Have you been thinking about working in the property industry and starting a new role as an estate agent - but you’re wondering, is it right for me? Sometimes it can be difficult to know if a role is right for you when you’ve never done it before, and you might not know whether you have the skills needed to succeed in the role. Being an estate agent is a very exciting and fulfilling role, but there are certainly some things to consider before becoming an estate agent.
Here at Pear Recruitment, we have put together some information about a career as an estate agent, how to decide if it’s right for you and what skills are important to have to succeed in the industry. We are property recruitment specialists and we support candidates looking for roles in the property industry across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. To browse our current estate agent vacancies in London - be sure to visit our website today.
Communicating With Lots of People
As an estate agent, you will be dealing with a variety of different people on a daily basis and you need to be comfortable communicating with others. Having great people skills is crucial to being a successful estate agent and you need to enjoy interacting with others, as it will be a big part of your role. You will be speaking with potential tenants and buyers, sellers, landlords, property managers, as well as other professionals in the industry.
Having good communication skills is essential to being able to properly communicate with others and ideally, you need to be a confident and well-spoken person too. If you’re someone that enjoys a job where you constantly get to speak to and meet new people, then a role as an estate agent could be well suited to you.
Managing Multiple Tasks at Once
Another thing that you will need to be good at when working as an estate agent is managing multiple tasks at once and balancing a busy workload. Often as an estate agent, you might have viewings to attend, calls to make, meetings with landlords and contracts to send out, all on the same day. You need to have the skills to manage all of these tasks and prioritise your workload, not to mention stay calm in busy and stressful situations.
As an estate agent, you will have several responsibilities and every working day will be different, so this is something you should consider. If you are good at handling a busy and varied workload, and you’re someone who is organised and able to juggle lots of tasks at the same time, then a career as an estate agent could potentially be a good fit for you.
Sales and Negotiation Skills
When working as an estate agent, you need to have good sales skills and you should be comfortable putting them into action with people. Whether you work in sales or lettings, there is an aspect of sales in your role and you will need to essentially sell a property to a buyer or tenant. You will need to be able to match people to suitable properties too and convince them why this is the perfect place for them to live.
Successful estate agents also need to have strong negotiation skills and the ability to be proactive with the sales process, keeping on top of everything. Having good maths skills can also be beneficial as you will be dealing with numbers whether you work in lettings or sales. If you’re someone who has good sales and negotiation skills, and will be motivated to sell and let houses then a career as an estate agent might be for you.
Passion for the Property Industry
Another thing that makes a great estate agent is someone truly passionate about the property industry. This will be evident to your prospective employer as well as to the potential tenants, buyers, sellers and landlords that you’re working with. When you’re passionate about your industry, it will help you to succeed and grow in your role.
Some people start a career simply because they need to pay the bills, but if you start working as an estate agent without any true passion for the industry then you might not enjoy your new role. So if you are someone who is passionate about residential property and the market, then a career as an estate agent could be the perfect fit for you.
Looking for an Estate Agent Role in London?
Now you know more about the role of an estate agent if the idea of working in the property industry excites you, contact us at Pear Recruitment today. Our expert team of recruiters have many years of experience helping candidates find the right estate agent roles in London, putting us in the perfect position to help you.
Whether you’re looking for your first role as a trainee estate agent or the next step in your career, our team will be able to help. We have estate agent roles available across all levels and we can help you find the ideal role at a company that you will enjoy working for. Our team recruits for a carefully selected list of clients across the property industry, from global corporate companies to successful independent businesses - so you can rely on us to find you a role that fits you and your goals.
If you’d like to find an estate agent role in London, you can fill out the registration form on our website and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
