How do I gain a Real Estate Salesperson's Certificate?

Where do you live?

• Australia
• New Zealand

Australia

To become a real estate consultant in Australia you need to gain your Real Estate Salesperson's Certificate. It is a legal requirement.

Sales Registration can be gained through the Harcourts Academy's Sales Programme. This involves:

1. Completing approximately 4 hours of online learning prior to the commencement of the Sales Programme classroom training
2. Attending 4 days Sales Programme - Getting Started the Harcourts Way - classroom training
3. Receiving a Statement of Attainment certificate from Harcourts Academy
4. Submitting the Statement of Attainment with an application form to the Office of Fair Trading
5. Receive the official Sales Registration Certificate from the state governing body in 1 to 8 weeks

45 days later students complete a further 2 days of training after some in-the-field experience.

The cost of the Sales Programme with your Sales Registration is $1,690. If you secure a position with a Harcourts office prior to attending the training you receive a $1,000 sponsorship from Harcourts, making the cost to you $690. The cost of gaining your sales registration through Harcourts is an additional $50.00 per qualification unit and must be completed in conjunction with the Sales Programme.

New Zealand

To become a real estate consultant in New Zealand you need to gain a National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson). It is a legal requirement.

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