The benefits of being a licensed agent by VTUK

Do you trust estate agents

Recently, ARLA and the NAEA have launched a campaign to express how agents should showcase their registration as a licensed agent. Wherever you showcase the logo on your paperwork, windows or leaflets, being a licensed agent has many benefits. At VTUK we fully support agents being registered to ARLA and The NAEA want to express the benefits of being a licensed.

Professionalism

By signing up to a licensed scheme, you’ll brand will become more professional and trusted as you display ARLA & the NAEA’s logos across your marketing collateral. Their current marketing campaign will start to encourage the public to look for the ARLA and NAEA logos, so it is as important as ever to sign up and portray your professional brand. By doing this, you’ll quickly become more trusted by stakeholder in your business.

Help and guidance

The ARLA and NAEA schemes also provide you with professional guidance for any part of the lettings or sales process. Their websites have handy guides, such as how to rent, guidance on the consumer protection law, safety regulation guides, plus much more on the lettings and sales process. If you’re stuck on any procedure, ARLA and the NAEA will be there for you.

Training

ARLA and the NAEA also provide training courses for all licensed agents. Whether its residential lettings, property management, block management, business skills, or sales, they will be able to help you.

To a view a full list of training courses, ARLA and the NAEA can provide please click here. http://www.arla.co.uk/media/347181/2014-brochure-high-vis-copy.pdf

Regulation

Every license scheme comes with its own code of practice that you must follow. By applying this code of practice, you’ll become more professional and follow the letting and sales process more effectively. This code of practice is regulated by the NFOPP who provide guidance to assist you in the accordance with the law and ARLA and NAEA’s expected standards.

Events

As a licensed member, ARLA and the NAEA provide regular events, so every licensed member can meet up and discuss the latest industry news. Events are organised across the country on a regular basis so every member can get involved. Every event is based on a different topic ranging from anti-money laundering to customer service.

There are many benefits of being a licensed agent and VTUK want to encourage every agent to sign up.

To view further information on the ARLA scheme please click here. http://www.arla.co.uk/

To view further information on the NAEA scheme please click here. http://www.naea.co.uk/

 

Founded in 1989, VTUK is the UK’s leading independent property software company. Our award-winning software, widely acknowledged as setting the industry standard, is used by over 1500 agents nationwide. Our products are bespoke, with specific software solutions for each distinct group of property professional, including lettings and management agents, estate agents, councils, housing associations and many more.

To find out more about VTUK follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/VTUK), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vtukpropertysolutions) & LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/1885480?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1409819545738%2Ctas%3Avtuk%2Cidx%3A2-1-4).

Give us a call FREEPHONE 0800 3280460 or visit www.VTUK.com to find out how we can assist your business.

Alex Evans

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