Thread: Opening an Office - suggestions

In what particular aspect? I can give you feng shui advice, lol!
Physically, office design should always be ergonomic. Consider the area, too.

I think firstly you should gain full knowledge of real estate business,because real estate is a big field and it has a lot of risk.If you think you have good knowledge of real estate.You should open your office at a very good place.

first of all you need good location of your office.and active staff member.also take a real estate license for your business,and important thing is marketing strategies, online marketing.also need a good Real estate adviser.

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First of all are going to tie up with any existing real estate company or it's going to be an independent. If it's an independent then make sure you have some links with good people in that particular area. what counts nowadays is 'word of mouth' not other marketing strategies.
Best of Luck.

I suggest you to have deep research on Property portals in your area and then go for your niche product. when you cmpltd all this stuff then you be in a position to lanch your office. then it will be easier to run a property office.

Originally Posted by Thesa

Does anyone have any suggestions on opening a new Real Estate office... trying to keep things clean and simple yet professional and friendly...

Any suggestions?

Did you open your office? What kinds of experiences have you had?

If you are planning to have a Real Estate office, you need to consider first the location then office space for your staff.

Hopefully Thesa has set up her office and is experiencing great success :-)

The best way to plan any office is to consider the impression clients receive when they walk in. You want to project an image that is very professional, and yet warm and friendly.

Having set up and reviewed many offices, as well as done extensive home and commercial renovations, I can say that the number 1 job on my list is always to meet on site with the colour consultant. For only a couple of hundred dollars, this person can create an impression that is worth a zillion. I would never, ever, do a set up or renovation without that input.

You want to get as much natural light as possible, and no clutter. Fresh flowers are great as long as they don't hang around after their peak.

Ideally you want a reception area with a desk that is uncluttered, no wiring on sight, and client chairs or couches, coffee table/s, up-to-date, high-quality magazines, and preferably a screen showing properties or real estate movies.

You need a board room for clients to meet with you, and that requires a white board and screen, as well as enough cabinetry to store stuff so that there is nothing on surfaces that doesn't belong.

The work rooms can be open plan or closed areas. They need to be set up so that they enhance productivity: uncluttered, tightly organised, very professional, but really enjoyable to be in. Hide that wiring away. You don't want the work rooms viewable by anyone but staff, unless the client is actually invited in to meet them.

Maintenance of the premises is so important, so that dust is never apparent, stuff never gets stacked up in corners, floor, furniture and walls remain clean. You are presenting "home beautiful".

Just as important as the premises is the attitude of staff. They should always present a very professional image on your behalf, and should never walk through reception without acknowledging your visitors with at least a smile and a nod.

The big turn offs for clients are: dirt, dust, clutter, obvious wear and tear, crammed space, darkness, unfriendliness.