Born and raised in Newcastle, Lisa Hayes, the co-founder of Ready Steady Sell, grew up imbued with the values of hard work and integrity characteristic of her Geordie roots. From an early age, Lisa’s passion for technology and creativity was evident. She had a keen eye for design and was fascinated by the growing digital world.
Fuelled by her creative passion and determination, Lisa pursued a degree in Web Design at the University of Newcastle. She was a natural, weaving aesthetics, usability, and technology together to create captivating digital experiences. Upon graduation, she dove straight into her career, designing websites for diverse industries.
It was when Lisa started working for a quick house sale company as their in-house web designer that she discovered her second calling. As she spent countless hours designing their website, she inadvertently gained insight into the property industry, specifically the quick house sale sector. Lisa began to recognise the complexities homeowners faced when seeking a fast sale and the considerable potential for exploitation in the industry.
Witnessing the industry’s pitfalls first-hand, including numerous scams targeting desperate homeowners, deeply disturbed her. It clashed with her inherent belief in transparency, fairness, and consumer rights. Lisa saw the need for a trustworthy platform to assist homeowners – a platform that could provide impartial advice, connect homeowners with vetted buyers, and ensure fair deals. With this vision, Ready Steady Sell was born.
Combining her technical skills, her newfound industry knowledge, and her unwavering commitment to ethical practices, Lisa developed Ready Steady Sell. It was to be more than just a beautifully designed, user-friendly website; it was to be a beacon of trust and transparency in an industry that sorely needed it.
Lisa’s journey from being a web designer in Newcastle to leading Ready Steady Sell is a testament to her adaptability, determination, and her unwavering commitment to homeowners across the UK. Today, Ready Steady Sell continues to assist homeowners, helping them navigate the quick sale market, ensuring they secure the best possible deals, and avoiding potential scams.