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The beauty of searching through social media and Google’s latest news results is that you come past all kinds of interesting facts and news stories. As we try our best here on Estate Agent Networking to bring you educational and entertaining posts over content which simply you are not interested in, sometimes something jumps out…
Christopher Walkey
Shocking secret footage of a London estate agent:
Interesting Estate Agency Video done by AMH Richardson – Though funny in many ways (viral video in it’s own way) and I am sure not many estate agents would act like this, I do not see it far off the scale in relation to the housing situation we have in this country, especially London… Secret Filming of…
Christopher Walkey
By 2020, they say 50% of house sales could be done via Online Estate Agents?
An interesting piece that I read online via by David Clensy in the Bristol Post highlights the growing trend of sales happening via Online Estate Agents. Obviously, as more and more online / hybrid estate agents then the inevitable outcome will be that more sales happen via them, but is this a trend that is actually…
Christopher Walkey
Do you value your Estate Agency’s data? 3 reasons to use Cloud storage.
A lot of small businesses continue to work with the good old paper and pen. That’s all well and good, but paper doesn’t last too well against theft, natural disasters or innocent accidents like a tea spill. (We’ve all done that!) As estate agents you go through a lot of important files, so between those…
Alex Evans
AUDIENCE MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR BBC TWO PROGRAMME.
Do you think that Britain needs a pay rise? How do you think your wages compare to others? Are British workers lazy? Are bosses paid too much? If you have an opinion on pay we want to hear from you. BBC Two is hosting a special programme asking these questions and we want to speak…
“Rumble with the Agents” is back – are you up for the challenge?
On Thursday 26th May 2016, Landlord Action will once again be hosting a white collar charity boxing event. They are looking for motivated participants from all sides of the property industry, men and women, to come together, try a new sport, get fit, and channel some of their competitive spirit. It allows people with no…
Alex Evans
Property Recruitment – Managing Candidates.
MANAGING CANDIDATES It is essential to manage potential candidates during the whole recruitment process in order to secure the best candidates, it is important for recruiters to be aware of the current struggles within the industry in order to minimise the likelihood of counter offers. It is vital that interviewers find out the reasoning behind…
Alex Evans
Are you thinking of updating your office?
The first thing you need to do before updating your window displays is to work out a clear brief. Below are a few really useful tips. A new office design can make a huge difference to your business. At the early stage it is really important that you prepare a clear brief. A good starting…
Alex Evans
Save yourself over £400,000 in Estate Agency fees by going ‘On-line’?
Reading through the property headings on a Sunday evening you read all sorts, from interesting pieces to just plain stupid… And then you read something that you know will trigger some interest from both within the industry and consumers too. So, on-line estate agency still makes headlines and mostly with positive news stories, all sounds…
Christopher Walkey
Are the snowy peaks of the UK Property Price Hikes now peaking?
Reading latest editorials on-line and taking a walk around a familiar area of London that I once lived close to and visiting estate agents and their listings, are we now at the top of the dizzy heights on UK house prices? Money Week’s report on the 29th January 2016 refers us to five signs that…
Christopher Walkey
A career in property management – is it for you?
There are many different roles within the property sector aside from estate agency, one of which is property management. It might not be an area you’ve considered before, so let us help you find out whether a career in property management is for you. The job Property management covers a wide area and the role…
Alex Evans
Should home owners conduct viewings?
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from home owners, is whether they should show prospective viewers around their home or should they let the estate agent do it? Afterall, as the owner they know the property intimately after the many years they have been there and can pass on all the details…
Alex Evans
Social Media Awards for UK Property Industry – Now Open:
The first ever dedicated awards for UK Estate / Letting Agency and Industry Service Providers are now open. View the categories and entry terms here. Founded by Christopher Walkey, these awards are free to enter and already have a number of sponsors and judges on board to help find some of the UK’s best performers…
Christopher Walkey
Replica landmark homes.
Ever wanted to live in that famous landmark? Maybe an apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower or a room at the White House… In fact, why not the whole White House as a home? You can now do so, well maybe you can if you are prepared to relocate to Dallas in Texas…
Christopher Walkey
House prices – Leaving a misery for a generation?
Lots of reports recently about the crazy hike in house prices over 20 years, ie a report from CityAM, what some would refer to as a an unbelievable increase in prices within just one generation. Looking back at homes I have lived in through the years and remembering what my parents paid and sold for, indeed…
Christopher Walkey