Property Agent

Self-employed opportunity with complete flexibility. Home-based role with autonomy to manage your own diary. Uncapped commission structure. Estimated earnings of £50,000+ per annum. Commission terms negotiable depending on experience, performance and existing network. Access to established branding, systems and support. Opportunity to build and develop your own local team. Support from established financial services and legal partners. The chance to play a key role in expanding an ambitious property business.

Are you an experienced estate agency professional who is tired of low commission, micromanagement or feeling undervalued despite delivering results? Perhaps you have built a strong local reputation and are ready to maximise your earning potential with the support of an established brand. One Estates is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Property Agent / Area Manager to establish and grow our presence across Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales or lettings professional to build their own territory, develop long-term relationships and create a sustainable income stream with uncapped earning potential.

This is not a trainee opportunity. We are looking for someone who understands the realities of estate agency, can work autonomously and is motivated to build something of their own.

Role overview

Working remotely and managing your own diary, you will be responsible for generating instructions, building relationships within the local property market and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Duties will include:

• Developing and growing One Estates' presence within the Portsmouth area.
• Generating instructions for both residential property sales and lettings.
• Building and managing a pipeline of prospective vendors and landlords.
• Conducting property valuations and winning new business opportunities.
• Developing relationships with mortgage advisers, financial services professionals, solicitors, accountants and other referral partners.
• Organising and conducting property viewings and appointments.
• Supporting clients throughout the sales and lettings journey, including progression activities where required.
• Using CRM systems effectively to manage opportunities, follow-ups and pipeline activity.
• Identifying opportunities to convert future business through relationship building and excellent customer service.
• Managing your own workload, appointments and business development activities.
• Maintaining regular communication and providing updates on activity and progress.
• Recruiting and developing a local property team as the business grows.

What success looks like

You will be someone who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of generating new business and winning instructions.
• A realistic approach to converting opportunities, recognising that many clients may already be tied into agreements with other agents.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the contractual considerations involved in switching agents.
• The ability to balance business development, valuations, viewings and progression activities effectively.
• Excellent communication and accountability, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and activity.
• A clear strategy for building your portfolio and generating momentum from day one.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience within estate agency, property sales, lettings or property management is essential. A proven track record of winning instructions and generating new business, with the ability to demonstrate the strategies and results behind your success. Strong knowledge of the Portsmouth property market. Experience building and maintaining relationships with landlords, vendors and professional introducers. A realistic understanding of how to generate opportunities within a competitive marketplace. Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of fee structures, profitability and pricing strategies. A sound understanding of the contractual considerations involved when clients move between agents, including notice periods and potential switching costs. Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines, progression and follow-up activity. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly self-disciplined, organised and motivated. Able to work independently without the need for close supervision whilst maintaining regular communication and updates. Entrepreneurial in approach, with the drive and resilience to build a successful territory. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous. Previous estate agency experience is essential, along with an established network of local industry contacts. You should be able to demonstrate how you have generated new business through your existing sales and lettings relationships, referrals and professional network.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of your success whilst benefiting from the support, systems and reputation of a growing business. If you are passionate about property, understand what it takes to win and retain business, and are ready to build your future on your own terms, please apply with your updated CV.