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Where old values meet new thinking...

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    Sears & Company are a modern, contemporary, independent estate and lettings agency based in the heart of Hemel Hempstead's historic Old Town. We offer not only a service superior to our competitors but also a fresh and exciting brand of advertising that will help potential vendors and landlords achieve maximum value for their properties and create a lasting professional relationship in the local area for years to come.

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    Founded by company director Richard Sears MNAEA born and raised in Hemel and has been selling and letting property in the town for the past 17 years. The name 'Sears' has been associated with property in Hemel Hempstead for over 50 years and it is this family heritage combined with our bespoke and current marketing package that make Sears & Co second to none for anyone looking to carry out property business in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas.

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    Rated GOLD in the 2022 Best Estate Agent Guide.
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    Sears & Co are the ONLY agency based in Hemel Hempstead to be awarded a 'GOLD' rating in the 2022 Best Estate Agent Guide.

    Unlike many industry awards the best estate agent guide rating cannot be bought. Over 15,000 agency branches throughout the UK were independently vetted and the top 3% have been awarded a gold rating.

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    If you are thinking of selling or letting a property now or in the future why not get in touch and one of our trained NAEA (national association of estate agents) members would be happy to offer free, impartial and without obligation advice relating to the sale or letting of your property.


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Marketing is what we do best....

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    Sears & Co blend traditional 'Old Town' values with up to date marketing techniques such as 3D interactive floorplans, the most advanced photography and satellite mapping alongside various other advertising mediums to showcase your home.

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    As a vendor or landlord you can expect your property to be featured in a host of both local and national publications to include the Herald Express & Gazette to finest golf and exclusive lifestyle magazines with a distribution in excess of 80,000 copies per month throughout London & the Home Counties.

    With 80% of our new buyer enquiries coming from websites and property portals its now essential as an estate agency not just to be 'on' the right sites but also to ensure your adverts are of an excellent calibre. You will see all our property listings benefit from Rightmove premium advertising increasing their presence and exposure to the audience browsing at home. 

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    Sears & Co fine homes
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    Our fine homes department specialises in the sale of country and executive homes in Hemel Hempstead & the surrounding towns & villages. We have the facility to offer 'aerial video' ideal for showcasing properties with substantial grounds or extended accommodation not visible from the front aspect. Alongside this our 'fine homes' department can also offer scale floorplans showing external dimensions and plot layouts for larger estates. Richard Sears personally handles every aspect of our fine homes sales & lets and can be contacted at Richard@searsandco.co.uk or 01442 254100.

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    Property Viewings
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    100% of our sales viewings are accompanied by full time staff members and our fine homes viewings are only accompanied by members of staff with more than 3 years agency experience. Unlike other agencies we don't believe part time or weekend staff are equipped with the skill set to negotiate the right price for your home.

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    Free Valuations
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    If you are considering a sale in the coming months we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience, in confidence and without obligation so please do get in touch. 

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    Award Winning
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    Sears & Co are the ONLY agency based in Hemel Hempstead to be awarded a 'GOLD' rating in the 2022 Best Estate Agent Guide.

    Unlike many industry awards the best estate agent guide rating cannot be bought. Over 15,000 agency branches throughout the UK were independently vetted and the top 3% have been awarded a gold rating.

    If you are considering a move in 2022 instruct the very best, contact Sears & Co on 01442 254100 - enquiries@searsandco.co.uk.
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Looking for a property?

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    Viewings
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    Sears & Co appreciate that our buyers generally have busy lives, this is one of the reasons why we make ourselves available 7 days a week and offer evening viewings to ensure every opportunity is available for you to see the properties we market.

    All our viewings are accompanied by a member of staff with a minimum of 5 years local estate agency experience. This is crucial because we know our market, so if you have questions about local schools, restaurants or even what sports club to join we are on hand to answer any queries you may have.

