Should Estate Agents Still Wear Suits?
The COVID-19 pandemic heralded a new way of working. Thousands of people who once worked solely from an office were suddenly forced to work from home as social-distancing guidelines were enforced. This meant that, apart from Zoom meetings where team members may have dressed more professionally – at least from the waist up – employees […]
11 effective prospecting ideas for Estate Agents
Are you new to the wonderful world of Estate Agency? Or maybe you’re well established. Either way, you’ll be aware of the importance of building your client list, sometimes known as ‘prospecting or ‘lead generation’. Understanding the need to go fishing for customers is one thing. But knowing where and how to start prospecting for […]
Business Plan for Estate Agents
Why business plans matter What’s the very first question a business coach asks you? Yes, that’s right – ‘Have you written a business plan?’ It’s a question they ask or a very good reason – No business plan = no direction = no focus = (ultimately) no business Business plans matter to all businesses. But […]
6 Free CRM Software for Estate Agents in 2022
In this article, we’re going to look at some of the best free CRMs on the market for Estate Agents. Are you a start-up, an independent, or a franchise Estate Agent? Whichever of these is you, by the end of the article, you’ll have learned, not only the immense value of using a CRM, but […]
Top 6 things prospective sellers look for when choosing an Estate Agent
Sellers are savvy and will do their research before selecting an Estate Agent. Although your high street presence will help to raise your profile as well as being “local” will attract new business, sellers are clearer these days about what they want from an Estate Agent. Therefore, it helps to know what home sellers want […]
6 ways to effectively manage your time as an estate agent
As an estate agent I’m going to take some calculated guesses that you are reading this article because you are: – Working over 60 hours a week and no closer to reaching your new leads and conversion goals – Want to know how you can “find” more hours in the day – Wondering how many […]
Practical Guide on how to become an Estate Agent
In this article, we’re going to look at how to become an estate agent. Estate Agency is an ancient profession. For as long as people have owned or rented property, there has been a role for someone to support the buyers and the sellers. The process of buying or selling a property can be both […]
6 online tools every successful Estate Agent is using in 2022
Technology is transforming every industry and estate agency is no exception. No agency can expect to succeed without investing in an up-to-the-minute estate agent toolkit. The good news? There’s plenty to choose from. So – what software do estate agents need? From CRM tools to social media channel managers, agents currently enjoy a wealth of […]
Should You Do Facebook Ads as an Estate Agent?
When done well, as an Estate Agent you can expect your email inbox to be overflowing with new leads from Facebook ads everyday with minimum effort. Sounds too good to be true? In this blog, I will guide you through how you can use Facebook ads and receive new leads from this channel. What is […]