Rook Matthews Sayer Reviews 

850
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 216 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful staff and efficient service, noting that team members go above and beyond to provide clear guidance and keep everyone fully updated. Many buyers and sellers highlight how smooth and completely stress-free the overall process is, thanks to approachable professionals who offer expert advice and steady support from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with the support received, mentioning poor communication and a frustrating lack of proper sales progression. A few other people also felt that certain staff members were unhelpful and showed little interest in addressing client concerns during the transaction.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah was our main contact at the Hexham branch throughout the purchase of our new home, and she was absolutely fantastic. We also dealt with James and other members of the team, and everyone we intera... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought our house through RMS about 9years ago with Wendy and used their financial advisor Alistair with help for our Mortgage and insurances. I cant praise them enough. Through the years Ali... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Rook Mathews Sayer team at Alnwick were so helpful, professional and proactive in helping us from start to finish. David helped to market and sell our house with great advice and patience. Izzie,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot speak highly enough about the service we got from Rook Matthews Sayer in Whitley Bay. From the outset, they won the battle to sell our property with their professional approach, handles the m... See more


Company details

  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Commercial Real Estate Agency
  3. Property Maintenance
  4. Property Management Company
  5. Real Estate Rental Agency
  6. Real Estate Surveyor

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Rook Matthews Sayer (RMS) is a leading Estate Agent in the Region*, established in 1990 and now managed by Janet Walker. At Rook Matthews Sayer, we offer a wide range of services, including residential sales, lettings, property management, auction sales, and commercial property services. Other services include mortgage and protection advice, as well as access to a trusted conveyancing panel. We have 16 offices and a dedicated team of around 120 members. We provide personalised, expert service, offering pre-marketing advice, professional photography, and support throughout the property sale process. We invest heavily in staff training and are deeply integrated into the local community, supporting charities and schools. We have extensive local knowledge and a strong reputation in the property market, with many of the offices having won the “Best Estate Agency” award over multiple years consistently. We focus on building long-term relationships, often having customers return over the years. We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, and supportive, guiding clients through every step of their property sale with care and expertise. The company’s approach is focused on providing a smooth, stress-free experience and achieving the best possible price for each property. We use cutting-edge technology and effective marketing strategies, as well as offering various marketing packages tailored to clients’ needs. Finally, our customers can rest assured that they're in safe hands. Rook Matthews Sayer is a member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, (RICS) which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details by visiting our website or by contacting our staff directly. *Source - Internal data: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024 Region is Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neil Mortgage Advisor @ RMS

Neil has been our mortgage advisor for our recent house purchase and we honestly couldn’t recommend Neil enough! From start to finish, he was absolutely brilliant and made what could have been a very stressful mortgage process feel so much easier.

Neil was always there to answer our questions, explain everything clearly and keep us updated throughout the whole process. He was incredibly patient, supportive and went above and beyond to help us get everything sorted.

Buying our first home was a huge step for us, and having Neil there to guide us through it made such a difference. We always felt like we were in safe hands and that he genuinely cared about getting the best outcome for us.

Thank you so much, Neil, for all your hard work and support. We’re so grateful and couldn’t have asked for a better mortgage advisor.

August 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Estate Agent service that we have…

Best Estate Agent service that we have ever had. The staff are wonderful and nothing is ever a bother for them. Steven and Sian mostly dealt with our sale and they are so professional and really nice. It has been a great experience from start to finish and would never use anyone else.

August 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't recommend RMS more.

Couldn't recommend RMS more.

From valuing, marketing and selling my house to helping me purchase my current home, they have been supportive throughout and maintained constant contact.

So grateful for all their help!

August 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service RMS Ashington

After using RMS in Whitley Bay in 2025 had no hesitation in using RMS in Ashington for the sale of Mams property.

Great service from Graham , Wendy and the team .

100% would recommend !

August 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team were friendly

The team were friendly, courteous and helpful through my sale I would absolutely recommend to anyone selling or buying their a home.

