Real Estate Agent

Helps clients buy, sell or rent property by marketing listings, arranging viewings and guiding negotiations and transactions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Real Estate Agent do?

Helps clients buy, sell or rent property by marketing listings, arranging viewings and guiding negotiations and transactions.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR180 000 p.a.Mid-levelR360 000 p.a.SeniorR720 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Negotiation · EssentialSales · EssentialClient relationship management · ImportantProperty market knowledge · ImportantRegulatory compliance · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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Exploring universities in South Africa is only the first step. VX Course Match helps you compare study options and admission requirements before you apply. When you are ready, use the official university link and institution website for the latest university applications information and application deadlines.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Real Estate Agent do?

Helps clients buy, sell or rent property by marketing listings, arranging viewings and guiding negotiations and transactions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Negotiation, Sales, Client relationship management, Property market knowledge, Regulatory compliance.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.