Posts by EAN Content
Are hybrid and online agencies now using property recruitment companies to find agents?
We ask Joshua Rayner of Rayner Personnel: The short answer to this question is ‘yes’ but if I left it there, this would be a very short article. The full answer is that although many in the industry believe traditional and newer hybrid agencies are worlds apart, the truth is they have more in common…
Read MoreCIELA “Birth” unlikely with current support levels, unless more agents join now.
CIELA, the Charter for Independent Estate and Lettings Agents which aims to represent the collective interests of independent agents, said today that it was not currently receiving enough support to have a realistic chance of launching on 1st October. Presently it is in its pre-launch “incubation” period until 30 September – it is inviting owners…
Read MoreTime for high street agents to fight back
If the press or the markets are to be believed the high street agent has been on the ropes…
Read MoreIndustry Interview: David Opie Marketing Manager of Landmark.co.uk
How important is it for estate agencies to keep on top of the world evolving within #PropTech? The property sector in general is undergoing a seismic shift. The home move process, which has ostensibly remained unchanged since the 19th century, is coming under pressure from consumers to catch up with the digital age in which…
Read MoreWhat makes Millennials tick?
This has been a subject of interest and an important topic of debate for quite sometime to try and pinpoint exactly what turns Millennials on For those new to the phrase the term Millennial is those individuals born between roughly 1980 – 2000. The end of 2015 and turn of 2016 saw Millennials become the…
Read MoreIndustry Interview – Michael Day MBA
How long have you been part of the industry and just what is it that you offer modern day agencies looking to improve their results? I started in the industry just after Christmas 1975 so I have 42 years of property industry experience. Of course I started when I was three! During that time I…
Read MoreOnline or high st agent? Sellers reveal their decision-making process
Google ‘online vs high street estate agents’ and you’ll get nearly 5,000,000 pages debating one of the biggest decisions a vendor will make about the most valuable deal of their life. It’s a huge thinking point for home sellers, and a bustling topic of conversation in the property industry. Just recently a company surveyed 14,530…
Read MoreWhy Energy Efficiency is Becoming More Important to Home Buyers
If you are an estate agent, you are already aware that what people want out of their home differs. Each generation looks for something slightly different from the previous one. These days energy efficiency is increasingly becoming important to buyers. It is not always easy for people to find cheap home heating oil, or a…
Read MoreDrones for Estate Agencies? We interview Ben Smith of Kensson
I work in many industry sectors and I am now starting to see more drones being used both commercially and by those for whom it is just a hobby. Are drones now more accessible for businesses than ever? Increasing demand for drone services has led to many more service providers, from qualified individuals to large…
Read MoreThe top 3 barriers to blogging
Success means different things to different people, but what I do know is that there is no magic pill, no easy fix. Money is earned, not made and ‘hassle-free’ cash, as I have just seen advertised, is a myth – you have to work hard, have grit, determination, and gumption. I understand why so many…
Read More4 Essential Ways to Repair Your Credit to Buy a Home
What is a good credit score? Why does it matter to you? When we are younger, the stakes are lower. You didn’t have to worry about a credit score because you weren’t planning on buying a home anytime soon. But, as you get older and want to land a dream job, get a mobile phone…
Read MoreKerb Appeal is Sex Appeal
One of the questions we always get asked is ‘do I need to re-paint to sell my home’. It is true, a well kept home does attract attention. But there are a few things you can do without breaking the bank to get your home ready to market, Look at your entrance with the rose…
Read MoreDo you need a Qualified Estate Agent?
Choosing an estate agent is critical. The role they play in managing the sale of your property can increase or decrease the strain of what is already one of the most stressful experiences you can go through. Add onto this the reason for the sale; separation, a new arrival, expanding family or needing to release…
Read MoreWhat’s the Future of Estate Agency?
How many of you have wondered which way the future of Estate agency will turn? As an agent specialising on the South Coast including London, the future couldn’t be more clearer. Adaptability is the key. For those of you who consider that YOUR Estate Agency is the best in it’s field, think again! So what…
Read MoreRevised Memorandum of Understanding between redress schemes published
The three government approved redress schemes; The Property Ombudsman (TPO), Ombudsman Services: Property and The Property Redress Scheme have today issued a revised version of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Established to support the ongoing communication between the three redress schemes where relevant, the MOU ensures that any agent with an outstanding award with one…
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