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You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it – Part 3

You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it – Part 3

So in parts one and two I’ve covered off the model that we operate in the UK and where it differs to the one you are familiar with locally. This post is to complete this series by outlining my thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of our model, our ability to change with the times and areas where I think ...

Ben Harris | 2010/12/17  | 30 Comments Editorials

You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it – Part 2

You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it – Part 2

In part one I explained the relationship between UK estate agents and home sellers, today I’m going to explain how we work with buyers. The major difference in the way we operate is buyer/seller representation and how we balance getting them to agree deals. The UK doesn’t have an MLS of any note and therefore most listings an agent has ...

Ben Harris | 2010/12/08  | 14 Comments Marketing

You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it

You keep asking, so I’m going to tell you how we do it

Since I’ve been blogging here on Agent Genius I’ve been asked a few times to explain how the UK estate agency model works and so I’m going to attempt to do so and to make it easy to chew I am going to do so in three parts. Part one will cover our structure and how we work with sellers. ...

Ben Harris | 2010/12/07  | 23 Comments Marketing

What’s Been Going On Over The Pond This Week?

What’s Been Going On Over The Pond This Week?

Is it Sunday again so quick? Darn! Well before we get ready to head back to the office tomorrow, let’s take a look at the the stories that rocked the world of UK real estate this past week. I’ve got to say, none of these compared to the story of the week…THE FACT IT SNOWED! Yep, for the first October ...

Poppy Dinsey | 2008/11/02  | 2 Comments News

The UK Way To Buy And Sell A House

The UK Way To Buy And Sell A House

I’m Confuzzled I’ve been reading and obsessing about the US property market for about a year and a half now, and do ya wanna know something silly? I still don’t get it. Compared to the process over here, your way seems bloody complicated to say the least. I don’t mean to be rude by any means, our way is not ...

Poppy Dinsey | 2008/10/12  | 20 Comments Marketing