An estate agent is a great job allowing you to meet many different people, and you will be playing a part in what is one of the most important decisions in people’s lives. Before you start applying to estate agent jobs in South West London, you may want to look into the skills that estate agents need in order to carry out the job to their full potential.

To give you an idea of what employers may be looking for in a potential estate agent, Pear Recruitment has provided you with some examples of skills that you may want to check that you possess before applying to the job, to make sure that you are well suited, and in the best position to be put forward for an interview, and even get the job.

Confidence, Charisma and Communication

An estate agent has a prominent customer focused role and therefore, being able to present yourself in a way that appeals to people is going to be very important. You will want to be someone who is able to engage effectively with clients but not in a way that is going to be overwhelming to them, so being able to communicate with your clients in a way that is confident and charismatic, may be able to create a great rapport. When your working relationship with your clients is to a high level, they can feel confident and comfortable talking to you and asking questions, which can help them make a decision on whether to purchase a property or not. 

Organisation

If you want to apply to estate agent jobs in South West London, being well-organised may be an ideal skill for you to show, in addition to being able to manage your time well. You will be dealing with various clients at the same time, who will be looking at properties in different locations at different times, and making sure that you can stay on top of this is key to providing excellent customer service, professionalism and the company’s reputation. 

You don’t want to miss out on a potential sale or the commission, because you didn’t turn up on time, or went to the wrong venue, so demonstrating to an employer that you are able to keep track of appointments may put you in pole position for the position. 

Research Analysis

Having some sort of research skill may come in handy when applying for estate agent jobs because you will need to have the initiative to gather all the information about a property, the surrounding areas, nearby amenities, transport links and local schools. Having this information ready to go when your clients are asking you questions can show that you are professional and serious about your job. 

Perseverance

Selling properties can be a long and often complex process with people struggling with long-chains, indecision, circumstances that can appear out of your control which can result in people pulling out of sales and much more. Having the ability to persevere even in the most frustrating situations is a good quality to have, which your employer, as well as the clients that you are working with, will greatly appreciate. 

So if you feel that you have the means to be able to carry on and be patient in tougher circumstances, then applying to estate agent jobs in South West London may be just right for you. 

Want to Take the Next Steps?

Pear Recruitment is a professional, reliable and experienced recruitment firm that can offer their assistance to employers and potential employees. We make sure that we understand the needs that you have and then get to work finding the job or person that suits you. 

If you would like to discuss our services in more detail you can email hello@pearrecruitment.com, or have a chat with us over the phone by calling 01992 463 226.