Charles Derby Estates
Market Leading Franchise Opportunity
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Would you like to start an Estate & Lettings agency?
Join the UK’s most exciting franchise opportunity
Welcome to Charles Derby Estates
I am so excited that you are interested in the Charles Derby Estates franchise
opportunity and are thinking about starting your own estate and lettings
agency.
When the Charles Derby Estates franchise was launched we spent a lot of time analysing the market to make sure our model was the most competitive in our sector giving our franchisees the best possible chances of success. We wanted to make sure that we utilised all the ‘best practices’ of our peers and combined them with the ultimate in customer service as we carefully put together a business model where the customer remained the central focus.
The Charles Derby Estates model has been carefully designed by our experienced management team to encompass all the best elements of Estate Agency and Lettings to ensure that your new business will be the success you desire. Starting your own business is a big decision and it is important to us that our franchisees choose us having carefully considered all their options knowing that this is the environment which will be perfect for them.
Research not only looked at industry best practice but also the good and bad within the franchise world. The Charles Derby Estates franchise model was rigourously tested and launched. Since then we have gone from strength to strength appointing a network of franchisees across mainland UK generating interest on an unprecedented basis.
We will provide you with everything you need to run a successful property agency working from home or a non-high street office. We also offer a ‘virtual office’ model for those whom it is appropriate (please contact us for more details around this option)
If you want to join us please make contact ASAP. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic franchise businesses.
Anna Bartholomew, Managing Director
Interested?
Charles Derby Estates take pride in working in partnership with our franchisees
to create professional and profitable businesses which deliver the best possible
service to our customers across the UK.
Residential sales, lettings and property management are challenging, exciting and above all very profitable business if run successfully. Charles Derby Estates will give you everything you need to create your own business making use of all of the benefits that we provide whilst having the freedom to run your own business and be your own boss.
Our typical franchisees come from all walks of life and may or may not have had previous experience in the Estate & Lettings business. They are self-motivated, hardworking, forward thinking and driven individuals who strive to be the best they can be and to achieve great success in all that they do. When you join Charles Derby Estates we provide you with everything you need to get you started to include the following;
Your own website
Access to our exclusive online Members Portal (CDEstates247)
Access to stationery and property boards
Full training courses covering both Estate Agency and Lettings
Call us today and begin to share in the success of CD Estates and our members.
The best move I’ve ever made!
“So far I have placed 25 properties on the market and sold 8 of these already.
Charles Derby Estates have given me everything I need to make my business
successful and I am very excited about the future”
Charles Derby Estates – Who are we?
“Do you want to beat the competition and join one of the UK’s fastest growing
brands?”
As a Charles Derby Estates franchisee you have the freedom to operate with autonomy whilst benefiting from the support of an experienced support team with many years of experience in residential property sales, letting and property management making sure you get the backing you need to grow your business.
Each owner of a Charles Derby Estates franchise generates both initial and recurring income from a variety of different income streams. Property sales and additional services provide a flow of monthly income whilst recurring income builds each month increasing with each new property you let. Taking advantage of all these income opportunities you can achieve a realistic income of thousands of pounds per month within the first 12 months.
Charles Derby Estates franchisees work from home or a non-high street office with minimal overheads, operating in dedicated and exclusive postcode territories, providing residential property sales, lettings and property management services.
Charles Derby Estates franchisees are independent and tenacious individuals who have the desire to excel and the drive to over achieve against their business plan.
The changing world of Estate Agency & Lettings
Technology is bringing unprecedented change to the world today and Charles
Derby Estates is at the cutting edge of this new world.
The way that people buy, sell and rent property is changing. Social media and cloud based technology is vital to ensuring that you’re the first point of contact for buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords alike. Charles Derby Estates has spent both substantial amounts of time and money ensuring that you will have use of the very best in technology if you choose to partner with us. You will also have access to competitive portal prices along with full marketing support to make sure you are the first port of call for every potential client in your territory.
See how different feels…
Let us help you succeed
The NatWest/BFA Survey of Franchising for 2007 research concluded that 93% of all franchises were profitable after two years compared to the extraordinary fact that four in five non-franchise businesses fail within two years.
One of the most daunting things about starting your business is going it alone. Charles Derby Estates allows you to have the best of both worlds – the freedom to run your own business whilst talking advantage of both the support of our experienced management team and also the invaluable franchisee network of other members of Charles Derby Estates - all accessible 24/7 through our member portal.
