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Hearnes is built on honesty and integrity
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    Whether you're buying or selling, whether your ideal home is a new apartment, a period property or anything in between, with the help of Hearnes Estate Agents, you can look forward to finding what you want, finding a serious buyer and enjoying a smooth, successful transaction from beginning to end.
    Hearnes estate agents is built on honesty and integrity whilst providing an unrivalled level of service. Established in 1996 by a husband and wife team, Lyndon Le Boutillier and Lynda Hearne, Hearnes has now become one of the most respected and successful estate agencies in Dorset and Hampshire, with market leading offices in the towns they operate within.
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    Right from the start, the Directors set out to change people's perceptions of estate agents; to prove that friendliness and professionalism can go hand in hand; to be open and straightforward and always ready to help; be responsive and accountable and live up to every promise they make.In short, to take the usual stresses and strains out of buying and selling, and make the whole process as simple and straightforward as you've a right to expect.
    Sally Gravener and Anthony Holtom joined Lynda and Lyndon in 2010 as Shareholders and Directors of the Ringwood office where they have maintained the high levels of service and enjoyed building the office to market leading position in Ringwood. 
    The Bournemouth team would be delighted to hear from you if you are looking to buy or sell in the Bournemouth area. Their prominent town centre office offers a comfortable and professional environment with pro-active and friendly staff. Hearnes offer unrivalled and tailored marketing to suit each property including eight property websites, five journals and magazines, impressive glossy brochures with professional photographs 2D and 3D floor plans. 

    Why Use Hearnes?
    Ask our clients why they feel so at home with us and among the variety of reasons, certain common factors are bound to emerge.
    *Detailed, wide-ranging knowledge of the local markets
    *Free premium listing on all major web sites for every property generating approximately 44% more enquiries than standard listings
    *Free Rightmove performance reports emailed/posted to you regularly for you to check activity on your specific property· Client feedback after every viewing
    *Regular contact to update you on changing marketconditions and buyers' reaction your home
    *Truly independent to ensure impartial, unbiased advice· No tied sole agency agreements binding you to a single agent for any long period*
    *Friendly, knowledgeable people always ready, willing and more than able to help
    *Top quality photography and brochures to present your property in the best light
    *Eye-catching effective advertising in local and regional media and on the internet
    *Traditional values of a family owned and run business· Accompanied viewings
    *Working practices based on sound Christian principles of honesty, fairness, integrity and helpfulness
    *Quality property photography, including aerial shots if required
    *All calls returned - and mobile numbers available for all staff


    *Some Estate Agents will ask you to sign an agreement for as much as 16 weeks which you cannot then get out of, even if the agent does not deliver the expected service. At Hearnes we do not understand what benefit this is to our clients. We are confident in keeping our clients through good service, not unscrupulous contracts. 
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    Always here when you need us, please pick up the telephone or email us for a friendly response at all times .... 01202 317317 bournemouth@hearnes.com www.hearnes.com
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    Sally Gravener - Managing Director and Owner
    Sally began her estate agency career in 2001 and quickly established herself as the top sales-person in Ringwood for a large corporate estate agency. Subsequently, at the age of 24, she was offered a managerial position at their Highcliffe office and through innovation, drive and maintenance of the highest standards of customer service, Sally led this branch to record business levels. In 2010 she became Shareholder and Director of Hearnes in Ringwood. With an established team in Ringwood maintaining a market leading position, Sally was able to expand the business further by opening a Bournemouth town centre office in July 2013, where she enjoys dealing with a diverse range of properties in a lively, cosmopolitan town. Sally is accustomed to dealing with a variety of property, ranging from waterside and rural homes to town centre houses and apartments, land and new build properties. This experience combined with her attention to detail and acute understanding of customer needs offers the buyers and sellers of Bournemouth an unrivalled level of service and an outstanding moving experience, helping to alleviate the pressures of moving home.
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    Andrew King - Branch Partner
    Andrew began his estate agency career in 2005, working as a Junior Negotiator in New Milton for a corporate estate agency where he progressed to managing this and their Highcliffe office. After working within Nissan in Poole for a couple of years, he decided to return to Estate Agency, when he joined Hearnes in Bournemouth in 2014 . Andrew has played a large part in growing the business to its market leading position and has progressed from valuation manager to Branch Partner. Clients enjoy his empathetic, hard working nature and eye for detail. Away from the office, Andrew enjoys spending time with his fiancée and children Grace, Jude and Toby whilst also attempting to improve his golf handicap.
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    Matthew Hillier - Assistant Manager
    Matthew returned to estate agency in early 2016 after working in a diverse range of customer service and sales markets including working within the Westover Group based in Poole. Born in London and raised in the Bournemouth area, Matthew has a wealth of local knowledge that he effectively delivers alongside his passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service. Originally studying in graphic design at the Bournemouth arts institute Matthew has a keen eye for detail and loves combining traditional and modern methods of communication with clients. Out of the office Matthew enjoys playing Golf and Football whilst also getting his hands dirty helping his parents with their property project.
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    Laura Maidment - Office Manager
    Laura was born and raised in Poole, she went to Broadstone Middle school and then Corfe Hills School where she studied Politics, Sociology and Business Studies for her A Levels. Since finishing school, she has developed skills and experience in many industries and roles, particularly focusing on customer service and organisational skills. Laura joined the Bournemouth Branch in 2021 then transferred to the Poole Branch in 2022 as the Sales Progressor, where she liaises with buyers, sellers and solicitors, getting our sales through to completion. She has a calm nature, is highly organised and nothing is too much trouble. Laura purchased her first house in 2020 with her fiancé Max, and now enjoys spending time organising and decorating their home as well as planning their 2025 wedding. Alongside this, she loves spending time with her dog Koda, enjoying the country and seaside walks, doing yoga and socialising with friends and family.
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    Eleanor Keats - Property Consultant 
    Inspired by her father, Eleanor joined the team in 2023 with aspirations of a thriving career in agency. As an ambitious, personable individual with an interest in property, starting at Hearnes was an exciting step. Her interest in agency began when working in Canford Cliffs; after forming friendships with the local agents, the prospect of a career helping people achieve their property goals was something which Eleanor wanted to pursue. In her spare time, Eleanor has a passion for health and fitness, attending the gym most days as well as playing netball for a local league.
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    Where service counts
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      Please don't take our word for it...
      Whether you're buying or selling, whether your ideal home is a new apartment, a period property or anything in between, with the help of Hearnes Estate Agents you can look forward to finding what you want, finding a serious buyer and enjoying a smooth, successful transaction from beginning to end - here are some of our recent clients' comments...

