Letting & Estate Agent Podcast Should Estate Agents do zero week sole agency agreements? - Ep. 2362
Oct 20, 2025
Miranda Menzies shares her unique approach of using zero-week sole agency agreements, setting her apart from conventional estate agents. By avoiding long-term commitments, she fosters trust and builds her reputation through word of mouth instead of social media. She discusses the occasional loss of listings but emphasizes that flexibility and strong people skills keep her business thriving. This relationship-focused strategy highlights the importance of networking and treating clients as individuals rather than mere transactions.
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Offer No-Tie Contracts To Build Trust
- Use zero-week sole agency agreements to demonstrate honesty and remove pressure from clients.
- Offer clients freedom to leave at any time to build trust and differentiate from typical agents.
Transparency Changes Client Perception
- Being transparent about your terms changes client perception from 'typical estate agent' to a trustworthy partner.
- That perception shift helps clients choose to work with you and act as a collaborative team.
Losing Instructions After A Failed Sale
- Miranda admits she sometimes loses instructions when sellers want a fresh start after a property relists.
- She recalls a recent case where a buyer pulled out and the vendor wanted to change agents after 48 hours with no viewings.