DH Dowen Limited
71/10051 live listings · from 2.2% fee
Best Estate Agents in Seaham
County Durham
The Seaham property market
Over the last 12 months, 341 homes sold across Seaham, at a median sold price of £113,000. That’s down 1.7% on the year before. Terraced homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
Median sold price
£113,000
last 12 months
Average sold price
£144,410
last 12 months
Homes sold
341
last 12 months
Year-on-year
-1.7%
median price
Most common type
Terraced
178 sales
What sells in Seaham
- Terraced — 178 sales, median £92,000
- Semi-detached — 96 sales, median £125,000
- Detached — 43 sales, median £253,000
- Flat / Maisonette — 14 sales, median £77,000
- Other — 10 sales, median £162,662
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for SR7. Updated monthly.
See full Seaham house prices — by property type, street & 15-year growth →
Top estate agents in Seaham
Ranked by the AgentSeeker Score — live listing activity, local market standing and fee competitiveness. See the full Seaham ranking →
Pattinson
67/10024 live listings · from 2.2% fee
Taylor Wimpey
61/10018 live listings · from 2.2% fee
St Modwen North East
52/10012 live listings · from 2.1% fee
Miller Homes
44/1007 live listings · from 2.1% fee
What would you pay in Seaham?
Adjust the sale price and fee to see what you'd actually hand over — and keep — on a Seaham sale.
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Agent commission
£4,083
You keep
£190,357
Illustrative — on AgentSeeker, the percentage shown is a committed total. The agent doesn't add VAT on top at contract stage, so the number you drag on the slider is the full commission you'd actually pay.
Finding the Right Estate Agent in Seaham
Choosing the right estate agent in Seaham can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Seaham 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 Seaham 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.
Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of estate agent fees in Seaham — typical 2.1% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.
Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Seaham for 2026 guide ranks local agents by fee transparency, sale time and asking-price achievement.
Seaham Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reduce estate agent fees in Seaham?
The three most effective ways to reduce estate agent fees in Seaham: first, ask for a committed fee up front rather than accepting the headline rate; second, compare multiple Seaham agents, since local competition usually shifts the number by 0.2–0.4%; third, consider a sole-agency contract for a lower rate in exchange for exclusivity. AgentSeeker publishes each Seaham agent's committed fee before you contact them. compare Seaham fees.
When is the best time to sell a house in Seaham?
Spring (March–May) and early autumn (September–October) are traditionally the strongest months for selling in Seaham, with more active buyers and longer viewing daylight. That said, a well-priced home with the right agent will sell year-round. Find the best-performing agents in Seaham today. best Seaham agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Seaham?
If you sell your Seaham home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Seaham 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 Seaham agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Seaham agents.
Can you haggle with estate agents in Seaham?
Yes — estate agent fees in Seaham are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current Seaham rates sit between 1.9% to 2.3% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each Seaham agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later — effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare Seaham agent fees.
Why Seaham sellers use AgentSeeker
Committed total fees
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