MovinUp Franchise Prospectus. Estate & Letting Agents Ireland Introduced by Mike O Regan

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1 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Estate & Letting Agents Ireland 2010 Introduced by Mike O Regan

2 Introduction inspiring change A franchise opportunity with MovinUp MovinUp was launched in 2006 in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. MovinUp has grown quickly to establish a great brand and a robust business model to become one of the leading Residential Estate, Letting and Property Management Agents in its area. MovinUp is now offering a unique franchise opportunity. MovinUp has developed a distinctive brand and reputation which has now taken root in Ireland. be fanatical about customers, be excellent in execution, be proud of who we are and grow like crazy The franchise model offers the most comprehensive and cost effective service and opportunities throughout Ireland, providing the franchisee everything needed to run a successful real estate business. Franchising is very much a partnership - the franchisor provides its know-how and expertise and the franchisee provides the drive and commercial flair whilst adding a local flavour to the business. MovinUp intend to set up franchise partners in every city and major town throughout the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. Our Mission Statement be fanatical about customers, be excellent in execution, be proud of who we are and grow like crazy We believe these principles will be key to our continued success and expansion of our business 2 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

3 The Benefits because together, we re stronger Removing the stress and ensuring you become a successful agent A MovinUp franchise allows you to start up your own business and lock into a great support network. With a structured pattern of growth, it eliminates much of the stress, worry and uncertainty of going it alone. MovinUp has built and developed a structured "best practise" framework ensuring our business is constantly challenged to a strict code of business practice in addition to proving that the systems and process are well established and maintained. The business consistently reviews these areas and investigates improvements to the benefit of the franchisees. Some of the key benefits of a Movinup franchise are as follows: Distinctive branding and market awareness A first class IT platform (Front & Back Office) Unlimited support - both software and operational Unlimited branded addresses (Name & Branch) An informative, easy to use and continuously updated website with your own branch pages to showcase your local expertise. Group purchasing (IT, Advertising, Stationery, Print and Signage Etc.) Regular structured group meetings and brain storming sessions "Best Practise" procedures manual and advice Up to date legislation and legal issues State of the art marketing tools 3 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

4 The Candidates because integrity matters The right career for you - The right franchise for you Franchisees can come from a diverse range of backgrounds and are most likely to be, but not limited to the following:- Existing Auctioneer / Estate Agents / Mortgage Brokers / Solicitors Estate or letting agent employees or rent-a-desk network agents A landlord or developer with a property portfolio An entrepreneur wishing to get into the property business An existing property franchisee looking for better value for money Either way, all potential franchisees of MovinUp must display:- Very high standards of service and professionalism Be extremely motivated, ambitious and results driven Be prepared to work in the business on a full time basis Have the determination to succeed Work within and maintain the best practise framework Potential franchisees are encouraged to do their homework as franchising is not the right solution for everyone. Anyone invited to join our network will receive a specimen franchise agreement. MovinUp franchisees will also get help with: Climbing the ladder to a successful career as a MovinUp agent Development of a long term business plan An exclusive territory Staff recruitment & training Software training Training and ongoing support to manage and run a successful property agency. 4 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

5 The Candidates because integrity matters Do I need experience as an estate or letting agent? NO you do not need experience although it would be an advantage. MovinUp prides itself on transforming property "virgins" into property professionals who can generate fees from their local knowledge, drive and commitment to hard work. Every franchisee that joins MovinUp is vetted to ensure they will be committed to maintaining the very highest standards of service and professionalism. We cannot compromise the values upon which the business has been founded. The brand and reputation are everything - It's hard to earn and easy to lose! Our comprehensive on-going training and support ensures franchisees and their staff are able to deliver a cutting edge service. Every candidate must be registered and conform to the National Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) directive. 5 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

6 The Brand Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression MovinUp - First class contemporary branding With every MovinUp franchise you will receive a complete range of contemporary designed branded stationery, signage and have access to our in-house media and graphic design centre. MovinUp have also negotiated best value rates with national signage, shop fitting, stationery, printing & display contractors. Branded Stationery & Signage Branded Shop Fitting MovinUp In-House Media & Graphics Design Centre 6 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

7 Enterprise Resource Planning if you fail to plan, you plan to fail MovinUp BESPOKE agency management system Brochure, Window Card and letter template printing MovinUp have partnered with Thesaurus Technology to deliver a dynamic bespoke agency software ERP package. The most cost effective residential sales and lettings management software system, which has been designed to be simple to use but effective in helping estate agents and property management companies manage their offices, and get property details to customers quickly and economically. Online maps, 360º v-tours, 3D floor & walk-through plans Integrated office diary, reminders & viewing management Bulk ing, SMS text messaging and property alerts. Property / applicant matching Management MI reports & K.P.I. s Sales & lettings progression & lead Follow up Automatic Portal Uploads - Properties entered are automatically sent daily to leading property portals. Online applicant registration - Applicants who register via the movinup.ie website are automatically downloaded into the software database Software updates and online Vendor / Landlord login area accessible to users through the movinup.ie website Full rentals management including invoicing, receiving rent, paying landlords, handling deposits, enter and pay bills and customer statements and balances. Property maintenance, inspections, inventory, BER, gas safety, PRTB, F8 Reporting, key management, double entry accounting and much, much more. 7 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

8 Marketing Tools MovinUp.be the first to know MovinUp - ensuring you remain ahead of the competition Single Entry Portal Uploading Online Plans & Virtual Tours Upload floor plans, 360 virtual tours, PDF brochures, Google maps, local information, street view at the click of a button. 8 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

9 The Price what you need, what you need to know MovinUp - Low cost - Low barriers to entry Unlike the large multi-nationals and national agency franchises, MovinUp do not expect a commission or percentage of your earnings. So whether you are just thinking about starting a new estate & letting agency business, a sole local agency or you are part of a larger expensive organisation, MovinUp guarantee to save you time and money whilst ensuring you are successful and most of all, your business is profitable. Price Description Price Period Initial set up fee 2, One Off Maintenance Fee Monthly Online System Monthly That s It! Simple Prices above are exclusive of VAT at the standard rate sms texts are charged at a standard rate Prices do not include 3rd party portal fees or technical equipment Online system price is monthly per user. Discounts are available for multi-users Please visit for further details Written quotations are available upon request 9 MovinUp Franchise Prospectus Ireland 2010

10 MovinUp Franchising & Agency Services 11 Lake Grove Kilminchy Portlaoise Co. Laois (p) +353 (0) (m) +353 (0) (e) (w) Copyright MovinUp All rights reserved - MovinUp and the swirling arrow logo are registered trademarks of MovinUp The content of this publication are believed to be correct at time of publication. Any product or services mentioned may be modified or withdrawn at any time. None of the content contained herein constitutes a contract of any kind MovinUp is registered in Ireland number Registered Office MovinUp 11 Lake Grove Portlaoise Co. Laois Rep of Ireland