Doesn't everybody wish there were more hours in the day?
These days, even the highly motivated and hugely productive among us are finding that they’re running out of time to accomplish their daily tasks. Which is why more and more lettings agents are turning to streamlining software to make their processes more efficient (and, according to the Guardian, there's the added benefit of "breathing new life" into the high street agency experience).
While there are dozens of reasons to look to new technology to revolutionise your work-life, the extra time that technology can generate will allow you to accomplish so much. Here are nine ways to make those extra hours work for you.
It may be obvious but that’s because it’s important – the more viewings you’re able to conduct, the more properties you can fill. Being able to take time off from comms, safe in the knowledge that your online system gives your tenants the luxury of instant contact allows you time for additional viewings. Which means more business!
One of the best ways to increase your instructions is to conduct client feedback – while you want to win new business, it’s also crucial to keep the clients that you’ve already got. Taking time to stay in touch, letting them know that you’re always accessible and asking for constructive feedback could turn a one-time client into repeat business, particularly as new landlords build their portfolios. And, you never know when you'll pick up a referral!
With the continual changes in legislation, it's important to take a time-out to brush up on agent responsibilities. But why not go the extra mile to make sure staff are up to date on market trends, as well as being aware of what’s going on throughout the locality too! Keeping up to date means you'll always be ahead of the competition.
Invest your additional time in increasing your social media presence. Instagram has definite pulling power when it comes to growing business (who doesn't love swiping through property pics?) and every company should make sure that their Facebook presence is up to date, informative and brand reflective. Plus, everyone loves an excuse to get on Facebook!