Please be sure to include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and why you think you would be suitable. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Job Overview:
Are you a motivated and ambitious individual eager to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of estate agency? We are seeking a trainee estate agent to join our team and embark on an exciting journey with us as our business continues to grow.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a long term position which can develop and progress over time.
Key Requirements:
- No prior experience is required, but an eagerness to learn is essential.
- Must have a full UK driving license and access to your own car.
- Self motivated with the ability to work confidently and effectively on your own when required.
- Good with people.
- A good knowledge of Market Harborough would be beneficial.
Your initial core duties as you learn the role and industry would be as follows:
Property Listings:
- Assist in creating and updating property listings for both online and offline platforms, including assisting our photographer in client's homes, drawing floorplans and writing property descriptions.
Learning Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
- Understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate transactions.
- Assist in ensuring all documentation complies with industry standards.
Sales Progression:
- Communicating with other estate agents and solicitors to keep updated with the progression of sales in our pipeline.
- Working with vendors and buyers to resolve any issues or disputes that arise during the sale.
- Liaising with mortgage brokers to ensure mortgage applications are being progressed in a timely fashion.
Administrative Support:
- Assist with general office tasks, including filing, data entry, and document preparation.
- Learn to handle paperwork related to property transactions and client agreements.
- Creating and delivering marketing leaflets in the local area.
As the role and your experience develops then additional duties will include:
Client Interaction:
- Learn to communicate effectively with clients and potential buyers alike.
- Answering enquiries and providing information about available properties.
- Booking viewings and valuations.
- Assisting branch visitors.
- Carrying out property viewings for potential buyers.
- Keeping clients up to date on the progress of their property sale and discussing marketing tactics and price reductions when necessary.
Assisting in Negotiations:
- Learn the art of negotiating to achieve successful property transactions and the best possible price for our clients.
Proactive Marketing:
- Conduct research on the local housing market, including property values, trends, and competitor analysis.
- Make outbound calls with a goal to secure valuation appointments and instructions.
Sales skills:
- Converting potential clients into valuation appointments.
Working Hours:
Your hours will be Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 with a 30 minute lunch break, and Saturday's 9:00 - 14:00 worked on a rota system.
Why Us?
Operating in the town for over 35 years, we are a well known local brand with a wealth of experience. We will be able to teach you all there is to know about property sales from the ground up, to help you build a successful career in the industry. We are a small tight-knit team who have a close relationship with one another and will be looking for someone who can seamlessly integrate with the current setup. We also strongly believe in internal growth and promotion. Further responsibilities and progression will be available for the right candidate as you develop in the role, with the opportunity to progress even further into a valuer position over time. As our business continues to grow and develop, financial reimbursement will also increase accordingly.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Have you included a cover letter explaining why you're interested in the role and why you think you would be suitable?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
