Posts by Alex Evans
Have You Checked Your Social Media Spirit Level?
I’m often asked what I think about social media. I usually answer this question with a question – “What’s your objective?” Meet new friends Find a date Recruit staff Start a social uprising Arrange a party See the latest trends Get breaking news Share industry gossip Brand yourself Generate leads You see, you can do all of the…
Read MoreEstate Agency Interview: James Painter on using Wallpapered.
Here at Wallpapered we have just completed a brilliant project with an estate agent for a re-design of their office where we provided a stunning map wallpaper! But rather than us tell you about it, we went straight to the source to find out how their new wallpaper was settling in! Can you introduce yourself and your business?…
Read MoreWhy Inbound Is The Cleverest Form Of Marketing.
Estate agency is a relationship business. But more than ever consumers are cutting out human interaction in favour of independent research online. In fact, studies have shown that consumers only want to deal with a ‘salesperson’ in any capacity when they are already 70% through their buying process. They have other ways of getting information,…
Read MoreWhy People Are Scared Of Innovation.
I run a company trying to sell new things to a traditional industry. I’ll be honest: It’s far from a walk in the park. Why? Because we sell something different, unfamiliar, innovative. And all those things are associated with change, which is associated with loss – Ask a room full of people to change their appearance…
Read MoreDo You Have the Power?
Despite one in three Britons (20 million people) watching at least one online video a week, many UK estate agents have still not embraced the amazing power of video. Over an hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute, of every hour, of every day and Cisco predicts that almost 80% of web traffic…
Read More2 Minute Repairs Survey: Your Chance To Win A £50 Amazon.co.uk Voucher!
Last year The Fixflo Report highlighted some startling trends for the lettings industry. Of particular note was the fact that over half of the property managers surveyed knew of a landlord who had switched agency due to a repair-related issue. This year’s survey is now open and there are TEN £50 Amazon.co.uk vouchers available for…
Read MoreYoung, gifted and posh students find their perfect uni pad.
West End estate agent, LDG know all about the heart London. London not only has some of the world’s best universities, it is one of the greatest centres of culture and creativity, famed for its museums, arts scene, nightlife and diversity. It should, therefore, come as little surprise that students from all over the world…
Read MoreWhy We Must Stop Obsessing Over Size.
There is a grave misconception that needs to be shaken. When the majority of people think of social media success, they think of tens of thousands of followers. The bigger your reach, the bigger your influence, the bigger your success, right? Wrong. In fact, follower count is the one metric I urge you to treat…
Read MoreHow Do People Remember You?
When I was at school there was a kid in my class, who for the sake of this article shall remain nameless. He was a pretty nice guy; I’d even go so far as to call this guy my friend. In our first year of school he came in with a rather messy haircut (not…
Read MoreA surge in office refurbishments outside London, the fastest growth in years.
The first six months of 2015 has been really interesting the pattern of refurbishments has been changing for the first time in years we are seeing the north and the provinces refurbishing at a much faster rate in years. We are finding that in certain areas offices have not updated for 20 years and have…
Read MoreWhat every estate agent can learn from ‘House of Cards’.
Despite being rather slow on the uptake, I am now obsessed with House of Cards. If you too are a Netflix fiend, you may have already gleaned a few lessons from the hit TV show. But if not, there is a high chance you have at least heard of Kevin Spacey’s portrayal of the machiavellian…
Read MoreMore tips and advice when renovating a Buy-to-Let.
I have built up a good stock of reliable tradesman and I’m always glad to recommend their services. Ask for quotes and how long it will take to complete a job before anything is agreed. Getting a price upfront usually means that the electrician or plumber will not drag the job out and will want to move…
Read MoreTips and advice when renovating a Buy-to-Let.
I purchased a one bedroom ground floor flat in Gorgie, Edinburgh last November with a plan to refurbish and rent it out. The property was in total disrepair. The previous owner had passed away and her son was selling the property. I viewed the flat on a wet and cold November evening and I could tell from the son…
Read More7 Reasons You Should Be Using RAW Images for Property Photography.
In this article, I’ll explore what RAW is, what RAW really means in terms of your property images and why, if you care about the quality of your images, it’s particularly important to ask your image providers to shoot RAW images, even if your final images are delivered in JPEG format. In doing so, I…
Read MoreTop 5 Questions We’re Asked By Our Landlords.
As a first-time landlord there is so much to think about. If you are letting out the property you currently live in and purchasing a new home, not only will you have to deal with the stress of buying and moving, but you’ll soon realise that there is so much to organise before tenants arrive.…
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