Management, Administration & Operations

Accounting software so Estate Agents can keep track of commissions and manage their core finances.

Building a successful career in property letting or as an estate agent requires expert judgement and a sound knowledge of your industry. But being relied upon to give helpful recommendations can also have legal implications.

Architects plan and design space. The Architects & Interior Designers on Kerfuffle are focused on designing spaces for the property industry, be it build-to-let, new home site design, or internal particulars "what if".

Board bread boards. The most eye catching board and displays encourage passers-by to think of your agency.

Legal help with all matters relating to protecting and defending your company from litigation, and compliance that applies to all businesses, for example, GDPR requirements, or director legal responsibilities.

Loans help you improve your business without diluting your shareholding, allowing your business to borrow money using an asset as security.

Concierge suppliers for estate agents provide multiple services under one roof. The idea is that it is more convenient to have a ‘one-stop-shop’ that covers all of your property needs with one point of contact.

Concierge suppliers for estate agents provide multiple services under one roof. The idea is that it is more convenient to have a ‘one-stop-shop’ that covers all of your property needs with one point of contact.

The most important software application in your business. All CRMs should register properties, vendors, applicants, landlords or tenants, allow matching of applicants to properties, allow you to maintain a diary, to track sales and lets, and provide a level of management reporting

Sometimes things don’t always go to plan and as an agent you will either have an unpaid fee account or even a withdrawal that resulted in a ‘private sale’ where you would ordinarily be due a fee. At this stage you are going to need a specialist debt solution firm, who are experts in Estate Agency sector unpaid debts, to enforce your contract terms robustly.

Buying into an estate agency franchise gives you the opportunity to start a business which already has an established presence. By starting an estate agency franchise, you can benefit from both the brand reputation and ongoing support that you wouldn't get on your own.

As with any industry, recruiting and retaining the right staff will have an overall positive effect on the success of your business. Check out our providers of estate agent recruitment services and training services.

All estate agents in the UK who engage in residential estate agency work must by law belong to an approved redress scheme that deals with complaints about buying and selling residential property. Estate agents must also stick to the terms of the Estate Agents Act and regulations made under it. Moreover, under the provisions of the Money Laundering Regulations, estate agents must register with HMRC if they're not already regulated for money laundering purposes by the FCA, and put in place anti-money laundering systems.

Management Consultants provide a wide variety of services focusing on aligning real estate strategy with the overall business objectives. Consultancy firms will offer their clients end-to-end solutions, as well as specialist expertise, skills and industry knowledge.

The most important software application for managing your business. Management intelligence tools give managers and business owners the support they need to maximize profit and minimize risk.

In a challenging market, by outsourcing, agents can focus on winning new business, while reducing their fixed costs. This 'pick and choose' of services, alongside company's pay-as-you-go pricing, means estate agents only pay for the services they need.

It’s essential that estate agents have reliable partners in place for these essential components of their business infrastructure. Requirements will vary significantly depending on the size, departments and number of branches so it is important to identify the right solution for your specific agency needs.

Whether you are new to the property industry, want advice on improving your agency’s performance or would like to develop your team’s skills, these providers offer a wide range of training courses, mentoring and expert consultancy.