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One nimble boutique network has developed a bespoke new digital platform that allows its network members and employees to work remotely from anywhere in the world, entirely autonomously.
Di Jones has developed the “Follow Me” platform, infrastructure and IT architecture and rolled it out across all of its channels.
IT manager Peter Chodyra said that the centralised technology allows employees to access their own files from anywhere in the world with a secure login to the server.
“Our agents are no longer geographically restricted to just one office or location,” the IT manager said.
“They can work from whereever they are, which means that they have more time to focus on listing property and working for their clients, which has already positively impacted the business.”
Mr Chodyra added that the network understands the key role that innovation plays in the success of an agency.
This is mainly due, he said, to the experience of the group’s leadership team after years of working in the industry in varying offices and franchise networks.
“Our way of thinking and the reason for developing this platform is to have less moving parts and more flexible and scalable solutions,” Mr Chodyra said.
“We are trying to simplify our methods and, importantly, centralise our platforms so there is a common look and feel of our systems for all employees.
“We had scalability and growth in mind and wanted to establish the systems at a point where we still have control, and as we grow, the platform can grow with us.”
Mr Chodyra said that given the growth of the business over the last 12 months, Di Jones had to find a cost-saving and smarter way to do business.
“The ‘Follow Me’ platform allowed us to do this. It was a massive investment of both labour and money, and [it] will continue to evolve year-on-year.”
Mr Chodyra added that the new technology has been “great” for staff morale.
“Our team loves the flexibility to hot desk [to work from home], particularly if they are away for the weekend or on leave and want to just pop into the virtual office and use the resources available.”
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