The Sales programme

National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) Level 4

Successful completion of this qualification ensures you meet the educational requirements to obtain a salespersons' licence to sell property in New Zealand. The qualification will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to know to sell property in New Zealand. It covers the important legal requirements to ensure you have the knowledge to bring about a sale or transaction that meets the client and customer needs within the law.

What your study will cover

Risk Management – compulsory module

Land ownership and titles
Law of contract
Law of agency
Council zoning and building law
Legal matters

Best Practice – compulsory module

Establish a presence
Facilitate sale of real estate
Inspection, appraisal and agency
Qualify customers
Present properties
Licensing and code of professional conduct under REAA Act 2008
Methods of sale

In summary this qualification includes:

11 compulsory papers
one practical face to face assessment

How to complete the programme

This programme is delivered by correspondence, you will receive your workplace study guides and papers in hard copy through the mail.

How long will it take?

Everyone studies at a different pace so depending on other commitments this will be up to you. On average we recommend that each paper should be completed within a maximum of 15 hours. However some trainees complete two papers per week. We give you a total of eight months to complete the entire programme.

What this gives you

Successful completion of all your papers will give you the National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) Level 4; this means you meet the educational requirements to obtain a salesperson's licence and can apply to the Real Estate Agents Authority to become a licensed real estate salesperson.

You will also receive the REAL ITO insignia for this qualification. This insignia will set you apart from others in the industry and will demonstrate a symbol of knowledge in your profession.

Cost:

The programme cost is $865 plus GST. This includes all your study materials, marking and practical assessment.