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Sam Hunter

COO at Homesearch

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About Me

Aussie expat, cricket tragic and COO at Homesearch

my expertise in the industry

10 years in property both in Australia and the UK

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Hi Steve, thank you for the comment. I know Mouseprice Pro really well and can say that what we've just launched is very different. I'd be happy to show you personally any time if you'd like to see for yourself. Have a great day, Sam

From: Sam Hunter 13 September 2022 10:30 AM

Hear hear. It might be a new year, and we've all had a bit of time with friends and family, but the same challenges still remain and even with a bit more down time, people will still be tired and stressed, even now. It is all about clear and open communication from all sides.

From: Sam Hunter 10 January 2022 09:19 AM

While I still have a huge bias towards Auction (It's tattoo'd into my brain) I have to fundamentally disagree with this opinion. When communicated and managed correctly a best and final offer process is a successful way of achieving a seller the highest price the market (at that time) is willing to pay and making sure the buyers don't feel jaded or left out. I stress communicated and managed correctly because there are still agents who, unfortunately, just say to their would-be purchasers "it's best and finals, get your offer to me by 5pm today". More work can be done to improve the B&F process (and perhaps standardise it) but to claim it's a "massive disservice to sellers" is, in my world at least, incorrect.

From: Sam Hunter 08 October 2021 07:56 AM

Murray you were born in a suit and tie!! 😂 I often think about this even now I'm out of agency. Suits definitely made (and make) me feel confident and I think that's the battle we're all facing. What's going to present us in the best light for ourselves and to our clients. Some days that's a T shirt and jeans for me, other's it's trousers and a blazer. Wear whatever makes you feel your best.

From: Sam Hunter 21 September 2021 10:01 AM

100%. The headline might've been a bit baity, but the summary is all about choice and flexibility. Thanks for your thoughts.

From: Sam Hunter 25 August 2021 15:52 PM

Positive news. Time to get valuable and visible (and largely virtual) in your community but maybe don’t shout that you can work while so many can’t.Be the conduit of information so many people will need right now and for the weeks to come. Hands, face, space. Take care out there.

From: Sam Hunter 04 January 2021 21:41 PM

Great stuff Sean & team

From: Sam Hunter 17 November 2020 17:09 PM

Bravo to all involved

From: Sam Hunter 02 November 2020 10:30 AM

Bravo Johns&Co.

From: Sam Hunter 14 August 2020 09:08 AM

Big time leadership

From: Sam Hunter 12 August 2020 09:04 AM

Good luck to you, Harry. Plenty to learn out of this read

From: Sam Hunter 01 August 2020 09:43 AM

Great though, Mark. That'll go a long way to determining the level of success we all (and the existing portals) will find. It's about finding the harmony of needs of the public and the agent community we all serve.

From: Sam Hunter 06 June 2020 12:26 PM

For me, the portals are merely advertising whereas FB live is marketing. Always happy to catch up, Mark - shot you an email

From: Sam Hunter 28 May 2020 09:32 AM

Thanks for the opportunity, Chris and team

From: Sam Hunter 02 May 2020 09:44 AM

Hey James, I look forward to reading your articles every week and largely agree with all of the above. Your comment re "These are not going to be able to compete for the foreseeable future with Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket, if ever" I think is difficult for you to make when you've not clearly seen a picture of what either us, Openbrix (who I know are also working their proverbial's off to deliver something worthy too), et al are offering. I'd welcome a chat to run you through our product, and perhaps then you'll either have a new opinion, or be in a position to offer the same comment from a more informed perspective. Hope we do talk.

From: Sam Hunter 08 April 2020 09:30 AM

If someone can't binge their nightly Netflix, chances they won't buy/move/enquire. The quality and availability of connection is also a growing factor in the perceived value of a property. It's why we've given a digital connectivity score to every home (broadband and mobile speed/coverage) on Homesearch. Need another compelling reason for your buyers to make that offer? This could be it.

