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Smith, Howell, and Associates, LLC

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 22 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(22) 66 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Smith, Howell, and Associates, LLC
Services
Real Estate & Title Law, Foreclosure Defense
Reviews
22

What recent reviews say

Most clients praise quick, smooth closings and the professionalism of Jared Smith and his team. One seller experienced significant delays in wire transfer processing and poor communication from attorneys, though front desk staff were helpful.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • efficient closings
  • professional staff
  • welcoming atmosphere
  • thorough preparation
Watch-outs
  • disorganized closing documentation
  • poor wire transfer communication
  • misleading information about timing
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Best for: buyers and sellers seeking fast residential closings
Think twice if: wire transfer and post-closing communications have caused friction for some clients

Strengths

  • quick turnaround on closings
  • experienced attorney (Jared Smith)
  • friendly front desk
  • proactive document preparation

Worth knowing

  • Jared Smith named as principal attorney
  • front desk staff Taren and Ray noted for politeness
  • closings rarely delayed by firm (per client)
  • closing documents provided on USB drive
  • seven days a week hours published

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Law
Clients consistently praise smooth, efficient closings and professional handling of title work, though one seller faced poor wire transfer coordination and lack of transparency about fund timing.
Foreclosure Defense
No review text directly addresses foreclosure defense services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.57 average across the 86 real estate & title law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 63
Review volume 59
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-27