Author: Mark Bentley

Proud to be added to the wall of Past Presidents of NAEA Propertymark

Very proud and honoured on my recent visit to Propertymark HQ to see my name and photograph added to the wall mounted frame as the 44th past President of NAEA Propertymark. In my 37 years as a member I have known many of the past NAEA Presidents and all gave a great deal of their time, energy and knowledge in helping to grow the association, support its members and encourage new members. ...

100 Propertymark Estate &Letting Agents sleep out in support of Centrepoint

Great article in the Negotiator regarding the Big Sleep Out last Thursday 21st November for Centrepoint who do fantastic work supporting and assuring homeless 18 to 25 year olds. Team Propertymark have so far raised a fantastic £58,000 which is part of the £500,000 raised by all the companies and people involved in the sleep out. Well done to current NAEA Propertymark President Lauren Scott for her great work in encouraging so many Propertymark members to attend the event and...

Propertymark Midlands Conference

20.11.19 Great to see so many Estate & Letting Agents at the NAEA & ARLA Propertymark Midlands Conference making sure they are fully up to speed with the latest legislation and guidelines so they can ensure they are providing their clients with the very best service and are fully compliant. ...

October 2019

October was another full and varied month with further meetings with eXp Uk plus visiting & advising home owners affected by HS2, review meetings with current clients, valuation appointments, extend or move & pre-marketing advice client visits, a trip to Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain and afternoon tea at Ettington Hall Hotel, near Stratford. November already looks like it will be another full and interesting month with some exciting news shortly. ...

A very busy September

A very full and very interesting September with further meetings with Keller Williams UK, eXP Uk inc video calls with US, joint meeting with Scribe and Moasure, discussions on the future strategy/vision for Propertymark, Facilitator training with Belbin -creating the best teams, a visit to the team at West Midlands Surveys Ltd, client meetings on behalf of Speedihomes (modern eco-friendly mobile homes for those most in need of quality temporary accommodation), meetings with clients, wonderful visit to Puglia, Italy, a...

The future of Estate Agency

Very interesting recent meetings with Keller Williams UK, eXp Uk, Scribe and Moasure. The future of UK Estate Agency looks exciting and there are some great ideas and innovations from companies providing services to the industry. ...

NAEA Propertymark National Conference, London 2019

Link below to great video highlights of this years NAEA Propertymark National Conference in London which I was delighted to speak at. https://m.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=10786769_NAEA+Propertymark+National+Conference+2020+-+save+the+date&utm_source=dotmailer&v=RGwD_jMsxoM&utm_medium=email...

Link to Webinar

Here is the link to my webinar with Syndeo offering some advice to Estate Agents on how to run their business successfully and on the need to use the latest technology including chatbots. Just click on the link below: http://campaigns.syndeo.cx/estate-agents-webinar-jun-19-video?utm_campaign=EstateAgents%20Jan19&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IAXx4SaDBYBCFVDL9xXrxWgJM6GG4zxNG5AqytB-5qvS9dxDidHr4Mc2tWea6KTD4_UiiXpEMbFpmwMQNpzFZ4eRIww&_hsmi=74162852&utm_content=74162852&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=8307a908-3d1a-42af-992d-1837c45c5a97%7C2d451378-d86c-4109-8709-efa9dc5367ab...

Restful break in Cornwall

12.7.19 to 19.7.19 A lovely sunny week in a quiet location in Cornwall with limited phone and internet reception. If you want to get away and spend time with your family, read a book on the beach, enjoy coast line walks etc I can recommend Freathy overlooking the 3 miles of Whitsand Bay. If you need a holiday that maybe you would benefit from my locum service. ...

The Property Ombudsman Conference 2019

The Property Ombudsman Conference yesterday was very well attended and very informative. Lord Best confirmed that the Regulation of Property Agents was on its way and could well be in place in 2 years time. Great presentation from the Ombudsman, Katrina Sporle, excellent interactive workshops, Great panel debate and a reminder from Nick Looby that making a call or meeting in person is still the best way to communicate. ...