Thursday 2 October 2014

Do you want to pursue a Job/Career as an Estate Agent?



Property sales and lettings is a fabulous career choice. Working in a vibrant environment, where invariably, you will develop a wide range of skills including strong negotiation and sales techniques. Of course, top performing and diligent consultants are rewarded with attractive financial incentives.  Many people enjoy the fact that this career is continually challenging and stimulating.

Gracechurch Property Services are estate and letting agent in Edmonton, North London (N9, N18). We are always searching for bright and talented individuals who have a passion for property.
  • Outlined below is a comprehensive guide of the core competencies and personality traits that we feel are required to become a successful property agent.

Sales skills – Previous general sales experience, preferably in a target driven environment. These basic techniques are transferable and will enable you to have a flying start to your property career.

People skills- In this role, you will be in constant contact with a wide range of people including Sellers (Vendors), Buyers (Applicants) also Landlords & Tenants, in addition to other property professionals e.g. Solicitors, surveyors etc.  Therefore, a bubbly personality and good people skills can be a significant advantage.

Professional qualifications- Property negotiators are required to attain an accreditation in the sale and letting of residential property, and become members of the NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) and ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents). This will enable you to understand and advise competently and accurately on the progression of sales, including the various stages of the legal conyeyancing process, and the letting of a property.

Knowledge of the local area- A familiarity with the immediate vicinity can be a useful advantage. This can help in distinguishing between subtle differences in house values depending on how desirable a location might be.  Often, this local knowledge can be acquired quite rapidly.

Keen interest in the Property Market – Of course, this is fundamental to every aspect of the role. A desire to learn and understand more about property and the factors affecting the market will increase your enjoyment of the role.


For a more in depth discussion on how a career as a property consultant could benefit you, please feel free to contact Gracechurch Property Services, where one of our accredited professionals will be happy to assist you.


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