Monitoring sales as they proceed. Advising clients, and liaising with other interested parties, banks, building societies, other estate agents and solicitors. Managing properties and collecting or organising rent payments if required. The majority work in independent private estate agency practices, but there are opportunities in banks and building societies who operate estate agencies. It is common for experienced staff with a client base to establish their own business.
Success depends on the economic state of the property market.
Training Training takes place on the job and in-house. Both the National Association of Estate Agents and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors offer relevant professional training. Career development Gain a broad base of experience and overview of the profession before specialisation. Opportunities to study for professional qualifications and later become a partner or set up own company. The salary data was collected in May 00 Performance related pay is the norm.