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"James Greenwood, managing director of Stacks Property Search and Acquisition, says valuing is an imprecise art at the best of times....." Gives the answer in a nutshell. Can anyone say which is correct - £310,000 or £330,000?

From: Ray Evans 02 April 2018 16:56 PM

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Give me strength!

From: Ray Evans 28 March 2018 10:53 AM

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She is a supermarket 'baked beans' seller with no idea of estate/lettings agency. Should never have been appointed and should have been gone long ago.

From: Ray Evans 23 January 2018 10:53 AM

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Simon, please take a break, Merry Christmas

From: Ray Evans 22 December 2017 10:24 AM

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Where they have always been when it matters. Invisable.

From: Ray Evans 20 December 2017 09:55 AM

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A contract is a contract.

From: Ray Evans 17 November 2017 10:54 AM

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It would seem the CEO is at fault over fall of Countrywide. Has it not morphed into a 'shop selling cans of beans mentality' under her watch?

From: Ray Evans 14 November 2017 09:33 AM

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When will the NAEA memberhip realise that the NAEA no longer has any real interest in supporting them as it has become, almost exclusively, a consumer protection organisation.

From: Ray Evans 09 November 2017 10:22 AM

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Professional Stock Market speculators don't give a damn - up or down - they will make money whatever.

From: Ray Evans 26 September 2017 09:51 AM

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Ever heard of unintended consequences?

From: Ray Evans 20 September 2017 09:52 AM

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Countrywide! Is this the same outfit whose core business is in meltdown?

From: Ray Evans 21 August 2017 10:06 AM

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Rightmove will eventually be the main danger for independents.

From: Ray Evans 31 July 2017 11:21 AM

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What is going on in this country! Control of yet another 'historic' British/English firm/business sold off to a non UK company.

From: Ray Evans 31 July 2017 11:17 AM

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Well agents, what will or can you do about it?

From: Ray Evans 31 July 2017 10:45 AM

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When wll the conveyancers involved in the purchasing of these particular properties be asked to account for their part in this? Also, cannot 'unfair' clauses be struck out?

From: Ray Evans 26 July 2017 10:13 AM

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"the real potential threats which, in my view, could be Purplebricks opening 1000 high street offices tomorrow or Rightmove enabling private listings!” Trad agents be prepared. Most of the above WILL eventually come about - especially Rightmove enabling private listings.

From: Ray Evans 30 June 2017 13:47 PM

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More nonsense!

From: Ray Evans 28 June 2017 09:25 AM

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Typical government nonsense. Six appointments in six years - hardly time to warm the seat. Would a haulage firm employ a driver with no experience and no HGV license? Opinions welcome.

From: Ray Evans 20 June 2017 10:34 AM

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Natural on-line progression will mean that ANYONE will be able to list on RM or Z before long. Why not, they are taking over the marketing of residential properties? Estate Agents will exist only to provide any ADDITIONAL services.

From: Ray Evans 15 June 2017 10:51 AM

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As I have opined for some time that NAEA/ARLA now seem to have not much interest in their members real problems. They have now morphed into profitable consumer 'protection' and 'training' organisations. Members should realise this.

From: Ray Evans 25 May 2017 11:19 AM

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Graham Norwood is what is going on.

From: Ray Evans 18 May 2017 10:09 AM

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Whatever next!

From: Ray Evans 17 May 2017 09:49 AM

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How about this as a principle for everyone..... "Less negative talks and more positive walks"

From: Ray Evans 10 April 2017 10:43 AM

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NFOPP/NAEA/ARLA/PROPERTYMARK members should realise that since the introduction of propertymark (without reasonable notice} that their 'trade body' no longer represents their interests - it is a consumer protection organisation - using their subscriptions.

From: Ray Evans 07 April 2017 10:56 AM

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'NFOPP/NAEA/ARLA/PROPERTYMARK are disappointing silent' As usual.

From: Ray Evans 07 April 2017 10:44 AM

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For the last 30 years the support has been minimal and with the introduction of their consumer biased 'propertymark' they now never will. Empire building and staff benifits would seem to be their priority.

From: Ray Evans 06 April 2017 10:39 AM

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Have you not noticed that the NAEA and ARLA Etc. have now become 'property mark'. A 'consumer protection' organisation and profitable (to them) 'trainers'. They have not supported their members properly for many years and this latest move cements this. They are no longer needed.

From: Ray Evans 21 March 2017 11:13 AM

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In my 40 years of running my own agency I found this to be correct, for those on the 'front desk'.

From: Ray Evans 20 March 2017 10:55 AM

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Correct.

From: Ray Evans 17 March 2017 11:40 AM

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Silly me!

From: Ray Evans 13 March 2017 16:49 PM

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So, Mr Norwood, yet another of your 'negatives' on the industry. Why not emphasise that nearly 90% regard face-to-face contact with an agent as the most important. That would seem to be pretty high?

