Don't miss 2016 Best Classical Instrumental Solo Grammy winner Augustin Hadelich playing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto at the Lighthouse in Poole tomorrow evening!
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Monday 15 February 2016
Top Ten Things To Do in Poole
Are you looking for new things to do in Poole? Whether you have lived here for a long time or not, it might be worth looking at TripAdvisors list of "The Top 10 Things to Do in Poole 2016" for inspiration. Our favourite is the Studland Beach walk with views of Old Harry.
Tuesday 9 February 2016
25 Trending Interior Design Ideas in 2016 according to Houzz
Check out 25 Trending Interior Design ideas in 2016 according to Houzz! We particularly love the heated entryway floors.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58454857/list/25-design-trends-coming-to-homes-near-you-in-2016
Wednesday 3 February 2016
Tuesday 2 February 2016
The Right People for the Job
Arlington & Hall gives some timely food for thought to those thinking of selling their homes this spring.
The belief that roughly 20% of producers are responsible for 80% of production has been widely held for over a hundred years. It is called the Pareto Principle.
It is just as valid when selling your home. Roughly 20% of estate agents handle 80% of the sales. So the first thing you need to know when putting your property on the market is which are the top 20% firms in your area. Nothing is more important than this. Employing a lesser firm effectively means your property will become a bottom category seller.
Less effective firms in the 80% group almost invariably include those that offer temptingly low fees. However there is another widely held principal that if something sounds too good to be true then it probably is. There will always be those who choose their estate agent on low up-front cost. But how sensible is this? Savvy sellers choose their estate agent on the basis that great contacts, extensive marketing, well-developed negotiating skills and sales management, prominent offices and long histories of success may well help them secure a higher price for their home and to a better buyer.
Cut-price estate agents seem to have just one selling point - they are cheap. Well cheap is okay for a wear-once piece of clothing or household basic from a discount store. But cheap is not good in surgeons, dentists, stockbrokers, lawyers and parachute manufacturers. Nor is it good in estate agents. To sell your most valuable asset wouldn't you rather hire the best people than the cheapest?
So if you are thinking of selling your home this spring it is worth weighing up what an 80% group agent may save you in commission against what a 20% group agent could well gain you in the price of your property, saved time and peace of mind. The choice is all yours but remember what ace oil rig fire fighter, Red Adair, said, "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur"!
The belief that roughly 20% of producers are responsible for 80% of production has been widely held for over a hundred years. It is called the Pareto Principle.
It is just as valid when selling your home. Roughly 20% of estate agents handle 80% of the sales. So the first thing you need to know when putting your property on the market is which are the top 20% firms in your area. Nothing is more important than this. Employing a lesser firm effectively means your property will become a bottom category seller.
Less effective firms in the 80% group almost invariably include those that offer temptingly low fees. However there is another widely held principal that if something sounds too good to be true then it probably is. There will always be those who choose their estate agent on low up-front cost. But how sensible is this? Savvy sellers choose their estate agent on the basis that great contacts, extensive marketing, well-developed negotiating skills and sales management, prominent offices and long histories of success may well help them secure a higher price for their home and to a better buyer.
Cut-price estate agents seem to have just one selling point - they are cheap. Well cheap is okay for a wear-once piece of clothing or household basic from a discount store. But cheap is not good in surgeons, dentists, stockbrokers, lawyers and parachute manufacturers. Nor is it good in estate agents. To sell your most valuable asset wouldn't you rather hire the best people than the cheapest?
So if you are thinking of selling your home this spring it is worth weighing up what an 80% group agent may save you in commission against what a 20% group agent could well gain you in the price of your property, saved time and peace of mind. The choice is all yours but remember what ace oil rig fire fighter, Red Adair, said, "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur"!
Monday 1 February 2016
A warm welcome to Stephanie!
We would like to welcome Stephanie to our team, as
Administrator. Originally from Sweden and after a career in yachting, she is
thrilled to have recently moved to the beautiful Dorset coast where the
closeness to the sea and the outdoors is very much a way of life. Having been
lucky enough to experience many unique parts of the world she feels Poole has
the best of everything, ranging from inspiring architecture and property
developments to immaculate beaches, great restaurants, a large yoga community
and loads of water sports. She is also conversational in several languages;
fluent in Swedish, French and English, as well as confident in Spanish and
Italian. We hope she settles in nicely here with us and in her new home. As our Administrator, Stephanie will be a
client’s first port of call in the office as well as organising
behind-the-scenes at Arlington & Hall. She is available on 01202 744 944 or
steph@arlingtonandhall.com.
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