Every review we hold for the Alfriston office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSale of our unique property
We had our property on the market with another agent for 9 months! We then had a letter from Ana contacted her and found the approach that Bees put forward was very different to a "standard" estate agent. We met with Ana who explained how they work which was different but in a positive way. A lot more time was then spent on preparing a great brochure and presenting to potential buyers a "lifestyle" at the property, rather than just bricks and mortar. Ana had viewings very quickly and fantastically got us a great offer after 3 weeks! Having had some very strange "potential buyers" from the previous agent it was great to get a good genuine buyer that Ana had thoroughly checked out! So the sale went through following our acceptance of the offer which was practically at the asking price! The previous agent just kept saying to reduce the price which we had already done! Ana did a great job and did detailed research on the area and advised us to go at the original price. All great to hear and it worked! Would definitely recommend Bees Homes, just be prepared for a different but very effective approach!
Graham · 7 February 2024
Agent replied · 28 July 2025
Dear Graham, thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience with us. It was particularly gratifying to see your observations on the differentiator with the way your previous agent worked. Matching a prospective buyer to the right property is more than calling up names on a database. It's about creating a lifestyle / story that matches their (often unsaid) criteria. Getting their interest in the first place is, as you note, about presenting a property to its optimum potential which is why we take the time to get it right. Yours was a genuinely unique home and all of us at Bees Homes wish you well in your new life in the Cotswolds.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe have just completed on the sale of our flat in Eastbourne and are very happy with the service provided by Bees Homes. This is the second time we have worked with Ana and find her to be very helpful, professional and responsive to our requests even outside of normal business hours. I would highly recommend the service provided by Bees Homes.
Annabel · 12 June 2020
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Dear Annabelle, it has been our pleasure working for you. We are delighted you’ve chosen to highlight one of our main differentials namely, that we are “here when you need us not when it suits us”. Wishing you every success with your future investments. Ana & The Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI would whole heartedly recommend Ana and Bee’s home. They are not like an ordinary Estate agency, they went above and beyond to ensure my home looked at its best and the whole process ran as smoothly as possible. Thank you Bee’s and I hope we work together again in the future.
Tom · 16 April 2022
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Tom, that's most kind, thank you. We are delighted you highlight our trademarked "5Hive" process which we have long felt is a differentiator. Preparing a beautiful home for marketing to the right buyer takes time, experience and a trained … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAna and her team were actually acting for the seller that we were buying from, but really didn't make any difference as far as the level of professionalism we received from her. She was supportive, responsive, and went above and beyond …
AdA · 16 April 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Amali (and Philip), thank you for your kind words.
When dealing with unique properties such as the Old Oast, it's vital to open up good lines of communication with everyone and be available at times convenient … More
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAna and Bee’s homes did an incredible job for my sale.
I would whole heartedly recommend Ana and Bee’s home. They are not like an ordinary Estate agency, they went above and beyond to ensure my home looked at its best and the whole process ran as smoothly as possible. Thank you Bee’s and I hope we work together again in the future.
Tom · 29 August 2021
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Dear Tom, a very belated but grateful response. It was a pleasure working for you. We are so glad that you appreciated the effort we put in to present your home to it optimum potential. Thank you again for entrusting us with your sale. Ana and the Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI've had the great pleasure of working with Ana and her team on a number of occasions. They always give 100% when transforming and styling spaces and take time to adjust minute details to allow properties to look their best. On top of that …
James · 16 April 2022
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Dear James, it's been a pleasure working with you to showcase the unique homes we sell. Thank you for noting our commitment to getting the minute details right. And as you also note, looking after the client (and all those who work with us … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleBees Homes were the managing agent for a rural Sussex property that we purchased recently. Ana and her team were a pleasure to deal with despite the usual stress involved in moving home. From day 1 Ana showed a natural ability to detect …
Gary · 16 April 2022
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Gary, thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience in buying your unique and beautiful home through us. We are delighted you noted the care and attention we put into understanding your aspirations and bonafides. "Qualifying" … More
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAna and Scott were true professionals…
Ana and Scott were true professionals in every sense of the word.Selling a flat from a different country was made so much easier as Ana guided and helped with every step. This is the way a realtor company is supposed to work putting the client first and answeringall the questions honestly and with knowledge. Thanks again.
Sarah · 29 December 2018
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Sarah thank you for kind words and for noting the many facets of the service we provide for clients. As you say being an overseas seller you need someone you can trust, available when you need them, able to guide you thru the legal nuances of selling and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the sale crosses the line. We spend a lot of time cultivating and maintaining networks of locally based tradespeople and it’s nice when we are able to call on them to help solve a client’s problem. Ana & Scott
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI received such an excellent service from Bees Mortgages and particularly from Scott. I can't rate their company highly enough and would completely recommend them and have done to my friends and family. Scott was always professional,so helpful and worked so hard to achieve the outcome he did and I am so grateful for this.
