Any estate agents/lettings agents on here?

[528Sport]

Hi,
Been offered a lettings agency to buy (long story). A lettings/sales agency will fit in with other business activities.
Just wondering if its a good thing to get into? The business is a franchise (i'm aware of franchise pros/cons)

Seems a very genuine reason for selling. I'd also push the business to do more property sales.


Cheers,


Dave

Edited by 528Sport on Wednesday 7th January 20:50

[blindspot]

I have recently bought a lettings agency franchise. Happy to have a telephone conversation and answer questions you may have. I have been trading since 15 Nov 14.

[528Sport]

blindspot said:

I have recently bought a lettings agency franchise. Happy to have a telephone conversation and answer questions you may have. I have been trading since 15 Nov 14.

Hi,
Thank you. that would be very useful indeed. Just seen your PM.. I will call :-)

Thanks again,


Dave

[tim0409]

I also about to start a letting agency and would welcome any feedback/experiences.

[blindspot]

Do your research thoroughly. Try out the competition. How will you differentiate? It is entirely possible to make a good living while treating clients decently, offering a transparent fee structure and not bulking up contractors' invoices.

I'm now at about the 3 month point, very happy to answer questions/have a chat on the telephone.

[surveyor]

In my view this thread completely demonstrates why this industry needs to be regulated?

As a matter of interest who had knowledge of the industry before going in?

[juggers]

A client of ours is franchising there letting/estate agency and re giving the first few a cracking deal if anyone is interested I can put you in touch with there MD.