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A Business Broker works as an agent for clients who are buying or selling businesses. You might appraise businesses going on the market and source potential buyers. Business Brokers advertise available businesses and meet with interested parties. You may also meet with clients wanting to buy a business and find appropriate businesses for sale.
Business Brokers should have excellent negotiation skills and be confident communicating with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to have good interpersonal skills and be able to manage multiple clients at one time. Business Brokers must have good analytical abilities and a strong knowledge of business markets.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Business Broker.
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Become a qualified business broker with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Business Broking). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for a professional career in real estate and teaches you how to appraise and sell businesses. The course covers: researching and analysing business market trends, preparing business appraisal reports, establishing relationships with business buyers and sellers, managing the sales process, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, real estate licensing outcomes, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Business Broker generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 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.
There is likely to be a strong increase in the number of people employed in this industry in coming years. There are currently 660 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Business Broker. Business Brokers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Business Broker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Business Broking). This course will give you the skills to appraise and sell businesses. You’ll cover topics such as researching and analysing business market trends, preparing business appraisal reports, establishing relationships with business buyers and sellers and managing the sales process.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within 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.
Real Estate Sales
Buyer’s Agent
$1,250 weekly pay
Leasing Agent
$1,050 weekly pay
Leasing Consultant
Leasing Officer
Real Estate Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Business Broker
$1,340 weekly pay
New Home Sales Consultant
$1,630 weekly pay
Property Consultant
Real Estate Agent
$1,350 weekly pay
Real Estate Auctioneer
$1,405 weekly pay
Stock and Station Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Leasing Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Property Adviser
Property Developer
Property Valuer
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