Learn how to become an estate agent in this free online course that also explains how to negotiate your own land deals.

This real estate training course suits anyone who wants to enter the real estate business but doesn’t know where to begin. It also suits anyone who is looking to buy or sell land and wants to be prepared for the transaction. Learndrive offers this free course for anyone looking to change careers or start a new one. Our first lesson covers the basics of the negotiation process and establishes the importance of preparation and effective communication in achieving successful outcomes.

The course then explains how to find sellers and list properties. We show you how to prepare for the listing appointment and handle an offer. We then discuss the valuation process that reveals the essential factors to consider during an appraisal. The course demonstrates how to identify categories of home buyers and close sales successfully. We explore the letting process and focus on verifying the landlord, property and applicant details required to complete the transaction.

While this course can help nervous buyers and sellers prepare for land transactions, it is particularly useful for aspiring estate agents. We explain how they can use information technology and emphasise the importance of digital agencies in the real estate sector. We show you how useful Facebook’s business pages, blogs and ‘lead magnets’ can help you to complete transactions. Finally, we discuss statutory regulations,  types of leases and the critical terms of commercial leases to complete your training. Whether you are preparing for a personal land negotiation or intend to launch a career in real estate, this course provides the training you need to get started.