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Read moreDetailsNick Marr — Entrepreneur, Property Pioneer & Digital Strategist
Nick Marr is a UK-based entrepreneur and widely recognised pioneer of online property marketing. In 2000, he became the **UK’s first online estate agent**, helping to reshape how homes could be marketed and sold by enabling owners to reach buyers directly through the internet—well before the rise of today’s proptech platforms.
In 2002, Nick founded **HomesGoFast.com**, a global real estate marketing platform specialising in international and overseas property. HomesGoFast connects buyers, sellers, developers, and agents across borders and has grown into a trusted marketplace for international homes, investment property, and relocation opportunities worldwide.
He later launched **EuropeanProperty.com**, a specialist platform dedicated to European real estate, targeting high-intent buyers from the UK, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. Both platforms are recognised for their strong SEO performance, global reach, and data-led approach to property marketing.
Nick’s work has been featured by major national media outlets, including the BBC and the Financial Times and he is frequently cited for his insights into property trends, digital disruption, and international real estate markets.
Beyond property, Nick is deeply involved in digital publishing and local media. He runs My Wokingham a community-focused news site covering local issues, business, and civic life. His broader background spans digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and platform development.
Nick is also a certified coach working with individuals and businesses on clarity, direction, and growth—particularly at moments of transition. His past ventures include involvement with **The House Shop**, further cementing his long-standing role in the evolution of online property services.
Today, Nick Marr continues to build, publish, and advise at the intersection of property, media, and technology, with a focus on transparency, reach, and meaningful digital scale.
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