Traditional estate agency
9am – 5pm; Monday to Friday
Agents not always available
Leadhome estate agency
8am to 6pm on weekdays, 8am to 5pm on weekends
24/7 Online service available
Online estate agency
8am – 5pm; Monday to Friday
No single point of contact
Traditional estate agency
EAAB qualifications only
Agents know your area
Valuations based on gut feel rather than data
Agents responsible for sale of home but often with conflicts of interest
Agents are paid by commission, on successful sale
Leadhome estate agency
Agents with tertiary degrees and EAAB qualifications
Agents that know your area
Valuations based on data and personal observations
Agent responsible for sale of home and receiving the best price
Agents receive bonus incentives based on customer satisfaction
Online estate agency
Possibly no qualifications
No physical meetings
Valuations based on general data only
Unclear who takes responsibility for sale of home
No estate agents, resulting in a lesser service
Traditional estate agency
No transparency during the sale process
Compulsory show days
Costly advertising on mediums that don’t provide data
Franchise system that incurs unnecessary expenses
Technology developed to increase profit
Leadhome estate agency
Full transparency during the sale process
Schedule viewings when it suits you
Advertising aimed at maximum exposure
Centrally managed business with focused teams
Technology developed to bring down costs for clients
Online estate agency
No transparency during the sale process
Little control over viewings
Advertising on property portals only
Small businesses unable to take advantage of economies of scale
Small scale does not allow for cost savings
