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  • Profile photo of BennyteeBennytee
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    October 26, 2011 - 5:12 am

    Hi everyone,

    I was looking to change industries and was wondering what experience you need to be a buyers agent?

    if you work for a buyers agency is it a commission only job or are you on a fixed salary ?

    Thanks in advance

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    October 26, 2011 - 6:37 am

    In order to become a BA you will need a degree in property economics or a Cert IV in real estate and hold an unrestricted real estate licence.

    Profile photo of BennyteeBennytee
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    October 27, 2011 - 6:39 am

    thanks for your help Scott

    Profile photo of Paul DobsonPaul Dobson
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    October 27, 2011 - 8:18 pm

    The Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia has a web page on your question at:
    http://www.rebaa.com.au/index.php/members/how-to-become-a-buyers-agent

    Cheers,  Paul

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    October 28, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    You can do a quick course at the REINSW. takes about 2 months.

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    Profile photo of Andrew_AAndrew_A
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    November 1, 2011 - 10:50 pm

    It would pay to do some research about what is actually involved to be a Buyers Agent, have a talk with some of the NSW members from the REBAA website and get their perspective on the industry.

    Profile photo of BennyteeBennytee
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    December 13, 2011 - 8:24 am

    Thanks for your help guys Ive started my Cert 4 in Real-estate (property services) online through TAFE NSW a few weeks ago

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    December 13, 2011 - 9:05 pm

    Good luck. Ask for your registration subjects first so you can work in a local agency on Saturdays.

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    December 14, 2011 - 8:37 pm
    ten_burner wrote:
    Thanks for your help guys Ive started my Cert 4 in Real-estate (property services) online through TAFE NSW a few weeks ago

    Curious as to why you want to start as a BA? My suggestion for a motivated younger person would be to consider starting in sales with a good brand name, much clearer path to success this way. There's been some comments about the number of BA's starting in Sydney recently, must be something to do with the stronger market you have there as it's not happening in other places as far as I'm aware.

    Good luck with your journey!

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