Martin & Co Keighley 2 North Street, Keighley, BD21 3S 01535 669588 www.martinco.com Martin & Co Saltaire 1 Daisy Place, Saltaire, BD18 4NA 01274 589132
What advice would you give someone thinking of starting a career in real estate? Con dence is essential; establish your own goals and objectives right away, and begin learning about the local property market.
What is the best thing about being an Estate Agent? I enjoy following a buyer's journey from the initial phone conversation to the handing over of the keys to their dream house. Our goal is to deliver the nest client experience possible, whether they are buying or selling, I love being a part of it.
What is your favourite part about the area/ community where you work?
ADAM BEATT
Being based out of two o ces, Saltaire & Keighley they are very di erent markets and o er all sorts of challenges. No day is the same.
What do you recommend to sellers/landlords in preparing their home prior to marketing?
W e s t Yo r k s h i r e Originally from Coventry, I travelled the world and lived abroad for a while before I decided to move to the best place I visited...Good ol' Yorkshire. In my free time, I am big a football fan & regularly go to watch Bradford City.
Adam Beatt Sales Manager & Valuer keighley@martinco.com saltaire@martinco.com
Our goal is to deliver the nest client experience possible.
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What do you recommend that a seller or landlord should do prior to calling in an estate agent for a valuation? Do your research. Look at the most recent reviews, ask for recommendations, have the agents won any awards recently and most importantly look for the agent who promises to provide you with the best service.
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K E I G H L E Y & S A LTA I R E
The importance of preparation cannot be overstated. First impressions are important, so make sure your house is clean, tidy, and welcoming inside and out. Mow the lawn, put your shoes and coats away, patch up that two-year-old hole in the wall, and make your beds. Believe me when I say that it makes a di erence.
The importance of preparation cannot be overstated.
What are some important questions a seller or a landlord should ask you on a listing presentation & why?
Why should I instruct you? What are your recent successes in this area? Where will you market my property? Ask as many questions as possible so you understand the full package on o er and how the process works.
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How did you get into real estate? Do you remember your rst day?
How do you manage seller/landlord expectations when they want to list their home well over the market value?
After working in the hospitality sector in both Bradford and Reykjavik, I felt it was time for a change. I've always been interested in estate agency, so when the opportunity to work as a Sales Negotiator arose, I leapt at it! My rst day was pretty much 'on the job,' and I learned a lot from my colleagues right away.
Firstly, I think it is key to understand the seller's price expectations and how they have arrived at that price, including what research have they done? It's about having an open and honest discussion, but at the end of the day, the market will respond and if priced fairly the interest will be generated.
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