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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.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Real Estate Agent.
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The CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice is the course you need to become a licensed real estate agent, auctioneer, buyer’s agent, or stock and station agent. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that teaches the fundamentals of Australian property law, trust accounting, marketing and communication. Choose electives to match your career aspirations: real estate sales, rentals and property management, auctioneering, commercial sales and leasing, stock and station, office administration. Enquire now for the full list of specialisations and upcoming opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.
The Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51119) is the qualification you need to own or manage a real estate agency in Australia. Over 12-24 months of part-time study you will learn how to run a successful real estate business, while ensuring legal compliance and industry best practices. The course covers: trust accounting, financial management, real property marketing, HR, and business planning. This course is open to international students. Enquire now for a list of study units, delivery options, and enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Real Estate Agent generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 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.
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 Job Outlook 2020
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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Here are some potential career pathways within property management and real estate sales. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Property Management
Real Estate Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Facilities Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Property Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Real Estate Agency Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Real Estate Agent
Strata Manager
Tenancy Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Real Estate Sales
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