Real Estate Sales Agent

About the role

Diakonia is recruiting a full-time Real Estate Sales Agent in George, Western Cape. The agent generates, develops and converts property sales opportunities while providing professional service to buyers and sellers, building a pipeline of prospects and working towards agreed targets.

Key responsibilities

• 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 company procedures.
• 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.
• Gather accurate property information and prepare professional property listings; assist with photographs, descriptions and online listings.
• Arrange and conduct viewings, show days and appointments, presenting features accurately and answering questions honestly.
• Obtain, present and negotiate offers to purchase within the agent's authority, keeping parties informed throughout the process.
• Coordinate with attorneys, bond originators, inspectors and other service providers.
• Complete forms, records and documentation accurately and on time, and keep an accurate client database.
• Work towards prospecting, appointment, mandate, listing and sales targets, submit activity and pipeline reports and take part in sales meetings, coaching and performance reviews.
• Complete the required PPRA registration, workplace learning, education and examination requirements.