Careers and learning for the property sector

Conferences

Join us for one of our conferences held across the UK which are tailored for agents of all levels. Stay up-to-date with legislative changes and get the latest thinking on best practices for the industry. Members can save even more by taking advantage of our exclusive early bird discount.

Training courses

Our courses cater for everyone no matter what stage you are at in your career. They are delivered by industry experts and covering a large variety of property-related subjects.

Regional Meetings

Regional Meetings are unmissable and regular attendance is essential for members who can book for free. Our interactive meetings are designed to ensure that you are on top of the latest best practice and legal obligations.

Upcoming events

16 Aug 2022
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Power hour: Sell high, sell fast

Many agents understand the value staging can bring to a property sale but are still reticent about recommending it to their vendors. Elaine will address the ‘fear factor’ in bringing a professional stager on board.

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17 Aug 2022
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Is customer service secretly killing your business?

Create moments that excite, thrill, motivate and inspire your customers to want to do more business with you and carry the message of how great you really are.

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25 Aug 2022
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Monthly Government Update

Propertymark's Policy team will update you on the latest legislative changes affecting both sales and letting agents.

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30 Aug 2022
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Power hour: Lettings legal update

Dutton Gregory's Ryan Heavan will provide a 40-minute update on the latest in legal changes affecting the residential lettings industry in England followed by a 20-minute question and answer session.

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Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2022

Do you know a Rising Star in the property sector? Have any of your colleages overcame a challenge to achieve their qualification or apprenticeship? Does your employer go way beyond the industry standard in supporting your staff to crack their qualification or finish their apprenticeship? If so nominate them for a prestigious award for the property sector.

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Log your CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is integral to your membership, it helps you make persuasive arguments, win instructions and grow as an agent. All members are required to undertake at least 12 hours’ CPD activity per year and you can log this activity in the members' area.

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Webinars and Power hours

Our webinars are a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading speakers on topics impacting the property industry without having to leave the office or your home.

Junior Estate Agent Apprenticeship (England)

The Junior Estate Agent Apprenticeship Standard can ensure that your business has a more consistent calibre of entry-level staff. Find out how you can benefit from hiring an apprentice.

Auctioneers and valuers

Keep up-to-date with the latest industry updates and business practices at the Spring Forum or if you're new to the auctioneering industry enter our prestigious competition to compete against other novices.

Propertymark Inspire

Propertymark Inspire is a development programme exclusively for Principals, Partners and Directors (PPDs) who are members of NAEA Propertymark or ARLA Propertymark.

We can kick-start your career in property

Getting qualified with Propertymark Qualifications is an ideal place to begin, giving you control of your learning experience so you can work to your own time-frame. We also support and helped set up the Junior Estate Agent Apprenticeship Standard.

The job role:

Talk to sellers/landlords about their property and identify any special features
Research and collect information on properties to estimate a property’s market value
Arrange photography, various certificates and associated paperwork
Represent clients in negotiations with prospective buyers/tenants
Manage the sale or letting as it proceeds and liaise with all interested parties
Help buyers/tenants decide what they want to buy or rent
Ensuring the price agreed is acceptable to all parties
Keep up-to-date with trends in the property market
Organising inventories and attending to maintenance (lettings sector)

FAQs:

What are the salaries like?

According to the National Careers Service, the typical starting salary for an estate agent is £15,000. As you progress in your career this has the potential to rise up to £40,000 for an experienced role such as a branch manager. You may also earn extra fees based on commission and sales targets.

Do I need a qualification?

As it stands in England the simple answer is no. However, requirements differ in Scotland and Wales and between estate agents and letting agents. Qualifications will help to quickly improve your knowledge and skills related to property and look great on your CV.

What skills and do I need to succeed?

You do not usually need previous experience when you first start out, although customer service or sales experience will be helpful. What matters most is an enquiring mind and a willingness to learn. A genuinely personable character is a starter. Ability to understand clients’ needs, good communication skills and a focus on finding solutions is important. Typical skills employers look for are general IT skills, organisational skills and people skills. A driving licence is usually required to travel to properties.

Is there a long-term future for high street agents?

Most certainly, like many professions business models are evolving. The use of technology will continue to have an impact so it's important to adapt and progress the ways of engaging with clients—you can be a part of that.

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Free jobs board for property sector roles

Our sector specific jobs board will help you find your perfect job in estate or letting agency. Upload your CV and set up job alerts specifically for the roles you are looking for.