Real Estate Representative (ANZSCO 612115)

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    What a Real Estate Representative does

    Arranges the conduct of real estate transactions such as sales and leasing, and assists buyers to find suitable properties, on behalf of an agency. Registration or licensing is required.

    Also called
    Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Subagent
    Specialisations
    Property Portfolio Officer

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    612115
    Skill level
    3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
    Visas that list it
    491494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Points-tested

    Employer-sponsored

    Main tasks

    • accepting and listing properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducting inspections, and advising buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the terms of sale or lease
    • advising vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections
    • cataloguing and detailing land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranging advertising
    • assessing buyers' needs and locating properties and businesses for their consideration
    • offering valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structuring the terms of settlement
    • collecting and holding rent monies from tenants, and remitting to owner on agreed basis
    • monitoring and addressing non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursuing rental arrears
    • developing and implementing business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency
    • may arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises

    Shortage by state

    • NationalNo shortage
    • ACTNo shortage
    • NSWNo shortage
    • NTNo shortage
    • QLDNo shortage
    • SANo shortage
    • TASNo shortage
    • VICNo shortage
    • WANo shortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does a Real Estate Representative do?

    Arranges the conduct of real estate transactions such as sales and leasing, and assists buyers to find suitable properties, on behalf of an agency. Registration or licensing is required. Also called: Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Subagent. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Real Estate Representative on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Real Estate Representative (ANZSCO 612115) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Real Estate Representative?

    612115. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Real Estate Representative migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Real Estate Representative for the Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses Real Estate Representative for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 612115.

    Is Real Estate Representative in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au