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Real Estate Agent

OFO Code: 333402

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
333402
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3334 · Real Estate Agents and Property Managers

Official description
Real estate agents and property managers arrange the sale, purchase, rental and lease of real property, usually on behalf of clients and on a commission basis.

More official OFO detail

Alternative titles: Sales Consultant, Leasing Consultant, Leasing Agent, Leasing Broker, Commercial Leasing Broker, Rental Agent, Commercial Sales Broker, Agricultural Consultant, Sales Agent, Agricultural Broker, Sales Broker, Agricultural Agent, Rental Broker, Real Estate Practitioner, Rental Consultant, Commercial Sales Consultant, Commercial Sales Agent, Commercial Leasing Consultant, Commercial Leasing Agent

Specialisations: Rental Agent, Real Estate Consultant, Leasing Agent (Buildings), Rental Property Consultant, Real Estate Referral Coordinator, Property Analyst / Consultant / Dealer / Developer / Planner, Leasing Consultant

  • Collecting rent and bond monies on behalf of owner and inspecting properties before, during and after tenancies
  • Drawing up leasing and sale agreements and estimating costs
  • Ensuring the availability of workers to perform maintenance of the properties
  • Arranging signing of lease agreements and transfer of property rights
  • Showing properties to be sold or leased to prospective buyers or tenants and explaining terms of sale or conditions of rent or lease
  • Facilitating negotiations with tenants and owners on rents and fees
  • Obtaining information about properties to be sold or leased, the circumstances of their owner and the needs of prospective buyers or tenants

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