Propertynest strengthens senior team to support franchise development

Having helped grow some of the sector’s most recognised brands such as Countrywide and EweMove, Paul Sheard will bring over 40 years’ experience to the new role

Award-winning estate agency Propertynest has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a national training and business development manager.

Paul Sheard, who has over 40 years’ experience and is well-known in the industry, will take up the role to support the development of the sales and lettings franchise opportunity.

He explained: “The Propertynest franchise enables agents to set up their own sales and/or lettings business initially from home. The team has honed processes, created, integrated and deployed the most efficient lead generation and back-office tech and now with the right training and support, we can offer a genuine, tried and tested franchise opportunity. My role will be to support new agents joining to ensure they are in the best possible position to grow their own agency rapidly.”

What impressed Paul about Propertynest was the team’s focus on growing the franchise by sharing the secrets of its success.

He added: “They have spent years finding out what works and what doesn’t and developing some incredible lead generation and back-office systems which also integrate with the best industry tech too. The result is that agents spend less time bogged down in admin and can offer a better and more personal service to clients. 

“So far, we’ve seen significant interest from prospective franchisees keen to find out more.  I’m now looking forward to working with the best candidates to help them create their own successful Propertynest franchised agency.”

Managing director and founder of Propertynest, Vincent Anthony, has welcomed Paul to the senior team.

He said: “Rising costs and higher inflation are already affecting the market. It may well become tough out there, but we know how to weather this storm because we’ve been here before. Efficient business models with low overheads and those that can offer both sales and lettings will prevail.

“Paul’s extensive experience in both buoyant and challenging market conditions means he is well placed to help steer the ship, supporting new franchisees as we invite more people to share in Propertynest’s successful model which has stood the test of time.”