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    Our shop front offices are based in the very heart of Hemel Hempstead's historic Old Town. Why not drop by and collect a glossy brochure for any properties you may be interested in or speak to one our experienced consultants regarding any property requirements you may have. 

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    Mortgage & Solicitors
    It is crucial when searching for the right property you have taken some advice from a mortgage advisor to gather a clear understanding of how much you can spend. Sears & Co would be happy to provide a referral for this service so please contact us on 01442 254100 for more information.

    Once you have a agreed to purchase a property you will also need a solicitor to carry out the legal work for you. We work with a number of local and national solicitors and would be happy to match you to a suitable solicitor.
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Financial Services & Conveyancing

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    Mortgage Advice.
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    Sears & Co work closely with KDW financial services who are also based on the Old High Street. They can offer bespoke mortgage products to buyers across all price ranges. 

    If you are considering a purchase looking at your mortgage options is a great place to start and an initial consultation is absolutely free!

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    Solicitors.
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    As Richard Sears has worked in the town for approaching 17 years Sears & Co are ideally placed to offer a recommendation for a solicitor. We refer business to local practices and a large national firm. 

    Even if you aren't quite ready to commit to a sale or would just like an idea of some costings we can put you in touch with one of our preferred firms. 

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    Removals & other trades.
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    As local people who have been trading in Hemel for a number of yours we have a 'rolodex' full of useful contacts for removal companies, builders, plumbers, electricians and any property based trade you could want. Considering an extension, refurbishment or complete re build we can put you in touch with the right people.

    If you would like to discuss any of our services in more detail please get in touch on 01442 254100 or enquiries@searsandco.co.uk.
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Introducing our experienced local team.

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    Richard Sears MNAEA - Company Director
    Richard grew up in Hemel Hempstead and now lives in Gadebridge. Richard has worked in estate agency locally for the past 20 years. He founded Sears & Co and works in the business full time carrying out valuations, viewings and generally ensuring its smooth running. Richard has an incredible passion for property and marketing ensuring Sears & Co consistently stay one step ahead of the competition. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, is a keen golfer with a current handicap of 10 (just about) and is a long suffering Ipswich Town fan. 

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    Stacey Gorham - Director Village & Country
    Stacey re joined Sears & Co in 2021 after her original 3 year stint with the company back in 2014. Stacey has over 10 years agency experience dealing with some of the most prestigious homes in Herts Beds & Bucks. Day to day Stacey will be responsible for carrying out property valuations and all aspect of 'after sales' dealing with solicitors and ensuring cases reach completion. Stacey is also responsible for client care ensuring All the vendors at Sears & Co receive the best possible service. Outside of the office Stacey enjoys playing tennis and is partial to an afternoon tea. (and a glass of champagne)

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    Kay Smith - Property Manager
    Kay joined Sears & Co in January 2020. Kay is responsible for the smooth running of the letting department. This includes tenancy creation & renewals, dealing with repair and maintenance issues and generally liaising with landlords on a day to day basis. Kay has also been local to Hemel Hempstead for the majority of her life, outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family and all manor of crafting activities. 

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    Tilly Daniels - Senior Negotiator & Valuer
    Tilly joined the Sears & Co team in February 2022 and lives in a local Hertfordshire village. Tilly is responsible for booking appointments, conducting property valuations and meeting potential buyers and tenants on viewings. Outside of the office Tilly is a self confessed 'shopaholic' and also enjoys spending time with her family & friends she can often be found walking her dog Stanley through the countryside.

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    Lexie Wombwell - Sales & Lettings Negotiator
    Lexie is the newest member of the full time team at Sears & Co joining us in February 2024. Day to day Lexie is responsible for conducting viewings, dealing with enquiries from purchasers & tenants and negotiating offers. Outside of the office Lexie loves nothing more than a good beach holiday and you may even spot her on the beaches of Barbados in the near future. 

