Estate agent - Revision history

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	See also: Estate agent fees.		See also: Estate agent fees.

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	* Real estate.		* Real estate.
	* Stamp duty land tax.		* Stamp duty land tax.
		+	* TA6 Property Information Form.
	* What is a valuer?		* What is a valuer?

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−	~~An estate agent will either be involved in the sale or rental of properties, businesses or land for clients. The estate agent acts as the negotiator between the buyer and seller, however, they~~ are appointed by ~~the seller, they represent the seller’s interests~~ and ~~it is~~ their ~~role to ensure that~~ the ~~best deal is achieved for the seller. This can make negotiations one-sided, as generally, residential purchasers will not have any professional representation~~.	+	Estate agents are appointed by property owners to find purchasers or tenants for their property and then to facilitate negotiation and agreement of terms between their client and the purchaser or tenant.

	Residential estate agents are involved with selling houses, flats and land and may also manage rental properties. Commercial estate agents deal with business properties such as offices, hotels, restaurants and shops. Rural estate agents specialise in land and rural businesses.		Residential estate agents are involved with selling houses, flats and land and may also manage rental properties. Commercial estate agents deal with business properties such as offices, hotels, restaurants and shops. Rural estate agents specialise in land and rural businesses.
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	It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the National Federation of Property Professionals.		It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the National Federation of Property Professionals.
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		+	See also: Estate agent fees.

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	* Conveyancing.		* Conveyancing.
	* Development manager.		* Development manager.
		+	* Estate agent fees.
	* Freehold.		* Freehold.
	* Land Registry.		* Land Registry.

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	Individuals generally begin as trainee sales or lettings negotiators, gaining experience and training from other employees. Careers will generally progress to the a more senior negotiator as more experience is gained. The next promotional level can be to branch manager which will involve managing a small area office, acting as a senior sales negotiator and as a mentor to junior staff. From branch manager, progression options can include self-employment or becoming a partner.		Individuals generally begin as trainee sales or lettings negotiators, gaining experience and training from other employees. Careers will generally progress to the a more senior negotiator as more experience is gained. The next promotional level can be to branch manager which will involve managing a small area office, acting as a senior sales negotiator and as a mentor to junior staff. From branch manager, progression options can include self-employment or becoming a partner.

−	It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the ~~[http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/~~ National Federation of Property Professionals].	+	It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the National Federation of Property Professionals.

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	* Stamp duty land tax.		* Stamp duty land tax.
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−	~~=== External references ===~~
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−	* [http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/ Institution of Commercial and Business Agents: Professional exams].
−	* [http://www.naea.co.uk/ National Association of Estate Agents].

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	It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the [http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/ National Federation of Property Professionals].		It is possible to complete professional qualifications through the [http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/ National Federation of Property Professionals].

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	* Property chain.		* Property chain.
	* Property valuation.		* Property valuation.
		+	* Real estate.
	* Stamp duty land tax.		* Stamp duty land tax.
	* What is a valuer?		* What is a valuer?

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	* Land Registry.		* Land Registry.
	* Leasehold.		* Leasehold.
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	* Property valuation.		* Property valuation.
	* Stamp duty land tax.		* Stamp duty land tax.

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	* Conveyancing in Scotland.		* Conveyancing in Scotland.
	* Conveyancing.		* Conveyancing.

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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	* Stamp duty land tax.		* Stamp duty land tax.

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	An estate agent will either be involved in the sale or rental of properties, businesses or land for clients. The estate agent acts as the negotiator between the buyer and seller, however, they are appointed by the seller, they represent the seller’s interests and it is their role to ensure that the best deal is achieved for the seller. This can make negotiations one-sided, as generally, residential purchasers will not have any professional representation.		An estate agent will either be involved in the sale or rental of properties, businesses or land for clients. The estate agent acts as the negotiator between the buyer and seller, however, they are appointed by the seller, they represent the seller’s interests and it is their role to ensure that the best deal is achieved for the seller. This can make negotiations one-sided, as generally, residential purchasers will not have any professional representation.

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	The typical activities of an estate agent working in the residential sales sector might include:		The typical activities of an estate agent working in the residential sales sector might include:
−	*Viewing properties, recording details and measurements and taking photographs.	+
−	*Undertaking valuations of properties.	+	* Viewing properties, recording details and measurements and taking photographs.
−	*Marketing and advertising properties for sale.	+	* Undertaking valuations of properties.
−	*Showing potential buyers around properties.	+	* Marketing and advertising properties for sale.
−	*Providing advice to buyers and sellers about the process of buying and selling.	+	* Showing potential buyers around properties.
−	*Liaising with surveyors to arrange building surveys.	+	* Providing advice to buyers and sellers about the process of buying and selling.
−	*Acting as negotiator for seller.	+	* Liaising with surveyors to arrange building surveys.
		+	* Acting as negotiator for seller.

	There are no formal entry requirements for the profession and employers will typically consider skills and experience over qualifications. People skills and sales skills are required and customer services experience can also be helpful.		There are no formal entry requirements for the profession and employers will typically consider skills and experience over qualifications. People skills and sales skills are required and customer services experience can also be helpful.

	A background in the following can assist with entry into the profession:		A background in the following can assist with entry into the profession:
−	*Surveying.	+
−	*Business-related studies.	+	* Surveying.
−	*Civil and structural engineering.	+	* Business-related studies.
−	*Estate management.	+	* Civil and structural engineering.
−	*Property management or development.	+	* Estate management.
		+	* Property management or development.

	Individuals generally begin as trainee sales or lettings negotiators, gaining experience and training from other employees. Careers will generally progress to the a more senior negotiator as more experience is gained. The next promotional level can be to branch manager which will involve managing a small area office, acting as a senior sales negotiator and as a mentor to junior staff. From branch manager, progression options can include self-employment or becoming a partner.		Individuals generally begin as trainee sales or lettings negotiators, gaining experience and training from other employees. Careers will generally progress to the a more senior negotiator as more experience is gained. The next promotional level can be to branch manager which will involve managing a small area office, acting as a senior sales negotiator and as a mentor to junior staff. From branch manager, progression options can include self-employment or becoming a partner.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Bridging loan.	+
−	*Chancel repair liability.	+	* Bridging loan.
−	*Conveyancing in Scotland.	+	* Chancel repair liability.
−	*Conveyancing.	+	* Conveyancing in Scotland.
−	*Freehold.	+	* Conveyancing.
−	*Land Registry.	+	* Development manager.
−	*Leasehold.	+	* Freehold.
−	*Stamp duty land tax.	+	* Land Registry.
		+	* Leasehold.
		+	* Stamp duty land tax.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/ Institution of Commercial and Business Agents: Professional exams].	+
−	*[http://www.naea.co.uk/ National Association of Estate Agents].	+	* [http://www.icba.uk.com/qualifications/ Institution of Commercial and Business Agents: Professional exams].
		+	* [http://www.naea.co.uk/ National Association of Estate Agents].

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