It might look like anyone can pick up a job as an agent, with the real estate workforce hitting a record high earlier this year. Real Estate Authority (REA) figures showed the number of salespeople, including branch managers and agents, had increased by more than 1000 since June 2020. READ MORE:* Homes.co.nz criticised for letting real estate agents claim unverified sales* Rise in real estate agents gaining licences in Australia poses risk to industry, minister warned* Auckland real estate agent jailed for $13m mortgage scam wins licence backThe authority’s chief executive, Belinda Moffat, said it was one of the fundamental principles underpinning the high standards of conduct required of licensed real estate professionals. Ross Giblin Under the Real Estate Agents Act aspiring agents must be a “fit and proper person” to qualify for a licence. Supplied Real Estate Authority chief executive Belinda Moffat says people who deal with real estate agents rely on their good character.

Source: Stuff May 17, 2022 04:31 UTC