What is the best way to expand a cleaning company, and how should I obtain more real estate agents?
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I own my own commercial cleaning service and yes, there is great money in it, let alone you are your own boss. I got started with an ebook that you can find on this site under the service business. It helped me with bidding jobs, how to secure a contract, some great cleaning tips and lots more. It may be what would help you. \n\nI went from cleaning one office once per week to now, cleaning them as well as an industrial account or two, every night of the week and sometimes on the weekend.\n\nCongratulations on making a decision to start your own business.
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try getting on Yahoo Local. it is huge right now...the new yellow pages. i use yahoo local like my yellow pages. google has a good local listings section too.\n\ngo to: http://listings.local.yahoo.com\n\nwhat happens is when people search for "house cleaners," your business will show in the search results.
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Find a real estate investor (or several) that likes to flip houses or fix up and rent out houses. You can then do all the work. \n\nYou may need to get a contractor license to do it right. You might even consider doing it for yourself, then you don't have to have a license if you are the owner. (You may still need to if you are going to flip, but not if you are going to rent them out)
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My advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. \n\nYou can start by reading the article "Starting a Janitorial and Cleaning Service Business" at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janitorial.htm  The article contains information on startup strategies, operational considerations (prices, manpower, finding suppliers), and marketing the business. \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips to help market your business:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. The best way to market this business is through cold calling. Drive through the area and put your flyers in their mailboxes. Or if you see the homeowner, approach them and introduce yourself. It may seem scary at first, but the worst thing they can do is to say No.\n\n3. Draw up a better and more professional proposal by learning firsthand the needs of the potential customer, as well as the layout of the house (e.g. type of carpeting, etc.)\n\n4. Networking is another effective strategy to get ahead in the cleaning business. \n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a janitorial service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other home owners in your area. Ask your existing clients to refer you to their friends or acquiantances who may need cleaning services.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. Flyers in locations where many home owners congregate -- e.g. libraries (ask permission first), or even schools\n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/homecleaning.htm\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business (Author: Melinda Morse)\n- Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business (Author: Susan Bewsey) \n- Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups)  Author: Jacquelyn Lynn\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Cleaning Business \nAuthor: Susan Bewsey\n\nYou may also want to check the following associations:\nAssociation of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration http://www.ascr.org/ \nBuilding Service Contractors Association International\nhttp://www.bscai.org   \nInternational Sanitary Supply Association http://www.issa.com/
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I THINK THE BEST WAY IS TO HAVE YOUR OWN WEBSITE SHOWING PHOTOS OF THE REAL ESTATE YOU HAVE FOR SALE, GIVING ALL THE INFORMATION, WITH THE BEST DESCRIPTIONS YOU CAN GIVE REGARDING THE PROPERTY, PRICE, LOCATION, ETC. ALSO, I WOULD SUGGEST ADVERTISING IT IN THE NEW YORK TIMES. PUT YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS, MAYBE  A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL ESTATE OR LOCATION AT THE VERY LEAST, AND/OR A PHONE NUMBER.
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It all depends on what you know how to do...or what you are good at...I am into real estate and home cleaning here is huge and I can never find people fast enough...I.E. Just closed on a property and I needed someone to clean it up and do minor repairs...The best quote I got was 375.00 because of short notice...THis guy went in at 10 pm and left at midnight...talk about fast money!!! I imagine you could get into something like that cheaply!
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Get your company listed in all the free directories that you can find.  When you come across a particularly good directory with a lot of traffic, pay a little extra for the enhanced listing.\n\nSetup a basic Web site with product/service and contact information.\n\nWhat industry do you serve?  I might be able to give you more specific advice.
