The mobile communications specialist SMS Speedway has been identified as one of 15 companies that are “changing the shape of the lettings industry”.
The Carlisle-based company will present alongside other cutting-edge innovators at an industry event in Birmingham, Growing a Successful Lettings Agency, organised by the Innovation Collaboration Group (ICG).
Bradley Kieser, chief executive of SMS Speedway, said: “This is a great platform for us. It’s an opportunity to showcase the powerful tools we have developed specifically for residential lettings agents.
“Tools that can help these businesses operate more effectively and efficiently, whether it be targeted marketing or managing rent arrears.”
SMS Speedway’s products include MarketMe, which enables letting agents to send images, videos, statistics and other marketing information direct to clients’ mobile handsets at minimal cost.
And the company has developed software to help lettings agents keep on top of rent arrears by automatically sending reminders to tenants when rent is due, warnings if they fall behind and thanks when they pay. It can also notify landlords when rent is paid or if a tenant is in arrears.
Bradley added: “We are acutely aware of the challenges that lettings agents face, particularly around mounting rent arrears in a cost-of-living crisis.
“Our systems automate time-consuming processes, allowing agents to redeploy staff to more productive, revenue-generating activities. At the same time, they provide a better service to tenants and, crucially, landlords.”
Growing a Successful Lettings Agency is expected to attract a huge audience of lettings agents from all over the UK. It takes place at Villa Park, the home of Aston Villa Football Club, on Friday October 27.
As well as the presentations by innovators such as SMS Speedway, speakers will tackle hot topics such as the Government’s Renters Reform Bill, how to achieve compliance, how to win and keep landlords and how to manage contractors.
SMS Speedway has more than 20 years’ experience of working with the property sector, helping lettings agents and estate agents grow their businesses.
To find out more about its services, call SMS Speedway on call 01228 217222.
