Estate agencies, also known as ‘real estate agencies’, represent an industry that helps clients to buy, sell or rent properties. The transactions are conducted by real estate agents who act as go-betweens between property buyers, sellers and renters. This course lays out the requirements for becoming an estate agent and running an estate agency business. Our first section covers the fundamentals of being an agent, such as the job’s responsibilities and required skills, and discusses how to prepare to set up a real estate agency.

One of the most important tasks for an estate agent is to find property sellers who are interested in listing their property for sale or rent. We show you how to list properties, find potential sellers and determine the value of an asset. We demonstrate that estate agents must skillfully negotiate on their clients' behalf to achieve the best possible outcomes in property transactions. The course provides critical insider tips and skills required to be a good negotiator. Finally, we examine the impact of technology on the real estate agency industry as modern software offers agents improved ways to find customers and price assets.

This course suits aspiring entrepreneurs who want to establish their own estate agency business as well as estate agents or property managers who want to refresh their skills, expand their business or improve their operations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the real estate industry and provides various types of estate agents the training they need to draw on organisational strategies, valuation processes, negotiation skills and technological advancements. Running a real estate agency can be a rewarding and exciting profession so sign up to learn how to take your real estate skills to the next level.