    Testimonials from Sellers

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      the most efficient service we have encountered
      Mr & Mrs D from Bournemouth -  We've dealt with numerous estate agents and we can honestly say that Hearnes have provided us with the best and most efficient service we have encountered.
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      you've really earned your fee
      Mr & Mrs N from Bournemouth - I never thought I'd say it, but you've really earned your fee
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      you're the best!
      Mrs J from Bournemouth - To Everyone at Hearnes, Thank you to everyone who helped with my sale - you're the best! Until next time......
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      your service has been exceptional
      Mr and Mrs F from Meyrick Park, Bournemouth - To everyone at Hearnes Bournemouth.  Thank you for everything you have done to sell my flat, your service has been exceptional.
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      a huge THANK YOU
      Mr and Mrs P from Bournemouth - We would like so say a huge THANK YOU to you, personally and each member of staff at Hearnes, who have, in any way, been involved in the selling of our house. Always keeping us well informed, not to mention the speed in which you all "got the work done"!! Yours sincerely E & C
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      We wanted to say thank you so much
      Mr and Mrs R from Queens Park -  We wanted to say thank you so much for all your help and hard work.  We found you and all your staff very professional.
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      I am very happy to recommend your firm
      Mr T from Moordown - Dear Sally. Thank you for your letter and yes, the sale progressed smoothly to completion earlier this week. Now that the dust is beginning to settle it is appropriate for me to write and express my thanks to your team for their efforts. Throughout the process Hearnes were highly professional, communication was first class and I am very happy to recommend your firm to any would be sellers. Best wishes to you and the team.
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      professional, helpful and caring throughout
      Mr and Mrs M from Bournemouth - Dear Ms Gravener, We are so pleased we choose Hearnes to sell our home. This was based on our experience when we brought the property through your firm. We have sold and bought many times over the years but we have never sold so easily and quickly! It was fantastic that you found our buyer without even marketing the property. This took so much stress out of the process although there was plenty of stress down the line.  Matt did us proud and we would ask you to convey our thanks to him.
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      Thank you for all your help!
      Alan and Linda - To all the team at Hearnes, thank you for all your help in the sale of our property! 
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      You have definitely been one of the best... 
      On behalf of Julia, Mum and I, I would like to thank you all for the support that you have provided throughout the sale process. From my perspective having bought and sold quite a few properties in the UK in the past you have definitely been one of the best Estate agents I have dealt with. Please pass on our thanks to everyone involved at Hearnes, I know that it has been a team effort. I would like to say we will be missing your daily updates, but, I would be lying!"
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      Lovely young man! 
      Dear Matthew, thank you so much for selling our home for us. It was lovely working with you. You're a lovely young man!

