The question of qualifications for real estate agents is more one of practice than rule. There are various under-graduate qualifications that are suitable for a career in real estate.

However, all real estate agents must be licenced. Here are the guidelines for each state.

Australian Capital Territory

Under the Agents Act 2003, a real estate agent requires a licence to operate their own agency or to manage an office or branch of a corporation.

New South Wales

The Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 requires anyone who wishes to carry on a business as a real estate agent to have a licence.

Northern Territory

A person, company or firm intending to carry on a business as a real estate, business or conveyancing agent must hold a licence in the Northern Territory under the Agents Licensing Act.

Queensland

All real estate agents in Queensland must be licensed under the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000.

South Australia

In South Australia, any person (including a company) who carries on business, or who holds himself or herself out as a land agent must be registered under the Land Agents Act 1994.

Tasmania

The Property Agents and Land Transaction Act 2005 regulates the auctioneers and real estate industry in Tasmania.

Victoria

The Estate Agents Act 1980 regulates who can work in real estate in Victoria. If you buy, sell, lease or manage real estate or a business on behalf of a vendor, landlord, purchaser or tenant you must hold an estate agent’s licence or be employed by a licensed estate agent as an agent’s representative.

Western Australia

In Western Australia, individuals, partnerships or companies wanting to operate as real estate or business agents must be licensed, and hold a current triennial certificate.