Bourne Estate Agents Reviews 160

We have had a difficult time trying to find somewhere to rent. Bourne Estate Agents were by far the most helpful, they actually proactively worked to find us somewhere whilst other estate agents really were not interested. Their honesty was also much appreciated. We were led along by others even when there was little prospect of success. Thanks especially to Alice.

Jane in the Alton, Hampshire branch is a true professional. We found her a dream to work with in our quest for buying a property.
She was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, quick to respond, understood our needs and requirements and went the extra mile.
We would definitely recommend dealing with her in this branch. In her we found a new friend, yet being kept on a professional level. Thank you

Adrian from Bourne Estate Agents was very relaxed in his initial sales approach, never applying any undue pressure. His unique insight shone through when he suggested subtle adjustments to enhance the appeal of our home – something none of the other agents even considered.
Jo effortlessly conveyed the details of the parking covenant to potential buyers. This was a great relief, as our previous agents' struggles to understand and communicate it effectively.
Bourne's proactive approach, including the creation of drone footage and responsive promotion, injected fresh interest into our property, which had languished on the market for six months with other agents.
Incredibly, our home sold within just three weeks, with an exchange completed in twelve. Throughout the process, Bourne, especially Rebecca, provided unwavering support. I often joked that Rebecca became my weekly therapist during moments of stress, as she was always there to reassure and guide us.
When issues arose with the buyer's agent, Bourne went above and beyond to ensure the chain remained intact, exceeding their contractual obligations in the process.
In contrast, the service provided by other agents fell far short. One agency had unreliable weekend staff who couldn't get the details right, while another was downright arrogant and dismissive.
Looking back, we regret not choosing Bourne from the start. Their exceptional service, particularly Rebecca's caring and empathetic approach, deserves special recognition. We can't thank them enough for making the selling process a breeze.

My wife and I have nothing but thanks and praise for the professional and positive way Rebecca helped and guided us through the various ‘slings and arrows’ of the moving process. Contact with the staff was always courteous and helpful.

Deliver as promised with eye for detail.
Smooth communication and professional service.

Anabelle has been nothing but amazing, she has gone above and beyond for me today with Constant emails about potential properties and she's really listened to me and my circumstances, if I could give 10 stars I would, she has been amazing, I could not have gotten through to a better person today.

Kept us up to date and very helpful in our situation to have lettings and sales under one roof.

This review is specifically for the great service received from Karen Reynolds working in the property maintenance department at Bourne. After having a less than ideal end to a recent tenancy, Karen responded so incredibly quickly, being very attentive and patient, meanwhile organizing various external services at very short notice to address several surprise issues that had to be dealt with very very quickly and efficiently. Karen remained totally unflustered and focussed, and dealt with my extreme frustration and urgency admirably. With a short period between incoming and outgoing tenants, Karen rose to the challenge and delivered what was necessary, with the result that the incoming tenants moved in successfully on time. A long 3 days, but I greatly appreciate Karen’s contribution, without which the whole process may have looked quite different, and would have certainly been more painful than it otherwise was. A massive thanks to Karen and keep up the great work - much appreciated! I very rarely leave reviews unless I have an exceptionally good or exceptionally poor service, so this is a testament to Karen’s great effort.

I have a property let out through Bourne that will need certain works carried out prior to new tenants moving in. I have been in ill health for a few months and Karen Reynolds, Property Manager has been obtaining quotes on my behalf and I am beyond grateful for the work she has put in to obtain quotes and arrange the works. She has kept me updated every step of the way and is an absolute asset to Bourne. Thank you!

A big thank you to Alice and Chris for helping us find a home, we had so many questions and they had so much patience! Thank you for your amazing service !

Working with Ross Trowbridge on our recent conveyancing transaction was fantastic! He was a pleasure to work alongside as he kept the client informed and was always there if we needed any support as the Solicitors. You are in good hands with Bourne & Ross!

From the outset, Adam at Bourne demonstrated a profound understanding of the local area and surrounding residential market. His knowledge, combined with his professionalism and dynamism, set him apart as a top-tier estate agent. Despite the current challenging times in the market, Adam exhibited remarkable expertise in navigating the complexities of the sale process.

One of the key strengths of Adam was the delivery of marketing materials and high-quality pictures that showcased our property effectively. The advice provided for bringing our £1.5 million residential property to market was not only timely but also comprehensive and accurate, reflecting Adam’s commitment to excellence.

Throughout the entire process, Adam consistently exceeded our expectations. His proactive approach and ability to manage and communicate the behind-the-scenes progress were instrumental in achieving a quick and successful sale. The timely exchange and completion of the sale further highlighted Adam’s professionalism and dedication.

I am truly grateful for Adam’s calming presence and the transparency with which he provided progress reports. His communication style ensured that we were well-informed and confident in every step of the journey.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Adam at Bourne to anyone looking for an exceptional estate agent in the Cobham and surrounding areas. His outstanding service, coupled with a results-driven approach, made the sale of our property a timely, smooth and stress-free experience.

