Residential Sales Valuer

Posted: Fri 29 May 2026

We are seeking a motivated, upbeat Residential Sales Valuer with a real passion for property; someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in delivering accurate, confident valuations. The successful candidate will join our very experienced, driven and friendly team in our Newmarket office.

We've been in business in Cambridgeshire for nearly 200 years. We are a privately owned, independent partnership and make buying, selling and taking professional advice easy, enjoyable and rewarding.

We started life as cattle auctioneers back in 1825 and today we have six offices across the region offering advice on property, land, farms, fine art, tractors and steam engines, as well as hosting regular auctions for all of these divisions.

What will you be doing?

Offering a welcoming and first-class service to our clients and working closely with the team to bring properties to the market. Whilst much of the role will involve the valuing of and listings properties you will also be required to deal with general enquiries and negotiating sales when necessary.

Main Purpose / Scope of the role:

• Attending clients properties to provide a valuation

• Preparing photographs and sales particulars

• Reporting feedback to clients in a timely manner

• Dealing with enquiries via telephone, email and face to face

• Negotiating and agreeing sales

• Conducting viewings as and when necessary

Working hours are: full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, plus Saturdays on a rota basis, 9.00am – 4.00pm with a day off in lieu.

 

What will it take to be successful?

• Previous experience in a valuers role within an Estate Agency firm

• Self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team

• Enjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role, with the ability to organise themselves and their workload to meet multiple deadlines

• Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology

• Welcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with little direction, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

• Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members

• Use of own vehicle which is insured for business use

 

Why join us?

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.

How will we reward you?

What happens next?

This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.

Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.