Become an Estate Agent

Are you interested in becoming an estate agent?

Become an estate agent with Rawson and join a close family of estate agents who are both professional and passionate about what they do.

The Estate Agent Career

To choose an estate agent career with Rawson is to choose a challenging but highly rewarding future.

We offer a competitive challenge to career-orientated and driven individuals who are looking to establish themselves in the property market in South Africa and become leading estate agents in the industry.

Become an Estate Agent With Rawson

We expect much from those who join the Rawson Family, but we also offer a great deal in return.

If you:

are a self-motivated individual, hungry for success
enjoy a fast-paced, changing environment
have the ability to work closely with people;
have your own transport

We offer:

a position with a reputable, established company
comprehensive training;
personal growth opportunities with high potential earnings.

Have What It Takes To Become an Estate Agent With Rawson?

If you think you have what it takes to join our family and become an estate agent with Rawson, contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

[+] What qualifications will I need as an estate agent?
In terms of current legislation, you will need to pass the Estate Agency Affairs Board Course examination in order to secure a Fidelity Fund Certificate and be entitled to receive estate agent commission. However, should one of our franchises appoint you as an agent, we will give you all the training you will need to achieve the necessary qualifications.
[+] I've heard this is a relatively undemanding profession. Is this true?
Not at all - an estate agent's work never stops. One has to be available whenever one's clients are available, which is predominantly after-hours. One also needs to be willing to work weekends, and Sundays in particular, as these times are popular showhouse and viewing times. The work of an estate agent therefore requires a tremendous amount of self-sacrifice, commitment and dedication. As an agent, one also needs to be prepared to put in a great deal of hard work with no guarantee of a positive return. Indeed, one is only paid if one's efforts result in a successful sale!
[+] I've heard one must be able to support oneself for the first 3 to 6 months after commencing work as an estate agent. Is this true?
Yes. As an estate agent, one only receives one's commission approximately three months after closing a sale. This is because it takes approximately three months for the transfer of a property to be registered in the Deeds Office and for the funds to be made available. It also takes time learning the profession and becoming acquainted with the make-up of one's area, as well as establishing relationships with potential buyers and sellers. Therefore, it may be some time before one closes a sale and even longer until one actually receives money in the bank.