promptly.
What fees apply for letting services?
Our finders fee is £499, with optional full management at 10% including rent collection and property inspections.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Richmondshire and the North Yorkshire Dales, with flexibility to assist beyond these areas.
How should I prepare my property for letting?
Ensure compliance certificates are current, use neutral decor, and maintain gardens to present your property at its best.
Reviews (7)
Nigel Manning
Oct 11, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Estate agents worked hard to make up for the sellers inability to use common sense and their solicitors dishonest and poor performance.
Estate agents worked hard to make up for the sellers inability to use common sense and their solicitors dishonest and poor performance.
Pepsispot
Aug 20, 2021
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Avoid where you can,
Moved out a property, this estate agent use an outside company to conduct inventories. The inventory company did NOT correspond with the move in report for the vacate report. I was accused of breaking a toilet amongst many other things that were wrong when we moved in (like weeds in the garden ). The estate agent (Carla Sweete) even attended the property to send a video to my landlord of the toilet not working. However she missed that I was instructed to turn the water off and failed to check if turning the water on would flush the toilet. I would have expected
Moved out a property, this estate agent use an outside company to conduct inventories. The inventory company did NOT correspond with the move in report for the vacate report. I was accused of breaking a toilet amongst many other things that were wrong when we moved in (like weeds in the garden ). The estate agent (Carla Sweete) even attended the property to send a video to my landlord of the toilet not working. However she missed that I was instructed to turn the water off and failed to check if turning the water on would flush the toilet. I would have expected
Warren Orourke
Apr 09, 2021
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Although they did not have properties at the time I went in the two women at the desks informed me on what to do next. After explaining my situation they were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. Also pointing me to other people who I could try. I am very happy with the service I received hear I would highly recommend this estate agents
Colin Horsley
Mar 11, 2021
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I used Marcus Alderson a few years ago to let a flat in Richmond and was very pleased with the speed that they let the flat having been marketing with another agent with no success. Marcus & Carla have just let another flat in Richmond for me and once again the service has been first class. Nothing ever seems too much trouble and the service is second to none. I would not even consider using another agent in the town.
Kevin Weighell
Dec 02, 2020
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AVOID I have used many estate agents and never received such an appalling service. Carla sweaty is bad mannered and aggressive and totally incompetent at her job. He bought a buyer to view our property she put in an offer but we said she would need a sale agreed on her property for us to accept Marcus needed our bungalow as there was no other bungalow in that price bracket for the buyer.We had very few viewing but always seemed to get one if I contacted them to ask if there had been any interest. We move estate agents and got far more viewings then Marcus contacted us to say the buyer now had an
John Whatley
Aug 13, 2020
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No feed back informed that we would like to proceed. Was told owners were to make decision as there was a lot of interest. And would be informed within 2 days. 1 week later still waiting ! Not very professional
Still waiting
Still waiting
Louise Kennemore
Nov 13, 2019
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We used Aldersons to sell our property, they were brilliant from the start. They very promptly came out to do the pictures and plans and the house was advertised within 2 days. The house sold in 4 weeks and we had lots of viewings throughout that time. Would definitely recommend and use in the future and were very accommodating with a flexible contract due to lack of suitable houses to buy in the area. We paid everything once the house sale had gone through and there were no hidden costs.
