The key skills of the estate agent's profession

If we were to make a list of the key skills that make our best sales agents successful, we could mention :

Hard" skills: Know-how

• Knowledge of foreign languages: as Engel & Völkers is an international company, knowledge of several languages is a real plus, French being of primary importance

• Academic training: if possible in the real estate or commercial field

• Mastery of office tools such as Pack Office, Internet, Social Networks

• Knowledge of property law

• Knowledge of sales processes

• Understanding of the property market: knowledge of prices, market trends and specific features of the sector, etc

• Knowledge of town planning regulations

Soft skills: People skills

• Ability to adapt, solve problems, manage time and, of course, negotiate

• Creativity - to deal with the unexpected

• Willingness and appetite to learn and a taste for challenge

• Autonomy, thoroughness, organisation, tenacity, commitment

• Ability to manage stress

• Diplomacy, as remuneration depends 100% on investment

• Ability to listen and understand customer needs

• Good interpersonal skills

• Impeccable presentation

Of course, it's rare for one person to have all these skills. Each of us has one or more areas for improvement, and we're here to help you develop them. So if the Engel & Völkers project, don't hesitate to contact us.

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