Serge Masura, second works broker in Haute Savoie

By Batipole Edition Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 02:00

Photo credits : ACTIV WORKS

As a project facilitator, Serge Masura defines himself as someone who runs around for others and does the menial tasks. In concrete terms, his role is much more important than that, as it allows tradespeople to focus on their core business without wasting time searching for projects and provides reliable, turnkey solutions to individuals looking to carry out work.

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Activ Travaux wins Haute-Savoie

Innovation: with Serge Marsura, work brokerage is gaining ground in Haute-Savoie

« A person who runs for others and relieves them of all the so-called thankless tasks, brings a ready-made file to which all that remains is to say "yes" or "no." A completely free service with no obligation, it's a real innovation. "! This is how Serge Marsura presents his work as a construction broker.

Self-employed since August 2010, Serge Marsura lives in Marignier, in the heart of the Arve Valley. As the second Avtiv Travaux broker in Haute-Savoie, he demystifies renovations by providing individuals with a complete, secure, and completely free solution for renovating their homes.

Renovate, transform, modernize: the man for the job

From Avoriaz to La Clusaz, from Magland to Bonneville, and more generally in the Three Valleys, our works broker is the man for the job.

Either it's about renovate an apartment, of Modify his boiler, of transform its habitat in a responsible approach or quite simply modernize a kitchen or a bathroom, Serge Marsura knows how to source skills and bring together the best professionals in the region.

To help individuals carry out their work without wasting time and energy, he opens his address book to them. Once this connection is established, he provides commercial support, from analyzing quotes to delivering the work. Delivery is immediately followed by a satisfaction survey, which reinforces the trust he places in the professionals he works with.

His service is of such public utility that even shopkeepers are getting involved! Our broker is in fact working on the redevelopment of a sports store in a resort. A project for next spring. I came to drop off flyers in the store, and I left with a project. " he enthuses.

Individuals and tradespeople: the works broker is unanimous

Quotes delivered within 8 to 10 days, keeping to our word and deadlines announced...It's our construction broker's motto. To help his clients think through and visualize their projects, Serge Marsura has created portfolios that showcase different possible solutions. To secure construction sites, he carefully selects partners from all trades.

Serge Marsura makes no secret of it: he favors artisanal structures. « I have already built up a good core of local artisans. Some have even worked at my home. ».

Excited by the presentation of his profession, the craftsmen (who are also discovering the principle of work brokerage) immediately see the hours of work that his intervention saves them. I haven't had a single refusal. No tradesman is happy to do the administrative side and search for work. ».

Also innovative: its completely transparent method of remuneration. Free for individuals, its service is entirely covered by the craftsmen who win the projects.

A successful reconversion

At 51, Serge Marsura is happy with his new life.
After a career in the manufacturing industry (bar turning, mechanical construction), this former mechanic-assembler-miller has nevertheless felt the wind passing.

Unable to find a new job in a sector that is now "devastated," he questioned himself. The skills assessment carried out with Pôle Emploi revealed his commercial skills.

During an information day in Lyon, he discovered the profession of works broker. Immediately won over by the concept, Serge Marsura signed with Activ Travaux, without looking around the competition. "All the dealers I interviewed told me: Go for it, no problem."
To approach his new career with professionalism, he underwent extensive training provided by Activ Travaux. Then, with support from the Arve Giffre Initiative network (which granted him an interest-free loan), Serge Marsura took the plunge.

In the short term, this business leader will surround himself with around fifteen construction professionals in each of the Three Valleys.

Activ Travaux agencies in Haute-Savoie

Serge Marsura (Arve Valley)
74970 MARIGNIER - +06 12 67 30 95 XNUMX

Philippe Vapillon (Greater Annecy)
74320 SEVRIER - +06 50 71 54 59 XNUMX

About Activ Travaux:
A quality benchmark for all those who wish to bring their construction, extension, renovation, decoration projects to fruition, etc., Activ Travaux is a national brand that brings together 90 construction brokers and more than 3.000 professionals in the Housing, Construction and Interior Design sectors.
Based in Rennes, Activ Travaux is one of the founding members of the French Federation of Works Brokerage.
In 2009, the Activ Travaux network generated €28 million in business volume.
In a strong growth phase (35 new dealers in 2010), Activ Travaux will pass the 100 agency mark in 2011.

To know more : www.activ-travaux.com

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