Junior estate agent
Level 2 · IntermediateSales, marketing and procurement 1 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A junior estate agent helps people buy, sell, and let residential or commercial property by supporting valuations, viewings, and negotiations. This level 2 apprenticeship provides a grounding in property law, client service, and the practical day-to-day running of an estate agency office. It opens the way to senior negotiator, valuer, or branch manager roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Basics of UK property law, tenancy agreements, and conveyancing
How to conduct property valuations and prepare marketing particulars
Customer service skills for working with buyers, sellers, and landlords
Anti-money laundering and consumer protection regulations in property
How to use estate agency software and property portals
Negotiation techniques for offers and sales progression
Professional standards set by NAEA Propertymark or ARLA
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Register new applicants and match them to suitable properties
Book and accompany viewings with potential buyers or tenants
Communicate offers between buyers and sellers and negotiate agreed terms
Update property listings on portals and agency software
Chase solicitors and other parties to progress agreed sales
Handle enquiries by phone, email, and in person professionally
Support senior agents with valuations and market appraisals
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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