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What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will know about:

• the real estate industry in New Zealand and how it works
• the lawful structure of real estate entities
• land ownership, transfer of ownership, titles and
  council zoning
• sale and purchase agreements
• how to facilitate the sale of real estate, including auction and tender methods
• property, contract and building law and the legal constraints of operating as a real estate salesperson
• misleading and deceiving conduct and misrepresentation
• the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, including licensing and the code of professional conduct
• the financial and accounting systems of a real estate office
• trust accounts in real estate firms
• the principles of ethics applying to real estate practice
• payroll and related financial administration records.

Career opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for a career as a licensed agent of a Real Estate agency. 

Study Pathway

Once you have completed the ND1731 Diploma in Real Estate (Agent) (Level 5) you may be interested in further study at degree level in a business or property-related discipline.

Real estate licence

Please note that this qualification will only enable you to apply for a real estate agent’s licence in New Zealand as the course content has been designed specifically for the New Zealand real estate industry.