Estate Agents Past and Present

It is thought that Estate Agents were more commonly used in the 20^th century.  The name derived from ‘House Agent’, ‘Land Agent’, and Real Estate Broker’.  These titles previously used to describe the different parts of the service provided in the past.   There are however records of Estate Agents dating back to the 18^th Century.  These people were charged with taking care of a large home and surrounding land known as the estate.  Those managing a landed estate used the title ‘Estate Agents’, while those selling the homes were ‘House Agents’ and those selling land were ‘Land Agents’.  The more generic term estate agent started to be used in the 20^th Century.

The Job now and then

The job of the agent then and now is to know their community and the local factors that can increase or decrease property prices. For example if a new road or airport was to be built, this can affect house prices in the immediate vicinity and nearby.  It is also the job of the agent to value based on what has or has not sold in comparison and then to achieve the best price for a client.

Estate agents know which areas are most desirable, which landmarks or amenities put people off homes and which main road and motorways are easiest to get to and from certain areas.  These are all key points or tipping points in a house sale that without the advice of an expert, for example David Jordan Estate Agents, a home owner may not realise or be aware of.

As with many industries in the UK Estate Agents can join a professional body which in the property industry is the NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents).  Joining a professional body can be an indication of quality service, training and professional development.

Reach for the Stars

Since the millennium online Estate Agents have provided alternatives to the traditional structure of the high street window giving sellers the option to market their property through major online property portals. These new selling models have allowed Estate Agents like David Jordan Estate Agents to marry old with new using the high street window and digital media to spread the net for potential buyers to a much wider audience and encapsulating the traditional buyer or seller.

New technology for the estate agent industry allows them to prepare property particulars online or in print and manage their buying applicants, property viewings and property sales all online.

Progress and innovation continue to march on.

Last but not least

At David Jordan Estate Agents we are creative, inspirational and responsive to our clients and to the ever changing face of our industry.  So if you are thinking of letting, selling or buying then give us a call.

David Jordan Estate Agents are on hand to welcome you as a new client or welcome you as one of our existing clients with lot of advice and tips to help you.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk