Course Overview
If you'd like to become a Real Estate Salesperson in New Zealand you need to be qualified.
Study this fully online programme and learn about the legal framework, marketing strategies, listing and selling, and develop written and oral communications skills essential to success as a Real Estate Salesperson.
You must complete this qualification before you can be a licensed Real Estate professional.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4)
| Locations | Online |
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| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) This course also includes an Introduction Week one week before each intake starts and weekly online real-time tutorials at set times Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 50 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $2,569 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Real Estate Salesperson
Topics you'll cover
Fundamentals of Real Estate
Learn how to apply codes of conduct and legislation in the role of a Real Estate Licensee. Be able to explain land ownership in relation to real estate practice, and discuss laws relating to that ownership.
Law for Real Estate Licensees
Discuss the laws relating to resource management and buildings, along with the implications of these in the real estate context. Learn about the laws of contract, agency and land ownership titles in relation to real estate practice.
Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Develop positioning strategies and marketing plans to establish a presence in the Aotearoa New Zealand real estate context. Learn about the appraisal and listing process along with the requirements and responsibilities associated with Agreements for Sale and Purchase.
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $2,569 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
To be admitted into this course, applicants must hold 40 credits at NCEA Level 1 (including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits); or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2; or equivalent. Special and Discretionary admission also available.
Real estate standards require proficient communication skills, therefore you must be able to demonstrate the capacity to understand requirements and instructions, and communicate to the required industry level. You must also have a good understanding, knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Other Considerations
Licensing Requirements under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008
- Details of licensing requirements can be found on the Real Estate Authority | Te Mana Papawhenua website.
Please check your eligibility for a licence by reading Section 37 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008.
Computer Requirements
You'll need:
- Access to a computer and high speed internet service
- Latest Google Chrome (web browser)
- Access to a computer and reliable high speed internet service
- Headset with microphone
- Webcam
- Microsoft Word - minimum version 97-2003
- Microsoft Excel - minimum version 97-2003
English language requirements
International applicants are required to have an IELTS (general or academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or meet a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA Rules.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Indicative Timetable:
Full-time (18 weeks including 2 x 1-week study breaks)
Attend one online real-time tutorial per week plus directed/self-directed online learning (total approx. 30-33 hours per week)
Part-time (28 weeks including 2 x 2-week study breaks)
Attend one online real-time tutorial per week plus directed/self-directed online learning (total approx. 19-25 hours per week)
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
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| Online | Online | 10 Feb 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 10 Feb 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 10 Mar 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 5 May 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 26 May 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- This course also includes an Introduction Week one week before each intake starts and weekly online real-time tutorials at set times
- Part-time study available
