Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Sales)

This brand new qualification has been developed by Propertymark Qualifications, for aspiring estate agents to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills to excel in the dynamic real estate market. Equip yourself with the expertise needed to thrive as a property professional and deliver exceptional service to clients.


Course Code: P11157
Campus: Other
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Business & Management
Course Overview

The qualification is made up for four units.  

Experience of working in the property industry.

Unit 1: The Role of a Property Professional 

This unit considers the role of the property professional and starts by considering the ethical issues faced by property professionals and the Code/s of Practice they may be obliged to abide by. It then looks at a range of key legislation applicable to property agents. It moves onto working effectively with IT within a property agency, and then considers elements of customer service including communication skills and how to handle customer complaints.  

Unit 2:The Practice of a Property Professional

This unit is about working in a property agency and starts by considering a range of health, safety and security issues. The unit then looks at understanding property types, basic building construction and building defects. The unit then covers the services found in properties and the problems that affect services and looks at environmental issues, sustainable features and local environmental factors. The unit concludes be considering the selling techniques a property professional may employ and the marketing of individual properties and agents themselves.  

Unit 3:General Law and Practice for Property Professionals - Northern Ireland

This unit provides an introduction to the general legal concepts relevant to the sale, letting and management of residential and commercial property and takes into account some of the specific issues that can arise.   

Unit 4: Sale of Residential Property

This unit Investigates the practices of a sales agent which demonstrates a practical knowledge in which the legal and best practice principles can be identified as being implemented to the benefit of the agent and their client.

You are working in residential sales. It is ideal for learners who want to ensure they have the knowledge they need to be a professional property agent.

How to become an expert in the Sale of Residential Property, navigating transactions with confidence. This qualification equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic world of property sales.

The interactive online classes, networking with other professionals from the industry and being taught by an Industry Expert and Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.

Learners who wish to achieve a Level 4 qualification could also progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Property Agency Management. This qualification prepares learners for managing a property agency.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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