Brokering Without Boundaries | Sofa Broker Ep.6

15-10-2023 • 31 minutos

The Sofa Broker Podcast Episode 6 - 'Brokering Without Boundaries' Hosted by real estate tycoons Daniel McPeake and Solly Strickland.

In this episode of the "Sofa Broker" podcast, the hosts discuss the changing landscape of the real estate market in Manchester. They explore how Manchester is evolving as a city, attracting more young professionals and students. The conversation highlights the shift in lifestyle preferences and how real estate agents are adapting to these changes. The hosts also touch on the expanding role of real estate agents, discussing their ability to work across regions and create a network of clients. They emphasize the importance of branding and marketing in the industry and introduce an innovative approach involving an in-house band for marketing events. The episode showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of agents willing to go the extra mile for their clients and the need to invest in marketing to justify higher fees.

Topics from this episode: - The shift in Manchester's real estate market and how it's evolving.

- A comparison between Manchester and London's real estate markets.

- The concept of Manchester as a lifestyle city.

- Discussion about how young professionals are now choosing to stay in the city.

- Various areas and suburbs in Manchester and how they're changing.

- Real estate in various cities and regions in the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, and Edinburgh.

- A conversation about the changing role of real estate agents and the potential to expand across regions.

- The importance of being willing to travel for business and make the effort for clients.

- The impact of branding and marketing in the real estate industry.

- The discussion of fees in real estate and the need to invest in marketing and services to justify higher fees.

- The importance of being entrepreneurial in real estate.

- And more…