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Real Estate Representative

ANZSCO 612115

Employed

13,200

Part-time share

25%

Female share

42%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Real Estate Representatives arrange the conduct of real estate transactions such as sales and leasing, and assist buyers to find suitable properties, on behalf of an agency.

What they typically do

  • Accepts and lists properties for sale and lease, conducts inspections, and advises buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the terms of sale or lease.
  • Advises vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections.
  • Catalogues and details land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranges advertising.
  • Assesses buyers' needs and locates properties and businesses for their consideration.
  • Offers valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structures the terms of settlement.
  • Collects and holds rent monies from tenants, and remits to owner on agreed basis.
  • Monitors and addresses non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursues rental arrears.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.4%
VIC
25.3%
QLD
23.3%
WA
12.5%
SA
6.2%
TAS
2.5%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Real Estate Representative.

  • Certificate III in Real Estate Practice

    CPP31519 · AQF 3 · 16 providers

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