Key Responsibilities

• Collect information about properties and enrich your data base (lead generation);
• Canvas properties to sell;
• Engage with sellers and must be able to talk knowledgably about their property and area;
• Arrange for photography and home staging;
• Possess a through working knowledge of the area and the prevailing trends of the real estate industry in the area;
• Evaluation – able to apply sound principles when estimating the value of a property;
• Organize and attend show days;
• The ability to secure exclusive mandates and knowledgeably be able to talk about home pricing;
• Be familiar with developing and presenting a marketing plan for a property;
• Represent the seller in negotiations with potential buyers;
• Monitor sales and liaise with all stakeholders including mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and other estate agents;
• Keep abreast of trends in the local residential property market as well as national trends which impact on the market.

Key Competencies

• Must thrive in a sales environment and be a good listener/facilitator;
• Possess strong negotiation skills;
• Confident and full of optimism;
• Integrity is a key requirement in our business. Principled, values-driven behaviour is a must;
• Able to adapt and respond to change;
• Optimistic;
• Able to deal with pressure and challenges.

Education & Experience

• Possess a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and have completed all stipulated PPRA educational and CPD requirements;
• Must be in possession of valid driver’s license and your own reliable transport;
• Must live in Hermanus and Onrus preferably in the specific area of operation;
• Must have your own laptop or tablet and cell phone;
• Must be able to sustain yourself financially for 6 to 8 months before commission revenue flows.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Articulate with excellent communication skills, both written and spoken;
• Must be digitally savvy and comfortable doing business with your mobile phone or device;
• Computer literate with a sound knowledge of the Microsoft suite;
• Must be comfortable with Social Media and have sound knowledge of using WhatsApp as a marketing tool.