From: Sam Hunter 06 February 2020 09:03 AM

Agreed the role of a 'negotiator' will disappear. Higher fees and all in service from 'proper' estate agents who do everything from prospecting, listing, negotiating and before/after service. Clients for life on first name baseis

From: Sam Hunter 15 January 2020 11:30 AM

I think the timing of the leads is relative to who's sending. If you work in shifts, maybe 11pm is your only time you're awake enough to scroll through the portals. I always judged leads on if people took the time to write a message. Often the most serious enquiries put their best foot forward and said Hello, please and thank you as well as "book a viewing"

From: Sam Hunter 30 October 2019 09:06 AM

Don't companies like Gazeal do this already?

From: Sam Hunter 21 October 2019 09:39 AM

Great lads and a cool business. Best of luck to 'em!

From: Sam Hunter 17 October 2019 08:56 AM

Doesn't matter if you're the Founder or you're on your first day as a Neg in a corporate machine - Health is wealth. If you're wondering about your priorities, Google "what dying people regret" and get perspective.

From: Sam Hunter 17 October 2019 08:54 AM

Structured 12 month training programme sounds like a positive thing for any agent, regardless of their 'model'. Maximising touch points and contact with people in their network is also the basis of effective prospecting, nothing wrong with that IMO (certainly beats waiting for a RM lead that's been sent to 5 other agents to come into your inbox) Not sure about the "money magnet" lying on the floor bits... Not for me, but nothing wrong with finding your own affirmations or waggle to keep you focused for yourself and your clients. I think if KW make their approach a tad more Brit-centric, and say no to more agents than they say yes to, as bums on seats will just dilute their brand and mission, then they'll be a business others will look at as how the industry can move into the modern age

From: Sam Hunter 16 October 2019 09:07 AM

If I'm giving my Mum advice I'm telling her to use the BEST broker/solicitor/agent and not merely the ones I may or may not have referral arrangements with. So my question would be, does House Simple allow their sellers to use ancillary services they don't have referral arrangements with and then make £0 from a transaction? If so, fair play and good luck with the offering - it'll get attention. If not, are you really giving the advice you'd give to your Mum or is there a hint of commission breath (as the great man TP would say) there too?

From: Sam Hunter 28 August 2019 07:55 AM

Well done Sachin and team! Exciting (and evolving) times ahead! 👏

From: Sam Hunter 01 August 2019 08:50 AM

A case of running before learning to walk. Licencing is a good thing IMO. But make it simple. Start really easy, take a look back and see what lessons were learnt before adding the next steps. Licencing (and mild regulation) will add a layer of perceived professionalism from those outside looking in, but the great agents will still be greats and those causing most of the headaches for the industry will still do so with a piece of paper framed in their office

From: Sam Hunter 18 July 2019 08:40 AM

Wouldn't say it's reverse psychology. It's true estate agency. Create your own market.

From: Sam Hunter 11 July 2019 11:37 AM

I’ve known Sachin for a while now and Olivia is the real deal for agents lead nurture. They’re fast, they’re m informative but unlike a cheap bot, they’re human too. So glad you’re getting the press deserved. One of the good guys!

From: Sam Hunter 27 June 2019 14:36 PM

From: Sam Hunter 14 June 2019 13:30 PM

If you think any of the messages of support aren't real - thankfully EAT make it so users post using their real names - feel free to contact any of them, most of these people have been users of Homesearch throughout out soft launch - I'm sure they'll be happy to have a further chat (or you're welcome to join up and take a look for yourself). Think that's me done for the day - thanks all. Sam

From: Sam Hunter 06 June 2019 13:51 PM

Thanks for all these comments. We thought it best to let our early users know we were planning on doing some press - we're a business trying to grow and its great they're happy to talk about their experiences. To answer your question on funding - we've self funded to date. Our pricing will be released on August 31 (this is clearly stated on our website) so agents have a further 4 months to use HS for free and decide if they see value.

From: Sam Hunter 06 June 2019 11:13 AM

Could agents manage expectations better from the outset? 40% saying they got the price they wanted in a soft market shows a lot of agents are doing well in getting a property to market at a competitive price - but perhaps they need to educate around the time it takes AFTER an offer is agreed, so the seller becomes an advocate of chasing their own sols etc in that period and it doesn't just fall on the agent. Either way, think is positive reading for the hard working, service orientated agents out there.

From: Sam Hunter 31 May 2019 09:23 AM

Echo the benefits of a board entirely. Literal signposts of trust (at listing) and success (on sale).

From: Sam Hunter 24 April 2019 09:27 AM

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