There’s never a dull moment, as you integrate into a well-established and experienced team and the wider community.
At David Burr estate agents, we understand the importance of professional training and development on your journey to becoming an estate agent. We’re also often asked how people can embark on this career. So here, we share our experienced insights on how you can train to become an estate agent, offering valuable guidance to those seeking to enter the interesting and varied world of residential sales and lettings.
Education
While there is no specific educational requirement to become an estate agent in England, obtaining a relevant qualification can provide a solid foundation for your career. Consider pursuing a diploma or degree in estate agency, property management, or a related field. These courses often cover essential topics such as property law, health and safety, valuation, negotiation, and customer service, equipping you with valuable knowledge needed for a successful career. In addition, you’ll need strong numeracy skills for working out sales, measurements and fees. A high degree of competence is required in written communication and personal skills to enable you to build strong and lasting relationships with your clients, buyers and tenants.
Industry Certifications
Gaining industry certifications can boost your credibility and demonstrate your commitment to professionalism. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and Propertymark offer certification programmes that cover key aspects of estate agency work. These certifications showcase your expertise and dedication to adhering to industry best practices and are valuable for your CV.
On-the-job training
As an estate agent, especially earlier in your career, you can expect there to be a high degree of on-the-job training. As such, for the best career success, it’s worth identifying highly-regarded estate agencies for career opportunities early in your career. Often it is the individual mentors that you work with that can make or break your career as an estate agent. You want to work alongside experienced professionals who are keen to give you hands-on experience across property marketing, client management, valuations and negotiations.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
In addition to on-the-job training, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest industry trends, regulations, and technologies. Expect to do a broad range of CPD throughout your career.
Work experience for budding estate agents
At David Burr estate agents, we recognise the importance of nurturing aspiring talent in the property industry. We periodically consider work experience placements for young people in the local area who are interested in pursuing a career as estate agents. If you’re a motivated and enthusiastic individual seeking hands-on experience in the field, we encourage you to reach out to us for potential opportunities.
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Becoming an estate agent in England requires a combination of education, practical training, professionalism and a passion for property. It’s a great career, full of interesting challenges and opportunities to explore fascinating properties and meet a diverse range of people. Estate agents often have an undeserving bad rap, but if you build your career in a reputable local agency, you’ll discover it’s a highly rewarding career.
If you’re interested in a career in estate agency in Suffolk, Essex or Cambridgeshire, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch.
