Dove - Estate Agents in Sheffield - Sales Service

30th October 2026

For over thirty years Sheffield has known Dove as the people who let and look after homes, but did you know we sell them too. Dove is a full-service, independent Estate Agent in Sheffield, handling residential sales, lettings and property management from one office at 430 Ecclesall Road S11.

We started at the kitchen table in 1995 and grew by word of mouth. We're still independent and still run by the Dove family. That local knowledge — street by street, house by house — is exactly what you want from the agent selling your home.

Thinking of selling? Book a Free Sales Valuation 

Looking to buy? Browse Houses for Sale in Sheffield

How we sell your home in Sheffield

Our sales service is run by Robert Dove (Director) and Sophie Johnson (Sales Manager), with the wider Dove team behind them. Here's how it works.

1. Free valuation visit. We come to you, look round properly and talk through what buyers in your area are paying. 
2. Clear advice on price. You get an honest figure based on real local sales, not a number pitched to win the instruction.
3. A short seller's form. Once you've instructed us, we send a short form to complete. Meanwhile we complete the identity checks every estate agent must carry out by law.
4. Photos, floorplan and EPC. We can arrange professional photography, a floorplan and an Energy Performance Certificate so your listing looks its best from day one.
5. Launch on Rightmove and OnTheMarket. Your home goes live on the UK's leading portals and on our own Dove Estate Agents website, with a Dove For Sale board outside.
6. Accompanied viewings. Our team shows buyers round, including evenings and weekends by arrangement, and feedback after every viewing.
7. Offers checked, not just passed on. We verify buyers' identity, funding and chain position before recommending an offer to you.
8. Sale agreed to completion. We issue the memorandum of sale and chase solicitors, surveyors and the chain until you have the keys handed over. We can also introduce trusted local partners for mortgages, removals and conveyancing to keep your move on track.

Pricing with precision, launching with impact

The first few weeks on the market can matter the most. That's when the most buyers see a new listing, so we get the price and presentation right before launch, not after.

• Price for how buyers search. Portal searches run in price bands - so we price so your home lands in front of the right buyers.
• Mind the stamp duty thresholds. Buyers notice them, and so do we.
• Planned reviews. We check progress with you, using real viewing and enquiry figures.
• Two honest options. Price to what buyers will pay for a good, quick sale — or price to match an agent chasing your instruction, and risk reductions, a stale listing and down-valuations later. We'll always tell you which is which.

Want a figure for your home? Book your Free House Valuation in Sheffield

Where we sell: Sheffield estate agents who know your street

Our office is on Ecclesall Road S11, and we've been letting and managing homes across the city since 1995. We sell homes throughout Sheffield. Whether it's a terrace in Walkley, a family home in Nether Edge or a city-centre flat, you'll deal with Sheffield estate agents who know what it's worth and who's looking for it.

Selling a let property? We already know it

Many landlords are reviewing their portfolios after the Renters' Rights Act. If you're thinking of selling a rental, it helps to use an agent who understands lettings as well as sales.

• Sell with tenants in place to an investor, keeping the rent coming in until completion.
• Sell with vacant possession to an owner-occupier, with the tenancy ended properly and lawfully.
• Dove-managed already? We know the property, its paperwork and its history, which makes the sale smoother.

We'll set out each route and the likely price for each.

Buying a home in Sheffield

Looking for houses or flats for sale in Sheffield? Our latest homes go on our website first, then on Rightmove and OnTheMarket. When you make an offer, we'll ask for ID, proof of funds and your mortgage agreement in principle. It's a legal requirement, and it shows our sellers you're ready to proceed.

Selling your home in Sheffield: common questions

How much is my house worth? It depends on the street, the condition and what similar homes have sold for recently. A free valuation visit gives you a realistic figure.

How long does it take to sell a house in Sheffield? Well-priced homes often agree a sale within just a few weeks. Completion usually follows a few months later, depending on the chain and the solicitors.

Do I need an EPC to sell? Yes. You need a valid Energy Performance Certificate before marketing. We can arrange one for you.

Can I sell a house with tenants in it? Yes, either to an investor with the tenancy continuing or with vacant possession. We'll explain both routes.

Why choose an independent estate agent in Sheffield? You deal with the same local people from valuation to completion, in a family firm that has been part of the city since 1995.

Talk to Dove Estate Agents today

Call 0114 2 660 660, email info@doveestateagents.co.uk, call in at 430 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PX, or send us a message .