THE sales performance of staff working for one of the region's estate agents has led to them sweeping the board at the company's quarterly awards.

Business has been so strong at Andrew Craig's main Sunderland property centre in John Street, and the branch office in Fulwell, that the managers at each office have won accolades.

Maureen Nichols, at John Street, has been named negotiator of the quarter, while Julie Grainger, from the Fulwell branch, in Sea Road, has won the valuer of the quarter award.

Both Maureen and Julie have a staff of four working with them, and put their success down to good teamwork.

Maureen said: "Julie and I get to pick up the trophies, but we could never have succeeded without strong and enthusiastic support from the whole team."

The pair received their awards from Ann Millin, area sales manager for Wearside.