How to become a real estate agent
We took 30+ years of Real Estate experience and condensed it into this FREE guide covering:
Looking to get your real estate license or kickstart your career in the exciting world of property?
Connect Skills Institute offers a variety of courses designed for your specific needs and location. Whether you’re in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, or any other state across Australia, we can help you achieve your real estate goals.
Was $520
Entry-level course. Work under the supervision of a Class 1 agent. (Sales & Property Management)
Was $1600
CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. Work your way to a Class 1 Licence.
Was $1875
Operate independently as a fully licenced agent or run an agency as a licensee in charge.
Was $900
Become a certified auctioneer and elevate your skills in conducting property auctions.
Was $2000
For Agents who migrated from a real estate agent to a Class 1 or 2 agent on the 23rd of March 2020.
ONLY $299
Fulfil your Class 1 or Class 2 CPD requirements for salesperson or property management
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ONLY $214
Fulfill your Assistant Agent CPD requirements for 1 year
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ONLY $214
Fulfill your Assistant Agent CPD requirements for 1 year
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ONLY $214
Fulfill your Assistant Agent CPD requirements for 1 year
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ONLY $214
Fulfill your Assistant Agent CPD requirements for 1 year
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Was $1600
Start your real estate journey in sales or property management within Victoria.
Was $1875
To apply for an estate agent license so you can work for yourself or operate as an officer in effective control.
ONLY $1500
CPP41419 + CPP51122
Pay only $1499 upfront and the remaining amount on completion.
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ONLY $2500
CPP41419 + CPP51122
For experienced agents with 1 or more years of experience. Includes RPL.
Pay only $1499 upfront and the remaining amount on completion.
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Was $900
Start your real estate career in sales or property management with this entry level course for Queensland.
Was $1600
Obtain your full real estate licence- work for yourself or operate your own agency as a licensee.
Was $900
Start your property management career in WA.
Was $975
Start your property sales career in WA.
ONLY $2077.50
Pay only $1499 upfront, remainder paid on completion.
Full Real Estate Agent Licence
ONLY $546.50
Renewal of Class 1 real estate licence following 1 July 2024
ONLY $937.50
Real Estate Agent Licence and Property Manager Licence (Diploma of Property)
Looking to get your real estate license online?
Connect Skills Institute offers a variety of accredited real estate courses designed to help you achieve your goals.
Whether you’re aiming to become a licensed real estate agent, launch a career in property management, or take the first step as a beginner, we have the right course for you.
Our comprehensive real estate agent courses cover everything you need to know succeed in the industry.
Learn about real estate law, ethics, finance, marketing, property valuation, and more, all from the comfort of your own home.
Study at your own pace with our flexible online learning platform.
Become a Licensed Real Estate Agent:
Considering Other Real Estate Roles?
The answer will depend on the course you are undertaking and the training provider you study with. It is recommended that students ask their training provider the average duration for their chosen real estate course.
Connect Skills Institute provides access to each real estate course for up to a year from enrolment. Students can complete our courses in their own time, at their own pace. Each real estate course is designed to be completed anywhere within one to four months.
The cost of the course varies depending on the training provider and delivery mode.
Our course fees are listed on each individual course page.
The average course fee across Australia for the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Property Practice across Australia is $3,634.
The average course fee across Australia for the CPP51119 Diploma of Property (Agency Management) is $5,397.
Source: myskills.gov.au as of the 1st of August, 2022.
Once you have completed your course, all individuals must apply to the government regulator for their state or territory. There is usually an application form to fill out, and you will be required to attach your real estate course certificate or statement of attainment.
As part of the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice, you will learn about the regulators in each state and the educational requirements to apply for a real estate license.
As a student of Connect Skills Institute, we are happy to assist you in applying for your real estate license, on successful completion of your course.
For more information on eligibility and educational requirements see the following list of regulators for each state and territory:
New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading
Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
Queensland: Office of Fair Trading (Queensland Government)
Western Australia: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – DMIRS (Government of Western Australia)
South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) (Government of South Australia)
Australian Capital Territory: Access Canberra (ACT Government)
Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government
Tasmania: Property Agents Board Of Tasmania
There are many different training providers which students can choose from. There is no “best” per se, but there are better quality training providers than others.
Over the years, we have supported many students who have studied at other training organisations and had negative experiences.
Before enrolling into a real estate course, we recommend you:
Note that vocational real estate courses can only be fast-tracked via recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Accredited and nationally recognised real estate courses can cover a wide range of topics such as property law, economics, marketing, finance, and agency management.
In the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice, you will learn the aspects and duties of real estate sales and property management- as well as real estate legislation, communication, property inspections and trust accounts.
Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate or take your existing career to the next level, there’s a real estate course to suit your career needs.
Potential job roles include property sales, property management, agency management and auctioneering.
What is a real estate agent?
A real estate agent is someone licensed or certified by a regulator, the state government, to work in real estate. Real estate agents act on behalf of their clients in property transactions and have a duty of care to their clients.
Before you start any real estate course, you should make sure that:
It is not generally recommended to apply for jobs before you finish the required real estate course and register yourself with the government regulator (if required).
The reason is that if you do get a job opportunity and the employer wants you to start ASAP, you legally cannot. So in that kind of situation, the employer can easily change their mind, or they might find someone else to fulfil the role.
We recommend that once you have fulfilled the requirements of your state or territory regulator and are approved, start looking for work and applying for jobs.
^ 14,900 Jobs By 2026
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Source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au
See career pathways for real estate and approximate salaries below:
JUNIOR ROLE(S) – $960 per week on average
MID-LEVEL ROLE(S) – $1,250 per week on average
SENIOR ROLE(S) – $2,504 per week on average
JUNIOR ROLE(S) – $960 per week on average
SENIOR ROLE(S) – $2,504 per week on average
JUNIOR ROLE(S) – $960 per week on average
SENIOR ROLE(S) – $1,250 per week on average
JUNIOR ROLE(S) – $960 per week on average
SENIOR ROLE(S) – $2,504 per week on average
We highly recommend talking to one of our helpful staff who can assist in finding the right course for you.
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