    Testimonials from Buyers

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      I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hearnes
      Miss R from Bournemouth - Team Hearnes, Thank you so much for the lovely card and wine. I am so happy in my new house. Your team were amazing in progressing the purchase, keeping me updated and guiding me through buying my first home! Also doing a fab job of showing me around the property too! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hearnes and will certainly be back when I'm ready to upgrade to a two bed!
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      all the wonderful team
      Mr and Mrs W from Boscombe Spa, Bournemouth - To all the wonderful team at Hearnes "The Best of the Best". Thank you for all your kind attention, your patience with both and sales and purchase. We are so thrilled to be living here. We love it.
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      An estate agent to highly recommend
      Mr and Mrs F from Bournemouth - Dear Sally, We write to say a simple 'thank you' to all your team (especially Scarlett) for the part they played in our purchase. An estate agent to highly recommend.
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      the most professional Estate Agents in the area

      Mr T from Bournemouth - I am incredibly grateful to you for the extremely professional manner in which you have project-managed this somewhat complicated and, at times, difficult sale. I was kept fully informed at every step of the way, and, without fail, always filled with confidence of the teams extensive skills to achieve a successful completion in the minimum of time. Despite working under considerable pressure, your team have always had the good grace and strength of character to never rush me in our various conversations, and always made time to promptly answer any queries that I have raised.

      Overall, my experience with all the team members at Hearnes has been totally positive and completely flawless. I feel privileged to be able to recommend Hearnes, without exception, to friends and colleagues as being the most helpful and professional Estate Agents in the area. It has been my absolute pleasure and delight to do business with Hearnes. I would like to extend my very best wishes to all of the team at Hearnes for a long and successful future in a business in which you simply excel and lead.

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      'Outstanding' customer service we have received
      Miss A from Bournemouth - Dear Sally, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Hearnes for efforts in finding us our new home. All of the staff within your office have been very approachable, friendly and professional. Jonathan and yourself have always been punctual with viewings and have always taken the time we needed to view the properties. The communication between you and your colleagues has been excellent - always returning phone calls, keeping us up to date and informing us of new instructions that you have taken on. I would highly recommend for anybody to sell their property through Hearnes due to the 'Outstanding' customer service we have received. Thank you to all of you
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      An utter credit to Hearnes
      Mr and Mrs M from East Common, Bournemouth - What a journey this has been! We finally got there in the end thanks to you! We thank you for all your time, patience and dedication, not only with us but also in the personable way in which you have dealt with the sellers. An utter credit to Hearnes. Our best wishes for all your future endeavours, I am certain you will be truly successful, After all you found exactly what we were looking for.
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      five star customer service
      Mr and Mrs M from East Common, Bournemouth - To all at Hearnes of Bournemouth, I think you should write a handbook for all the "other" Estate agents, on five star customer service and in buying and selling property! You are a breath of fresh air in what normally would, or should be a fraught time. Special thanks for getting us through this experience with humour, dedication and great communication. Thank you so much for making our experience less daunting and we truly appreciate all effort made. Thank you for a positive experience.
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      Brilliant service from viewings to completion
      Miss R and her dog from Bournemouth - Brilliant service from viewings to completion. Only agents in Bournemouth who knew their properties inside and out when discussing them in person at the office, didn't hesitate to find the answers to any questions I had, booked me in for viewings easily and at my convenience, and thorough communication the whole way through. As a result I am in my first home much earlier than expected and my dog and I are very happy!
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      Please enjoy a glass of bubble on us!
      Mr and Mrs T from Talbot Woods, Bournemouth - Dear Sally and team, thank you so much for selling our house and for finding us our new home. What a result! It has been a pleasure working with you all. Thanks you for your professionalism and excellent service. Please enjoy a glass of bubble on us! We hope to see you all again soon.
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      12 weeks from first viewing to completion

      Ms P from Westbourne - To all the team at Hearnes, thank you so much for all your help and hard work in my flat purchase.....12 weeks from first viewing to completion..... GREAT STUFF

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      I will be continuing to recommend you
      Mr T from Bournemouth - Hi Sally. Just to say thank you to you and the team once again for everything. The flat looked great yesterday! I will be continuing to recommend you to people looking in the area as your service was far better than any other agent I dealt with in my search.... All the best for this year. Regards, Dan'
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      a very positive purchase with your company
      S&L from Bournemouth - Dear Sally, We finalised our purchase for The Chocolate Box just before Christmas.  I just wanted to say how pleased and impressed we both were with how your team dealt with our viewings and purchase, always returning our calls, accommodating all of our requests and generally extremely professional at all times. Thank you for a very positive purchase with your company!
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      You're a star and a HUGE asset
      Dr and Mrs L from Talbot Woods - Dear Matt, From us all a very big thank you for all you have done in selling us Roslin Road South. You're a star and a HUGE asset to Hearnes - hope you're around when we sell.
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      A huge thank you for all your help
      Martyn, Victoria and Ralphie - Dear Juliet, a huge thank you for all your help and support. We love our new home!
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      many thanks
      Carole & Family - To everyone at Hearnes, many thanks for getting me through the stress and in to my new home! 
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      Your responsiveness and reassuring service...
      Yvona & Godfrey Wingfield - To Andy and Rachel, Many thanks for all your assistance and care with our house purchase. At a stressful time, your responsiveness and reassuring service was very much appreciated. 
      We would not hesitate to recommend Hearnes to our friends and family. 
      Best wishes for the future to you all at Hearnes!
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      one very happy and grateful customer!
      Steven Cast - Thank you so much for all you've done to ensure the deal was done. I am one very happy and very grateful customer. 
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