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The Life of a Realtor, in GIFs

5 April 202111 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

Real Estate Agency can provide some of the best incomes you’ll ever earn. You know it. You’ve probably been having bumper months. It certainly explains the recent surge of new recruits joining the industry, all seeking a slice of that commission-based dream.

But it’s important to remember that the only time success comes before work, is in the dictionary.

So to help you with your daily graft, we’ve put together some light-hearted GIFs depicting what it’s really like to be a real estate agent. Because what good is life if you can’t laugh at it?

Let the Bidding Wars begin 🥊

23 March 202111 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

The global property market hit the brakes when Covid-19 struck in early 2020. Since then drops in lending rates, fiscal policy initiatives, and new demand trends created a resurgence in activity; led initially by people trading-out of cramped apartments into larger homes offering more space.

For particular property types, prices are back at pre-covid levels, with many even selling above their asking price. Their landlords are seeing their prices bid upwards, and they’re riding that gravy train.

Enter: Bidding Wars! But how can you emerge as the victorious broker?

Do we really need Estate Agents?

15 March 202117 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

By Ayman Alashkar – Founder & CEO – OVERWRITE.ai

The raison d’etre of PropTech, or property technology, is NOT to make realtors obsolete.

What “type” of estate agent are you?

4 January 202212 January 2022 by Charlotte C.

There’s a common myth that all agents are the same. For many, the estate agent is a money-driven animal. Untrustworthy. Even unethical. But whilst some agents might give validity to this not-so-favourable reputation, there are equally some very good agents, representing some of the most hardworking and honest characters in the industry.

Knowing your Buyer’s Personality type is your Secret Weapon.

1 March 202111 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

Ever wished that you could read your buyer’s mind and be one step ahead of them?

Understanding the way your buyer thinks is your secret weapon to bringing home that sale.

We reveal the 4 most common “Buyer Personalities” and the clues that could help you sell to them, better.

UAE ranked Best Arab country for Remote Working 2021

22 February 202111 July 2021 by Charlotte C.

DUBAI: The UAE ranked first in the Arab world and 31st globally in a recent report about the best countries for remote working, state news agency WAM has reported.

The report, issued by UK-based business phone system company Circle Loop, looked at which countries offered the best environment for remote working, taking into consideration internet speed, rental rates and happiness indices

What the Tech is going on?

9 February 20211 June 2023 by Charlotte C.

Proptechs are reshaping how real estate is bought, sold, leased, and managed. And they are here to stay.

While traditional real estate practices such as in-person home tours aren’t going away, everyone invested in real estate (that’s pretty much all of us) is re-examining how they will go about things in a post-COVID-19 world.

From the home search process, right through to auction and transaction platforms, there’s almost certainly a proptech solution that serves your needs.

Who said the startup scene was drying up?

2 February 202117 August 2021 by Charlotte C.

The UAE’s Start-up scene is fit and healthy, and OVERWRITE.ai is the proof in the pudding.

The innovative web-application that instantly autowrites property marketing descriptions has recently closed a strategic Seed Funding round that it will use to fuel growth. Despite the numerous challenges that 2020 presented, OVERWRITE.ai has launched, grown and raised capital, all during COVID.

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.

Curious? Read More

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.