Posts by Alex Evans
Are you in the moving mindset?
Have you ever tried to lose weight? I know lot’s of my friends have. Many of them started with diet fads in their 20’s. We are now all approaching our 40’s and most of us have failed miserably. Sure we lose a few pounds, however ultimately most of us pile it back on. And so…
Read MoreAre you aware about the Analytics from Twitter?
So we all use Twitter right? We’re guessing so since you’re reading this blog.. If the answer is yes but you’re not too sure which was your most successful tweet or how many mentions you got last month then you are in luck! Twitter has some built in analytics for you and best of all…
Read MoreAre you in a one way relationship with your Conveyancing Solicitors?
It takes two to manage a successful relationship. Do you feel you’re giving more than your fair share with the local solicitors you refer work to? Something as simple as waiting on a quote for a customer, even having to chase for it, can push you over the edge. At Hoowla we have expanded our online conveyancing…
Read MoreInfographic: Traditional vs Online Estate Agents 2015.
Buying or selling a home can be a life changing process. It’s a stressful time, when you need good advice and support from a trusted estate agent. Choosing the estate agent that will guide you through your transaction can be a big decision in itself – never mind which school you’d like to be close…
Read MoreUsing Video To Humanise Your Agency
Facebook recently announced that users will be able to replace their profile picture with something a little more engaging: video. All social-media users have at one point seen a picture of themselves and immediately thought “that’s my new profile picture” and if a picture is worth thousand words, then video is worth a million –…
Read MoreWhich Rugby Referee does Your Agency Resemble?
I’m not a big rugby fan but I have been sucked in during the World Cup. My sporting background is in football and I’ve always found it interesting how respectful rugby players are towards the ref compared to footballers. I watched the Wales versus South Africa match at the weekend and I was struck by…
Read MoreMaximise your selling potential during winter.
People seem to think that selling your home in the winter is a lot harder than it is in the summer. But there are actually a number of advantages to selling your home in the colder months. Take a look at our tips below and to see how you can maximise your selling potential. Ice…
Read MoreAgents’ Mutual’s latest ‘letter of intent’: what’s in it for agents?
The consumer is King and to protect sellers and buyers best interests estate and letting agents have to operate in the boundaries of law. In particular the law sees Consumers are vulnerable. And legislation and regulation has to be in place to ensure consumers interests are best protected, and represented. Estate agents too can be…
Read MoreTOP TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER.
As winter looms ever closer, many face a difficult decision about selling their home. In years gone by, before property videos and online marketing dominated our lives, selling in the winter was an absolute last resort! Nowadays, buyers, or shall we say ‘serious buyers’ will not think twice about going online and viewing as many…
Read MoreNoise information and guidance now available for wary home buyers.
According to a recent European Environment Agency report ‘Environmental noise is linked to approximately 43,000 hospital admissions, and up to 10,000 premature deaths per year’. Staggeringly, despite noise being cited as one of the most common nuisances that can affect house-holders and one of the main causes of purchase dissatisfaction, it is often not investigated…
Read MoreThe Value of Personal Connections.
A couple of weeks ago I was reminded of the value of personal connections. I love the social world, the ability to connect and build relationships online has been a powerful resource for my business. As a writer it is so easy for me to hide away behind my pen and paper and remain in…
Read MoreThe Plague of Prime Central London – The real effect of stamp duty.
Experienced estate agent based in Knightsbridge and anonymous guest writer for mypropertyeye.com gives us his thoughts on SDLT. Prime Central London is a term that is growing to encompass more and more of the capital’s postcodes, but there is arguably one that still is in a league of its own. SW1X (Knightsbridge/Belgravia) includes some of the most famous and…
Read MoreWhy invest in property?
Steadily, but assuredly, the economy has moved into a new cycle. Gone are the years of decline and stagnation and, in their place is a period of consistent economic growth, falling unemployment and, at last, wages increasing in real terms. A good time to invest then, but what should you invest in to best secure…
Read MoreCTA’s – What are they and why are they so important for your website?
So you have designed a beautiful site and it has just gone live but it isn’t getting you any business or anywhere near as much as you thought. If you are getting the right amount of traffic to your site but not converting those people that come onto your site then it is probably because…
Read MoreAre all followers, fans and friends created equal?
The closer the relationship the better right? Well not entirely, rather it could be your weaker connections where the greatest gains may lie. Read on to find out how weak ties can help harness the power of your undiscovered network. Since Mark Granovetter’s 1973 paper, “The Strengths of Weak Ties” many people have been aware…
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