Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Agent in Southend-on-Sea
Bear Estate Agents has established itself as a trusted partner in property transactions across Essex. Our approach combines professional expertise with innovative marketing strategies to ensure seamless property sales and lettings. With a team of NAEA-qualified agents, we provide expert property valuations, high-quality photography, and detailed floorplans to maximise exposure for every listing. Our proprietary Bear Exclusives system connects vendors with pre-registered buyers, while our dedicated sales progressors streamline the conveyancing process.Operating from multiple branches including Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, and Basildon, we leverage major property portals like Rightmove and Zoopla to reach over 75% of UK property buyers. Our 24/7 marketing commitment ensures properties remain actively promoted until sold, supported by comprehensive EPC services and tailored buyer vetting procedures. With a focus on transparency and client satisfaction, we maintain regular communication throughout the entire sales journey.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
Expert Photography
Floorplans
Valuations
Conveyancing Guide
EPC Services
Online Marketing
Sales Progression
Property Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 property marketing until sold with no additional fees
- Our NAEA-qualified agents provide expert property valuations
- We feature listings on major portals including Rightmove and Zoopla
- Professional photography and accurate floorplans enhance property presentation
- Dedicated sales progressors streamline the conveyancing process
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Estate Agents
Services
Property Sales
Our comprehensive property sales service combines expert valuations with professional photography and accurate floorplans. We market properties across major portals including Rightmove and Zoopla, ensuring maximum exposure to potential buyers. Our dedicated sales progressors streamline the conveyancing process while maintaining regular communication with all parties involved.
Lettings
We offer complete lettings solutions from property valuation to tenant placement. Our services include professional photography, EPC certification assistance, and comprehensive tenant vetting. Properties are marketed through our website and major online portals to attract qualified renters across Essex.
Expert Photography
Professional photography services enhance property presentation using SLR cameras and wide-angle lenses. Our trained agents capture high-quality images that highlight key features, with clients able to review photos before final selection to ensure optimal online representation.
Conveyancing Guide
We provide a free conveyancing guide explaining the property transaction process. The resource outlines key milestones and timelines for both buyers and sellers, with dedicated sales progressors available to coordinate with solicitors and ensure smooth transactions from instruction to completion.
Online Marketing
Properties are listed on Rightmove, Zoopla, and Prime Location within 24 hours of instruction. Our website receives daily updates from these portals, ensuring maximum visibility to the 75% of buyers who start their search online through major property platforms.
People
Kyle Thain
Director of Bear Estate Agent Group
Leading the Bear Estate Agent Group with extensive industry experience, Kyle oversees strategic operations across multiple branches while maintaining focus on service excellence and innovation in property transactions.
Jay Thain
Director of Bear Estate Agents Group
As group director, Jay ensures consistent service quality across all branches, implementing best practices in property sales and lettings while maintaining the company's commitment to transparency and client satisfaction.
Tony Kemp
Director (Leigh-on-Sea & Canvey Island Branch)
Managing director for Leigh-on-Sea and Canvey Island branches, Tony brings local market expertise to property transactions, combining regional knowledge with Bear's comprehensive sales and marketing strategies.
Joe Elliott
Managing Director (Basildon Branch)
As Basildon branch director, Joe focuses on delivering tailored property solutions while leveraging Bear's digital marketing tools to maximise exposure for residential listings in this key Essex location.
Scott Borkett
Managing Director (Hockley & Rayleigh Branch)
Leading the Hockley and Rayleigh branch, Scott combines local market insights with Bear's proven sales methodologies to provide effective property solutions for vendors and buyers in these sought-after areas.
Questions
How quickly will my property appear online?
Properties are listed on our website within 24 hours and appear on major portals like Rightmove and Zoopla within 48 hours of instruction.
What marketing channels do you use?
We market properties through Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location, online newspapers, and our own website which receives daily updates from major property portals.
Do you offer virtual viewings?
While not explicitly stated, our professional photography and detailed floorplans provide comprehensive online property representations to help potential buyers assess suitability remotely.
How do you vet potential buyers?
We collect detailed information about viewers' housing situations and financial status, including taking holding deposits from serious buyers to demonstrate commitment.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Essex with branches in Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Basildon, Hockley, Rayleigh, and Canvey Island, serving surrounding areas including Wickford and Westcliff.
Do you provide EPC services?
Yes, we can arrange EPC assessments through accredited assessors and include this essential document as part of our comprehensive property sales service.
Reviews (6)
Darren Shipp
Dec 30, 2021
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Megan the estate agent dealing with our exchange and completion was very pro-active and pulled out all the stops to get the move over the line and kept us updated at all times
Kirsty McCabe
Dec 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
So happy we chose to sell with Bear estate agents. Everyone from both the Basildon and southend branch have been so helpful and professional. Extremely pleased with our experience
So happy we chose to sell with Bear estate agents. Everyone from both the Basildon and southend branch have been so helpful and professional. Extremely pleased with our experience
Laura Falla
Dec 12, 2021
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We have just purchased a property with bear and we could not fault them. From the beginning they kept us informed all the way through and everyone we dealt with was extremely professional. We would recommend to anyone and we would definately use in the future for buying or selling.
NIkki Chapman
Dec 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
The whole team are amazing. Megan is absolutely spot on. I have purchased my property though Bear and Megan has been professional , efficient and keeps me posted regularly. I could not rate them highly enough
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The whole team are amazing. Megan is absolutely spot on. I have purchased my property though Bear and Megan has been professional , efficient and keeps me posted regularly. I could not rate them highly enough
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Jo Gabriel-Smith
Oct 05, 2021
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I would definitely recommend Bear estate agents. They were very professional and communicated regularly throughout my purchase. Ellie, especially, who was my progress contact. She kept me up-to-date with where everyone was with the progress of their sales, through the chain, and helped to push through the sale to exchange before the stamp duty relief ended, which was pretty nail biting. Also, Helen, who I spoke to while Ellie was away, was extremely helpful and reassuring in getting my purchase through.
Lisa Kawa
Sep 24, 2021
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I had a very positive experience buying and selling properties through Bear. Jack came to value my property, he was professional and friendly. I felt he valued it at the correct price. I never felt pushed into going with them, which other estate agents did. Jack made me feel confident that my property would sell easily and already had potential buyers in mind. I believe I had approximately twenty four viewings and around five offers, which led to a little bidding war! At this point in the process you deal with the negotiation team, who are all really friendly and helpful. Frank was my main point
