Register as a real estate salesperson
Processing times
We are receiving more applications than usual, which is slowing down our 4 to 6-week processing time. To make sure your application is processed faster, please make sure it is complete and the required fees are paid. If we need to ask you for more information, it will take longer.
You must be registered to work as a salesperson for a real estate agent.
Note: Real estate salespeople can only work as employees. Contractors must have a full real estate agent licence.
To be registered, you must:
- be 18 or older
- pass the required training courses.
What real estate salespeople do
Registered real estate salespeople can:
- buy, sell, exchange or rent property (including houses, businesses, land or any interest in these)
- negotiate on behalf of a buyer, seller or landlord
- open up and show property to potential buyers or renters
- inspect, assess and advertise a property for sale or rent (including setting up signs)
- manage a secondary place of business (not the principal place of business)—except under a conditional registration.
Real estate salespeople can't conduct auctions or operate trust accounts.
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Apply for a real estate salesperson registration
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Supporting documents
You must attach the following supporting documents to your application (where relevant).
Proof of identity
When you lodge the form, you will need to attach 100 points of certified identification (ID)—the points are explained on the application form.
Please don't post originals or email us copies of your certified ID.
If you're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you need to:
- give us a certified copy of your passport
- have a visa that allows you to work in Australia.
Evidence of training competency
You will need to attach your training certificate.
Insolvency information (if relevant)
If you are an insolvent under administration, you will need to attach a letter from your current employer, on their company letterhead, that:
- outlines your role in the company
- states if you will be in a position to significantly influence how they manage their business.
You must also explain in writing:
- how you became an insolvent under administration (if this was your business, also advise the type of business)
- what steps you took to avoid going into insolvency
- how much you owe to each creditor (list them all by name and amount)
- whether you faced any charges relating to the insolvency.
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You can't apply for a real estate salesperson registration if you:
- are currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration
- have been convicted of a serious offence within the past 5 years.
We also consider if you:
- have a criminal history
- were the subject of a successful claim fund action
- have had your licence or registration cancelled or suspended, or have ever been disqualified from holding one
- are disqualified from being a company director
- are an insolvent under administration
- are unsuitable because of your character or your inability to satisfactorily do the job
- are not allowed to work in Australia.
You will need to pay the required fees when you lodge your application.
We'll submit your application to the Queensland Police Service for a criminal history check. This check may take some time.
If you were born in New Zealand or have a New Zealand passport, contact the New Zealand Ministry of Justice for a copy of your criminal history or a letter showing you have no criminal history in New Zealand.
Please note this information about New Zealand criminal history checks:
- It takes 20 working days to process a request.
- The check is free.
- We can only accept original documents that are dated within 1 month of the date you send them to us.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a partial refund if you withdraw your application or we refuse it.
If the criminal history check hasn't started, you may also get a refund of that fee.
Training
Before you can apply for a salesperson registration, you need be assessed as competent in the following subjects taken from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419).
You must complete these subjects through a registered training organisation. Use the training.gov.au website to find a training provider.
Note: Qualifications from the superseded Property Services training package (CPP07) are not accepted.
If you're travelling on a student visa, make sure the training organisation you use is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions for Overseas Students. We don't accept training certificates based on credit transfers for international students.
| Course code | Name of course |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4001 | Prepare for professional practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4002 | Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4003 | Access and interpret legislation in real estate |
| CPPREP4004 | Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate |
| CPPREP4005 | Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts |
| CPPREP4101 | Appraise property for sale or lease |
| CPPREP4102 | Market property |
| CPPREP4103 | Establish vendor relationships |
| CPPREP4104 | Establish buyer relationships |
| CPPREP4105 | Sell property |
| CPPREP4121 | Establish landlord relationships |
| CPPREP4123 | Manage tenancy |
Incomplete applications
We'll contact you for more information if your application is incomplete. If you don't provide the requested information, we might withdraw your application and you'll need to reapply.
Other ways to apply
Complete the application to register as a real estate salesperson form.
You can lodge the form:
In person—visit one of our locations
By post
Industry Licensing Unit
Office of Fair Trading
GPO Box 3111
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Note: You can't apply by email or phone.
More information
- Find out how to transfer an interstate or New Zealand licence to work in Queensland.
- Read more about the legal requirements for the property industry.
- Find out about property industry breaches and penalties.