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    Matthew Pullen - Partner Agent
    Matt has lived in the local area all his life and has over 20 years experience working for a number of high profile agencies in Hertfordshire. Matt teamed up with the Sears & Co brand during 2023 and hasn't looked back, he offers an unrivalled service to his clients who are looking for both sound advice about the sale of their home and the personal touch. Outside of the office Matt is a big Brentford fan and is certainly enjoying their ascension to the top flight in recent years.
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    Our service is what sets us apart. 

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      Sears & Co firmly believe that service is paramount when selling what is likely to be your largest asset. As a vendor you want to be confident your agent is capable of handling any eventuality that may arise during the process. Below are just a few of the kind words offered from clients we have sold properties for. Considering a sale contact Richard Sears directly on Richard@searsandco.co.uk or 01442 254100.

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      always at the end of the phone if we needed him
      Richard was fantastic and I would not hesitate to recommend him. He found a buyer extremely quickly for a house (it was a probate sale) that needed complete modernisation . He was always at the end of the phone if we needed him and kept us fully updated as to how things were progressing. We could not have had a better estate agent!

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      Helpful and easy to deal with
      Helpful and easy to deal with. Supportive to us when we needed advice and we highly respect their professional service. Treated us as valued customers and helped us make a good sale on our house.

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      faultless experience with Sears & Co
      We've used Sears & Co twice now, once as buyers and then as sellers in the second half of 2020. Based on our faultless experience with Sears & Co on both sides of the process, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Richard and Oliver were always very responsive and professional and gave great consultancy through the entire process. Based on their advice, we managed to sell our property at a higher value than other estate agents were suggesting in a very quick time frame. Richard and Oliver managed the ongoing process through exchange to completion without a hitch. We couldn't recommend Sears & Co highly enough.

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      exceptional communicator
      Couldn't have been happier with the service we received from this awesome guy. Richard was incredibly professional throughout the sale of our property and particularly during the latter part- exchange and completion. He is an exceptional communicator making sure we were informed of what was going on at all times and working hard with the buyer and solicitors. Cannot recommend him highly enough, Richard has really restored my faith in estate agents!!!

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      incredibly pro-active
      If all Estate Agents were like Richard they would have a very good reputation! He gave us an incredible service and fantastic (& accurate) advice through the whole buying and selling process. I always felt he was in 'our corner' and did all that he could to ensure our sale went well. He was incredibly pro-active when communication from others in the chain was not always what it could (or should) have been. I recommend him without any reservations!

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      Faultless, genuine & enthusiastic service
      Faultless, genuine and enthusiastic service. Excellent photography and sales brochure. Marketed and sold the property in days. Richard even organised a removal firm when ours became overbooked. We cannot say enough about Richard and his teams energy and effort. A wonderful experience during what can be a stressful time. Add to this very competitive pricing and Sears appear to have the complete package.

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      not your typical estate agent!
      Richard and his team are attentive, professional and were an absolute pleasure to deal with, with a very down-to-earth approach. Richard kept things running smoothly every step of the way, he had a always available attitude and his communication was second-to-none. Richard's level of service and professionalism was amazing and he genuinely was a all round lovely person, not your typical estate agent! We had 13 estate agents round and Richard was by far the best out there. We would not hesitate to use Richard and his team again.

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      focused on keeping things moving
      We sold our 3 bed semi in HP2 via Richard Sears in Aug 2016. After bringing in the obligatory 3 agents, including the big online one, there was no doubt in our minds over which to use. Richard has a deep knowledge of the area and the market, along with a personality that's genuinely friendly, without being 'greasy', if you know what I mean - No mean feat for an estate agent. Richard gave us great advice throughout and we were amazed at the sale being agreed above asking price within 4 days of going to market. Despite some hiccups in our onward chain (caused by another, more 'normal' agent, I should note) Richard was there throughout and was very focused on keeping things moving and making it all work in the end - No hesitation in recommending Sears & Co to anyone!

