A Day in the Life of a Wards Branch Partner

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of our team? We spoke with Dan, Senior Branch Partner at Pittis, to find out more about his career with us.

Dan started at Pittis as a trainee Sales Advisor eight and a half years ago, and since then, he has progressed to various roles, including Valuer, Assistant Manager, Branch Manager, and his current position as Senior Branch Partner.  coaching, developing, and mentoring his team, generating new and repeat business, developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and buyers, negotiating offers and agreeing sales, and other tasks.

Starting at 8:30 am, Dan first goes into the morning sales meeting where the team discuss the targets for the day and recap on previous listings. During the day, he attends valuations, contacts customers to introduce available housing stock, spends time on the phone updating and catching up with customers, and has personal development meetings or coaching sessions with his team. After work, he spends time with his family.

During his time at Pittis, Dan has had the opportunity to work in five different branches across North Kent, gaining invaluable experience in different marketplaces, sharing best practices, and working with different colleagues. Dan has also received numerous promotions, and he has been part of an award-winning team in every office he has worked in since joining the company.

Dan’s journey with us has enabled him to meet so many different people, and here is just one story he shared with us.

“In May 2022, I met Lucy. Lucy had lived in Meopham for 47 years with her husband, who had recently passed away. She was struggling to socialize with her friends as she didn't drive and was interested in moving closer to her best friend in Gravesend. Through the help of our Pittis colleagues, she viewed a few places and even placed an offer on one that she liked. Although she missed out on that place, we helped market her home to put her in a better position for the next home that would come on the market. By complete fate, her best friend's neighbour had decided to sell their investment, which was rented at the time, and she managed to get a one-off viewing at the home and agreed to purchase it. She was over the moon with the result, and on completion day, she expressed how grateful she was.”

When asked about how he keeps his team motivated, Dan said communication is key. He emphasized the importance of understanding each team member personally, learning what drives them, and helping them to focus on achieving their personal goals by improving their performance. Dan said he always puts the team first, and if all staff align with this, the team will always benefit and perform at a higher level. He also mentioned that having fun at work helps build resilience and equips them better to deal with all situations. The company sets up incentives for staff, such as trips to top restaurants or sporting events, and currently, they are competing to attend an exciting event at Royal Ascot.

“Look at the long-term gain of a rewarding career” Pittis has given Dan the opportunity to improve and helped him progress at all points, and estate agency has diverse day-to-day activities, making it so rewarding to help people move forward on their life's journey.

Dan's journey at Pittis highlights the importance of hard work, dedication, and constant improvement. He has worked his way up from a trainee Sales Advisor to a Senior Branch Partner, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way. His story inspires those who are looking to join the industry and shows that with the right mindset and a supportive company, success is achievable.

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