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4.4

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188 reviews across 4 platforms

4a High Street, Norton, TS20 1DN

Browns Estate Agency's office in Norton, at 4a High Street, is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 188 reviews on four platforms, including 96 Google reviews rated 4.2.

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4.2 / 5

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4.7 / 5

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4.9 / 5

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About Browns Estate Agency Norton

Browns Estate Agency was founded in June 1991 by property professionals with over 70 years combined experience in estate agency and property consultancy in the Tees Valley area. Since inception the company has successfully combined traditional family business values, with a high degree of professionalism and modern technology which has seen the company grow significantly. The establishment of the Stockton Estate Agency office, in June 1991, was soon followed by additional coverage of Norton, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick and Yarm. Browns are now one of the leading estate agency firms in the Tees Valley Area. With modern technology we can now effectively market resiential and commercial properties over a far greater area. Further expansion has included the opening of specialist departments for survey and valuation, commercial, and residential lettings.

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Every review we hold for the Norton office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.

5/5

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Buyer

Andrea McCarthy- absolutely brilliant!

We purchased a property in Norton through Browns. We were impressed by the professionalism, thoroughness, responsiveness and overall communication and quality of service. Throughout the process we've been in contact with only one agent Andrea McCarthy, which was great, ensuring continuity and personalised approach. She also gave us great advice regarding local businesses and support through redecorating the property. She went far and beyond what we've ever expected from a property agent consultant. Very honest, helpful and lovely Lady. I & S Andersons

Iwona · 19 January 2022

5/5

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Buyer

Property that I bought

I would just like to say that I was very impressed with the services I got from Browns Norton when speaking about the house I bought. Andrea is a lovely person, who was very prompt with her service and always happy to help me and made the process a hundred per cent better, I would definitely recommend and especially using Andrea as her Communication and Manner is Excellent !!!

Rachael · 29 January 2023

5/5

Google

Had a meeting initially with Tony to sell my Mothers House, were that impressed that when we decided to buy my mothers house and sell our own we went straight back to Tony. Andrea dealt with us on the sale of our house and got us loads of …

Leigh · 13 April 2024

5/5

Trustpilot

Professional Service

My Mum recently moved to a Bungalow marketed by Browns. From the first contact we had with Browns we received great support through the process of selling and buying a property. Whilst all staff were extremely professional, I must particularly mention Claire who all through the buying process kept me informed of how things were progressing. Whilst I was struggling to deal with the other Estate Agents selling my mums house who were appalling, Claire was always there to give me honest answers to the many questions I had regarding the purchase, I cannot thank her enough for her help, support and guidance. I found the most important thing during the process of buying and selling a house is clear communication with Professionals you can trust and Browns Estate Agents at their Stockton office 100% delivered on this.

Darren · 31 December 2020

5/5

Trustpilot

Great start to my tenancy!

Deborah and Alison were brilliant help, warm and friendly and were open and honest when I had any questions. They kept me updated and I feel comfortable contacting them with any issues in future. Looking forward to my tenancy with Browns after a good initial experience :)

Rachael · 23 October 2019

Agent replied

Thank you so much for your kind words, we look forward to looking after you as one of our tenants

1/5

Google

In my opinion Browns Property Management claim to be governed by the highest standards in the property industry and abide by the strictest codes of practice cannot be further from the truth. Their focus in my dealings with them have shown them to fill their properties and claim their fees with a total disregard for any damage to previous Landlords or the client (Landlord) they claim to fairly represent. In twenty years of dealing with Property letting agents as an Accredited Landlord they are by far the worst agents i have dealt with and would strongly recommend that Landlords do not use them as their agent. When i mentioned to Browns that i would be posting a critical review of my experience with them Mr Simon Brown in a telephone conversation told me that he had contacted their Solicitors and accused me of 'Blackmailing ' him. I can confirm that i have received no payment for posting this review and Mr Brown should carefully consider what exactly blackmail is and if it is appropriate in his professional capacity to make such accusations in an attempt to prevent my disclosing my experience on a public review site. He should also recognise the purpose of people posting independent reviews and i suspect his indignation and intimidation suggest he is uncomfortable at the comments i have made regarding his code of practice. He has my personal assurance that his intimidation and threats will not prevent me in what i consider my public right to express my experience as i view it for others to consider.I have also registered his intimidation with the local police. My suggestion to Browns Property management is to carry out more thorough referencing of applicants and to listen to comments from previous Landlords. It is the current Landlord that will bear the financial consequences of not applying due diligence during this process. My advice to anyone looking for a Property agent is not to use Browns Property Management of Stockton.

