Residential Lettings Negotiator | Exceptional Career Opportunity 50k -55k + Commission.
Residential Lettings Negotiator
Join a highly respected and established brand with an outstanding reputation in the property sector. ACR has successfully placed numerous professionals with this client over the years, consistently receiving exceptional feedback on their culture, support, and career progression opportunities.
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My client seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Residential Lettings Negotiator to join their busy and expanding team dealing with a substantial portfolio of modern residential properties around Dublin (most constructed within the last 10 years), many of which are owned by institutional investors and regulated entities.
The role requires someone who is able to work independently in a busy office and out of the office at properties, whilst also working as part of a highly professional team, managing their assigned client portfolio. The person requires attention to detail and the ability to adapt and react in a fast-paced environment.
Role:
In general the role involves the following tasks, though this list is not exhaustive:
Inspecting properties and establishing market rent for new properties based on comparable research and experience of the market.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas;
Market rents;
Marketing strategies;
How to present properties for viewing;
Matters relating to statutory property obligations for the property.
Effectively communicating with colleagues, clients and tenants.
Dealing with lettings enquiries on a daily basis (phone, email, social media).
Setting up viewing appointments and carrying out viewings as required – viewings are mostly weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Negotiating letting terms with tenants.
Gathering references and ID from prospective tenants and carrying out thorough reference checking.
Preparing paperwork required for lettings administration, including scanning and filing paperwork when lettings are completed.
Arranging utility transfers, RTB registrations and setting up tenants’ standing orders.
Preparing inventories (where required).
Liaising with Property Managers and Accounts Team to ensure efficient running of operations.
Preparing text and organising photos for advertisements for websites.
Preparing weekly reports for clients.
Achieving best results for clients in relation to new lettings / occupancy levels.
Analysing performance of lettings for client portfolios and making recommendations to improve outcomes for clients.
Assisting colleagues in reviewing plans for new rental developments, advising on estimated rents and improvements to proposed buildings.
Requirements:
Must have PSRA licence ‘C’ as a prerequisite and hold a property-related educational qualification.
Must have use of a car.
At least 5 years’ experience of letting properties in Dublin.
Attention to detail is important for client reporting and lettings paperwork processing.
Maintaining confidentiality on all matters.
Enthusiastic and motivated to provide a first-class professional lettings service.
Good communication skills.
Fluency in written and oral English.
Confidence in dealing with people both in person and over the phone.
Excel & Word proficiency.
Willingness to work hard and ability to work on own initiative, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task.
Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, PRTB regulations and statutory property obligations.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in the standard Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and Excel.
Ability to build long-term relationships with tenants, work colleagues and clients.