Letting agent

You will:

• advise clients about the letting process
• set up viewings and show potential tenants around the property
• select responsible, reliable tenants
• prepare tenancy agreements and inventories
• check tenant references
• make sure all aspects of the letting meet legal requirements
• meet landlords and advise on rents
• arrange for maintenance to be carried out
• work with solicitors, builders, cleaners and suppliers
• handle any problems with the property

• customer service skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• the ability to use your initiative
• business management skills
• active listening skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• persuading and negotiating skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• specialist courses run by professional bodies

With experience, you could progress to a management role or move into estate agency work.

You could specialise in particular types of letting like commercial property, holiday or student letting services.