Barry · 1 May 2019

5/5

Google

Without doubt my experience with Browns lettings have been completely pleasant and stress free from the moment of contact with them which was approximately 5 years ago. The staff at the office at Innovation Court, Stockton have always been very helpful, kind and professional. Alison, Julie and Pauline together with everyone else at Innovation Court, Stockton, who have went the extra mile to accommodate any requests or needs that have arisen. I would not hesitate in recommending Browns Lettings as the leader in this field and who have always consistently maintained a very high standard of service......... Thankyou and well done! 5*

Billy · 1 May 2019

5/5

Trustpilot

would certainly recommend

When complications arose during the purchase of my property (which was down to legalities) it was Claire Towery of Browns that was there to hold my hand and support me. She gave me regular updates and was kind and extremely patient . Claire shared all my frustrations and best of all shared my joy and happiness on final completion. A big thank you to Claire and her colleagues who went above and beyond Debbie Bishopsgarth

Debra · 14 December 2020

1/5

Google

The worst service I have ever received. Treat like scum. my partner was looking for a house to rent I was helping out and she found a house that was advertised by browns and organised a viewing just before the viewing we talked and decided I would move in with her as it would be stupid us both running separate house holds. Also with me earning a good salary that would also help so I decided not to look for myself and let browns know I will be moving in with her and it would be a joint application. It’s all started really well we met the inspection lady who was covering to show us round the house on the Thursday. She was lovely very chatty. We decided that we wanted to go for the house as long as the landlord would let us decorate or do something about it. We got a call Thursday afternoon to say the landlord would be happy to put £100 towards decorating the house. Great! So I went down the Friday and paid my deposit. I was say waiting in the room when I over heard 2 people speaking about our application. And how they had questions. So I went into the room to fill the application and pay out application fee. Nothing got mentioned so I prompted if there was any problems with our application with me deciding to move in. I got a no no it’s all okay. So openly I explained a very personal situation on why I had decided to move in. and I got a okay I will let Julie know. Julie I had spoken to previously who was very blunt and had very poor customer service. We waited over the weekend getting all excited how we would decorate what to buy. Colour schemes. To then get a call Monday to see that the landlord had changed his mind and didn’t want us in because he didn’t want us to decorate etc... with me hearing what I did I had a suspicion this wasn’t the case so I called back after my partner rang me upset at work I asked a lot of questions. And without admitting it they mentioned it was down to suspicion of me not actually living at the address with me not originally going for the house with my partner. That call was also a very bad service. Poor customer service skills. How they can take my deposit and getting us excited knowing full well they weren’t going to accept us. I will never use them again. We have luckily found a better house elsewhere and moved in with great service. I recommend you look at a house with Robinson’s estate agents.

Craig · 15 December 2018

5/5

Google

Great service, no hassle despite my being miles away, thank you.

Lucy · 17 November 2025

Agent replied · 16 January 2026

Thank you so much for this review Lucy! We are delighted that your experience with us has been as positive as we aim to give all of our customers! We also appreciate that you have taken time out of your busy day to write this. Sincere thanks, from the whole team here at Pattinson Estate Agency and Pattinson Auction.

5/5

Trustpilot

Fantastic service.

After having numerous issues with our solicitors in regards to our house move, Claire Towey was absolutely fantastic in chasing them, aswell as the sellers solicitors to attempt to get to a completion date as quickly as possible. She responded to emails straight away and kept my partner and myself at ease throughout a very difficult and stressful situation. Thank you Claire and Browns for your brilliant service.

Consumer · 19 May 2021

5/5

Trustpilot

First class service

I cannot recommend the staff at browns in Norton high enough, from start to finish of my sale of old and purchase of new houses they have helped me through every step, well done Andrea, Charles and Tony and thank you.

Stockton · 2 November 2019

Agent replied

Thank you so much for your lovely words

5/5

Google

Great service from start to finish. Within a day of signing up to Brown's the house had been photographed and was online with photos - much faster than some other companies. Photos were of a good quality and showed the house well. Communication was great, Andrea and Tony were always on hand to answer any questions. Highly recommended.

