Skip to content
Back to Career Guides
Estate Agent
Surveying

How to become an Estate Agent

What does an Estate Agent do?

Do you find yourself studying buildings in detail? Are you always scanning the property listings when you’re not even buying? If the answer is yes, becoming an estate agent could be the perfect career move for you.

Estate agents market, let and sell properties. It is a position which is all about negotiation and your ability to sell.Becoming an estate agent involves hard work, dedication and good social skills. Key duties will also include:

  • Answering enquires
  • Showing clients around properties
  • Viewing properties, taking measurements and pictures
  • Valuing properties
  • Negotiating a price which meets the needs of both the buyer and seller

Is a career as an Estate Agent right for me?

To be successful in this position it’s essential to be self-motivated, and a passionate and persuasive communicator. Also, alongside your basic wage many employers provide performance based incentives and bonuses, meaning that goal-driven individuals are often the most succesful in this position.

Other key skills and attributes for an Estate Agent include:

  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • A friendly and approachable manner
  • Highly organised
  • Persuasive negotiation skills
  • An active interest in the property market
  • The ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines

Explore your opportunities

People also search for

Estate agent (978)
Real estate (1,597)

Career progression and salary expectations for an Estate Agent

1

Estate Agent

| Up to £30,000

Get qualified as an Estate Agent

You don’t need a degree to become an Estate Agent, and there are a number of specific estate agent qualifications which will help you get started – many of which can be taken before you find the right role. Courses to consider include the Estate Agent Diploma, as well as the Estate Agent & Personal Development Training Course, both of which require no prior training to get started.

Recommended Estate agent courses

  • Estate Agent Diploma Level 5

    Thames College
    3 FREE QLS Endorsed Certificates | 20-in-1 Colossal Package | 20 Free PDF Certificates | 620 CPD Points | Instant Access
    • Online
    • 480 hours · Self-paced
    • 620 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    ★★★ Most Premium Estate Agent Course In The Market ★★★ ►►► Limited Time Offer - Get 3 QLS Certificates At Your Doorstep With A Single Purchase ◄◄◄ Get 3 QLS Endorsed Courses + 12 Additional CPD Accredited Courses + 5 Job Profile Building Courses with 20 PDF Certificates worth & …
    Save 16%
    £250 £300

  • Estate Agent Diploma

    Training Express Ltd
    1 Free QLS Endorsed Certificate | 28 Courses Bundle | 29 Free Certificate | Free Retake Exam | Lifetime Access
    • Online
    • 113 hours · Self-paced
    • Certificate(s) included
    • 280 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    **28 FREE CPD Accredited Certificates and Included with Lifetime Access** Special Limited-Time Offer! Why settle for less when you can supercharge your learning experience and expertise with our premium courses? Act fast, as this exclusive offer won't last forever. Originally pri …
    £199

What's it like to be an Estate Agent?

"I started working as an Estate Agent straight after my A-levels, and haven’t looked back since. Becoming an Estate Agent has enabled me to combine my passion for property with my upbeat and chatty personality. I love waking up every morning with the thought of selling someone their dream home."

Estate Agent jobs

All Estate Agent jobs
Need Advice? Ask our virtual career advisor