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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Estate Agent's Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 4 Estate Agent's Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Estate Agent's Assistant do?

  Estate agents administer the sales or letting process of residential, commercial properties or land on behalf of their clients. They investigate the property's condition and assess its value, in order to offer the best price to their clients. They negotiate, compose a sales contract or a rental contract and liaise with third parties in order to realise the stated objectives during transactions.

  Tasks required include:

  • Discusses client’s requirements and may advise client on the purchase of property and land for investment and other purposes.
  • Conducts or arranges for structural surveys of properties and undertakes any necessary valuations of property or agricultural land.
  • Advises vendors and purchasers on market prices of property, accompanies clients to view property.
  • Markets the property on behalf of the vendor, prepares written information and press advertisements.
  • Negotiates land or property purchases, sales, leases or tenancy agreements and arranges legal formalities with solicitors, building societies and other parties.
  • Makes inventories of property for sale, advises vendor of suitable reserve price, issues catalogues, conducts auction, notes bids and records sale.

• What are the entry requirements for a Estate Agent's Assistant?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements although entrants to professional training via the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) will normally possess GCSEs/S grades, an NVQ/SVQ and/or relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is possible, and apprenticeships are available in some areas.