letting agent

Description

Letting agents schedule appointments with clients in order to show and lease real estate to prospective residents. They assist in marketing the property for rent through advertising and community out-reach. They are also involved in daily communication and administrative tasks.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

property law real estate market advertising techniques office administration

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

concurrent estate building codes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prospect new customers fix meetings use office systems organise property viewing identify customer's needs inform on renting agreements collect property financial information coordinate events provide information on properties perform property market research liaise with advertising agencies coordinate advertising campaigns compare property values

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage contracts examine the conditions of buildings check construction compliance obtain financial information plan marketing campaigns write work-related reports communicate with customers examine credit ratings communicate with tenants collect customer data prepare inventory of properties attend trade fairs develop professional network advise on property value present reports