Letting Negotiator - North Leeds

GCB Agency Recruitment ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

My client is an independent agent who is currently looking for an experienced Letting Negotiator to join their busy team in North Leeds. To be able to apply for this role you will require a minimum of 2 years' experience within an estate agency. You will need to operate effectively the administrative aspects of the rentals department, assist and support the Rentals Manager in maintaining and developing the business including undertaking viewings, negotiating and processing tenancy applications, and keeping clients updated and appraised of progress at all times. The Letting Negotiator is also responsible for booking viewings, dealing with enquiries, telephone work, applications and tenancy set-ups. Objectives: Agreeing property lets in consultation with Landlords and Applicants Process tenancy applications and conduct referencing, keeping Landlords and Applicants informed of progress at all times Prepare tenancy agreements and pre-tenancy paperwork Initiate/take responsibility for new tenancies, including arranging for transfer of set up monies, key cutting, and preparing property for new tenant(s) Liaison with Bookkeeper to ensure tenancy set up money has been received via Bank, where appropriate Undertake check out inspections and agree any deposit deductions with landlords and ex tenants (experience of dispute resolution would be useful). Process any deposit disputes via TDS Ensure post tenancy set-up work is completed Maintain good relations with clients, customers and contractors Ensuring the highest standard of customer service is upheld at all times Secondary Objectives: Book, co-ordinate & undertake viewings of property with prospective tenants, notify existing tenants of viewings times scheduled, cancelled, etc Preparation of Inventories and Schedules of Condition (ensuring properties are clean and ready for new tenants to move into) Implement advertising and marketing as necessary Ensure phone calls are handled professionally co-ordinating closely with Team members from the Sales side of the business Maintain marketing literature and displays within the showroom/reception area Hours of work: 8.45am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 1 x Saturday in four (9am to 5pm, with a day off in lieu) & 1 x Saturday & Sunday in eight (10.30am to 4pm with time off in lieu). Salary: Basic salary from £20,000 per annum dependent on experience plus overtime. Discretionary bonuses paid for performance and commitment. FULL CLEAN LICENCE & CAR ESSENTIAL (copy of driver's license is required). Training Needs Identified: Law of Property in relation to residential tenancies Due to high amounts of applications if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. This job has been posted by GCB Agency Recruitment Ltd who is acting as the Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, working on behalf of their client who is confidential at this stage.