estate agents

[answer doc]

i dnt have any estate agent qualification or experience and know nothing about the business, however, i am a risk taker and would like to set up an estate agents. waht advice could any one give me? what would i need to do and know? how do estate agents run etc, as much info would be appreciated, set up cost etc etc

[buildersmate]

Your credentials exactly fit the essential criteria required to start out in such a venture. The very best of luck with it.

[jen78]

You might want to do some market research as you might find that there really isn't much of a market out there at the moment.

Existing agents are struggling, getting rid of staff and offices so it's not really the most promising idea for a new venture. Not at the current time anyway.

If it it what you want to do then why not look in to taking a franchise as there are companies out there who do this.

You buy in and get to use their name etc...

If you wanted a better business plan then go into lettings then pick up on sales when the market is better.

[jen78]

Some useful info here...

http://www.whichfranchise.com/franchisorPage.c fm?*********=2351