Estate agency launches ‘new model’ that helps partners grow business

Budding self-employed agents are being offered the opportunity to ‘partner’ with Yorkshire-based agency Preston Baker.

The agency has launched a new partnership model it says will allow estate agents the chance to start their own business with minimum risk.

The new model sees self-employed agents onboarding as Preston Baker ‘associates’, under the Preston Baker brand.

Guaranteed

The agency has minimised the usual risks of starting a self-employed career by fully supporting associates with lead generation, marketing costs covered, and guaranteed income for the first nine months of their journey.

Associates are also assigned their own patch, so they don’t compete for business with other self-employed agents working under the Preston Baker brand.

Unlock

Ian Preston, MD at Preston Baker (main picture with associate Sam Oldroyd), says: “Supporting ambitious people to build their own businesses and unlock their true earning potential has been an incredible experience, and our new way of working has already started to revolutionise the industry.

“Our first cohort of associates have seen great success since starting their self-employed journey with us, and in the second quarter of 2023 we grew our market share at Preston Baker by 27 per cent,” he says.

“At Preston Baker, we are always looking for new ways to innovate and improve our industry.

“We believe that associates should be rewarded for their hard work and extensive knowledge, benefiting from the profits which come with successful agencies.

“We truly believe that this is the future of estate agency.”

He says Preston Baker welcomes applications from both individuals and those who prefer to work as a partnership.

“With the support of the Preston Baker brand, associates can take control of their career, transform their earnings and unlock their lives.

“We truly believe that this is the future of estate agency.”