Lettings Negotiator

  • Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • 05/10/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

A successful independent estate agency in Southampton is looking for a Lettings Negotiator with some previous experience, to join its residential lettings team. This is a customer-focused role for someone with some previous knowledge of the lettings process and a genuine passion for property.

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment

Job Title: Lettings Negotiator

Sector: Residential Lettings

Location: Southampton, SO15

Salary: OTE £35,000

Position: Permanent - Full Time

Reference: WR97830

You will play an important role in generating new business, matching applicants with suitable properties and progressing lets through to completion, while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates with previous lettings experience are preferred, although a more junior candidate with the right attitude and potential will also be considered. Valuation and listing experience would be advantageous, together with the confidence and professionalism to build strong relationships with landlords and tenants.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Excellent commission structure
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Professional and supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to build your career within a respected local property brand

The Company:

  • Independent Sales and Lettings agency
  • Strong reputation within the local Southampton property market
  • Specialising in residential property and customer-focused service

What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Lettings Negotiator:

  • Registering applicants, understanding their requirements and matching them with suitable properties
  • Conducting property viewings and providing knowledgeable advice throughout the lettings process
  • Negotiating offers and progressing agreed lets through to successful completion
  • Building strong relationships with landlords, tenants and applicants to maximise business opportunities
  • Generating new lettings instructions and contributing towards the growth of market share
  • Providing a high level of customer service while maintaining accurate records and administration

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

  • Previous experience within residential lettings is preferred
  • A good understanding of the residential lettings process, although training can be provided for a more junior candidate
  • Previous valuations and listing experience would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service skills with a professional telephone manner
  • Ambitious, self-motivated and keen to develop within the property industry
  • Well presented, reliable and highly organised with a positive attitude
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential with own car preferred

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Lettings Negotiator role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR97830.

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About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR97830 - Lettings Negotiator- Residential Lettings