real estate agent

Become a real estate agent for a premium brand

Use the international success of Engel & Völkers and give your career real momentum as a real estate agent in the premium segment.

Benefits

Your benefits as a real estate agent with Engel & Völkers

Would you like to be self-employed but work within a strong and internationally recognised team? For many self-employed people, this is only a dream, but for us, this dream is reality – paired with good earning opportunities and wonderful properties in the best locations.

We offer a range of advantages for your success: the far reach of the Engel & Völkers brand, excellent training opportunities, and professional development at the Engel & Völkers Academy, a variety of modern software tools, an attractive commission, as well as access to the global Engel & Völkers network.

• Engel & Völkers Academy

Your success matters to us: We will train you at our in-house Engel & Völkers Academy to become an independent real estate agent and support you continuously to become better and more successful - from newcomer to industry expert.

• Sophisticated tools

Professionally equipped: We continuously develop tailored software products to equip you with the newest market data for your farming area. It will allow you to efficiently access sales promoting information.

• Attractive renumeration

A job that really pays off with attractive sales commissions. Maximise your return potential with recommendations and cross-selling measures. The Engel & Völkers network is also an attractive additional income opportunity.

Your profile

An affinity for sales

Are you an experienced sales and acquisition talent with an interest or passion for real estate? If so, these are the best prerequisites for a successful career as a real estate agent.

A high level of commitment and enjoyment when establishing client relationships in order to offer tailored solutions is also vital. As a real estate agent, you are responsible for your own success. Negotiation skills and enthusiasm will help you to support your client’s search for their dream house or when selling a property.

A strong communicator

Is communication your strong point? Do you find it easy to strike up conversations with a variety of clients and keep them engaged? If so, you meet an important requirement to becoming a successful real estate agent.

A real estate agent should aways hit the right tonality to negotiate the best possible deal and to close with a great result. With empathy and sincerity, you will impress the client with your personality, your product, and your work.

Working as a real estate agent under our global brand means that you not only need to express yourself perfectly in German, but also in another languages. This way, you will become the first point of contact for a range of client groups, ensuring that you can offer a truly first-class service.

Self-motivated & flexible

Do you value a diverse and dynamic work routine? Are you highly motivated and able to remain organised and thorough? As a member of the independent consultants team at Engel & Völkers, you’ll be able to continuously show your initiative and flexibility, whilst at the same time, supporting your international clients.

Please keep in mind: Your income is based on commission and is dependent on your success. A high level of engagement and self-motivation is required.

Service-oriented

Clients are your priority. As a real estate agent, you’ll actively approach your clients to support their individual needs and wishes - discretion and respect are paramount when creating trusting and long-lasting relationships. All of these factors underpin the foundation for a successful career in the property industry.

Entrepreneurial spirit

After taking your first confident step into self-employment and the high level of commitment it requires on a daily basis, it is essential for any real estate agent to approach property owners, buyers, and partners in a convincing and courteous manner.

Regardless of experience, you know that loyalty, open communication, and dependable market knowledge are all part of the most important success factors of this industry.

If you want to build a trusting client relationship, it's essential that you remain transparent throughout the entire purchase and sales process. The focus should always be to provide an excellent and all-encompassing service.

• Good to know

At Engel & Völkers, everyone can become a real estate agent – whether you are already working in the industry or if you have a different professional background and you’re looking to change careers. The Engel & Völkers Academy will train you to become a real estate agent, and in the process, help you to grow.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact us

Engel & Völkers South Africa

1st Floor, Needwood House Broadacres Shopping Centre, Cedar Avenue

Fourways, Johannesburg

Tel: +27114650410