612 Real Estate Sales Agents

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• accepting and listing properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducting inspections, and advising buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the terms of sale or lease
• advising vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections
• cataloguing and detailing land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease, and arranging advertising
• assessing buyers' needs and locating properties and businesses for their consideration
• offering valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structuring the terms of settlement
• collecting and holding rent monies from tenants, and remitting to owner on agreed basis
• monitoring and addressing non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursuing rental arrears
• developing and implementing business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency
• may arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises