Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Chatham & Maidstone
Seekers Homes was founded in Chatham over three decades ago, establishing itself as a trusted name in property sales and lettings. In 2023, we strengthened our position by merging with Seekers, a Maidstone-based agency with a similar heritage. Our mission is to bring family values to real estate, prioritising honesty, trust, and client-centric service. Our team comprises local experts, many of whom hold ARLA qualifications, ensuring professional standards across all transactions. We leverage modern technology while maintaining the personal relationships that define our business. Properties are marketed through leading platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla, alongside our own website and social media channels.With offices in Chatham and Maidstone, we serve clients across Kent, offering tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 5-star reviews and proactive approach to addressing client concerns. Training and continuous improvement remain central to our operations, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of industry best practices. We pride ourselves on being accessible, with no need for appointments, and fostering a culture where client feedback directly informs our service enhancements.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Property Management
Valuation Services
Rental Yield Calculation
Tenant Screening
Landlord Support
Buyer Assistance
Market Analysis
Digital Marketing
Highlights and features
- We combine over 30 years of local property expertise with ARLA-qualified professionals.
- Our merged heritage from Chatham and Maidstone ensures comprehensive regional knowledge.
- Properties are marketed across leading platforms including Rightmove and Zoopla.
- We maintain accessible, appointment-free offices in both Chatham and Maidstone.
- Proactive client feedback systems ensure continuous service improvements.
Associations and certifications
- ARLA Property Ombudsman
What people say
Efficient and professional service
Excellent local market knowledge
Dedicated and supportive team
Seamless transaction process
Proactive communication
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service specialises in helping homeowners achieve optimal prices through strategic marketing and negotiation. We utilise leading platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla, alongside local expertise, to maximise visibility. Our team provides tailored advice on presentation, pricing, and legal processes, ensuring smooth transactions from valuation to completion.
Property Lettings
We offer comprehensive lettings solutions for landlords seeking reliable tenants and tenants looking for quality properties. Our services include property marketing, tenant screening, lease management, and compliance checks. With dedicated property managers and local market knowledge, we ensure hassle-free rental experiences for both parties across Kent.
Property Management
Our property management service supports landlords with day-to-day operations, including rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant communication. Backed by experienced professionals like Gemma Porter, we provide regular updates and proactive issue resolution. This service ensures long-term property value retention and tenant satisfaction across Chatham, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.
Valuation Services
We offer accurate property valuations using up-to-date market analysis and comparable sales data. Available through office visits or online tools, our valuations help clients understand their property's worth for selling, letting, or investment purposes. The service includes insights into local market trends and pricing strategies to maximise returns.
Digital Marketing
Our digital marketing leverages social media, property portals, and targeted campaigns to showcase listings effectively. Properties receive professional photography and virtual walkthroughs, while SEO-optimised listings enhance online visibility. This approach ensures maximum exposure to potential buyers and tenants across Kent and beyond.
People
Claire Harvey
Director
With over 25 years in real estate, Claire leads Seekers Homes's strategic direction. Her expertise spans property transactions, team development, and client relations, ensuring the company maintains its family-values ethos while embracing innovation.
Zoe Hadley
Assistant Branch Manager Medway
Zoe brings extensive local knowledge and property management experience to her role. She specialises in client communication and transaction coordination, ensuring seamless processes for landlords and tenants in the Medway area.
Gemma Porter
Tenancy Manager
Gemma oversees rental portfolio management with seven years' experience in lettings. Her focus on tenant satisfaction and landlord support has strengthened client relationships, particularly in Maidstone's competitive rental market.
Hayley Burgess
Branch Manager Maidstone
Hayley leads the Maidstone office with expertise in branch operations and client services. Her leadership ensures efficient team performance and tailored support for clients navigating property transactions in central Kent.
Zoe Ridgway
Area Branch Manager
With 12 years in real estate, Zoe manages regional operations and client relations. Her progression from sales negotiator to area manager reflects her deep understanding of property markets and client needs across Kent.
Questions
How do I book a property valuation?
Contact our Chatham or Maidstone office directly via phone or email. Our team will arrange a convenient time for an in-person or online valuation, providing immediate market insights.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Chatham, Maidstone, Medway, Bearsted, Allington, Loose, and surrounding Kent areas, with offices strategically located for client accessibility.
How do you help sell properties faster?
We use professional photography, virtual walkthroughs, and targeted marketing across Rightmove, Zoopla, and social media to maximise property exposure and buyer interest.
Are your staff qualified?
Most client-facing staff hold or are working towards ARLA qualifications, ensuring professional standards in property transactions and lettings.
Can I manage property viewings online?
While we encourage in-person viewings, our website offers virtual walkthroughs and detailed property listings to streamline the initial search process.
How are rental prices determined?
We analyse comparable listings, market demand, and property condition to recommend competitive rental pricing, supported by our free online rental yield calculator.
Reviews (7)
Melissa Haffenden
Oct 01, 2021
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Positive:Quality,Responsiveness
Zoe P has been wonderful throughout this whole process , it took much longer than expected but zoe kept me up to date through out . Thank you for all your help and hard work to finally get us over the line. Seekers is very lucky to have you as part of there team.
Zoe P has been wonderful throughout this whole process , it took much longer than expected but zoe kept me up to date through out . Thank you for all your help and hard work to finally get us over the line. Seekers is very lucky to have you as part of there team.
Joanna Lyall
Sep 15, 2021
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We bought our home through Seekers and we just cant fault them. Zoe P maintained good communication with us throughout, she was friendly and professional and quick to respond to any queries we had. The other ladies I spoke to and met were also just as friendly. Very happy with the service and wouldnt hesitate to recommend buying through Seekers!
Ojo Gbenga
Jul 29, 2021
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Zoe, a staff member pf Seekers Homes is an amazing customer service provider with much empathy and fantastic human relation. She made the rental/letting experience a smooth one.
Yasmin Rebecca
Jul 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Rose at Seekers is very helpful, polite and friendly. She gave fantastic customer service and was a delight to speak to. Her service was professional and efficient when booking a viewing for a property. If only more letting agents were like Rose and her colleagues.
Rose at Seekers is very helpful, polite and friendly. She gave fantastic customer service and was a delight to speak to. Her service was professional and efficient when booking a viewing for a property. If only more letting agents were like Rose and her colleagues.
Kate Warrior
Jul 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Seekers have been really great in helping me and my friend find a new home. Zoe was especially fantastic, great at replying to emails, request, queries and for showing us around twice! Would definitely recommend.
Seekers have been really great in helping me and my friend find a new home. Zoe was especially fantastic, great at replying to emails, request, queries and for showing us around twice! Would definitely recommend.
Veganbeautygrace
May 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Zoe was amazing from start to finish! This was the easiest move Ive done and the team from Seekers have been great! Great customer service and very professional! Im so happy with my new home and I recommend this agency highly. Thank you again x
Zoe was amazing from start to finish! This was the easiest move Ive done and the team from Seekers have been great! Great customer service and very professional! Im so happy with my new home and I recommend this agency highly. Thank you again x
Scooby Soo
May 10, 2021
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As prospective tenants in an exceedingly fast-paced rental market, Zoe Podesta put us at ease from our first meeting and has ensured that the whole rental experience was conducted in a professional, hassle-free way. Everything has been wonderfully straight-forward and Zoe has been really smashing. I have no problem recommending Seekers and more specifically Zoe if you are considering renting a home in and around Maidstone
