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kspicknell

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home finders

i'm thinking of setting up a service as a home finder. any thoughts on it. do you think people would use it?

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Report Abuse | Date 1/4/2003 7:15:00 AM

Ian Spencer

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From: England

home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

For which location? Are there any other local companies doin it? Do you have experience in property?

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Report Abuse | Date 1/4/2003 7:11:00 PM

kspicknell

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home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

i'd like to start off quite local, se london/uk. I had a quick search and there isn't anything that sticks out about other companies. I know i'd have to do a thorough search, before starting anything.
The experience i have is only personal, having moved with parents and on my own many times. I know the moving process, but am prepared to do more training/research.
can anyone offer any help?

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Report Abuse | Date 1/4/2003 7:54:00 PM

Ian Spencer

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From: England

home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

Best thing you can do is carry out some lengthy research. Look at the competition etc. Then knock up a business plan, pay a visit to the local bank, and get some capital.

Its a big risk starting up a business for something that you have relatively short experience in, but it can be done.

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Report Abuse | Date 1/4/2003 10:16:00 PM

andrewpeers

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home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

I run a property finding company, happy to share some knowledge,

might be able to help you find potential clients for properties you find.

Anyone feel free to get in touch, we currently have quite a few properties with at least a 15% discount off market value all round the country and some in Australia. We can also finance the purchase 100% using completely legal mortgage methods - no proof of income required. We do charge finders fees of between 0.5 and 1% - no broker fees.

We even offer gurantees that if you don't obtain 100% finance, subject to no adverse credit, all your costs are refunded val fees - solicitor fees sometimes reservation fees when required.

regards Andrew Peers - andrewpfs@aol.com
07734 050782 / 0208 8665617

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Report Abuse | Date 2/5/2003 1:45:00 AM

RichardM

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home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

Hi Kellie,

Did you ever set up your business?

We are Home Finders, UK-wide and, I can tell you, it involes more than just knowing how to move house. The sort of properties we find for our clients tend to run in to 7 figures and you need to know estate agents very well, and know how to negotiate a good deal for your clients, against other, very strong Home Finding companies... (ie: us!)

Running a home finding compay is a lot more than just finding homes......

We charge 1.5% BTW.

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Report Abuse | Date 20/11/2003 6:24:00 PM

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home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

Total agreeance with RichardM. I run a business in North West finding homes for B2L investors. You have to know your area, industry and competitors very well. You also have to be prepared to do a lot of legwork. Very rewarding if you get it right but if you don't you'll be the most wanted!!

I would consider the following;

Do you have any working capital?
How long can u survive without drawing a salary from the business?
If you intend to have premises,how mucj will it cost?
Your biggest expense will be marketing. Asses what an average fee would be. Call your local paper and get advertising costs and gauage how much you think it would cost to advertise, show potential clients, administration of sale Vs income for sale. This is your selling cost. If the selling cost if more than the fee, forget it.

Ask yourself what is your primary reason for starting up? Is it independence/job satisfaction/earning potential?

Your motive for starting up may not provide you with earning potential you may need!!

Good luck, need anymore help i'm on 01942 216684

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Report Abuse | Date 18/12/2003 8:47:00 PM

don and liz

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RE: home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

Hi,

We live in New Zealand and run a service finding properties for overseas investors. I think the key is to provide accurate and up to the minute information about the market that you are buying in. Find out exactly what your client wants and why. You need to aim at meeting or exceeding your clients expectations. I have no problems if you want to email me re the specifics of how it all works.

Happy to help.

donandliz@xtra.co.nz

Report Abuse | Date 25/8/2005 3:07:10 AM

Ayshe

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RE: home finders (in reply to kspicknell)

A long time since your original post. What have you decided to do?
For the definitive guide oin what to do try www.homefindingasabusiness.co.uk

It's a "soup to nuts" manual on what to do and how to get started on a shoe string budget. Hope it helps. Henry Winter.

Report Abuse | Date 8/4/2006 3:42:18 PM