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      wished we'd found Sears & Co earlier
      We used Richard and Sears and Co recently for the sale of our house and are so pleased that we did! We have used several other estate agents previously who we were disappointed with and wished we'd found Sears & Co earlier. Richard is professional, knowledgeable about the market and area and honest and provided good service the whole way through would definitely recommend them and use them in the future.

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      the most exceptional service
      I used Richard Sears at Sears & Co for the sale of my flat as he was recommended to me through my manager and I received the most exceptional service Not only was Richard extremely professional, very knowledgeable about what is achievable and an absolute pleasure to work with, my flat was sold in the same day at a much higher sale rate than I ever expected. The sale went so smoothly and Richard kept me informed throughout the process. I would a million per cent use Sears & Co again and without a doubt highly recommend anyone to use Richard. You are guaranteed to have a very friendly and professional experience. Thank you so much Richard.

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      professional and truly personal service
      Richard and his team provide a high class, professional and truly personal service and are a real pleasure to deal with. Richard took a genuine interest in our circumstances and developed a full understanding of our situation and requirements. This, together with the fact that he is highly knowledgeable about both the area and the market resulted in relevant, pragmatic advice to support our decision making in what was quite a complicated move. Richard is very personable, reliable and honest, which of course are key in engaging with both vendors and purchasers. Communication is excellent in style, content and timeliness. Our sale was well-managed from day 1. High quality sales documentation, innovative marketing methods discussed, well managed attended viewings, immediate feedback and frequent, useful updates when under offer. There is immense energy and hard work in this agency. Even at very busy periods, Richard was always there for us, positively driving the sale through to completion. At last, an estate agent who cares, works really hard for you and finds just the right person to make a successful sale.

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      useful feedback soon after each viewing
      Richard was extremely professional and friendly throughout our sale and was very proactive. He always gave us useful feedback soon after each viewing and we particularly liked the fact he accompanied all viewings. We would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone wishing to sell their home as we know he will treat them with courtesy and respect.

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      No lies, just facts and honesty.
      I would highly recommend Richard and his team. After trying to sell my house through another local agent with no success, Richard Delivered. There was great communication and service from start to finish. No lies, just facts and honesty. I will be using you guys again in the future.

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      professional throughout, and extremely helpful
      We recently completed a purchase of a property via Richard, who was acting for the vendor. He was professional throughout, and extremely helpful. He wanted to ensure that both parties were happy. Communication was brilliant at all times. Should we be selling a property in the future, we will definitely be in contact with Sears.

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      We could not fault the service we received
      Richard Sears and his team were fantastic!As first time buyers the prospect of looking for a house in such a busy market was very daunting. Richard was very amiable and commendable and keen to help wherever possible. We could not fault the service we received and therefore will definitely know which estate agents to approach in the future.Thanks again

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      I would defiantly recommend Richard Sears!
      First class service, very friendly and always there if I needed any help during my purchase! I would defiantly recommend Richard Sears!
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    Sears & Company are a modern, contemporary, independent estate and lettings agency based in the heart of Hemel Hempstead's historic Old Town. We offer not only a service superior to our competitors but also a fresh and exciting brand of advertising that will help potential vendors and landlords achieve maximum value for their properties and create a lasting professional relationship in the local area for years to come.

    Founded by company director Richard Sears MNAEA born and raised in the town and has been selling and letting property in Hemel Hempstead for the past 18 years, Sears & Co blend traditional 'Old Town' values with up to date marketing techniques such as 3D floorplans, the most advanced photography including aerial shoots and satellite mapping alongside various other advertising mediums to showcase your home.

    As a vendor or landlord you can expect your property to be featured in a host of both local and national publications. Alongside these press adverts you will also see your property included on all the major property web portals. Potential buyers will also be able to view your property 24 hours a day on the bustling and newly rejuvenated Old High Street in our state of the art LED backlit window display.

    If you are thinking of selling or letting a property now or in the future why not get in touch and one of our trained NAEA (national association of estate agents) members would be happy to offer free, impartial and without obligation advice relating to the sale or letting of your property.

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    67 High Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AF

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