A BARROW saleswoman was shortlisted for a prestigious award after reaching the highest marks in her sales qualifications.

Rebecca Law, 27, is a sales negotiator for Barrow’s Ross Estate Agencies and was put forward for an award in the Sales Candidate of the Year category at the prestigious annual property qualification awards for Propertymark Qualifications.

Rebecca, from Tebay, has lived in Barrow for two years and has been working in Ross Estate Agency for over a year.

She said: “I have worked at Ross Estates for over a year now when an opportunity arose, which I took. Despite having no estate agency experience, it was just my qualifications and natural interest in real estate, that got me the job.

“I love being able to put my learning into practice.

“As part of a great team at Ross Estate Agencies, I deal with the sale of properties from start to finish, dealing with solicitors, negotiating offers, managing customer expectations and helping them find their perfect home. It’s a very rewarding job.

“During lockdown I had the chance to think about what type of career I wanted, something customer-based and, in an industry, I have a real interest in – real estate.

“After doing some research I decided to take a whole change of career into the property industry. Finding the Sales Negotiator Propertymark course, I took it upon myself to complete it, using the time in lockdown positively.”

Despite not winning the award, which had its results announced on Monday, Rebecca was honoured by the shortlisting and found the whole experience very motivating for her career.

She added: “It’s an honour to be a finalist and to be recognised for all the effort and work I have put in.

“Following this I will continue to work hard and develop my career at Ross Estate Agencies, progressing on to the next Propertymark Sales qualifications, eventually possibly becoming a property valuer.

“I’d love to thank my better half, Alastair and my family for always believing in me, my wonderful work colleges at Ross Estate Agencies for their support, being a great team to work with and for all the clients I have helped along the way.”