From: Ray Evans 13 March 2017 10:56 AM

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'Right to Buy' was an excellent idea but the income was not 'ring fenced' to use the income to build more Council Houses for rent. Instead it just went into the general coffers. Once again the implementation of basic Government legislation not being thought through.

From: Ray Evans 09 August 2016 12:10 PM

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Agents are continuing to feed RM - the portal that will eventually eat them! At the same time many continue to rubbish OTM. The answer is? I don't know, does anyone.

From: Ray Evans 07 June 2016 11:21 AM

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'after an offer has been accepted'? This is news? For over 40 years the average has been approx. 1 in 3 falls through.

From: Ray Evans 06 June 2016 09:53 AM

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These very distorted pictures are worthwhile and better than well taken still photographs with a good floor plan? In my view certainly not!

From: Ray Evans 31 May 2016 11:50 AM

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Business is Business - not Charity

From: Ray Evans 24 May 2016 11:50 AM

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'applicants'. Although still largely used in the industry is surely a word that should now be dropped? Does it come from when the RICS controlled property/land and people had to go almost cap-in-hand for any information?

From: Ray Evans 20 May 2016 15:00 PM

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@Angi Cooney. Well said. I have indicated the same view over many weeks.

From: Ray Evans 18 May 2016 09:27 AM

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@Angi Cooney. Well said. I have indicated the same view over many weeks.

From: Ray Evans 18 May 2016 09:26 AM

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@Chris Wood and Terence Dicks. Spot on! In my view the NFoPP/NAEA/ARLA have been lacking in leadership and real relevance to the basic interests of their ordinary 'coal face' membership for years.

From: Ray Evans 16 May 2016 13:26 PM

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Please read my post fully. It is my opinion and I do not intend to enter a slanging match - there is too much in the industry already.

From: Ray Evans 13 May 2016 10:26 AM

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The bias I mention in this case is, in my opinion, the bias of his self-interest.

From: Ray Evans 13 May 2016 10:22 AM

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Will EAT please stop Trevor Mealham using the site as an unfettered medium for his own 'biased' opinions?

From: Ray Evans 13 May 2016 09:48 AM

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@Trevor Mealham Why not? Portals are not the only things that matter in the property profession. What is your opinion (unbiased for a change) on this particular item?

From: Ray Evans 11 May 2016 11:37 AM

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It would seem to me that in reading the recent comments most are merely acting as 'an agent' for the big portals. Carry on like that and you will become redundant as an independent business

From: Ray Evans 10 May 2016 17:49 PM

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As far as property is concerned many, if not most, consumers prefer to use their local agent whose name they know and who they can speak to face-to-face about what is usually they biggest purchase/sale of their lives. Which portal the agent uses is secondary as long as the agent does the job?

From: Ray Evans 10 May 2016 14:52 PM

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How does he KNOW? He has got most things 'un-right' as Chancellor. The one thing we all KNOW is that the un-elected people at the EU will impose more on us without our consent. Cameron has obtained no meaningful reforms at all. Leaving will give us back control of our Nation and its future. Staying in after the referendum means they will have us by the 'short & curlys' with no redress.

From: Ray Evans 09 May 2016 10:45 AM

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Smile Please. 1%! Good on you for mentioning this. Trevor Mealham. * restrains 'online only' agents which is anti-competitive Or Is it? One of the things that OTM provides is a service which is restricted, among other things, in the sense that it is for agents with a visible presence where the public can meet the agent 'face to face'. Very important to many people?

From: Ray Evans 06 May 2016 12:49 PM

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Smile Please. 1%! Good on you for mentioning this. Trevor Mealham. * restrains 'online only' agents which is anti-competitive Or Is it? One of the things that OTM provides is a service which is restricted, among other things, in the sense that it is for agents with a visible presence where the public can meet the agent 'face to face'. Very important to many people?

From: Ray Evans 06 May 2016 12:49 PM

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Simon Bradbury. I am of the same opinion - more facts please. OTM's one portal rule is not illegal in the view of many others. Don't like it? Use another agent. Trevor Mealham. EAT would seem to be a vehicle for targeted marketing for some?

From: Ray Evans 30 April 2016 10:29 AM

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Have they done anything wrong? Accusers must PROVE that they have - not the other way round?

From: Ray Evans 29 April 2016 15:37 PM

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Of course this will run and run because this whole thing is turning into a 'witch hunt' by those who like telling others that they know best on what a business should offer. This especially applies to the their perceived main thinking seems to be that exposure on multi portals is best for clients. Is it?. Choice has not been removed from the market place, it is always there.

From: Ray Evans 29 April 2016 12:16 PM

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Of course they do have the right- but they don't constantly use it.

From: Ray Evans 26 April 2016 14:02 PM

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For goodness sake give it a rest! What must the general public think of a 'profession' that carps on in this manner about itself every day. MD's and Principals made a decision and it it up to them to remain or leave and take the consequences (if any) and get on with their business. Trevor Mealham - what gives you the right to constantly lecture?