LDyos

August 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great service

Really great service, professional and friendly throughout the purchase. It's a stressful time moving but RMS were patient and answered all my queries quickly.

July 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unfriendly staff

Staff were rude and uninterested in my concerns. No longer feel comfortable discussing anything with them. Would not recommend to anyone looking to rent with a fair and friendly estate agency. However, I acknowledge that this won't be the same with all staff in all branches, perhaps just my nearest one.

August 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didnt buy with rms but wish I had

I didnt buy with rms in the end but i used their finance consultant Alistair bowman
Alistair and the staff at Ashington branch helped me massively with unforseen problems within the purchase of my property 100% would recommend

April 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alistair Bowman - Excellent Service House Purchase

Alistair has assisted us with a couple of remortgages in previous years and recently assisted us again with a house move. The service received from Alistair is always excellent, he provides clear advice, always looks for the best deals, is proactive and thorough when resolving any issues, and very responsive to any questions raised. We can’t recommend Alistair highly enough.

July 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

From start to finish everyone at RMS was so transparent, responsive and helpful.

David explained the whole process to us and really took the time to listen to what was important to us.

Natalie was fantastic at keeping us updated at every stage of the process and was always available to talk things through or to keep communication flowing between all the different parties and Chris was always so cheerful and helpful.

We would highly recommend to anyone.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Responsive and follow things up

Staff were responsive when emailed or phoned and kept the conveyancing process going. They had a good relationship with the local solicitor I was using which also helped. Selling a house seems to take ages these days but all the staff at RMS Hexham and Leah in particular were great.

July 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from an exceptional team!

The level of service, attention to detail, helpfulness and professionalism is exceptional. I first called to arrange a valuation. Within minutes of finishing the telephone call I had received an email to confirm the appointment. This was going to be a benchmark. Every call was logged and appointments made were confirmed, any changes were indicated promptly.
At the valuation appointment our property was inspected and then we did a review of the market, the area, other properties for sale and most importantly, what we could realistically expect to achieve. It was an honest and true representation - no flannel, no unsubstantiated promises.
We appointed RMS - best decision!
They marketed our property through all available channels and media. We achieved great responses that transitioned into viewings. We sold within 6 weeks! All viewings were followed up for feedback and those responses conveyed to us, During the actual sale the team did all the liaison that was required between ourselves and our buyers, their solicitor and ours. The progress chasing was great.
We appointed RMS in Morpeth and the team there are just amazing. They are very friendly, approachable and totally professional. No question was to trivial for them to respond to or too big to be ignored. They made to whole process so easy.

July 27, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One star as zero is not an option

One star as zero is not an option. Little effort shown in trying to sell my flat, which has been on the market for 14 weeks. One viewing 3 days after it went on the market. The team rarely keep in touch and don't always reply to emails. All in all, a very poor service.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Rook Matthews Sayer

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your experience and appreciate the opportunity to respond.

We completely understand your frustration regarding the level of interest your property has received. The current property market is challenging, with buyer activity slower across the board, and unfortunately this can impact the number of viewings generated, regardless of the marketing in place.

However, we do feel it is important to clarify the extensive marketing and proactive service that has been provided throughout the instruction. Your property has been advertised on the three largest property portals, including Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket. We have also upgraded the listing with premium advertising to maximise its visibility to potential buyers. In addition, the property has been promoted through our social media channels, displayed in our branch window, and regularly matched to our active applicant database, with follow-up calls made to gauge interest and encourage viewings.

While we appreciate that the level of interest has not met your expectations, we do not believe there has been a failure in service. Our team has remained committed to actively marketing your property and exploring every available avenue to generate enquiries.

Our goal remains the same as yours: to secure the best possible buyer at the best possible price. We understand that this process can feel particularly disappointing when results are slower than hoped, but please be assured that we will continue working proactively on your behalf.

Should you wish to discuss any additional marketing or concerns, please contact us directly.

Kind regards,
RMS

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