Posts Tagged ‘estate agency’
Pre election debates.
Most probably the three most important issues that are in peoples mind as we run up to the election are Housing, Immigration and the National Health Service, anyone reading my article today will more than likely just have housing on their mind. Over the last few weeks as we run up to the actual election…
Read MoreAgencies Beware! The Light Is Shining On Commissions.
In the run-up to the General Election the property industry’s focus has been on the prospect of tenant fees being banned. There is a risk that with a deluge of commentary about this prospective change a recent case with significant effects on estate and letting agencies’ revenues has been overlooked. The Background Agencies may use…
Read MoreRightmove says, average house prices in UK just below all-time highs.
Rightmove reported this morning that the average prices sellers are asking for UK houses are just £30 below their all-time highs and could breach that peak soon as a lack of choice for buyers adds to the upward pressure on values. The average new seller asking price across England and Wales was £281,752 in March,…
Read MorePart 1: Agents, this is why you need an editorial calendar.
Have you ever stared at a blank word document ready to create a blog post and thought: “What am I going to write about?” Looking back, I can honestly say that I’ve done and thought the same thing – and I’m sure we’ve all been there at some point. This was before I started using…
Read MoreWhy so many estate agency websites are missing a trick!
When I decided almost a year ago to develop a new website, looking back now I cannot believe how out of touch I was between what I thought made an interesting website and what clients actually wanted! And that still seems to be the case with a lot of estate agents own websites today! Many…
Read MoreAre mid-term inspections more important than tenant references?
If you are a lettings agent or property manager, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like a referee. Disputes between tenants and landlords are normally time consuming and complex, with a fall out that can sour relationships with everyone involved. The situation is not helped by a piece of new research by online letting agent PropertyLetByUs,…
Read MoreIs a hybrid estate agency around the corner?
Not even the fanciest of crystal balls has been able to predict the future of the property market but one thing is certain – the way people buy and sell property will change over the new few months and years. Already we have seen a big revolution in the way people search for property, with…
Read MoreKremer Signs Acquire Site Signs.
Kremer Signs are pleased to announce some very exciting plans for 2015 and are starting with the acquisition of Site Signs. Site Signs have been established since 1964, and have been catering for the signage needs of estate agents for over 50 years. The premises is based in Bristol and will remain there as a…
Read MoreYour 10 step blog writing checklist.
Do you have a checklist for writing blog posts? Have you published content to realise you’ve forgotten to add your call to action (CTA) link? Or maybe you’re so focused on getting your post published, that you forgot to proofread it. No matter the reason, make blog writing checklists your new best friend. They’re a…
Read MoreName, not shame, in the big branding exercise.
The Apprentice is all wrapped up for another year. This TV show gives us so much material to blog about. Apart from how not to do business, it opens our eyes to how brands are built. From focus groups and creating a logo, to designing packaging and directing adverts, creating a brand is the corner stone of many Apprentice tasks. Remember…
Read MoreThe Best Price for your Home
The hardest part of putting a home up for sale may just be determining the right price for it. A lot of people want to sell their properties for a price similar to what they paid for it, or maybe they want something that balances out their mortgage. However, the reality of the situation is…
Read More5 REASONS FOR USING PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE IN YOUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
OFTEN OVERLOOKED, promotional merchandise can add real value and ROI to marketing campaigns. The “British Promotional Merchandise Association” (BPMA) conducted a survey with the following question – “Which one of the following media has the best ability to make you remember the product, brand or service because you see it more often?”. 39% of respondents…
Read MoreHow the right Christmas decorations can help your home sell!
Christmas. Estate Agents will tell you it’s a selling nightmare. Houses with oversized trees. Cards hanging from holders pinned to the wall. Tinsel draped around the picture frames. Does this sound familiar? How can a buyer possibly see your home in the best light? I have a plan. It’s quite a simple one really and…
Read More6 tips to get you started with social media.
Participating in social media is a time consuming task, and a common problem facing SME’s. You may have a vision or strategy in place, but if you have limited time or resources, this can be a challenging task. It’s important to allocate enough resources to your social media efforts if you’re serious about using it…
Read MoreTPOS Logo on your website – Where?
As of 1st October 2014 all property professionals (Estate Agents, Letting Agents, Managing Agents etc.) must now belong to one of the Government-approved Ombudsman schemes, giving clients somewhere to escalate complaints if they feel the agent has not resolved their issue satisfactorily. Agents are also required to display the logo of the scheme they belong…
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