Buying and selling a house is either exciting or stressful, depending on their real estate agent. Real estate agents hold a lot of responsibility in their hands because their clients depend on them to assist in one of the biggest decisions of their lives. It’s a position that calls for knowledge of the real estate market, outstanding customer service skills, and a knack for negotiation. When they have a position to fill, agencies aspire to patch these openings with candidates who exhibit these makings of a successful real estate agent in their cover letter.
Real estate agents who are beginning work on their cover letters should look at it as the first test of their sales skills. It’s a tool to get noticed by a hiring manager who is evaluating many candidates.
After all, real estate applicants are hoping to be offered a role that puts them in charge of making sales potentially worth upwards of a million dollars. If they’re unable to sell themselves within the paragraphs of their cover letter, it’s unlikely that they’re going to convince a hesitant couple of homebuyers to invest in a property that they’re representing.
To ensure that your application submission positively catches the attention of a recruiter enough to warrant an interview, read through the following parts of a real estate agent cover letter.
A real estate cover letter’s opening is the first impression that a candidate makes on a hiring manager.
The harsh truth is that from the first glance at a cover letter’s formatting and reading the opening paragraph; a recruiter decides whether they’ll consider the applicant any further. That’s why your cover letter needs to be impressive off the bat.
Start with formatting. Use a traditional business email format for a cover letter. Include your contact information in list format with details like your full name, city of residence, and email. The header should also include the application submission date and any relevant details of the hiring manager.
Try your best to find the hiring manager’s full name and email to interact with them directly, as opposed to beginning the cover letter with something generic like “To whom it may concern” or “dear sir or madam.”
After you’ve written out all these details, start writing your opening paragraph. This should only be a few sentences that introduce yourself by correlating your cover letter with the position you’re applying for.
Mention the job title, the company you’re applying with, and the job board that you found the position. You can also add a blurb about your intentions behind applying or why you believe you’re fit for the position. Present your competency in real estate as confidence, as opposed to coming off as cocky.
Jennifer Jones
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Los Angeles, CA 74849
JenniferJones@HuntsRealty.com
(848)-738-8389March 30, 2021
Benjamin Morrison
Hiring Manager-Places and Spaces Realty
Los Angeles, CA, 74838
BenjaminMorrison@PlacesandSpaces.com
(948)-731-3737Dear Mr. Morrison,
After finding an advertisement on Zippia.com for an open Real Estate Agent position with Places and Spaces Realty, I was thrilled to submit my application. As a licensed real estate agent with over ten years of experience in residential sales and exceptional communication skills, I believe that I would be a perfect fit for this role.
The hiring manager has your contact details on hand and understands the position that you’re applying for. Use the body paragraphs to delve into more detail about your experience and skills to demonstrate how you are ideal for their real estate agent position.
While this information is available on a job candidate’s resume, it's helpful to learn more about your professional life in the more personal form of a letter’s body.
A real estate agent’s cover letter body should also exclaim their accomplishments in the field. Explaining your former professional achievements briefly shows the hiring manager that you have the drive to strike a positive impact on your job. When you’re writing out these accomplishments, try to present them as quantifiable data.
For example, instead of saying that you sold the most houses in your realty division, explain that your sales margins increased by 23% in the 3rd quarter of 2019, which resulted in being recognized by your real estate agency as a top salesperson for that year.
By providing numerical details to accompany your achievement, it gives the recruiter more substantial evidence of your impressive work.
I’ve worked as a Real Estate Agent for my current employer, Hunts Realty, for the past six years.
In that time, I’ve built the reputation of being a successful salesperson by widening our standing client base at a steady rate of 19%. This increase in active clientele resulted in the agency seeing its overall closing rates improve by 24%, earning me the prestigious award at Hunts Realty of “Best Salesperson” for three years running.
It was stated in the job posting for this position that your company was looking for a candidate with extensive knowledge of the residential real estate market, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to close sales regularly. My prior experience and achievements in the field demonstrate these qualifications.
Additionally, I think that my organization and problem-solving skills will enhance my ability to thrive in this role.
The majority of the information has been conveyed to the recruiter. The final task before finishing a real estate agent’s cover letter is the closing lines. These are the last thoughts that a candidate states to the recruiter, and it should leave them with a positive impression.
Begin with the closing paragraph. Shorter than the other paragraphs, the closer brings together a cover letter into a cohesive communication. While many of the aspects in a closing paragraph to a cover letter are optional, there is one that isn’t. Saying thank you.
Being appreciative towards the hiring manager for taking the time to consider your application and cover letter shows a level of poise that’s sought out in real estate agents.
Once you’ve said thanks, you can optionally mention your contact details again or state your availability for an interview. While these details will be hashed out later if the recruiter decides to move forward with the hiring process, including your availability shows that you’re ready for the next steps.
That ends your closing paragraph. To finish off the cover letter, use a professional email sign-off and write out your full name. After proofreading, it's good to go.
After looking into the philosophies of Spaces and Places Realty, it made me even more excited at the possibility of becoming part of the team.
If you have any questions regarding my application or qualifications, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (848)-738-8389. I have open availability Thursday-Saturday to come in for an interview and chat more.
Thank you so much for reviewing my application materials. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones
JenniferJones@HuntsRealty.com
(848)-738-8389
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Jennifer Jones
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Los Angeles, CA 74849
JenniferJones@HuntsRealty.com
(848)-738-8389March 30, 2021
Benjamin Morrison
Hiring Manager-Places and Spaces Realty
Los Angeles, CA, 74838
BenjaminMorrison@PlacesandSpaces.com
(948)-731-3737Dear Mr. Morrison,
After finding an advertisement on Zippia.com for an open Real Estate Agent position with Places and Spaces Realty, I was thrilled to submit my application. As a licensed Real Estate Agent with over ten years of experience in residential sales and exceptional communication skills, I believe that I would be a perfect fit for this role.
I’ve worked as a Real Estate Agent for my current employer, Hunts Realty, for the past six years. In that time, I’ve built the reputation of being a successful salesperson by widening our standing client base at a steady rate of 19%. This increase in active clientele resulted in the agency seeing its overall closing rates improve by 24%, earning me the prestigious award at Hunts Realty of “Best Salesperson” for three years running.
It was stated in the job posting for this position that your company was looking for a candidate with extensive knowledge of the residential real estate market, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to close sales regularly. My prior experience and achievements in the field demonstrate these qualifications.
Additionally, I think that my organization and problem-solving skills will enhance my ability to thrive in this role.
After looking into the philosophies of Spaces and Places Realty, it made me even more excited at the possibility of becoming part of the team. If you have any questions regarding my application or qualifications, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (848)-738-8389. I have open availability Thursday-Saturday to come in for an interview and chat more.
Thank you so much for reviewing my application materials. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones
JenniferJones@HuntsRealty.com
(848)-738-8389