Franchise Focus
operate in either residential sales or lettings and management – or a combination of both – and to share in its success. Franchisee Dominique Tilly says: “As
an
EstatesDirect.com Local Property Specialist I began earning good money from day one and, so far, I’m on target to take home in excess of £60,000 this year. Because of the complete support from
EstatesDirect.com head office, I provide my customers with excellent service and save them thousands of pounds. It’s also a breath of fresh air to have a point of difference over the other agents in my area. My hours are flexible around my needs, and I enjoy a better work-life balance as I work from home.”
Direct impact
Estatesdirect.com is proving that in today’s property sales market you don’t need expensive high-street branches to let or sell homes
Investment level: £20,000
branches as all of its Local Property Specialists are home-based, making this a low-cost and lucrative franchise opportunity. You don’t need a high-street office
A
to sell or let houses Franchise director, Jamie McMullan
explains: “We do everything that a high- street estate agent would do. We value the property, carry out the energy performance certificate (EPC), take photos, produce the floorplan and brochure. We also promote the property on relevant portals such as Rightmove, Zoopla and FindaProperty, together with utilising social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter. We offer 100 per cent accompanied viewings and negotiate and see the sale through to completion via our centralised office in Worcester. We do all this for a flat fee of £495 plus VAT upfront and a further £495 plus VAT payable on completion, thus saving the average property owner thousands of pounds in the process.”
EstatesDirect.com has fast become a
recognised and respected brand within the estate agency marketplace for its competitive no-commission offer. The
ccording to Rightmove more than 90 per cent of home-movers now start their search online. With this in mind, EstatesDirect. com has no high-street
emergence of the internet as the leading resource for property searches has changed the face of the buying and selling process and, consequently, high-street estate agencies are no longer the dominant service provider. In response, EstatesDirect. com supplies a package that is realistic and convenient for today’s customers – value led, with no hidden costs and an unrivalled expert service.
“Becoming a Local Property Specialist is suitable for
professionals from a range of backgrounds… and with few overheads and outgoings, the package is truly attractive”
Launched in 2010 by a group of internet
and estate agency experts, and backed by a prolific internet entrepreneur, the business operates a simple and cost effective service that has aimed at, and is succeeding in, challenging the traditional method of buying and selling property. With the future looking bright, the
franchise is now seeking new franchisees to April 2012 |
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Starting out
EstatesDirect.com offers a lifestyle-friendly business. Local Property Specialists are given a defined territory from which they can conduct business. They can also refer business leads such as mortgages, seller referrals, floorplans, EPCs, inventories, credit referencing and utility services for which they earn commission. If already qualified in these areas, franchisees can carry out the required discipline – earning additional income. Local Property Specialists are provided
with an iPhone, iPad, laptop, printer, measuring device and DSLR wide-angled camera, and they drive to appointments in their chosen car. All their portal fees are paid for and they are allocated a Local Property Assistant to help them. With few monthly overheads and outgoings, the package is truly attractive. Becoming a Local Property Specialist is
simple, and suitable for professionals from a range of backgrounds If you are: • An ambitious individual with an interest in property, or simply looking for a change
• Seeking serious income opportunity with minimal outlay
• Looking to work from home, enjoying the flexibility of fitting work around your lifestyle
• Passionate about customer service, with a solid knowledge of your local area
• Interested in working for a company who are the pioneers in their field
Then you may find that
EstatesDirect.com could be the franchise opportunity that you are looking for. n
estAtesdIrect.com
Website:
www.estatesdirect.com/franchise email:
info@estatesdirect.com Phone: 08456 313 131 classification: Property/Estate Agents
Investment: £20k-£50k
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