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.

Tools to help get good public reviews of your estate agency and improve its reputation, and tools to manage bad reviews to reduce the risk of them being made public.

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".

Choose the right auction partner, supplier or software to improve your auction brand, marketing, property matching, get bidders to the showroom or virtual room, increase bids and ensure event success.

Marketing Automation software tool to help businesses get more qualified leads and quality sales.

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

Do you have a long-term plan for your estate agency brand in order to achieve your business goals. A well-defined and executed brand strategy improves all aspects of a business.

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.

Conveyancing is a large source of estate agency referral income and can make a big difference to an agency with low fees or a start-up agency.

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.

Successful tenancies start when the application and move-in process are handled correctly. Correct handling of tenancy deposits is vital for a successful agency.

Digital marketing allows Estate agencies to reach targeted groups of people, with a targeted message. Social media provides a way to further connect with your local clients and support your marketing efforts.

Awards are a great way to celebrate hard work and success. They are also great PR opportunities, build credibility and give you a point of difference in the market. It's fantastic for team morale too.

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.

Even small mistakes cause big problems. Protect your work, your reputation and your bank balance with professional insurance for estate agency professionals and businesses.

Property management is time consuming and multi-faceted. You need to be able to offer your clients a professional and cutting edge service, but sometimes the sheer amount of tasks can be overwhelming for any team. Luckily, some of those tasks can be entrusted to experienced inventory & inspection providers who will document and produce the required reports, as a fully outsourced service.

The secret to good property management might be regular inspections, but how your inspections are recorded and presented to your customers makes all the difference. Kerfuffle have found a number of suppliers with great platforms & products to allow you to record, put together and present the findings of your property inspections and inventories, in a time-efficient and professional manner. Create professional documents that protect your client’s interests, quickly.

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.

When you plan your estate agency business it's important to understand your market, and to assess the amount of existing competition. Doing some market research will help you with this.

The provision of mortgages is a large source of estate agency referral income, and can make a big difference to an agency with low fees or a start-up agency. Also, offering conveyancing and mortgages under one roof allows you to advertise as a one-stop shop. Choosing the right partner is important.

Being a member of a national or regional network group offers many benefits to estate agents. These include additional revenue opportunities, business support from the group and peers, access to supplier partnerships offering group deals and exclusive functionality, the ability to expand your service proposition simply and awards.

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.

Using professional photos and videos can draw more attention to your listings and result in more clicks by potential buyers.

Kerfuffle work with some talented designers, content writers and print suppliers to ensure your sales literature matches your brand guidelines in terms of quality.

If you can capture new leads and convert them into clients, there’s a good chance they will become a long-term customer for your agency. Estate agency prospecting takes a great deal of creative effort and discipline. Besides standard operating procedures, like networking and door knocking, you must also get inventive when generating leads into your funnel.

Sales progression trackers reduce the chances of a fall through and reduce completion timescales resulting in faster cash in the bank. Sales progression handlers also free up your sales team to increase marketing and revenue to the business.

Successful tenancies occur when Property Management is handled correctly. Regular and sustained maintenance on your landlords’ property can help avoid some problems, but, as with many things in life, the unexpected can - and will - happen. The below providers can help.

Many people think that agents’ property particulars are designed to give a comprehensive overview of a property that is on the market. We believe this is not strictly the case, and that their role is to encourage people to inspect a property that might be suitable for them.

Most people now head to a property portal to start their home search. By advertising your properties on such portals, whether it is for sale or for rent, it gives you the best chance to get in front of potential buyers, vendors, landlords and tenants.

Under UK regulations, rented properties need a variety of property safety certificates to demonstrate that the property is safe for tenants to live in. These certificates include gas safety certificates, electrical safety certificates, electrical appliance certificates, energy performance certificates and legionella assessment certificates. There are many outsourced providers of property safety certificates some of which integrate with estate agency CRM systems. Digital providers of this service highlight the speed at which the safety certificates can be applied for and received via their digital platforms. Review your options below.

A property survey is a detailed inspection of a property's condition. The surveyor inspects the property and tells you if there are issues in the property. This might even provide a small commission to your agency. We have a comprehensive list of suppliers:

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.

Successful tenancies start when the application and move in process is handled correctly.

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.

The provision of utilities to new tenants or purchasers can offer estate agency referral income, and can make a difference to an agency with low fees or a start-up agency. Also, offering broadband and utility services allows you to advertise move-in services. Choosing the right partner is important.

Win instructions with interactive and engaging valuation presentations. Use these tools to quickly set your agency apart from the competition by clearly communicating key messages that will leave a lasting impression.

Having an online presence is essential to your estate agency business. Not only does a well-designed website build brand awareness, but it can also generate leads and capture important data.

Most estate agents understand the importance of having an online presence, but you need to make sure that you are utilising services in the most effective way.