Diary of an estate agent: Battersea

Monday
After a weekend away to recharge my batteries, I walk in to a mountain of enquiries in Battersea and Nine Elms. I get straight on the phone and book my diary for the week ahead.

There are multiple enquiries from students and professionals for a lovely three-bedroom flat near Kennington Tube station, so I decide to book them all in for tomorrow evening.

Tuesday
I’ve got appointments lined up today with a buying agent viewing on behalf of a client.

We visit an incredible two-bedroom penthouse with river views, a massive reception room, an on-site gym and parking — fingers crossed it ticks the boxes.

Back in the office just before lunch, I receive a phone call with regard to a viewing that took place last week. The company involved would like to make an offer on two properties in Nine Elms for employees.

Arriving later at the flat near Kennington Tube for this evening’s block viewing, I meet four sets of applicants ready to view, and 45 minutes later I have completed six viewings. I suspect I will have an offer email during the course of tonight.

Wednesday
Received three emails overnight from the block viewing last night. After discussing the best and final offers, they are all presented to the landlord who is very impressed. He mentions that he owns more properties nearby and instructs us immediately. My manager is over the moon.

This afternoon I go to meet an applicant who rented through us two years ago and is now looking to upgrade from the one-bedroom apartment he took on in Battersea.

I find an amazing two-bedroom flat with spa facilities, members club, cinema and — most importantly — a virtual golf room. Another offer is made and it’s only Wednesday…

Thursday
The buying agent from Tuesday’s viewing calls first thing to say he’d like to take the option with the river views and asks whether we have anything else available in the same development for another client.

I speak with our client services department to see if we have anything coming up, and yes, they have a penthouse apartment with panoramic views of London that will be available in two months’ time.

I call the client and explain the situation and they agree to a viewing tomorrow morning. Now, it’s time to try to get some of these offers tied up — paperwork calls.

Friday
At the end of a whirlwind week I meet early with the buying agent again, along with the applicant, at the riverside penthouse.

The applicant loves the place and puts forward an offer that’s just under the asking price, but will be a back-to-back tenancy and a long-term contract. Here’s hoping the landlord accepts.

Strong coffee in hand, I’m back at my desk working through other enquiries and offers. There is a great atmosphere in the office, with plenty of offers and even more enquiries.

I hear back from the penthouse landlord and they are happy to proceed. Great news.