The fear of being “that person” Even the best estate and letting agents sometimes avoid asking for reviews because they don’t want to seem pushy. The truth? If you’ve delivered value, solved problems, or gone above and...
Alex Evans
Alex Evans - founder of Estate Apps, and someone who's spent the best part of 15 years (and counting) helping independent estate and letting agents get more from their websites, marketing, and technology.
What started as a genuine passion for building better digital experiences for the property industry quietly became an obsession - one that's driven everything we do at Estate Apps: solutions that actually work, proper support when you need it, and pricing that doesn't make your eyes water.
These days you'll find me based in El Peñol / Guatapé, Colombia - where what began as a Covid "temporary stop" in 2020 turned into, well, a life. I work with agents across the UK from a spot surrounded by mountains, animals, and whatever's growing in the garden that week.
When I'm not talking websites or marketing with clients, I'm usually fixing something, building something, or slowly chipping away at the dream of going fully off-grid. There may also be a jacuzzi involved. Possibly a sauna. Definitely a strong coffee.
If you want a chat - about digital strategy, reviews, proptech, or literally anything else - just get in touch. I'm easy to find.
Insights from Alex Evans
How Reviews Help Independent Estate and Letting Agents Beat the Big Chains
2 minute read posted by Alex Evans
Playing David to their Goliath Independent estate and letting agents face stiff competition from big-brand chains with national advertising budgets. But here’s the secret: you can outshine them where it really counts - local...
How to Turn a Negative Review into a 5-Star Reputation
2 minute read posted by Alex Evans
Why you shouldn’t fear a bad review For estate and letting agents, the idea of getting a bad review can feel like a nightmare. But here’s the reality - a negative review is also an opportunity to showcase your professionalism,...
The Secret Power of Updated Google Reviews for Estate and Letting Agents
2 minute read posted by Alex Evans
Reviews don’t have to be static Many estate and letting agents treat reviews like a final certificate - written once and left forever. But I always find it interesting how many business owners don’t realise that a Google...
5 perfect times to ask for a review (plus 3 you might miss)
2 minute read posted by Alex Evans
Timing is everything If you want more estate and letting agent reviews, the secret is simple: ask when people feel happiest. 5 review moments you should never miss After a property goes under offer When contracts exchange On...
When’s the best time to ask for a review? (hint: it’s not just at the end)
4 minute read posted by Alex Evans
If you ask most estate agents when the “right” time is to request a review, you’ll usually hear the same answer: “At the end of the client journey.” You know, after the keys have changed hands, the contracts have been...
What's the best way to ask for a review?
3 minute read posted by Alex Evans
A 2 minute read. We are passionate about social proof in our business. We don’t do much in the way of traditional sales and certainly don't have a marketing budget to speak of. We’re a small business and almost every client...
During a customer's journey, when should an estate agent be asking for a review?
3 minute read posted by Alex Evans
A 3 minute read. My experience across multiple business ventures and with our estate and letting agents clients is that people are prompt when posting negative feedback. But for a positive experience, they let it go and move onto...
The importance of social proof
2 minute read posted by Alex Evans
A 2 minute read. We've all got a little bit more time on our hands right now. In particular, estate agents find themselves unable to do the majority of their day-to-day tasks and fulfill their ultimate goal of getting people...
My Google Business Profile isn't displaying my most recent Google Reviews?
1 minute read posted by Alex Evans
A 1 minute read. If, like us, you consider social proof important in your business, and you’ve noticed that people have told you that they’ve posted a review but for whatever reason, you're not seeing it appear on your Google...
