The answers to commonly asked questions about getting started on your real estate career in New South Wales. Contact Validum TODAY for an obligation-free Career Consultation to discuss how you can get started on your real estate journey. Call 1800 848 911 to book in with our Enrolments Team today! Do you need a licence to sell property in NSW? A licence is definitely required to sell property in NSW on behalf of a vendor. It is important that you hold the required training and licence, as this is the [...]

This isn’t a simple question to answer and here is why. You have to consider some very important signs. The National Home Value Index (HVI) has been rising again and has seen some growth since Nov 2021. We’ve seen a rise by 1.2% in May 2023 and this is the third successive rise since a period of decline earlier this year. Seems to be some good news from an economic perspective considering the turbulence we’ve seen with interest rates. However, NSW continues to lead the revival, with home values increasing [...]

Here are some key traits of a good property manager: Communication skills: A good property manager should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. They should be able to effectively communicate with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders involved in the management of the property. Organisational skills: Property managers must be able to keep track of important deadlines, documents, inspections, and appointments. They should also be able to manage multiple properties efficiently. Problem-solving skills: Having an ability to identify and solve problems related to the property, such as maintenance issues, [...]

Top 10 Traits Experience and expertise: A good real estate agent should have as much experience and expertise as possible in the local real estate market, including knowledge of current market conditions, property values, and trends. We recommend if you are going into the industry try and work in the area and sell in the area you live in. This adds so much credibility to you as a real estate source and being part of that community is so powerful. Agents should also be knowledgeable about the legal and financial [...]

If you have been considering selling Real Estate but are holding back because of interest rate rises and changing market conditions, then we thought we should highlight some key points that may make you re-consider... The reality is, regardless of market changes, property still transacts (lots of property) and it's usually at higher prices than in previous years. The jobs market in Real Estate is still very strong with high demand in both Property Management & Real Estate Sales. When interest rates start rising (like we are seeing now), it [...]

You’ve thought about working in real estate. Maybe you’re attracted by the opportunity to earn good money, the flexibility of hours, the connections you get to make or you simply love property. Whatever it is that has attracted you to the real estate industry, it is a good thing. I love working in real estate! But working in real estate isn’t for the faint hearted. Like any job you take the good with the bad, and a career in real estate can be extremely rewarding in terms of providing a [...]