The name “Blagovist” (“Blagovist”) has been heard at least once by everyone who has wondered about finding a home or selling their own. What is hidden behind this sonorous word? We studied the agency's activities and found out what employees and clients think about it. We are finally ready to share our opinion with you, but are you ready for this?
First steps on the market and the current position of Blagovest
As often happens, it all started with a simple idea - to bring a qualitatively new service to the Ukrainian real estate market. Since 1994, Blagovest has been steadily pursuing its mission: to surround the client with high professionalism in order to achieve his goals in the most effective and safe way. Everyday work, constant improvement and readiness to help at any moment are also aimed at expanding the client base and forming trusting relationships with everyone with whom we have ever had the opportunity to collaborate. It is precisely this extensive network of contacts that makes Blagovest a reliable partner and surrounds it with equally loyal colleagues and experts from various fields. Over the past 30 years of activity, the agency has managed to enlist the support of top lawyers, notaries, marketers and realtors.
Reliability is confirmed by numbers:
- 30 years on the market;
- 8 branches throughout Kyiv;
- more than 400 employees.
It is much easier to achieve success when the team is united by one goal and lives by it. For greater cohesion, Blagovest has developed a special Code of Business Ethics. Its main components are points describing the values and aspirations of the company:
- client's wishes come first;
- there are no limits to improvement, so development and growth do not stop for a minute;
- a friendly team works on the principles of mutual trust, respect and support;
- everyone contributes, so the results are assessed individually.
Orientation towards results, high professionalism and reliability make Blagovest one of the largest players in the Ukrainian real estate market.
Social activity and recognition
Membership in public organizations proves an interest in improving their services and a desire to benefit the real estate market on a more global level by sharing their findings and results of analytical research, exchanging observations and making general efforts to make forecasts and anticipate trends. Real estate agency “Blagovest” takes an active part in the activities of several organizations:
- is a permanent member of the Association of Real Estate Specialists (Realtors) of Ukraine (ASNU) since March 24, 2008. Experts from 24 regions assess the current state of the market in their home cities in order to form an overall picture throughout the country;
- is a member of the Union of Real Estate Specialists of Ukraine (SSNU) since May 14, 2008. The goal of the organization is the development of individual experts and the market as a whole.
For its concern and high professionalism, the Blagovest agency was awarded a number of awards and became the winner in the following nominations at the International festival competition “Choice of the Year”:
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2005);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2006);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2007);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2008);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2009);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2010);
- “Real Estate Agency of the Year” (2011).
Also in 2009, “Blagovest” was awarded the title “Best Real Estate Company (with more than 700 realtors).” Thus, the company managed to become the winner of the “Professional Recognition” competition organized by the already mentioned organization SSNU.
Career opportunities and prospects at Blagovest
In Blagovest, every realtor is a multifunctional specialist and a multifaceted personality. The specifics of the profession itself obliges you to do this. Only a person with knowledge from many areas will be able to guide his client from search for an apartment to signing the contract. A realtor must be a competent analyst, an empathetic psychologist, a nimble advertiser, an engineer attentive to detail, a talented marketer and a lot of other specialists.
Only a person inspired by his business can become a realtor in Blagovest who is ready to work tirelessly because he sees a goal in front of him and knows which paths to take to it. Persistence, determination and a good sense of humor are the main components of an excellent expert. Why is there humor here? It’s more fun to live with and easier to solve even the most complicated matters.
Training as a realtor with subsequent receipt of a certificate and employment has become a common practice among metropolitan real estate agencies. It is much easier to share your cases and knowledge with a beginner and “fashion” him into a real expert than to collaborate with untested people who may not have the required skills and qualities. The Blagovist agency was not an exception and also followed the popular trend by opening its Realtor School. Training takes place in the form of seminars and trainings with the participation of experienced experts and business coaches.
The program for those who want to learn a new profession from scratch includes modules devoted to:
- interior and architecture;
- rules for building business communications;
- legal aspects of transactions;
- working with databases.
Experienced realtors will also find useful information in seminars centered around the following topics:
- team management and increasing personal effectiveness;
- legal aspects of investing in real estate;
- time management basics for managers;
- negotiation and conflict resolution techniques;
- legal aspects of drawing up contracts;
- land legal relations.
It is always easier to see in practice once than to read theory 100 times, so real cases of course teachers are considered as examples.
We entrust this responsible task to you.
Cooperation with Blagovest: what the client can count on
When you turn to the Blagovest real estate agency for help, you can count on a full range of services. What is hidden behind this promising phrase?
- Selection of an object according to the client’s request. Thanks to an individual approach, you can quickly find exactly what you like.
- Legal support. Documentation is one of the most important components of any transaction, so its verification should be treated with special attention.
- Conclusion of sales and lease agreements. A wide range of Blagovest options includes both residential and commercial real estate, as well as land plots.
- Translation services. Foreign investors often show interest in the Ukrainian real estate market, so for their comfort, the agency employs specialists who are fluent in several languages. They can translate documents and conduct communications on behalf of the client.
- Real estate valuation. Analysis of the market and a specific object will allow us to formulate its real price, pleasant for owner and acceptable to the buyer or lessee.
- Use of modern technologies. To form a more complete picture of what object is hidden under a particular ad, experts provide not only photographs, but also videos and virtual tours.
Detailedvideo review of a specific apartment or house is a popular, and most importantly, interesting way to select real estate. Instead of imagining an object or going to a viewing, the result of which does not always meet expectations, it is enough to allocate a few minutes of your time to watch an educational video and “walk” through the apartment with the presenter. This approach to presenting real estate is convenient not only for clients, but also for owners because it allows you to show the property from its best side.
“Blagovest” takes an example from its colleagues and makes attempts to expand the field of its activities in order to bring the Ukrainian investor to a qualitatively new level. With the help of experts, you can now replenish your investment portfolio with properties from Dubai and Thailand. Options are also available in everyone’s favorite Turkey. Personal real estate will allow you to abandon the famous “all inclusive” service and feel not like a tourist, but a local resident.
Real reviews from Blagovest employees and clients
There are so many people, so many opinions, so we will try to show you the most complete picture from real reviews. Shall we begin?
After reading reviews on other sites, I approached the agency with caution. Although I know that many reviews are also custom-made... He really has a high level of professionalism and is aware of all events. Knows how to find an approach to the client and join the negotiation process during the negotiation process (as was the case with us). He approached all my fears with understanding. If you need help, I will definitely recommend it.
Gratitude from client Shevchenko Sergei Valerievich
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…The siege is unacceptable, we don’t want any more justice!
Complaint from a client (November 3, 2023)
In our article we also touched on a career at Blagovest, so we believe that it would not be amiss to provide employee reviews below. As is the case with clients, there is no clear opinion.
I found myself in an excellent team working with Bogdan Khmelnitsky, the guys and the manager are super, they actively raise the working spirit every day! They always help, answer all stupid questions, give advice on views, and share objects. Very satisfied.
Sergey, November 6, 2019
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Business office “Blagovist”! I procured two months from the estate of the estate on Verkhny Vali, ker. Natalya is a rare essence, cynical and vile.
Yulia, August 24, 2023
Our inquisitive reader can independently follow the links provided to more thoroughly study the company’s activities and the opinions of people who have had the opportunity to deal with it. The Blagovest real estate agency demonstrates a high level of professionalism, however, some aspects of communication leave mixed impressions among both clients and employees. Such differences of opinion are not uncommon, so we do not undertake to give the company an unambiguous assessment, relying on subjective judgments. We entrust this responsible task to you.