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Estate Agent

Sell or rent property by matching buyers/tenants with listings and guiding deals to completion.

payments Avg: R35,000

description Overview

Estate Agents market properties, qualify buyers/tenants, arrange viewings, negotiate offers, and support clients through the sale or lease process. In South Africa, earnings can vary widely due to commission-based structures.

**A Day in the Life:**
Morning lead follow-ups and listings updates, mid-day viewings, afternoons negotiating and handling compliance/admin (FICA documents, contracts, and handovers).

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Follow up on leads and schedule viewings

10:00

Property inspections and viewings

13:00

Negotiate offers and update clients

16:00

Admin, contracts, and listing updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Candidate Agent

0-1

Step 2

Estate Agent

1-4

Step 3

Senior Agent

4-7

Step 4

Principal / Agency Owner

7+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 12,000 - R 90,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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