Hi everyone

I'm new to this, I've been visiting this website for the last couple of months and have found it very interesting and extremely helpful.

I am thinking of starting an estate agent business, I have enough money to set up and some set aside. Is there anyone out there that has set up an estate agents, if so, how do you go about persuading customers to sell their property through someone who is new to this business? Do you go knocking on doors with "for sale" signs outside and pretend that you have the experience and offer a flat fee which is less than your competition? How could you get them to change from their current agent?

I would be really grateful for any advice anyone can offer.

I feel it's time to start my own business and estate agency really appeals.

Many thanks

Helen