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If people would think about it, newbie realtors are the best!  They have fewer listings thus they can devote nearly all their time to selling your house.\n(How did you like that for an advertisement)\nBut it is true.  \nExplain to the prospective sellers what I have just said above.  Also tell them that you are just one of many professionals involved in the sale and closing of the house.  In fact you are really just the facilitator.  The lending institution, abstract/title company, closing company/attorney, the inspector, all have huge roles in getting that house closed and into the hands of new owners.\nTell them you are one of a team.  You will devote your undivided energies to marketing their house.  The others on your team will ensure that it closes properly.\nAlso, you are going to have to meet these people that want to buy and sell in the 400,000 range.  The easiest way to do that is to offer to hold open houses for other realtors that have houses in the price bracket listed.  Thus when the people come thru the open house you are the one they meet.
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I would get in contact with apartment complexes, real estate companies and see if you can submit bids for their properties.... get your self in with companies whom deal with prperties that may need your services....
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Most real estate companies will do the training to help you be successful agent. Contact one of the big ones and see if they are interested in you, they will help you with training and license..
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Pick the city of your choice, contact a local real estate agency for commercial properties, tell them you need a shop sized location  in the suburbs/housing area.\n3 out of 5 ppl have pets, so you can estimate how many potential customers youd be having in that location and you can estimate if you can cover the expenses.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Your First Year in Real Estate: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional by Dirk Zeller\n* 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me: Practical Advice for New Real Estate Professionals by Frank Cook\n* Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Real Estate Agent by Marilyn Sullivan\n* Real Estate License Exams For Dummies by John A. PhD, DREI Yoegel\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Go to the Real Estate Classes and introduce yourself,give some tips to the new agents on how to work with their loan officer to get their loans processed faster.(don't forget to pass out your business cards)\nThese are beginning agents and will be grateful for any info you can pass on to them. Tell you will work with them, since their new, and help hem get started.
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You need to determine what type of market will your cleaning services tap - do you want to clean private homes, or do you want to service businesses and clean offices? A maid service will be limited to cleaning and maintaining households, while a janitorial business can service hospitals, retail stores, manufacturing facilities, offices, or even parking lots. Opportunities for growth abound in this business, as many commercial cleaning companies as they grow their business offer additional services such as drapery, carpet and window cleaning, lighting, green plants maintenance, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, security, landscaping, parking lot striping, pest control services, etc.\n\nMy advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. The book "101 Best Businesses to Start" estimates that first year potential earnings for this business can be $40,000, while startup expenses can be $5,000 or even lower. Industry experts, however, recommend raising $50,000 for a startup capital in order to be able to invest in heavy duty cleaning equipment and have more resources to spend in marketing the business.\n\nYou may want to read the article "Starting a Janitorial or Cleaning Service Business at PowerHomeBiz.com at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janitorial.htm . \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. Create little flyers about your business, and distribute it in areas where there are homeowners or parents. Some ideas include daycares, doctor offices.\n\n3. Create alliances with people who are in a position to refer your services -- examples include real estate agents (they can pitch your services to new homeowners in the area), daycare centers, etc.\n\n4. Networking is the most effective strategy to get ahead in the cleaning business. \n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a janitorial service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other home owners in your area.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. \n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a home cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/homecleaning.htm\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business (Author: Melinda Morse)\n- Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business (Author: Susan Bewsey)\n- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business (Author: Walter Fenix)\n- Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) (Author: Jacquelyn Lynn )\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Cleaning Business \nAAuthor: Susan Bewsey
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Why would be going through a real estate agency be too expensive?  As a buyer, you pay NO COSTS for the services, and have full representation.  The prices you see are not for the agency price, that is the market price - the seller pays the agency from the proceeds of the property when it has closed.\n\nIf you are low on funds, try looking in less popular (and less expensive) areas.  Be open minded as to what will and will not work for your business.  An agent can help you narrow those choices down as well. You may be able to find motivated sellers who would accept less than asking price, willing to remodel to suit for free, and a vast array of other negotiation topics an agent could help you with, including owner financing/lease options.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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Go to CEDIA 's website, I think it is CEDIA.Org, they might have some help for you.  Second, go to your local builders, electricians, interior designers, architects, basically people in the building trades who deal with customers everyday that need your services.  Let them know you are available.  Lastly, join a local service organization, such as a home builders association.  That way you will network with others that can give you leads.  Do good honest work, charge a fair price, and your business will grow.