In this weeks Estate Agency Leaders Podcast, we chat with with James Ankers, the visionary founder of the outsourced sales progression powerhouse, QuickChain!

Prepare for a deep dive into the shocking truth about today's property market: why is the average transaction now a jaw-dropping 16 to 17 weeks? James Ankers calls this "insane". We uncover the core reasons for this agonizing delay, including the "plummeted" standard of conveyancing where many firms operate on a "pile it high, sell it cheap" model.

The episode explores how a lack of vital "handholding" for buyers and sellers, and the late scheduling of surveys, are contributing to high rates of deals collapsing.

Discover the critical mission for every estate agent: to dedicate serious time to "thoroughly" qualify every link in a property chain before the deal is celebrated.

Finally, the discussion culminates with a powerful case for leveraging outsourced sales progression. James Ankers argues that for a business owner, it is far more profitable and less risky to outsource to a specialist team than to face the "fixed cost" of an in-house progressor, dealing with the inevitable crises of staff holidays, sickness, or sudden resignations. This is the essential guide to turning your property pipeline from a liability into a highly efficient, profit-generating asset!