Estate Agent Talk
The Property Ombudsman’s annual report reveals growing membership and record number of referrals.
The latest report released by The Property Ombudsman reveals a continuing upward trend in new referrals, 42% against the previous year. This is indicative of both the general trend in the consumer world to challenge when something does not give satisfaction, as well as the growing number of agents (28% more than at the start…
Christopher Walkey
Knowledge is Power, or is it?
One of the reasons people wish to sell a house through an estate agent is because they have the knowledge. We know about their product, the market and in their eyes we are the experts. It’s just like if you were buying an expensive car, you wouldn’t just buy from anyone, you would want to…
Stephen Brown
If I match the fee, will you stay with my agency?
You have managed to land that landlord and he or she is going to swap letting agents to you, then it all to goes t*ts up and he/she changes her mind and stays put? Ring a bell? Let me tell you a story which might ring true. Jason (he of the Shiny Suit and Senior…
Christopher Watkin
VIDEO: The benefits of joining an SME in the Property industry.
Company Director Kevin Redman shares his advice for graduates and the benefits of joining an SME in the property industry.
The trouble with moving office for your Agency.
Why office movers are often their own worst enemy Working in office fit-out I spend my days chatting with two types of people, those in the know and those on the outside. Those in the know are almost exclusively other functionaries in the world of commercial property be they agents, surveyors, legal eagles, networkers, other fit-out…
5 things to consider when contracting an inventory company.
A property inventory is an essential part of any legitimate tenancy agreement, it is a comprehensive report of the condition and content of a particular property. Ideally the inventory should be supplied by an independent inventory clerk, to help avoid disputes in the future and to ensure it’s clear to both parties what damages (if…
Alex Evans
5 ways property vendors can achieve a quick sale.
How to set and achieve the asking price for your home A home is not just a financial purchase, it is an emotional investment. And with residential property in the UK now changing hands for an average of £286,133, it’s no wonder vendors and purchasers feel they have had an extended ride on a super-size…
Celebrities buying and Selling Houses
Recently A lot of celebrities started investing their gained money from movies, music records and clips in buying fancy luxuriated houses in a unique spots round the world specially in UK. As a start one of the famous celebrity that bought house in the past 5 years and selling it in 2015 is Jennifer Lopez She bought…
Estate Agents .. What is a good Conversion rate?
One of the issues that I am often asked about is how to improve conversion rates. Now, I am not an agency trainer .. so you need to talk to the most excellent Sam Ashdown and Stephen Brown to tell you HOW to improve a conversion rate .. but what I can tell you is…
Christopher Watkin
House Flipping.
What is House Flipping ?? House flipping is essentially buying property with the intention of selling it for profit, but the logistics can get complicated , There are a lot of decisions to make from the beginning but first let’s understand the process of flipping , In order to gain extra profit we will buy…
Part 2: Start using your editorial calendar. Template and step-by-step guide included.
In the first article of this two part series, I explained why you need an editorial calendar and the benefits it creates in the long run. It helps you plan ahead, schedule publishing deadlines, apply a strategic approach to your content development, and meet the expectations of your readers by creating a consistent flow of…
Can your agent afford to give you time?
At the time of writing this, I have toothache. Real bad toothache. The sort where you can’t sleep and just don’t know what to do with yourself. I need a dentist. The internet can’t help me, googling toothache doesn’t help. I need the help of a professional. An expert in their field and somebody who…
VIDEO: Does the property sector practice equality enough?
Are you a Top Gun Valuer? The best of the best?
Have you ever seen those Valuers and Listers that seem to be able to list everything they touch at one firm, to then wither when they move agents? The hot shot Lister at your arch rivals, the Valuer who can do no wrong, this Valuer can list with his or her eyes closed, only to…
Christopher Watkin
Working with charities: Case study with Bidwells
In the second part of our series looking at the benefits to your agency of working with charities, we feature Bidwells celebrating their 175th anniversary with activities that engaged their local communities and produced long-term benefits – I’m sure they had a party too! Patrick McMahon, Senior Partner at Bidwells explains, “Bidwells has recently been…