Property Broker job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so jobseekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Property Broker job summary
Our established Property Brokerage firm has more leads than we can reasonably manage, so we’re hoping to add two more experienced and licensed Property Brokers to our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for overseeing a team of Agents as well as brokering deals for the sale and letting of residential properties. We work with single-family dwellings as well as multi-unit complexes, so if you have experience in both aspects of the residential market, we want to hear from you. If you’re studying for your licence, we might be willing to take you on as an Agent with opportunities for advancement.
Property Broker responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the employee reports to.
- Manage and oversee a team of Estate Agents
- Follow up on leads for buyers and sellers
- Negotiate and prepare contracts prior to the sale or lease of a residential property
- Inspect homes prior to listing them and work with agents on staging, repairs and maintenance
- Prepare comparison lists for properties in similar geographic areas to those in our listings
- Track contract term fulfilment for properties
- Advise property buyers and sellers on best practices and pricing strategies
- Assist agents with continuing education
- Attend property closings and ensure all contract terms are met by both parties
Property Broker qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful employee. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred
- Estate Agent Licence required
- 3+ years’ experience as an Estate Agent or Broker a plus
- Excellent closing skills
- Ability to mediate disagreements between buyers and sellers
- Experience with tenant representation preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Working knowledge of computer programs and processes