Why Property Agents Must Drive

As a property agent, you’ve probably come across your colleagues. Yes, the luxury cars, high-end watches, the Chanel, Gucci or Prada bag.

But, we’re not here to tell you to get a luxury car just to impress your clients you’ve made it.

We’re here to tell you some practical reasons why you should drive, if you haven’t in a long time!

Pro tip: If you haven’t driven for a long while, take a few driving refresher classes before you hit the roads.

As a real estate agent, you can easily move from one property without having to rely on public transportation.

From realising that you probably need another 1 hour’s travel time to the next viewing, to 15 minutes of travelling time or less, if you drive.

How awesome is that.

From doing 1 to 2 viewings a day, you can easily double or triple your capacity. 

Talk about boosting productivity!

We’re pretty sure you know that some properties or flats can be downright ulu.

It just makes you want to shut your phone instead of answering to those clients that request viewings. I mean sir or mam, with all due respect, do you really want to live there?  

But. If you drive, it’s a whole different story.

Tampines? Sure thing. Punggol? I gotcha.

Not only that, you can also unlock access to a wider array of properties, including landed properties, condominiums and more.

Pro tip: Some roads may require you to travel on the expressway or are tricky to drive on. Gain experience and be comfortable with some driving tuition before you start.

As a property agent, your schedule can be as unpredictable as the real estate market itself. 

By driving, you have the freedom to adapt on the fly, whether it's squeezing in an impromptu viewing or accommodating a client's last-minute change in schedule. 

No more being at the mercy of public transportation schedules or ride-hailing availability – with your own car, you call the shots and maximise your productivity.

Pro tip: If you've already gotten your Singapore driving license but you're not confident to drive on your own, take a quick driving refresher course.

We’re not going to lie, real estate is a competitive industry.

By driving, you gain a competitive edge over the rest who rely solely on public transportation or Grab.

You can respond quickly to client inquiries, bring them down and showcase the property. This proactive approach not only impresses clients but puts you in a good light.

As a property agent, your knowledge of different neighbourhoods and their unique selling points is invaluable to clients. 

By driving around and familiarising yourself with various areas firsthand, you can showcase your knowledge and provide insightful recommendations tailored to each client's lifestyle and preferences.

Whether it's highlighting nearby amenities, schools, or recreational facilities, your ability to paint a vivid picture of life in different neighbourhoods is an immense value add for your clients.

In the world of real estate, trust is everything. By being a competent and confident driver, you demonstrate your reliability and professionalism to clients from the get-go. 

However, if you're feeling rusty behind the wheel or lack confidence in your driving skills, investing in a driving refresher course shows your commitment to safety and continuous improvement. 

Not only do you build trust with clients that your driving is great, but it also reinforces your dependability as a property agent in Singapore's competitive market.

So, not many people know this, but driving actually has a strategic advantage that can actually proper your career to new heights.

And if you need help anytime, you can try noto’s Street Smart programme, which is a systematic and structured syllabus to teach those who have gotten their licence but haven't driven in years to start driving again.