Frequently Asked Questions
What course do I need to complete to enter the real estate industry?
In NSW the minimum legal requirement to sell or lease property is the Certificate of Regsitration, which you can obtain from the Office of Fair Trading. To obtain the Certificate of Regsitration you need to successfully complete 4 units of competence, which RETS conducts (click here for the Certificate course).
When I complete my 4 Certificate of Registration units with RETS, what do I do next?
First you must be employed, so you can work under a licenced agent. You will need to follow the application process with the Office of Fair Trading. Click here to be forwarded to the Certificate of Registration application process.
What is the difference between a Certificate of Registration and the Real Estate Agents Licence?
A real estate agents Licence enables you to open your own real estate office. The Certificate of Registration allows you to work as an agent under a Licensed person.
I want to complete one of your courses - what do I do next?
On the top right hand side of this page is an Enrol Now button - you can access this wherever you are on the site. Alternatively click here to go to the Enrol Now page. Fill in the form and press submit. RETS will organise an invoice to be emailed to you, for the course you have enroled in. For our on-line and hardcopy courses, on receipt of payment, we will get you started. Payment for face to face courses will confirm your place (to see our refund policy go to the Student Handbook).
Why do I have to do CPD?
Renewal of a licence or certificate of registration under the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 is conditional on licence and certificate holders undertaking continuing professional development each year. Continuing professional development has been introduced as a mechanism for professionalising the industry and promoting high standards. The requirements for continuing professional development are aimed at maintaining public confidence by ensuring that industry participants are continually updating their skills. If you do not complete your annual CPD you are not fulfilling the requirements of your licence or certificate of registration.