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Former Countrywide MD leading investment in AI search agent: Ems
Ems helps renters find their perfect home
Scarff said of the announcement, “I’ve lost count of the number of prop-tech start-ups that I’ve been approached by in the past two years since I left Countrywide. Most of them had good ideas or a good implementation team. Ems has both, and that’s why I have invested.”
“Ems will deliver a much better experience for customers, and will help estate agents generate low-cost, high-quality, pre- qualified leads better than anyone else in the market. Agents will save time, save money and be able to deliver a better service.” he continued.
Until May 2015, Scarff was responsible for the 800 branches of the Countrywide network outside London. He left Countrywide in a reorganisation that marked the beginning of a wholesale change in senior management at the UK’s largest property services group.
He will also be acting as an advisor to Ems, helping them to develop their offer for estate agents. Ems currently offers services for free to lettings agents in London, and they are looking to roll out across the country in the second half of this year.
Ems CEO and founder, Alex Sullivan said, “It still takes a huge amount of time and effort to find the right place to live, renters feel that nobody is on their side. Ems focuses on what the customer really wants: we make moving house exciting and give people back their precious time. Every feature puts renters first, from promoting properties based on what’s best for them to helping them save money and time. We are already working with leading estate agents to create a place where great agents and great renters can meet.
About Ems
Ems is an AI that helps people find the perfect place to live. She is currently in beta, but the company has already seen high traction and consumer interest. Ems is led by an experienced team of startup founders, and currently serves the rental market in London.
Ems can be found at:
http://www.ems.ai
@getemslondon
https://www.facebook.com/getemslondon
About Alex Sullivan
Alex is the CEO and founder of Ems. He was a founding member of a global payments company. He has over 10 years’ senior experience in commercial & partnerships, leading revenue & growth. He was also an estate agent for three years at the start of his career.
About Bob Scarff
Until May 2015, Bob was responsible for the 800 branches of the Countrywide network outside London. He left Countrywide in a reorganisation that marked the beginning of a wholesale change in senior management at the UK’s largest property services group.
Since then Bob has been a non-exec, advisor and investor with a select number of property companies, including Callwell, where he is Chairman, and Ems, where he is a leading investor and advisor.
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