We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sales Negotiator, Anita Emmott at our Nelson office. With over 23 years experience in the property industry, working across both residential and commercial sectors, Anita brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the residential sales team based on Manchester Road.
Anita said: “I’m delighted to be working with Petty’s as they are local brand, serving our local community. I am passionate about property, and as I was born and bred in Nelson I can’t wait to join the team in working to maintain Petty’s high street presence and boosting the market in our area.”
Anita joins the team from Pendle Borough Council, where she spent a short career break working as PA to the Council Executive as well as assisting with the management and smooth running of various community research projects, however she originally started her career at Ingham & Bulcock estate agents in 1985 as a junior, whilst studying for a diploma in Business Studies at Nelson and Colne College. She spent 10 years with the company, rising through the ranks to become Senior Sales Negotiator, gaining a plethora of knowledge and experience across the residential property market, in both residential sales and lettings.
In 1995, Anita took the next step on the career ladder and made the move into the commercial property sector, joining D.R. Flanagan & Co, an asset management and property investment company based in Manchester. Anita spent 13 years in commercial property management and lettings, overseeing large multi-tenanted office spaces, industrial estates and retail units with blue chips tenants such as the Professional Footballers Association, Boots and Dorothy Perkins, and at one stage had responsibility for a property portfolio worth in excess of £250,000.
Anita has worked in both buoyant and difficult economic climates meaning she has the breadth of experience to step up to the challenge of a tough market.