Full Status Agent, Durban

Main Purpose of the Job

Pam Golding Properties is looking to partner with people who are ambitious, driven by success, motivated by reward and able to work to targets to join our successful Durban Branch. We are interested in recruiting Estate Agents who are determined, and persistent, whilst having an eye for attention to detail, sociable and outgoing, with integrity beyond reproach. The role is about facilitation of successful marketing resulting in concluding successful property transactions and continued growth of market share. The successful applicant will have a track record of outstanding customer service commensurate with that of the Pam Golding Properties brand.

Areas of Focus: Beachfront, Durban CBD, Bulwer, Durban Central, North Beach Durban, Point Waterfront Durban, Umbilo, Westridge, Bluff, Montclair.

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 the Durban Area and 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.