Lisa · 13 June 2019
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Lisa thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work for you and reviews like this make all the effort (no matter what time of day) worth it. Scott
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe have just completed buying and selling in an amazing 8 weeks! Ana has helped to make our move stress free. Ana was always on hand to answer questions and was fantastic at liaising with other professionals and helped to make sure there were no unnecessary hold ups! We would highly recommend Bees homes.
Louise · 13 June 2018
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Dear Louise that's very kind of you and thank you for the recommendation. We thought long and hard about our strap line: "Taking the sting out of buying and selling property" and the obligation it infers. It's great when discerning clients such as you and Lee recognise the commitment and willingness to go the extra mile. All of us at Bees Homes hope you find much happiness in your new home. Ana & the Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOldlands
Having struggled to get people in the door, despite the property being in 17 acres of manicured grounds and numerous agents suggesting the only option was to reduced the price,
Alex · 8 August 2025
Agent replied · 25 December 2025
Alex, thank you for your kind words. Selling unique properties is about helping prospective buyers to imagine themselves living there. We think about angles and different perspectives! We draw on the love and attention you've put into your home when producing the bespoke coffee table brochure. A much loved property, presented to its optimum, will stand out in today's crowded market place. And as you note, a price adjustment should be the final not initial response if you are struggling to get people through the door. We wish you well in your new home. Ana & the Bees Homes Team.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotBees Homes service. Bees Homes managed the sell of our…
Bees Homes managed the sell of our property exceptional well, nothing was to much trouble for Ana and her team.It didn't stop as soon as the contract was signed the after sales service was very helpful.I would recommend Bees Homes to anyone.
Dickie · 17 November 2021
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Dickie, thank you for the kind words. We greatly value the recommendations you and other clients make having personally experienced 'Bees Homes' service.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe level of service received was exceptional from the first contact through to completion of the sale of my property. I cannot recommend Anna and the team highly enough. I wish all Estate agents were as switched on and communicated as well as Anna and her team.
Marion · 12 June 2020
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Marion, very many thanks for the kind words. We aim to be "the best not the biggest' so we can provide the service you have alluded to. Ana and The Bees Homes Team.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA professional and friendly service
Having recently completed our house sale with Ana and her Team at Bees homes I have no hesitation in giving them a 5* review. They worked relentlessly in the background to get us the best price and most importantly to keep the process moving forward. I feel the chain would very likely have broken without the determination of the team.So, if you have a quirky house with some history this is the agency to use. Bees will treat your home with the attention to detail you used to create it and you as an equal partner in the transaction rather than a commodity to be exploited.
Ben · 11 November 2022
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Ben, that's most kind of you. Thank you for recognising the 'behind the scene' effort that went into getting the sale over the line. Thank you also for noting how we work with and for clients and pay such close attention to detail. Ultimately it's about you, not us; we are there to help you get the right buyer. It was a privilege to have listed and sold such a unique property.
★★★★★ 5/5
FacebookAna helped us to buy a property. She was excellent in every way. The first time we viewed the property was on a bank holiday Monday - she was always available! The property we bought was a project so we needed access to it to be able to put together costings. Ana was so very helpful, always accommodated our workmen so that they could give us a price, she even recommended the builder who we have now decided to use. I would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Ana!
Sharon · 2 June 2018
★★★★★ 5/5
FacebookMy girlfriend and I have just bought our first home and although Ana wasn’t working on our behalf she still made the whole process was made as easy and stress free as buying a house can be thanks to Bees homes!
Ana has been brilliant, along with the solicitors she recommended for us; they have both been amazing. Both have responded to emails, phone calls and messages at all time of the day, 7 days a week..
We also had Scott sort our mortgage out for us and he made it all very easy to understand and even came round to our house to explain it all in person. We shall seek out people to recommend Bees homes to!
Thanks again Ana and Scott!
Joe · 21 April 2018
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAna and Scott were amazing going above…
Ana and Scott were amazing going above and beyond with their customer service making the selling of my house and relocation smooth and trouble free. No reservations at all with recommending them to anyone and I wish them every suscess for the future if Bees Homes.Maxine
Maxine · 9 January 2019
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Dear Maxine thank you for your kind words and support. The process of selling a property is rarely without incident. It’s our job to appear serene above the water while paddling furiously underneath to make sure it happens.We wish you well for your future and thanks for being a Bees Homes Ambassador. The Bees Homes Team.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExceptional Service
We had a substantially fire damaged house that needed to be marketed whilst the insurance works were in progress. We chose Bees Homes as we wanted a personalised service which we definitely received. Bees Homes gave us very honest and professional advise on how best to market our property. The CGI images and the brochure of the house very much reflected the quality of the property. We received exceptional service from the whole team, whether that be feed back from viewings, general communication with them and throughout the the whole negotiation period.We have no hesitation in recommending Bees Homes to anyone who wishes to sell their property.
