The estate agency industry is very exciting and rewarding but we realise that it may not be suitable for everyone.

It is important therefore that we make sure that you are the right person for us and that we are the right company for you. We also need to make sure that you are going into this with your 'eyes wide open' and that you fully understand not only all of the advantages and benefits of a INTERCOUNTY franchise but the potential pitfalls too.

The various stages are outlined below: (this is a simplification of the process and we would be happy to discuss the full detail with you)

Stage 1

• Submission of application form and letter of confidentiality to INTERCOUNTY
• Informal meeting to discuss our proposition and your plans
• Market/territory analysis
• Agree and pay deposit to reserve territory

Stage 2

• Follow up meeting to review our franchise agreement and operations manual
• Business and financial planning
• Search for premises
• Franchise agreement submitted to your solicitor

Stage 3

• Review business plan
• Secure financing
• Secure and fit out premises
• Complete all the legal and regulatory formalities
• Employ staff
• Prepare marketing
• Launch

The timescales in this process will vary dependant on personal circumstances and the availability of suitable premises etc. Premises are the key factor and we can help you with this but the sooner you start looking the better.

Territories are limited - when they're gone, they're gone! Please remember that we may be speaking to several applicants about a particular territory, but it is not until we receive your deposit and signed commercial terms that the discussions can become exclusive.