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Failure rates among Dubai’s estate agents are way too high

17 November 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

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?

Dubai surprises to the upside!

10 November 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

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?

The US 2020 Election’s impact on Dubai property 🏡

4 November 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

THE RESULTS ARE IN. WE HAVE A WINNER 🥇🥇🥇

How will the outcome affect the property market in faraway Dubai?

The US Presidential Race 🇺🇸 and its impact on DUBAI real estate

27 October 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

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.

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This Halloween, don’t let viewings turn into a Horror Show 😱

20 October 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

Real estate agents are a brave bunch. Walking into unfamiliar homes day in day out; prepared to deal with whatever surprises may hide behind closed doors.

But 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…

New UAE and Middle East Real Estate Report says…

7 October 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

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.

The Lengths some Agents will go to…

28 September 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

COVID-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.

Should Estate Agents go Back to School?

23 September 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

We don’t mean it literally of course, but we do have 5 books that make highly recommended reading for ambitious estate agents.

A Gilt-Edged Negotiating Trick!

7 September 202017 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

By Ayman Alashkar – Founder & CEO – OVERWRITE.ai

Greed. Fear. Love.

You need to know what you’re up against. This gilt-edged negotiating trick will improve your deal-closing success rate, everytime.

2 Top Tips To Close More Real Estate Deals

25 August 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

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.

This Single Chart Will Have UAE Estate Agents Smiling From Ear To Ear

9 August 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

By Ayman Alashkar – Founder & CEO – OVERWRITE.ai

OVERWRITE.ai joins the DIFC

2 August 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

The 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.

Master Bedroom or Main? The results are in.

21 July 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

A few weeks ago we noticed a growing trend from US and UK estate agents calling to ditch use of the term ‘Master’ bedroom in the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. So we asked 500 UAE based agents to choose which option they preferred from between

Master
Bedroom

Main
Bedroom

Primary
Bedroom

Here’s what they chose

Should we bin the term ‘Master’ bedroom from real estate’s lexicon?

6 July 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

In the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter movement are reports of a debate that’s begun in America’s property industry, spilled over into the UK, and now looks to be going global.

Global housing markets ensnared by pandemic’s high unemployment: Reuters poll

28 June 202011 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

Home prices in Australia, India, Dubai, Britain, Canada and US forecast to fall this year and next under worst-case scenario

by Rahul Karunakar for Reuters