Sharon · 19 February 2022
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Sharon (and Keith) thank you so much for your kind words. Selling a home can be emotionally draining at the best of times. When the property in question is being restored it adds a layer of angst and requires innovative marketing! As we all found, communication is key as is mutual trust. We are delighted that in addition you highlighted "honesty and professionalism". All of us at Bees Homes wish you well in your new home and thank you again for entrusting the sale of April Cottage to us. Ana and the Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotLocal Business Support
As well as having an excellent reputation as an Estate Agent, Bees Homes love to support local businesses too!I’m an holistic therapist in Eastbourne and have had the opportunity to collaborate a couple of times with Ana, Lydia and Gemma. They’ve been so generous with their time and been kind enough to share their wealth of social media knowledge.Check out “Sussex Marketing Club” on FaceBook if you want to know more about the Bees ladies and the business support they offer.
Jane · 10 December 2021
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Dear Jane, that's so kind of you to note the work we do in the community. For us good business is as much about collaboration as it is about competition. If we can share experiences on what does and doesn't work to provide exceptional customer service we are more likely to become "businesses of choice" for the more discerning of clients. If a fellow business owner is interested here's the link to the Sussex Marketing Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733819753929921/ Ana & The Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSwift and friendly service. Ana and Scott were always contactable and made the whole process for us very smooth, especially for us as first time buyers. Would recommend! Thank you for helping us get our dream property!
Sophia · 12 June 2020
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Sophie, it was great working with you and Adam. We were delighted to have helped you to acquire your 'dream property." Ana & the Bees Homes team.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFrom our first connection with Scott to the sale through Ana the Bees Homes team could not have been more helpful or commited to make our move happen.
The quality of the pictures, the attention to detail in preparing our property in the best light were services we hadn't expected. And they kept us regularly informed of progress and when we got a tricky patch they were there to help us out.
If ever there is an example of a team willing to go the extra mile and take the sting out of buying and selling property then this was it.
Would I recommend them? Yes in a heartbeat!
Michelle
Chris · 13 June 2018
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Michelle, thank you for taking the time out to note the role we played in helping you to find a buyer and move into your new home. As one of our first vendors you would always have a special place in the Bees Homes history (when we come to write it). The Bees Homes Team
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe have just moved into our new home...how happy are we !!
I very rarely write reviews but just had to let you all know what an amazing experience we have had from Bees Homes. Being looked after every step of the way by Ana and Scott, they made the whole process as stress free as it could ever be.
We sold our house within days of going on the market with them. They helped us with all communications from solicitors, surveyors, our new buyers, nothing was ever too much. I could call them any time of the day and they always responded promptly and efficiently.
I would whole heartedly recommend Bees homes. I would definitely use them in the future if the need arises. We had huge amounts of confidence in our dealings with them, so friendly and approachable.
From the moment we decided to sell our house to the moment we moved into our new house it only took 8 weeks ( including everyone closing for Christmas and new year ) very impressive and all down to Ana and Scott being pro active every step of the way...Huge Thank you.
Debs · 13 June 2018
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Deborah, thank you for taking the time to write the review and for the kind words. It makes all the hard work we put in (as you say often late into the evening and at weekends) to help people realise their property dreams. All of us at Bees Homes wish you lots of happiness in your new home.
★★★★★ 1/5
FacebookNot impressed they send marketing spam but don’t pay the postage. Just got charged £5 for the pleasure of receiving one of their mailshots. Emailed them and not even an apology!
Angela · 10 September 2024
Agent replied · 23 April 2026
Dear Angela, we have just seen this review after having had a conversation today via email which not only did we apologised even though we can’t be responsible for the mistakes of Royal Mail and actually offered to send something for your trouble which we agreed it would be annoying for anyone.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWould highly recommend. Bees Homes put a lot of care and attention into selling your home. You can really see the passion they put into their service and I think this stands out in the quality of their photos that they take of your home and their beautiful brochures. Very satisfied with their service.
Tony · 16 April 2023
Agent replied · 11 June 2024
Tony, thank you for your kind words. Ana and the team really appreciate you recognising the care, attention and passion we put into the service we provide for our clients. Creating the bespoke 'beautiful brochure' for each of the unique homes we sell is a privilege. We wish you and Jenni every happiness in your new home.
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