By Ayman Alashkar – Founder & CEO – OVERWRITE.ai
We entered 2020 like everyone else, full of ambition and excitement. As the new decade dawned, there was clearly something about this year that was going to be different. Business sentiment was abuzz; as were we.
Read more “To succeed, spotlight the problem you’re solving.”This story has been published from an online news feed without modifications to the text by OVERWRITE. Only the image has been changed.
By Aakarshan Kathuria – Special to Gulf News
Sizable number of such businesses are going bust, and it’s not just to do with market. Even when all the evidence suggests otherwise, there is this perception that selling a home doesn’t require much beyond basic skillsets.
What does it take to be a successful agent or agency in the Dubai real estate market?
Read more “Failure rates among Dubai’s estate agents are way too high”New liberal laws introduced in a surprise weekend announcement by the UAE Government will see big changes to expat life in the United Arab Emirates.
With an economy hit hard by the Covid pandemic, this comes as a welcome boost. But what does this mean for the average resident or anyone looking to relocate?
Read more “Dubai surprises to the upside!”THE RESULTS ARE IN. WE HAVE A WINNER 🥇🥇🥇
How will the outcome affect the property market in faraway Dubai?
With just days to go until the US presidential election, all eyes are on Washington as America faces an epic choice between two candidates who could not be more different.
The result will have global ramifications. On the environment. On traditional alliances. On societies. On money markets. And yes, on DUBAI real estate.
Curious? Read MoreBut from time to time, the odd buyer mis-hap can make for cringe-worthy viewings 🥴
So with Halloween just around the corner, we’re sharing a few examples of “embarrassing buyer behaviour” that could turn your viewings into real-life horror stories…
Read more “This Halloween, don’t let viewings turn into a Horror Show 😱”The global property market hit the brakes when Covid-19 struck in February. Since then drops in lending rates, fiscal policy initiatives, and new demand trends created a resurgence in activity; led mainly by people trading-out of cramped apartments into larger homes offering more space.
For particular property types, prices are back at pre-covid levels, some even selling above their asking price. Their landlords are seeing their prices bid upwards, and they’re riding that gravy train.
A new real estate industry report released by Informa Markets, the organiser of Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit, has surveyed 488 property industry professionals from the MENA region.
Respondents ranging from developers and architects, to private and institutional investors, consultants, estate agents and government staff, were asked about the region’s residential, commercial, retail, industrial and hospitality sectors.
See MoreCOVID-19 has led to a surge in people becoming Estate Agents to make a living, with one outcome; competition amongst property brokers is fiercer than ever!
That’s why we’re seeing more and more agents adopt some very creative (if not utterly nutty 🥜) marketing tactics to help their listings stand out.
See MoreWe don’t mean it literally of course, but we do have 5 books that make highly recommended reading for ambitious estate agents.
See MoreWhat does it take to become a top real estate agent?
There’s no denying the profession is relentless; with extreme working hours, emotional roller-coasters, short-weekends, and no guaranteed income. Estate agents must be prepared, sometimes through no fault of their own, for deals to crumble at the last minute.
So, it’s no exaggeration that many of the world’s top brokers eat, sleep and breathe real estate.
See MoreBy Ayman Alashkar – Founder & CEO – OVERWRITE.ai
Real estate agency is a grind; all-day, everyday. Much of an agent’s job requires enormous self-motivation. Here are two top tips to help you close deals consistently.
See MoreThe Dubai International Financial Centre is the beating heart of the Middle East’s innovation scene, making it a natural home for the next phase of OVERWRITE.ai‘s exciting growth story.
