How to Compete with the ‘Big Boys’ Without Slashing Your Fees

Independent estate agents often feel forced to lower their fees to compete with online agencies or corporate giants. But the most successful agents never win on price, they win on value. Here’s how you can compete at the top level, charge premium fees, and win more instructions, without ever being the cheapest option.

How to Compete with the ‘Big Boys’ Without Slashing Your Fees
Why Agents Feel the Pressure to Cut Fees...

Vendors often say:
💬 "Another agent said they’d do it for 0.75%…"
💬 "Online agents only charge £999 upfront, why should I pay you more?"

But when agents drop their fees, they don’t just lose revenue, they lose perceived value.

The Real Secret to Charging More
Agents who charge higher fees don’t convince vendors to pay more, they simply make it obvious why they should. Here’s how:

Brand Trust: People pay more for brands they believe in. Become a trusted expert through valuable content, market insights, and consistent marketing. Your CRM is the heart of your data and so this content must be going out on auto pilot to the right people at the right time from INSIDE that software.

Elite Service: Offer something competitors don’t, a seamless, data-driven selling experience powered by AI and automation. Something you can demonstrate in their living room on an iPad.

Data-Backed Success: Use AI-driven marketing to showcase why your agency consistently sells for the best price, not just why you’re ‘cheaper’.

Build a Brand That Attracts Premium Fees by having better personalised communication with your audience directly from your CRM.

When agents use AI-powered marketing, they don’t chase instructions—they attract them.


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