Do you feel that you could be achieving higher levels of success and gaining the greater rewards you deserve? Maybe you have been frustrated by the lack of challenge and the ability to link your effort to results in past jobs? If this sounds like you, then maybe you should think about a career in the real estate industry.
 Traits Common to Successful People in Real Estate:
 Strong work ethic
Bright
Cheerful
Positive
High aspirations
Success-oriented
Thrive on challenges
 Good social/verbal skills
Confident
Motivated
Proactive
Decisive
Independent
Persuasive
Focused
Commercially savvy
Above are traits the Professionals have found to be common in most of our successful Sales Consultants. If you feel that many of these traits describe you, then Real Estate is likely to be an area that you will thrive in.
Requirements for becoming a real estate sales consultant
From 17th November 2009, the Real Estate Agents Act (2008) defines the qualifications needed to become a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. To become a sales consultant with the Professionals, or any other real estate agency, you must hold a Salesperson’s Licence from the Real Estate Agents Authority. You are entitled to apply for a salesperson's licence if: - you are 18 years old or over; and
- you are not prohibited from being licensed for any of the reasons set out in section 37 of the 2008 Act; and
- you are a fit and proper person to hold a licence; and
- you have the prescribed qualifications.
The prescribed qualifications are set out in the Real Estate Agents (Licensing) Regulations and are available at www.legislation.govt.nz If you are considering a career in real estate, contact one of our offices to seek their assistance in advising you and assisting in gaining your qualification.
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