Equity Share Scheme - unique in the industry
Each Charles Derby Estates franchisee will automatically become a member of our Equity Share Scheme which provides added value in the form of a lump sum payment received, upon a planned future capital event. Not only will you have fantastic earning ability on a monthly basis there is the added bonus of a potentially ‘life changing’ lump sum payment in the future. Full details available on request.
Cost
Our franchise package offers you a ready-made business solution for all those
wishing to develop their own sustainable and lucrative Estate Agency &
Lettings business
Initial investment £10,000 plus VAT
NEWSFLASH
First 100 founder members discounts available up to 100%!
*** Call us now to ensure you can take advantage of this amazing deal ***
Charles Derby Estates Training Academy
Our initial training covers both sales and lettings and is conducted by some of our industry’s most respected trainers. The courses will provide you with everything you need to start building a strong and profitable business whilst making sure the level of service you provide is streets ahead of your competitors.
Whether new to the industry or an old hand our training academy provides both initial and on-going support assist you to become the very best you can be.
A combination of both face to face and on-line training deliver everything you require to stay on top of your game.
How we help you
Each franchisee will have their own Regional Manager who is responsible for day to day support for all franchisees within their area.
On sites visits in the early days and follow up meetings and telephone support as and when required ensure that we give you the right amount of support for you.
Superb Software
All Charles Derby Estates franchisees will have access to the very best available software taking away the need for time consuming paperwork and manual processes. Where possible all systems are automated to leave as much time available for client contact as feasible.
How we will help you…….
You will be given everything you need to get you started. Charles Derby Estates has a strong support structure to help you create your dream business.
This includes: Primary territory
Licence and exclusive regional territory with clearly defined postcode district
A national a fast growing brand image with pre-designed stationery, signage, marketing material and newspaper advert templates
Assistance with business planning and reviews to ensure achieve your own targets.
Our agreement is renewable every five years with no limit on the number of renewals Training
Full induction training on our lettings and sales software
How to operate a successful letting and property sales business
Regular training modules to ensure you are kept up to date on all relevant areas
Online training manual Software and IT
Branch page on national website
Individual Charles Derby Estates branded pages exclusive to you and your territory linked to the main Charles Derby Estates website
Excellent online lettings and sales software allowing you to run your business efficiently.
Online market place to purchase pre-designed marketing material, boards and signage, merchandise and stationery.
Exclusive member’s forum with searchable help section and members forum to share information with fellow Charles Derby Estates franchisees
Exclusive Charles Derby Estates email address
Charles Derby Estates online results and league table Welcome pack
Everything you need to get you started.
Comprehensive step by step guide to creating your Charles Derby Estates business Full back office support
Charles Derby Estates Systems will handle the paperwork, legal agreements and processing of monies collected.
We will chase rent for you, pay landlords and process tenant deposits so you can concentrate on building business relationships
Regular useful industry updates
Negotiated preferential rates with all the suppliers you will need to run your business. Marketing Support
Properties automatically uploaded to the Charles Derby Estates website and property portals including Rightmove and Zoopla
Pre-designed and assisted direct and e-marketing campaigns and advertising templates
Social Media campaign management across Facebook and Twitter
Cutting Edge Marketing Support
The Charles Derby brand is both fast growing and well respected across multiple industry sectors. We will help you to develop an individual launch marketing plan enabling you to launch and compete within your primary territory using a wide spectrum of communications methods including video technology, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Individual marketing materials
Personalised business stationery pack
For sale and let boards
Local website pages
Individual branch page
Does this sound like something for you?
Sustainable and profitable business model with execellent earning potential.
We expect franchisees, through proven marketing activities to grow a strong, profitable and sustainable business. We have created a three year business plan and cash flow model to enable you to estimate the financial rewards of running your own business and plan your growth around pre-set, achievable goals and targets.
Minimal risk exposure
Start your own business with the full support of the Charles Derby Estates franchise model giving you all the tools you need to stay ahead of your competitors.
Charles Derby Estates
The right business model for you!
Charles Derby Estates
See how different feels………
For further information please contact:
Charles Derby Estates Suite 3GF, Diamond House Vulcan Road North
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3HT
t. 0800 599 9249
