Manages the overall activities of a real estate agency.

Accepts and lists properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducts inspections, and advises buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the terms of sale or lease; advises vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections; catalogues and details land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranges advertising; assesses buyers' needs and locates properties and businesses for their consideration; offers valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structures the terms of settlement; collects and holds rent monies from tenants, and remits to owner on agreed basis; monitors and addresses non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursues rental arrears; develops and implements business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency; may arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises.

• Typically works indoors from a property management or real estate office.
• Frequently travels to meet potential renters, inspects properties and meet with property owners.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated offices or a car.

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
• Occasionally sits when producing sales agreements and advertisements.
• Frequently meets with potential sellers or buyers to inspect properties and provide market information and value estimates.
• Stands and walks frequently about the office and when on site at properties.
• Stretching, twisting and climbing are not significant components of the job.
• Squatting, crouching or bending will be unnecessary in most situations.
• Lifting and carrying is likely to be in the light range, but relatively frequent in the form of sale signs.
• Repetitive movements will be occasionally required to perform computer related tasks.
• Frequently travels to meet potential sellers and buyers at properties up for sale.
• Driving is frequently required.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment includes pens, telephones, pagers, calculators, cameras, signage/flags for open homes and computers, which are likely to be in frequent use. Use of a laptop computer may be required for mobility.
• Mental skills necessary include presentation, selling, product knowledge, communication and negotiation, organisational and planning skills.

An NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.