Posts by Alex Evans
Calling all agents! Embrace social media and don’t look back: Part 2
We have listed our top ten tips when it comes to using social media, which we’ll be sharing with all property professionals. We will be publishing these tips in three different parts, keep a look out for part 3 of our top ten tips! Follow us on Twitter @VTUK or find us on Facebook. Tip…
Read MoreCalling all agents! Embrace social media and don’t look back: Part 1
Competition is as fierce as ever, and with margins being squeezed ever more tightly, we need innovation, and we need it now. There are many factors of innovation to consider, but we’re going to focus specifically on social media within this post. Embracing social media as an agent is a vital part of how you…
Read MoreQ2 2014 Rental Index
The private rental sector looks set for continued growth with both private and institutional landlords attracted by improving yields and strong demand. However, landlords are finding that very little market data is available to help make informed investment decisions, or to fully evaluate the performance of their property portfolios. Accurate valuation and the ability to…
Read More3 cost effective ways to add value to your properties.
There are many articles, blogs and people saying that they know the best way to add value to a property. From a simple dust to an extension, I have been working hard for the benefit of all the landlords and property managers to narrow it down to the best way to make more from your…
Read MoreEstate Agency – Work Hard Play Hard or Lifestyle Choice?
With growing demand for improved work / life balance, rapid changes in technology and consumer awareness what does the future hold for the traditional work hard, play hard property industry? With estate agency activity historically focused around their high street offices and as a result tied to core office hours is there really any scope…
Read MoreNAEA Student grade – what’s it all about?
Becoming an NAEA Student will help you build your career in estate agency, with the full support of the Association as you develop and learn. Designed as a pathway into full NAEA membership, Student grade comes with many benefits, including access to vital industry information, discounts on the study material for the accepted qualification for…
Read MoreSetting the right expectations for today’s property transactions
The conveyancing market has changed. To avoid future complaints it is important to set customers expectations correctly regarding timescales as all too often unrealistic expectations are not met. Take a look at our Consumer Guide to Conveyancing. Consumer Guide – Conveyancing
Read MoreConsumer Protection Regulations – embrace, panic, avoid?
In this short article, I give some background and information about one of the seemingly myriad of new or updated regulations and suggest that agents wake up to their responsibilities and obligations before they find themselves in potential hot water. Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs), or to give their full title – the Consumer Protection against Unfair Practices…
Read MoreMoney Laundering Regulations – embrace, panic, avoid?
In this short article, I give some background and information about one of the seemingly myriad of new or updated regulations and suggest that agents wake up to their responsibilities and obligations before they find themselves in potential hot water. Money Laundering Regulations have been around since 2007 but have risen to the top of…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways to Dominate Your Area
1. Local Networking The easiest way to promote your business is by introducing yourself to local businesses within your area. Canvass every business in your area, introducing yourself and handing out business cards. You will be surprised how many recommendations you will receive especially if you say hi every time you walk by or pop in.…
Read MoreReal Estate is Sexy. Real Estate Tech isn’t.
On twitter, the #realestate hashtag trends on a weekly basis. Lots of talk of interiors, amazing properties you aspire to one day live in and stories of crazy tenants/landlords. Advertising dollars from real estate agents are the last bastion of revenue for many print publishers. In the UK, the Evening Standard makes hay every Wednesday…
Read MoreStaying Social in the Property Market
Kremer Signs are strong believers that social media is one of the key marketing tools available for any business in today’s world. Over the past year we have invested a lot of time in creating various social media platforms whereby we promote current deals, showcase completed work, drive traffic through to our website or generally interact…
Read MoreHow using social media is like going on a blind date
Using social media is kind of like going on a blind date. That might seem like a crazy analogy but think about it – you are trying to establish a relationship with somehow you don’t know. And somehow in a very short space of time you are trying to create a connection. Northfields recently won a Gold…
Read MoreProperty Management: Your Chance to Shine
If you turn the pages of a newspaper these days, you will notice a raft of stories on the rental market from costs, regulation and property standards Tenants hold the key to the next general election and therefore your business is being placed at the heart of the political battlefield. The result? Changes in the…
Read MoreThe Next Generation of Estate and Letting Agents
We were pleased to hear this week, that a dedicated course is being run for school leavers, interested in working as an estate or letting agent. This course will help younger agents, follow the correct procedures within the industry and give younger agents, extended knowledge of the industry, before they even begin as an agent.…
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