Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agents organise the buying, selling and renting of properties. You’ll act as a negotiator between buyer and seller and coordinate the sale process. Your daily tasks might involve working with home owners to decide on a marketing campaign, advertising properties for sale and finding potential buyers. You’ll also work with buyers to locate suitable properties, organise open homes and host private inspections. Your role will also involve conducting valuations, organising auctions and preparing contracts of sale. Some Real Estate Agents specialise in renting properties rather than selling.

Real Estate Agents need excellent people skills. You’ll need to be a very good negotiator and it’s important that you can handle many tasks at once. Real Estate Agents are on call at all hours of the day and regularly work on weekends. You’ll spend a lot of time outside of the office and you’ll need to be very organised.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a real estate agent?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $8,702
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Assistant Real Estate Agency Manager Property Developer Leasing Consultant Leasing Officer Leasing Agent
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent Real Estate Assistant Real Estate Agency Manager Property Developer Leasing Consultant Leasing Officer Leasing Agent + 6 more
CPP51122

Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $5,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
CPP41419

Unrestricted Real Estate Registration (WA)
Online
2 - 12 months
$0 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer
CPP41419

Real Estate Agent Licence (QLD)
Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer
CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Agent Representative)
Online
12 months
$680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Agent Property Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Agent Property Manager
CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Class 2 Agent)
Online
12 months
$1,398
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Agent Property Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Agent Property Manager
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Common questions

How much does a Real Estate Agent earn?

In Australia, a full time Real Estate Agent generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Real Estate Agent?

The real estate industry is a strongly growing area. There are 22,100 people working as a real estate agent in Australia and this figure has increased from 17,000 five years ago. Real Estate Agents work in all areas of Australia from large cities to rural areas.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Real Estate Agent?

Real Estate Agents generally complete a qualification such as a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate). This six month course covers all aspects of working in real estate or property management, including the legal requirements of the industry.

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