Estate Agent Talk
Getting the fee or salary you deserve as an Estate Agent
Often, we don’t ask for pound notes (fee/salary) proportionate with the value we create. This is why!
Christopher Watkin
What does it take to reach the correct valuation on a property?
When it comes to valuing a property, the whole basis is highly subjective. Two individuals can look at the same property and reach two very different figures in terms of what they are willing to pay. The price one investor considers “fair” is not the price the other investor is willing to pay. It’s important…
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UK Property Trends 2018
The UK’s housing market is set for a year that will see numerous effects from new legislation such as the abolition of house duty and the new help-to-buy scheme. 2018 is also tipped to be the year where the government will introduce new measures such as a ban on letting agency fees. So what will…
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Is This My Mid-Life Crisis or a Jerry Maguire Moment?
I suppose I should start this story by wishing you a Happy New Year and all that, but I’ve something far more sincere and personal to share with you if I may. I’ll get to the point. I think I’m having a mid-life crisis. I’m 45 years-old, life is comfortable without being extravagant. Family life…
Jerry Lyons
New Year’s Revolution! A handful of alternative resolutions for Estate Agents
New Year’s resolutions are well and good, but they come, and inevitably they go too. What is it about this time of year, supposedly a time of refreshment and renewal, that makes us commit to promises to ourselves that may or may not last? The diet, the gym membership (80% of people who join in…
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Shortcut to get more listings in 2018
The need for new listings is even greater in 2018 .. is this a shortcut?
Christopher Watkin
Is This a Sign of Estate Agency Suicide?
Some signs really grab you by the throat and insist you notice them. Two examples did that to me this week. The first was in a local mortgage broker’s office. Big and bold on his feature wall he has words to the effect of: ‘Spend just 15 minutes with us to discover 1000s of great…
Jerry Lyons
Big Changes Lies Ahead in Bedfordshire
Not only has the flourishing property market in Bedfordshire seen house prices rise faster than the national rate, but it has always established itself as the perfect place for first time buyers to find their home. The Government’s Help To Buy scheme enables buyers to receive an equity loan of up to 20% of a…
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Successful Estate Agencies Leave Clues
A quick one this week folks as I’m knackered after being a detective for the past couple of days (hopefully more Columbo than Inspector Clouseau). Several of my clients have been very successful recently at different industry award competitions. And success leaves clues as I’ve discovered while researching a future article on what makes some…
Jerry Lyons
Are you the most irritating agent in your area?
What’s your take on networking? I hate it. Actually let me qualify that. I hate the word networking. It’s such a clunky way of describing people just meeting up and talking. I like meeting people, like chatting (it’s the Irish in me) but despise hard selling. I was at a ‘networking’ event earlier this year…
Jerry Lyons
Are Estate Agents missing a trick with this?
Have you wondered why your marketing might not be working as well as it should?
Christopher Watkin
Christopher Watkin
Do Rightmove Banners Work?
I believe Rightmove Featured Agent banners are a complete waste of money .. unless you do this
Christopher Watkin
Beating Purplebricks at The Free Val
A great story to tell on the sofa at the FV if you are challenged on cheap fee online agents .. like PB and Yopa
Christopher Watkin
The Strengths and Weaknesses of the UK Estate Agency Industry in 2018 [5min video interview]
Why are UK Estate Agents really awesome at some things … yet bottom of the class at others?
Christopher Watkin