What Del Boy and T-Shirt Tony Taught me about Life
How Del Boy and T-shirt Tony Can Improve Your Agency I’ve had loads of jobs over the years. A seamless career path wasn’t the road for someone who gets as bored as quickly as me. I’ve been a journalist, a removal company owner, a magazine publisher, a PR & Marketing consultant (which still holds my […]
How Using Guides Can Forge Meaningful Client Relationships
Michelle Gallagher of JDG Estate Agents recently shared with Amanda her insights on how effectively integrating guides into client interactions (be it valuation or during the follow-up process) not only educates but also builds trust. Here are the key takeaways from that conversation: Adding Value Over Sales Michelle spoke of her philosophy of “being there […]
What are estate agents really selling?
A two-minute read on how estate agents can create the most valuable asset they’ll ever own. As estate agents, you sell houses, right? As letting agents, you find landlords and place the best tenants in their properties, correct? But before you do any of that, surely you must sell something integral to any successful relationship […]
Could doing less mean you enjoy life more?
“I start to think, and then I sink into the paper like I was ink. When I’m writing I’m trapped in between the line. I escape when I finish the rhyme.” Rakim – I Know You Got Soul – 1987 The above is one of the greatest lines in Hip-Hop history, in my opinion.And the […]
What I Love and Loathe about Estate Agency
This blog has been brewing for a while. It’s been an itch I’ve needed to scratch. A weight I’ve felt on my shoulders. Over the past few months, I’ve been increasingly aware of the things that I hate about running a business in the estate agency sector. I sat down to write about these things […]
What Does Agent X Do in a Challenging Market?
The following article was initially published in October 2022. It was written when the UK was seemingly headed for a prolonged recession (it didn’t turn out like that, thankfully). But it’s worth replacing the word recession with ‘challenging’, as we’re all working in a market where it’s tougher than it was post-lockdown. When I originally […]
12 Lessons from Six Alcohol-Free Years
On the 2nd of April 2018, I made a decision that changed my life forever. It’s the best move I’ve ever made. I’m not being overly dramatic when I say that. I gave up alcohol on that date and have not touched a drop since. Last week saw me celebrate six years of being alcohol-free. […]
Eight Awesome Ways to Get More Google Reviews
When it comes to review options, Google Reviews stands out by a mile. It’s the one everyone knows. It’s the one that’s free. It’s the one that doesn’t need any explanation. Google Reviews are becoming increasingly influential in customers’ buying decisions.Search for a sandwich bar or a hairdresser in an area. You’ll be Googling it, […]
What Estate Agents Can Learn from a Late, Great Legend
What Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Teaches Agents I got emotional researching and writing this article. There’s a sense of enormous loss when writing about someone who achieved so much and would’ve gone on to impact millions more people but was tragically taken from us way too soon. I’m talking about the basketball legend Kobe Bryant. On […]
Lettings Agency Legends
Hi Folks, This is a long read but a valuable one. Originally published in 2023, this article offers a fascinating look into the world of Paramount Properties (PP), an award-winning northwest London-based estate agency. Known for its exceptional service, PP has received more than 1200 Google Reviews with an impressive 4.8 stars out of five. […]
