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Bolton entrepreneur sets up cloud-based estate agent

A new, low-cost estate agent focusing on residential property sales has launched in Bolton.

EasyHomeSeller cost £15k to set up which was funded by a mixture of government backed loan and a personal loan.

EasyHomeSeller uses the latest technologies and estate agency software to carry out extensive market research, and the cloud-based approach means fewer overheads, paper wastage and a minimal environmental impact.

Offering face-to-face support with local experts available to visit customers in their home, the business can be trusted to fully handle the whole sale process right through to completion.

EasyHomeSeller takes care of valuations, professional photography, ‘For Sale’ signs, viewing arrangements, sales negotiations and more which are all included at one price.

Chris aims to make each customer’s experience as simple as possible by providing longer, more convenient opening hours and a transparent pricing structure.

With no long term contracts, customers are also free to shop elsewhere.

Chris said: “Times are changing and so is the way we buy and sell homes.

“My experience of running a similar business has shown that the EasyHomeSeller model offers the perfect market solution.

“Traditional estate agents are charging way too much and more people are now searching online for their first or next home instead of visiting the high street.

“I’ve found that homeowners find it hard to trust a faceless online agent with the sale of their home, which is why I decided to go for this innovative approach.

“I’ve set up shop on a cloud-based platform, and we’re the first estate agent to do this in Bolton.

“By having no actual shop window, we can offer the same professional and personal service expected from a high street chain but for a fraction of the price.

“In terms of savings, the seller of an averaged priced semi-detached in Bolton could save around £1,500 in fees.

“I’m hoping to expand the business in the future, but I’ve chosen to initially focus on Bolton as it’s a town that I’ve lived in for twelve years.

“It’s a town I love with people I know very well.”

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