Learn how to be your own real estate agent in this free online course that explains how to buy, sell or rent homes.

The real estate business is the world's oldest and most vital profession and has lots of potential. There are no mandatory training or certification requirements to become a real estate agent in the UK. Nevertheless, it requires specialist knowledge and skills to start a real estate business or even buy or sell a house. This course teaches you how to handle all aspects of property sales, from valuation procedures to organising residential property transactions by connecting buyers and sellers.

We first introduce you to the ten principles that dictate the real estate valuation procedure and teach you how to calculate property value. We outline the responsibilities of an estate agent, which include reviewing a property, offering marketing banners and boards, helping with the house presentation and negotiating prices with sellers or purchasers. The course then explains how to sell property and lays out the advantages of digital marketing. We also address the legal aspects and regulations that apply to land transactions.

We show you how to communicate with potential clients and build a solid professional relationship. Beyond buying or selling a home for yourself, you may want to become a real estate agent so the course explains how to manage the finances of a real estate agency and keep records of properties, clients and the list of services you provide. We go through the land laws related to property sales and discuss the different types of property taxes. This course is designed for aspiring real estate agents and seasoned professionals looking to take their sales game to the next level, but also suits anyone nervous about buying or selling a home. Sign up to take the first steps towards trading in real estate, either for yourself or for your clients.