Estate Agent Talk
When the s**t hits the fan don’t say ‘No comment’
What follows is a true story but the names and a couple of details have been changed to protect the innocent (and in this case they were innocent). A fortnight ago I got a call from a stressed client saying his lettings department had just received a call from the local paper. His agency’s office…
Are 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…
Alex Evans
Competition – Celebrating Inspiring Agents.
Negative press about our industry seems to be growing, yet the inspirational stories about the kind and wonderful things we do for clients gets ignored. It’s time to redress the balance. I want to celebrate the wonderful work estate and letting agents do throughout the country on a daily basis. This is about those caring…
Stephen Brown
Industry Interview: Roy Condrey, Founder DiedInHouse.com
The idea came about when a tenant of mine texted me in the middle of the night stating, “Do you know your house is haunted?” I did not know it’s history, so I started researching online. I was looking for a “CarFax” for homes if you will, a DiedinHouse.com and I did not find such…
Christopher Walkey
Why Don’t we Share Stories of Inspirational Agents?
I get fed up with watching all the negative TV programmes and reading newspaper articles about Estate Agents and Letting Agents. Last week was the Watchdog story about a Letting Agent. Whilst I accept this makes great news and highlights the fact that as an Industry we need to raise our standards, I want to…
Stephen Brown
Are 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…
Alex Evans
Rogue landlords, agents and tenants will continue to operate.
Following the announcement from The Home Office that from 1st February 2016, the Right to Rent scheme will be extended across England, Wayne Treveil, CEO of Tenants Plus Ltd, who provide a property marketing and tenant lead service to the industry, declares that it will have little impact on the private rented sector, but also…
Christopher Walkey
Infographic: 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…
Alex Evans
Which 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…
Alex Evans
Maximise 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…
Alex Evans
Leading Estate Agent Adopt New Conveyancing Panel Management Software.
Dawsons estate agents have implemented the Hoowla Panel Management Software Solution to help save time generating quotes and improve reporting and feedback from solicitors. The software will be used across all of Dawsons branches and in 7 legal firms that regularly receive client referrals, ensuring a secure and consistent approach to conveyancing for clients of…
Noise 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…
Alex Evans
The 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…
Alex Evans
Industry Interview: Katrine Sporle CBE, Property Ombudsman.
What attracted you to take up the role of the new Property Ombudsman? As soon as I heard about this role I had a really good feeling. For me, it’s the right time, right place and a right fit for my skills and experience. Also, co-incidentally, a close friend of mine has recently used The Property Ombudsman for…
Christopher Walkey
The 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…
Alex Evans