I often get asked about becoming an estate agent and getting into the real estate industry here in Melbourne.
You want to know how to get your foot in the door and start working in the real estate industry in Victoria. It’s an exciting journey and one that can be highly rewarding. I’ll endeavour to clarify with experience, knowledge and provide some certainty around what you’re asking.
To work in real estate, we must first have the correct qualifications, which will allow us to apply to the government body regulator, Consumer Affairs. Consumer Affairs regulates the industry here in Melbourne and Victoria. They dictate the entry requirements. We then follow those requirements and design our training courses based on federal government standards and incorporate the legislative requirements of Melbourne and all of Victoria, so you obtain the knowledge and skills to start your career.
There are two pathways to take.
Real Estate Salesperson / Registration Certificate (Entry Level Course / Start Working In Real Estate)
I recommend pathway one to newcomers to the real estate industry start with the Salesperson Course, also known as a Registration Certificate. This course is the entry-level course for Queensland as a whole.
Becoming a salesperson allows you to be employed and act for a licensed estate agent and work in sales and includes property management (which does tend to confuse new entrants!).
Fair Trading QLD requires you to have completed 12 units from the CPP41419 – Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
These twelve units make up our course. Once these units are completed, you will be given a statement of attainment by Connect Skills Institute. You then take this certificate and apply with Fair Trading QLD.
The Salesperson/Registration Certificate course can be completed online. For more information, click here.
Real Estate Agent Licence (Fully Licensed / Work For Yourself / Operate Your Own Business)
Those who aspire to own and operate their own agency or work for themselves will complete the full Certificate IV. You can start the Real Estate Agent Licence Course at anytime.
To apply for the full real estate agent license in Brisbane and/or Queensland, you must have:
19 units of competency for the award of the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419)
You must be 18 years or older to apply but you don’t need to have any registered industry experience.
Connect Skills Institute is approved to deliver this course to you. For more information, click here.
We also offer recognition of prior learning (RPL) for those with relevant experience. This process can significantly reduce the workload. Maybe you have owned and operated a restaurant for ten years, or perhaps you are a builder, developer or a graduate and work in facilities management.
There are many areas in business life, blending those life skills into a real estate practice. You may be applicable. For information on RPL, click here.
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Real estate is represented by different people from all walks of life. The majority of people are school-age, young, mature or unemployed. They can be people wanting to start their own business. Although real estate is suitable for anyone at any age, the requirements to get into industry remain the same. The good news is that there are no prerequisites to undertake any real estate course in Queensland.
The team here at Connect Skills Institute are here to support you and your goals.
All our courses include six months of support from myself after course completion as a bonus. I am personally available for all students to talk by phone, email, SMS and 30 min catch up for confidence when needed.
For further enquiries start a live chat with us here on our website or leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you.
Until next time 🙂
The information contained in this blog post reflects the latest advice from Fair Trading QLD at the date of publication.
https://www.qld.gov.au/register-as-a-real-estate-salesperson
https://www.qld.gov.au/apply-for-a-real-estate-agent-licence
Hi there, I’m a New Zealander wanting to complete an agents licence, do you know whether the agents licence is transferable to NZ under the TTMRA?
Thanks.
Hi Billy 🙂
Thanks so much for your question. The simple answer is yes.
There are some questions about making sure you meet the eligibility criteria as well
I have sent an email to you to discuss further.
Hello.
My name is Cédric, I’m a french man living in Australia since a year and half already.
I have study and been granted of a real estate certificate in France. It’s an Advance Diploma.
Could I transfer this licence with a QLD real estate licence ?
I’m currently holding a working holiday visa. I’m able to stay in Australia until February 2025.
Become a real estate agent in Gold Coast will allow me to apply for another 5 years visa.
Do you know if it’s current to have foreigner working as a real Estate Agent in QLD ? And if real estate agency does sponsor employee ?
Thank you for your precious time.
Kind Regards.
Hi Cedric,
Thanks for your enquiry.
As you have mentioned, you have prior experience as an agent in France and based on your current visa, you are allowed to study for up to 4months.
You cannot transfer a French license across to QLD. You may qualify for (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning. Evidence such as old business cards, marketing material, property you sold or rentals managed, testimonials from old colleagues you worked with etc.
Yes, as long as you are on a working visa you are eligible.
Once you are licensed, it will make the process of finding employment a lot smoother for you as you are required to have a license in order to practice real estate.
If you have any further questions or would like to speak via phone please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Is it possible for someone with no prior experience or background in real estate to successfully obtain their licence and thrive in the industry in Queensland?
It is possible.
In reality a person can get the full real estate agent licence, but because they have no experience, probably go and work for someone as an employee.
So the course, yes and applying to QLD fair Trading yes, but applying yourself physically unless you have strong business fundamentals. I would always recommend working for someone to learn first before embarking on opening your own office. QLD Fair Trading know this and don’t expect a person with no life, business or agency experience to do this.
Thanks for your question.
Rod
head trainer