Estate Agents and Auctioneers
Estate agents and auctioneers arrange for the valuation, sale, purchase, rental and leasing of property on behalf of clients, as well as the auction of livestock and antiques.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£20746
New workers start around £8985. Normal pay is £20746 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42731.
Jobs
2874
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Makes inventories of property for sale, advises vendor of suitable reserve price, issues catalogues, conducts auction, notes bids and records sale.
- Negotiates land or property purchases, sales, leases or tenancy agreements and arranges legal formalities with solicitors, building societies and other parties.
- Markets the property on behalf of the vendor, prepares written information and press advertisements.
- Advises vendors and purchasers on market prices of property, accompanies clients to view property.
- Conducts or arranges for structural surveys of properties and undertakes any necessary valuations of property or agricultural land.
- Discusses client’s requirements and may advise client on the purchase of property and land for investment and other purposes.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Mathematics
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Writing
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Learning Strategies
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Science
