'I love my job because I'm a people person': Profile of Bradleys Honiton Sales Negotiator

Vicki Harris, Sales Negotiator at Bradleys Honiton, discusses how she started working in the property industry and explains what she enjoys about her current role. 

Whilst I was studying at Honiton community College, I chose Bradleys Honiton for my work experience placement. I thoroughly enjoyed all that was involved in the job and it made me consider a career in property.

I have now worked in the property industry now for five and a half years. I started as a lettings negotiator for a small firm in Somerset and worked my way up to become the lettings manager. 

Whilst I enjoyed the experience I had gained in the role, I wanted to further progress my career and applied for a sales negotiator role in Bradleys Estate Agents. 

As I live only 10 minutes away from Honiton, I know the area incredibly well. Being so familiar with Honiton and the surrounding villages is a very important part of my role. 

I have now been with the team in Honiton for seven months and I'm really enjoying the training and progression that they offer. 

I am currently at the Bradleys Academy to become a property valuer. Part of my training involves visiting houses with my manager and work colleagues, understanding a client's reasons for selling and advising on a suitable recommended guide price.  

For some clients, it may have been a long time since they've moved, so it is great to be able to offer the right advice and guide them through the process to completion. 

The Bradleys academy offers a useful structure starting from trainee negotiator through to - hopefully one day - managing my own office. I think it is great that an independent company is available to offer this. 

My day to day work is very varied, and that is what I really enjoy about the role. A typical day could consist of answering phone calls, booking viewings, arranging property valuations, visiting houses, conducting viewings and negotiating offers. I also regularly deal with solicitors, buyers, and vendors. 

The job offers huge variety and so I am always doing something different. I am a people person, so this job role really suits me.

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