Posts tagged ‘estate agents’

Value for money – not a phrase you hear often during a conversation about many traditional estate agents – unless, of course, it’s preceded by the word ‘poor’.

They will charge you a percentage of the value of your home, which means the more your home is worth, the more they will take from you.

One of the reasons people feel that way is that it can be hard to see what you get for your money, particular if you are lucky enough to sell your home quickly, as you don’t get a … Continue Reading

At the first sign of positive sentiment in the property market, the agents are busy spending your money moving into bigger offices or refurbishing the ones they already occupy. It won’t be long before the ‘10 ‘plated BMW’s hit the streets – all for the benefit of you, the customer, of course…

David Cameron is urging us all to tighten our belts and look to save money wherever we can. Has this message not appeared in the Estate Agency trade press at all?

How is it that at a time when retail shop after retail shop is closing down on the high … Continue Reading

‘Down with Estate Agent’s fees’ – this has been my demand for the last few years. In a very ‘Virgin-like’ way, House Revolution has been throwing down the gauntlet to the old established organizations within this industry and we’ve created more than a few ripples along the way!

When I set up House Revolution in 2006, it was to make a difference to this industry and force it to change for the better. I’m proud to say that it is starting to happen and we’re happy to take the credit! How many adverts have to seen or heard lately where agents … Continue Reading

Do you feel that life has become overly protective ? Everybody telling us what we ought to be doing and how we should behave – ‘Warning, this coffee might be hot’ or ‘Warning these peanuts contain nuts’, that sort of craziness. The worst part is that, in reality, these messages are not aimed at helping us. No, they are designed to protect the backs of the company.

Estate agency, I’m afraid to tell you, can be exactly the same. My favourite this week, “To make sure people know your house is for sale you must have a for sale board outside”.

Now … Continue Reading