Real Estate Sales Agent

In brief

**Overview** This role at Diakonia is for a Real Estate Sales Agent. The position is primarily responsible for generating, developing, and converting property sales opportunities, while concurrently providing professional service to both buyers and sellers. **What you will do** * Generate new business through daily prospecting, canvassing, networking, referrals, telephone calls, and community engagement. * Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospective sellers, buyers, and future clients. * Identify potential properties for sale and secure mandates in line with Tracy Harris Properties’ procedures. * Develop relationships within the local community to grow personal visibility, referrals, and market knowledge. * Respond promptly to enquiries and follow up consistently until a clear next step or outcome is reached. * Understand buyers’ needs, financial position, preferences, and timelines before recommending suitable properties. * Prepare comparative market analyses and make evidence-based pricing recommendations in line with company processes and supervision. * Gather accurate property information and prepare professional property listings. * Assist with property photographs, descriptions, online listings, and other marketing activities. * Arrange and conduct property viewings, show days, and client appointments. * Present property features accurately and answer client questions honestly. Where information is uncertain, verify it before responding. * Obtain, present, and negotiate offers to purchase while protecting the interests of all parties and working within the agent’s authority. * Keep buyers and sellers informed throughout the sales process and provide regular, meaningful feedback. * Coordinate with attorneys, bond originators, inspectors, and other relevant service providers to help transactions progress. * Complete all required forms, records, and supporting documentation accurately and on time. * Maintain an accurate client database and record all prospecting, follow-up, and transaction activity. * Work towards agreed prospecting, appointment, mandate, listing, and sales targets. * Submit activity and pipeline reports and participate in sales meetings, coaching, and performance reviews. * Develop strong knowledge of the local property market, including pricing, stock, neighbourhoods, and competing listings. * Complete the required PPRA registration, workplace learning, education, and examination requirements applicable to the role. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Completion of the required PPRA registration, workplace learning, education, and examination requirements applicable to the role. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals focused on generating and converting property sales opportunities, who are proactive in new business development through various channels such as prospecting, networking, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should be adept at building and maintaining client relationships, understanding buyer needs, and managing the entire sales process from property identification to closing. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to meeting targets and continuously developing knowledge of the local property market. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/retail/retail-assistant/george/real-estate-sales-agent-id-7610298 Source: jobmail

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