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Estate Agents: A Necessary Evil in London
I read an article a while ago about why the BBC felt that, due to social media and Government regulation, estate agents would soon become a thing of the past. Having initially fallen into it via a friend of a friend, I worked as an estate agent in and around central London between 2002 and…
Read More‘Undesirable Tenants’ list for repeat offenders says Mike Bailey from Shergroup
Regaining possession and chasing monies owed sounds like a nightmare scenario, though I am sure very common for many out there, does your agency take the whole stress of the matter away for your clients? You know at Shergroup our clients enjoy 100% safety and success record on each and every one of our hundreds…
Read MoreEstate Agency website performance – David Opie of ETSOS answers our questions:
How important is it, that as an estate / letting agency, you understand how well your website has been performing in 2016? Most home movers start their search online where the portals are now, in effect, the shop window of estate agency. Recognising this, successful agents have shifted the focus of their website from property…
Read MoreBrexit, Trump and London Property in 2017
In 2016 we have seen 2 massive blows in the Western world to the perceived ‘establishment’ and self-declared ‘elite’, the full consequences of which will only become clear in the years to come, long after those crying about a second referendum and recounts have been forgotten. While David Cameron and CNN couldn’t see either of…
Read MoreWhich property markets in the UK are predicted to see slower growth in 2017?
A falling pound is great news for international buyers looking to diversify and eager for a slice of the UK’s profitable housing market. There are all kinds of opportunities from new-build developments (particularly ones which stand to benefit from the infrastructure upgrades promised in the Autumn Statement), to looking for property restoration projects to the old staple of buy to let.
Read MoreHow to write a better blog
How to write a better blog Struggling to string sentences together? Tired of writing posts you’re not completely confident with? Dont worry! Every blogger has gone through torrid spells where things don’t seem to flow as well as you’d like. Blogging is a skill that needs to be honed and requires patience; ‘Rome wasn’t built…
Read MoreA new website for 2017? Estate Apps answers some important questions:
How important is it, that as an estate / letting agency, you understand how well your website has been performing in 2016? Knowing how your website is performing is paramount with almost every user beginning their property search online. You need to know that your visitors are finding the content they want / need quickly…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas – Property Style
I’m afraid finding your ideal home and lifestyle might just take a bit longer than twelve days, but let’s dream it doesn’t! This is how it might go; On the First Day of Christmas You have a dream. Every home move starts with an inkling of an idea, maybe just a touch of disquiet about…
Read MoreINDUSTRY INTERVIEW: MICHAEL DAY, INTEGRA PROPERTY SERVICES
As a whole, is the uk estate and letting agency keeping up to date with the latest in both marketing and technology or is there still vast room for improvement? The property industry generally remains quite conservative (with a small c) but there are a number of exciting projects being developed around the sector and…
Read MorePROPERTY – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE EMOTIONS!
Buying and selling a property has long been known to be one of the most stressful things someone can do in life. In fact, it ranks alongside death and divorce. Part of the reason why property negotiations can feel so stressful are that we have to navigate through a series of time sensitive situations, which…
Read MoreJUDGE AN ESTATE AGENT ON SALESMANSHIP ALONE AT YOUR PERIL!
In this fast paced, instant access, target driven world we live in, so much emphasis is often placed on salesmanship. It doesn’t matter whether you are involved in potatoes, prosecco or property, the principles behind selling and selling techniques are commonly thought of as being the same across most business sectors. Arguably, estate agents have…
Read MoreWhat got you here isn’t working any more
Over half a million people work in estate agency in the UK, probably three times the number employed in the industry when I was a child. Transactions, however, have not trebled in the same timespan. Which means one thing: HUGE competition for instructions. Where your predecessors could rely on word of mouth and goodwill to…
Read MoreIndustry Interview: Spencer Fortag MARLA MNAEA of Dockside Property Services Kent
How important is it for estate agents to embrace innovation and technology in the industry to both find new clients and marketing their clients property? I don’t think this is important. I believe it is essential. Clients today, of whatever age, tend to be tech savvy so agents that embrace bothÿinnovation and technology will flourish.…
Read MoreIndustry Interview: Jerry Lyons of Property Expert
Is having a strong online presence important for estate and letting agents? Yes, absolutely. Your agency will be judged by the way your website looks as a starting point and how user friendly it is. Other ways you can build your digital profile to win instructions are: Use social media regularly. Have a weekly /…
Read MoreEstate agents who outsource their viewing services…
Estate agents who outsource their viewing services… will have best chance of success in 2017. One of the most significant business trends in 2017 is likely to be outsourcing. And, with estate agents increasingly expected to do more with less, this makes sense. Just think about it, with time the one thing none of us…
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