From: Ray Evans 26 April 2016 12:22 PM

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Nice copy & paste.

From: Ray Evans 22 April 2016 16:40 PM

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What is the point of OTM if it does not have a USP? Their USP would seem to be an element of 'exclusivity' albeit not total (one other portal). Exclusivity can be to the benefit of clients in that there is closer control of the sales process? However, agents would do better to just make up their minds 'to join or not to join' then get on with advising their clients of what they do. Many of the detractors think that selling real property is the same as selling cans of beans

From: Ray Evans 22 April 2016 11:05 AM

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I am not surprised at all. In my view EAT publish quite a lot of nonsense. What IS surprising is that Mr Norwood has made no negative mention of OTM today.

From: Ray Evans 21 April 2016 11:31 AM

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Having read all 23 comments to date I am of the opinion that most have real merit. However, in nearly 40 years in mainly residential agency before retiring it is my belief that the real cause of most delay is caused by the fact the the majority of solicitors/conveyancers are only REactive and not PROactive.

From: Ray Evans 24 February 2016 14:56 PM

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Rubbish! Can only suggest that Direct Line only deal with a particular class of people. A rear sunny garden is most desirable and in my experience has a premium of 1-2 percent AND is easier to sell!

From: Ray Evans 17 February 2016 17:03 PM

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I would suggest that the main benefit is that the agent has survived the market over the years and is therefor not a 'fly by night'. Always providing they can still do the job!

From: Ray Evans 06 January 2016 15:28 PM

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Most prudent borrowers will be able to live with a gradual rise of say, 1-2% over the next few years. The danger is that there will be panic at some time and the BoE will over react?

From: Ray Evans 22 December 2015 16:22 PM

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I too spent 40 odd years in residential sales & lettings and in my experience most 'preventable' delays etc are caused by solicitors acting as conveyancers. Latest example: No searches commenced because waiting for money to pay for them. Solicitor waiting. Why not received? He had not asked for it! Result - delay of at least two weeks. Typical.

From: Ray Evans 22 December 2015 16:11 PM

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All that this would do is make solicitors lazier than they already are! They have little regard for the practicality of moving house or the fact that their clients would be waiting around well into the evening for the transfers to complete whilst they themselves would have gone home.

From: Ray Evans 22 December 2015 10:09 AM

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Many of you 'knockers' of OTM do not even display your membership so what do you expect. If you are not a member then get on with your own business and leave others to theirs. 

From: Ray Evans 14 December 2015 13:10 PM

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This constant stuff regarding OTM is becoming very boring - especially Simon Shinerock and Graham Norwood and his obsession with OTM. If it suits the subscribers so be it. However the MD who has signed for 5 years.............. I wonder if he really pushes OTM on all of his literature, advertising and displays? Even the 'big boys' who advertise in the Sundays do not. Are these subscribers just leaving it to others?

From: Ray Evans 03 December 2015 11:48 AM

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Interesting! To whom and what use is it to the majority? 

From: Ray Evans 19 November 2015 15:59 PM

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As with many articles on this site, who cares?

From: Ray Evans 19 November 2015 09:51 AM

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This must not happen. The RICS is only a small part of the the Sales, Letting and Management of the real property industry. (The clue is in the title) They have wanted to control the whole industry with their restrictive practices for many many years. Any 'supervisory' body must be truly independent.

From: Ray Evans 18 August 2015 12:08 PM

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If the surveyor is not locally based his 'valuation' (estimated market value) could be worthless?

From: Ray Evans 24 June 2015 13:58 PM

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How about this, Silly Simon retires to become a comic

From: Ray Evans 22 June 2015 11:04 AM

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@Algarve Investor. Clarification. My comment about 'the above is just about .......' was referring to my own previous comment which contained absolutely nothing! (it seems to have now been removed) I hit the button too early!

From: Ray Evans 17 June 2015 12:19 PM

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The above is just about the worth of any comments on this. I you don't like the OTM brand stay out and get on with your own business like OTM is doing. What on earth does the general public think of all this 'pingponging'?

From: Ray Evans 17 June 2015 11:35 AM

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I support the concept of OTM and agree that TV ads are not as effective as they used to be. What I cannot understand is this: Subscribers to OTM have High Street offices with much display space so they have great faith in office format. Why are they not shouting out OTM with big adverts within this display space (and in their newspaper ads and their own websites)?

From: Ray Evans 16 June 2015 17:16 PM

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OTM will certainly fail if the subscribing agents do not get their act together and REALLY advertise their membership properly - just look at the newspapers - one has to practically use a magnifying glass to pick out the OTM logo! I have been advocating the absolute necessity of a large presence on every part of their advertising since the inception. Time is running out. 

From: Ray Evans 16 June 2015 12:00 PM

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