If you’ve been thinking about a career in the property industry, you will have come across several different roles - including roles within sales and lettings. The key difference between these two departments is that sales cover properties being sold to buyers and lettings cover properties being rented to tenants. You might be left thinking, should I become a sales negotiator or a lettings negotiator? It can be difficult to decide which path to take within your property career, which is why we are here to help.
Our team at Pear Recruitment has put together some information to tell you more about working in both sales and lettings, and help you decide which career path is right for you. As property recruitment specialists working on roles in the property sector across London, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent, we have the expertise required to help. To learn more, read on and to browse our current vacancies - head over to our website today.
What Does a Sales Negotiator Do?
A sales negotiator's role is to promote and sell properties, and work closely with both the owners of properties for sale as well as prospective buyers. This role involves speaking with new potential buyers and helping them find a property that will be suitable for them and their lifestyle. Sales negotiators also show prospective buyers around available properties and answer any questions that they might have.
Another part of a sales negotiator's role is to work closely with the property owner and help them to find the right buyer for their property. Sales negotiators handle the entire process from initial contact with a buyer to conducting viewings and managing the negotiations for the property. They communicate closely with the buyer throughout the process and keep them informed of updates. They also deal with other professionals such as mortgage brokers and solicitors.
What Does a Lettings Negotiator Do?
A lettings negotiator's role is similar in many ways to a sales negotiator, however, they don’t deal with the sale of a property. Instead, they are responsible for finding tenants to rent properties. Again, lettings negotiators work closely with landlords to understand their requirements for new tenants and seek out suitable tenants for their properties. This also means speaking with new potential tenants who enquire about rental properties and helping them find the right property for their needs. They also conduct viewings around properties.
Similarly again, sales negotiators work very closely with both parties, keeping up constant communication between landlords and prospective tenants. Another part of being a lettings negotiator is managing paperwork, such as tenancy agreements and referencing.
Which Career Path is Right for You?
Both sales and lettings negotiator jobs are full on, they require a lot of multi-tasking, organisation and strong time management skills. You also need to be excellent with people and have very good communication skills, as well as being driven and motivated to reach targets. One of the main differences between sales and lettings is that lettings tends to be a lot more fast-paced, as the process of renting is quicker than the process of buying and selling.
Working in sales can be extremely rewarding though as you are helping people find their dream homes and you get to work with people for longer, really getting to know them, their family and their needs. Since it can be a more lengthy process when selling a property, you will deal with many more parties throughout the entire process too.
Both pathways are an excellent option to consider if you’d like to start a career in the property industry, and they both offer you huge opportunities for growth and progression. At the end of the day, there is no right or wrong answer and you need to consider which role you feel more drawn to and which you think is better suited to your skill set.
Looking for a Role in Sales or Lettings in London?
We hope that this post has helped you understand more about sales and lettings, and which career path might be right for you. If you’re looking to go into either a sales or lettings role in London, then why not get in touch with our expert team here at Pear Recruitment?
At Pear Recruitment, we have a selection of both sales and letting negotiator roles available to apply for - so you can find the perfect role for you and your skills. We hire across all levels, so whether you’re looking for a trainee role or a more senior position then our team will be able to help. If you’re still unsure as to whether sales or lettings is for you, don’t worry, our team will be able to help you figure out which pathway is more suited to you.
We work with a carefully selected list of clients whom we have built a close relationship and placed many successful candidates with over the years - which include global corporations and independent companies, so you can rely on us to find the right employer for you. Our team work with our candidates through every step of their job search, from finding you the right role to helping you prepare for your interview. We will be there to take the stress out of finding your next role and make the process much easier for you as the candidate.
If you’d like some help finding your first sales or lettings negotiator role in London, then why not get in touch with our team over at Pear Recruitment today?
