EP146: WISDOM: The future of estate agency, building for that future and becoming the first female MD of John D Wood & Co. with Polly Ogden Duffy

"It’s too early to say the market is turning but all signs are very positive. One week of good results are great. Two weeks is a coincidence, three weeks a trend. So we’re waiting to see what the next few weeks brings. Right now the market is thriving." 

"If you’re going to sell typically people wait till spring. It’s pretty miserable this time of year. If you wait for spring there's more competition...so that could impact your price. There are buyers who are keen now who perhaps paused for thought last year and now they’re ready and you really can make the most of them. I think later in the year, as with every election year, you get closer and it's people start to think I’ll just wait till the election decision into early 2025."

There are many gems in this conversation with industry veteran and MD of John D Wood & Co., Polly Ogden Duffy. She talks about: 

• Becoming the first female MD of John D Wood & Co. in the company's 150 year history. How good mentors helped and how she now helps others. 

• The importance of taking the long view in your career which sometimes means taking a step back to go forward. 

• The future of estate agency in a new fragmented market with key players emerging as brands rather than the traditional agency model. 

• Today's market and why now is the time, in her opinion, to list your property and avoid the competition of spring.

CONNECT WITH POLLY
Website: https://www.johndwood.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-ogden-duffy