Thank you, Adam , for your outstanding efforts and for enabling a calm and successful sale.

The staff at Bourne exceeded our expectations in all respects. The team were especially outstanding in the letting of one of our flats in Esher. Their approach was professional, focused and highly skilled. Their client "manner" was as good as I have ever experienced and their determination and hard work to achieve the very best outcome was superb. It included regular reporting and up-dating and with offers to assist during the process and which went beyond the call of duty. It has been a pleasure dealing with them and we will have no hesitation in engaging their services again.
James and Marie Farrell

I would give this estate agent 0 stars. They have no understanding of how their actions and lack of transparency affects their customers. I felt bullied, disrespected and lied to for my 5 month ordeal in purchasing a home with them. And then to be told that they are putting the home back on the market. I have fed back to this estate agent as a whole and had no apology but instead was made to feel as if I was in the wrong for not using their recommended solicitor. Shame on them as they truly failed to understand how much this has affected me and my mental health. I don’t want to name and shame who this agent was , but she knows who she is. Bourne in my eyes is all about business and lack empathy. Disgraceful and be warned!

I had approached Bourne to help my friend find a bungalow property and I was bombarded by irrelevant emails with unsuitable properties. When I insisted that they stop wasting my time with these irrelevant emails, I was informed by a Senior Sales Consultant that "Unfortunately when we sent a mailout, there isn’t a preference to select houses or bungalows, would you like me to take you off our mailing list?". Aside of the basic literacy issues here, it is clear that they and their systems are incapable of meeting the needs of individual clients. More concerning is that when one of their staff did send me details of a bungalow that I was keen to view, I let her know that I was available the following Monday and she confirmed that a viewing would be possible at 4.30pm on the Monday. Although I did not respond to this offer until late on the Friday night, I assumed that it was going ahead, unless I heard otherwise, as they had the full day on Monday to forewarn me of any changes. I stood in the rain outside the property for 20 minutes before phoning Bourne to find out how much longer the viewing would be delayed and I was told that my viewing had not been confirmed as the staff member was unexpectedly off work on the Monday and had not seen my email. I was told that viewings were due to take place at the property at 5.15pm and, given that it was 4.50pm and that the Bourne office was only a 5 minute drive, I asked if it was possible that the person doing the viewings could come now whilst I was at the property before the 5.15pm appointment turned up. The phone was passed to the staff member doing the later viewings, whom I now know is the manager, and he was highly defensive in his tone, suggesting that I was at fault for turning up at the property without the other staff member re-confirming the viewing. My request to have a quick 5pm viewing prior to the 5.15pm appointment was denied and I was offered a 6pm appointment instead. I was quite shocked by the unhelpful attitude and expectation that I would wait a further hour in the rain until all the other viewings had been completed. I declined their offer. I waited a couple of weeks in the hope that the original staff member, who sent me the viewing appointment time, returned to work. Given that I was told I should have not turned up to the viewing time she offered without hearing back from her, I thought that she would eventually respond to my email, but no. Zero customer service. I emailed her to explain the above in case her colleagues had not made her aware. I also suggested that it might be useful to cc in a colleague or manager to emails regarding viewings so that someone could take responsibility for ensuring that all clients responses were acknowledged prior to viewings. I asked for the manager's email address as I wanted to make a complaint about the "process". The staff member "replied" to my email. This was the response in total: "I’m sorry you feel this way, here is my managers email address: email address removed for the purpose of Trust Pilot bourneestateagents.com." I had not mentioned anything about my feelings in my email to her, therefore I am unclear as to what "feelings" she is referring to. However, this "response" is bog standard customer services speak for suggesting that the issue is the client's feelings, not their customer service. As she had provided her manager's email address, I was able to cc him into my response to her and I quickly got a highly defensive email from him, with no reference to the valid points I made in my original email. Whilst I was shocked to learn that the person I had spoken to that day in the rain was the manager, I now understand why there are various issues with the team that he is managing; people are led by example. An unhelpful manager who is reluctant to resolve an issue and, instead, waste time blaming the client creates an unhelpful team. I hope that they remove me from their mailing list, as requested, asap, and that I never hear from them again.

Moving out of a property is stressful, while working a full time job. You would hope that an estate agency like Bourne would be able to do their part of the job effectively. I can't decide whether they are highly incompetent or just plain crooks. Getting a date wrong on a legal document, sending an invoice charging for 3 days rent before checking the tenant agreement date and admitting it was their mistake and then blaming the tenant for not highlighting the mistake. We were no longer in the property, and we returned the keys when requested by the agent. We have followed instruction and done nothing wrong. Yet they want us to pay them 3 days extra rent.

We recently purchased a house through Bourne. We found the team very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. We would certainly use them when looking to sell a property in the future.