Marketing tools used by estate agents – how effective is advertising? In this series of blogs we’re looking at different marketing tools used by estate agents and asking which ones work best and whether clients are getting value for money. ...
Which are the most effective marketing tools used by estate agents? In the next few blogs we will be looking at different marketing tools used by estate agents and asking whether clients are getting value for money. Sales particulars Traditionally estate...
Once your property is listed on RIGHTMOVE, what added value can estate agents add? Different brands of estate agent will try to convince potential clients that they have a unique ability to conjure up potential buyers. But although some brands are more highly...
The oldest trick in the book – used by some (less reputable) estate agents From time to time all estate agents find themselves uncomfortably short of properties to sell. And when ‘stock famine’ strikes the pressure to secure new business...
Appointing an estate agent The time-honoured way of selling residential property is to put it in the hands of a local estate agent. Although it’s true that traditional High Street agents have enjoyed years of easy pickings, their job is rarely as simple as we...
Deciding What’s Included Before putting your property on the market, it’s worth considering what ‘fixtures and fittings’ you are prepared to leave behind. These can later be a useful bargaining chip, enhancing your negotiating position. So if you’re sick of...
By arranging your home survey directly online - rather than via a mortgage lender - you can save the large chunk of the survey fee that the banks normally keep. They may still want to instruct a valuer to carry out their mortgage valuation, but don’t let them try to sell you an expensive Homebuyer or Building Survey from one of the large, target-driven, corporate firms on their 'panel'.
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