Mishon Welton t/as Mishons
75/10039 live listings · from 1.8% fee
Best Estate Agents in Hove
The City of Brighton and Hove
The Hove property market
Over the last 12 months, 823 homes sold across Hove, at a median sold price of £445,000. That’s up 6% on the year before. Flat / Maisonette homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
Median sold price
£445,000
last 12 months
Average sold price
£554,347
last 12 months
Homes sold
823
last 12 months
Year-on-year
+6%
median price
Most common type
Flat / Maisonette
458 sales
What sells in Hove
- Flat / Maisonette — 458 sales, median £320,766
- Semi-detached — 137 sales, median £672,500
- Terraced — 128 sales, median £617,500
- Detached — 71 sales, median £985,000
- Other — 29 sales, median £680,000
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for BN3. Updated monthly.
See full Hove house prices — by property type, street & 15-year growth →
Top estate agents in Hove
Ranked by the AgentSeeker Score — live listing activity, local market standing and fee competitiveness. See the full Hove ranking →
Pearson Keehan Ltd
72/10038 live listings · from 1.7% fee
Sawyer & Co
70/10025 live listings · from 1.6% fee
Jacobs Steel
65/10020 live listings · from 1.8% fee
FERMERS Ltd
62/10018 live listings · from 1.7% fee
Finding the Right Estate Agent in Hove
Choosing the right estate agent in Hove can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Hove has a range of local and national agents — but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Hove based on actual performance data, so you can see which agents get the best results — whether you're selling a terrace, a flat, or a larger family home.
Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Hove for 2026 guide ranks local agents by fee transparency, sale time and asking-price achievement.
Hove Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pick an estate agent in Hove?
To pick the right estate agent in Hove, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee — not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Hove agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Hove's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Hove agents.
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in Hove?
In Hove, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most Hove sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Hove agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Hove?
If you sell your Hove home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Hove agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract — and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Hove agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Hove agents.
What are common estate agent red flags in Hove?
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Hove: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Hove agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Hove agents. vetted Hove agents.
Why Hove sellers use AgentSeeker
Committed total fees
The percentage on a Hove agent's card is the total you pay. No VAT added at contract, no hidden extras — the industry-standard surprise doesn't happen here.
Verified performance data
Hove agents are ranked on real asking-price achievement and sale times from Land Registry + PropertyData — not reviews, not brand, not marketing claims.
Your details stay private
We never share your contact with Hove agents until you approve the shortlist. No spam calls, no brokered leads — you control when outreach starts.
Nearby Towns
Ready to Compare Agents in Hove?
Enter your postcode above to see how local agents stack up.
Back to Search