Are you interested in pursuing a career as a trainee estate agent in London, but have no prior experience in the industry? You might be wondering if it is possible to become an estate agent without any experience, or if it is essential when going into the property industry. You also might be wondering, what skills do you need to become a trainee estate agent and do you have them? Here at Pear Recruitment, our team have put together a short post, outlining whether or not you can become an estate agent without prior experience and what skills you need to do so.
We are a property recruitment agency, working with a wide range of clients within the property industry to find our clients the perfect roles for them. We work across roles at all levels - from entry-level positions to director level positions - and hire for a variety of roles from estate agents, to property valuers, to lettings negotiators.
If you would like to learn more about how you can become an estate agent without any prior experience and the skills you need, visit our website or contact our specialist team for more information.
Can You Become a Trainee Estate Agent with No Experience?
The simple answer is yes, it is possible to become a trainee estate agent without any experience. With most companies, when hiring for a trainee estate agent they will be happy to take on candidates who don’t have any prior experience within the property industry or any related property qualifications. The main things that they will be looking for is someone who is keen to get into property, and has true interest in being an estate agent. It’s important to make sure that you have strong knowledge of the property industry, and show a passion for working as an estate agent.
You might also have prior experience from another industry that could help you get a role as a trainee estate Agent - as skills are transferable from all industries. Perhaps you have worked in rules before where you have answered phone calls and sent emails, worked with paperwork or managed large workloads. These are all transferable skills that your potential employer will be happy to see when you are interviewing for a trainee estate agent role, even though you have no experience within the property industry itself.
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Trainee Estate Agent?
When it comes to becoming a trainee estate agent with no experience, it is good to come with a strong skill set that will show employers that you are keen and ready to learn. By bringing a solid skillset and knowledge to your potential employer, they will see how interested you are in becoming an estate agent and that you can bring a lot to their company even without any experience.
One of the key skills that you need to bring with you is good communication - as a huge part of being an estate agent involves communicating with clients, landlords, and other people throughout the process. You also need to be extremely hardworking and motivated, and be able to work under pressure and towards timeframes, whilst managing lots of different tasks at once, and prioritising specific tasks.
Estate Agent Roles at All Levels with a Range of Clients
We work on roles at all levels here at Pear Recruitment; including trainee and entry-level estate agent roles. To browse all of our current vacancies available, visit our website. We work with a large range of clients, from small boutiques to large corporations, so that we are able to place our candidates with the most suitable employer. We will work with you to understand what kind of employer that you are looking for, to ensure that you will be an asset in your new role.
We work closely with our candidates throughout every step of the recruitment process - creating the ideal CV, helping to understand your requirements, arranging interviews, helping prep for interviews and negotiating salaries and finding out more about your character. Our team will help you through every step of the way when it comes to landing your first trainee estate agent role, and be there to guide you through the recruitment process.
Register With Pear Recruitment Today
We hope that this short post has helped answer some of your questions regarding becoming an estate agent with no first-hand experience. Our team here is perfectly placed to help you land your first trainee estate agent role, and would love to find you the ideal company for your first role in the property industry.
If you’d like for our expert recruitment team to help you find your first trainee estate agent role, why not register with us today? All we need is a few simple details from you, and we will be in touch with you shortly to get started with your job search.
Have any further questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us today - we are always happy to help, and answer any questions that you might have. You can reach us by giving us a call on 01992 463 226, or by sending us an email directly to hello@pearrecruitment.com.
