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What if you could turn your estate agency into a powerhouse in this fiercely competitive market?

This episode of Estate Agency X delivers just that, featuring Mike Symes, a highly experienced marketing and brand strategist and published author. Formerly Head of Marketing at Bank of New York Financial and CEO of Financial Marketing Limited. Mike delves into the critical facets of branding, illustrating how estate agents can stand out by identifying their unique core essence and values. Learn how focusing on emotional connections with clients and embracing your distinct strengths can help you command the fees you deserve and attract your ideal clientele.

We tackle the common pitfalls estate agents face, such as offering similar services and expecting different results. Discover how to effectively segment the market and use the concept of "co-opetition" to create collaboration with competitors, ultimately leading to mutual referrals and a healthier business environment. Mike underscores the necessity of brand consistency and shares engaging stories that illustrate how both technology-driven and personal-touch strategies can set agents apart in the industry.

In addition, we explore the importance of emotional connections in branding, referencing key insights from behavioural economics and real-world examples. From personalised testimonials to advanced technology that tailors client interactions, we provide actionable strategies to enhance your brand's presence and client engagement. This episode will provide insights for estate agents aiming to build a strong brand identity, offering practical advice on everything from market differentiation to creating a consistent, memorable brand that resonates with clients.

Mike Symes will be one of our guest speakers at our Estate Agency X 9 Conference on 4th October in London. To see him live, secure your seat today! Click here

Sponsors of this podcast, Iceberg Digital are setting the standard in a world full of PropTech noise and AI buzzwords. 

With AI prospecting that finds listings before your competitors, marketing that wins instructions by putting your brand front and centre and a CRM that transforms how your team works, this isn’t just another tool, it's what leading estate agents use to stay ahead. 

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