Sarah · 27 June 2022

5/5

Trustpilot

Great service from start to finish

Great service from start to finish. Within a day of signing up to Brown's the house had been photographed and was online with photos - much faster than some other companies. Photos were of a good quality and showed the house well. Communication was great, Andrea and Tony were always on hand to answer any questions. Highly recommended.

Sarah · 26 June 2022

5/5

Google

We have used Browns as our letting agents for several years. Our main point of contact has been Pauline. We have always found her and her colleagues to be very professional, proactive and helpful. L&S

Lorraine · 13 April 2024

4/5

Google

Received excellent help from Pattisons staff in Norton and Stockton.

David · 18 October 2025

Agent replied · 16 January 2026

Thank you so much for this review! We are delighted that your experience with us has been as positive as we aim to give all of our customers! We also appreciate that you have taken time out of … More

5/5

Google

Excellent experience in buying my property with this estate agent.

Paul · 18 October 2025

Agent replied · 16 January 2026

Thank you so much for this review! We are delighted that your experience with us has been as positive as we aim to give all of our customers! We also appreciate that you have taken time out of your busy schedule write this. Sincere thanks, from the whole team here at Pattinson Estate Agency and Pattinson Auction.

5/5

Trustpilot

Fantastic service. Highly recommend.…

Julie and Claire from the commercial team have been fantastic throughout a very stressful process to reassign our business lease. They have kept me up to date, answered queries fully and quickly, and been a huge support to me throughout. I could not have asked for a better service. Thank you 😊

Hazel · 1 February 2023

5/5

Trustpilot

Recent sale

Have recently sold my property after a sometimes stressful 6 month process!. Andrea & Tony couldn't have been more supportive with answering my numerous queries and guiding me through the highs and lows of a house move! If I ever decide to move again, i would definitely use Brown's and certainly recommend their services.

BP · 24 October 2022

5/5

Google

Unbelievable service - valuation Wednesday, on the market by Thursday offers made by Friday - 3 DAYS!! Tony and Andrea have been helpful, efficient and supportive and made a potentially stressful experience very straightforward! I feel confident that they will continue to help the house sale reach a satisfactory conclusion as timely as is possible. Definitely recommend .

Barbara · 24 April 2022

5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent service from start to finish…

Excellent service from start to finish on the purchase of our property despite the long wait for it to go through probate Andrea kept us up to date through out But it was well worth the wait Thank you

Angela · 18 December 2023

5/5

Trustpilot

Very good estate agency

I dealt with Andrea regarding my flat sale. Couldn't fault the service she provided. A very sympathetic lady who was excellent at her job. I would recommend this agency and in particular Andrea who took me through the whole process very efficiently.

Norman · 21 August 2023

1/5

Facebook

DO NOT USE THIS ESTATE AGENTS!!!! my partner put a holding deposit down just so we could view a property as we could not view the property before doing so, decided the property wasnt for us so we asked for the holding deposit back and theyve told us it cant be refunded for another week, when they next do their check run!!! quick to take over £100 off us just to view a property but take the piss to give you it back!!!!! AVOID

Emma · 22 September 2020

Agent replied · 31 October 2023

We’re so sorry you were unsuccessful in your application for the property and the feedback you received about your deposit. All deposits are returned via BACS transfer, and following the completion of a financial run today will be in your bank very shortly. We wish you and your partner all the best in the hunt for your perfect home

5/5

Google

My partner and I have been looking for a large 5 bedroom house and thanks to Brows Estate Agency we managed to find one. They were very professional in the way they handled our application and we cannot praise them enough for all their …

Mark · 13 April 2023

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Questions about Browns Estate Agency Norton

What do sellers say about Browns Estate Agency Norton?

7 reviews from sellers, rated 4.9 out of 5 on average. For example, Jason wrote: "Claire and Julie were fantastic. Really helpful and I was kept informed and in the loop at every stage. I would definitely recommend Browns and if I was selling ..."

What do buyers say about Browns Estate Agency Norton?

19 reviews from buyers, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Martin wrote: "Andrea and Tony at Brown's of Norton Estate Agents provided a great service from start to finish. We were looking at moving to the Norton area and they both ..."

What do tenants say about Browns Estate Agency Norton?

3 reviews from tenants, rated 4.7 out of 5 on average. For example, Fahad wrote: "Claire and Julie were a joy to work with throughout, answered all queries and followed up with the other side promptyly. Thank you ever so much for getting this ..."

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