Arranges the conduct of real estate transactions such as sales and leasing, and assists buyers to find suitable properties, on behalf of an agency.

• Accepts and lists properties 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

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

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels
• Frequently sits when developing business plans and monitoring budgets
• Occasionally meets with potential sellers or buyers to inspect properties and provide market information and value estimates
• Stands and walks frequently about the office to monitor staff and business
• 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 not a significant feature of the job
• Repetitive movements are unlikely to be necessary except when using a computer keyboard to enter data or type text
• Frequently travels to meet potential sellers and buyers at properties up for sale
• Driving may be required on an occasional basis
• Use of hand held objects and equipment includes pens, telephones, pagers, calculators, cameras and computers, which are likely to be in frequent use
• Mental skills necessary include presentation, business management, product knowledge, communication and negotiation, budgetary, organisational and planning skills

A candidate can become vocationally ready for this occupation at entry-level by completing a National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson), which is administered by REINZ and can be completed on-the-job if employed by a licensed real estate company; and obtaining licensing with the Real Estate Agents’ Authority (REAA) (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.