Get Qualified as an Estate Agent

Get Qualified to Uphold Your Status & Avoid Disqualification

Given the ongoing hurdles in the South African Real Estate Industry, we feel the pressure placed on you as a Property Practitioner, so let’s clear things up.

Recognition of Prior Learning & ServiceSETA Rules & Regulations

Recognition of Prior Learning & ServiceSETA Rules & Regulations

How you know you are being represented by an ethical Accreditation Centre, what determines that you are eligible for RPL, and how RPL helps you complete your course faster.

PPRA/EAAB Extension of the Education Requirements Compliance Deadline

PPRA/EAAB Extension of the Education Requirements Compliance Deadline

The PPRA/EAAB has extended the deadline from 31 January 2023 to 30 June 2023. All candidates must meet this deadline as it will not be extended again.

How to Become a Principal Property Practitioner in South Africa

How to Become a Principal Property Practitioner

In this article, we outline the step by step process you need to follow to become a principal property practitioner in South Africa.

Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC)

Who needs a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC)

Learn who needs a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) certificate when facilitating or providing a service in the sale or lease of property in South Africa.

2022 Deadlines: Am I Compliant

2022 Deadlines: Am I Compliant

We’ve put together a list of important deadlines to be aware of with regards to the PPRA for the year 2022.

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The Path to Certification: REIS Panel Discussion 2022

Listen to this 40-minute discussion to understand how agents must comply during the change from the old to the new Acts and how the new Act affects developers, Homeowner Associations and Property Practitioners.

Educational material now available for CPD

Educational material now available for CPD

The EAAB announced that the CPD 2021 material will be uploaded in the coming weeks thereby making the CPD programme available from 1 October 2021 to all eligible estate agents.

EAAB: Agents need to comply with education regulations or be disqualified

EAAB: Agents need to comply with education regulations or be disqualified

A policy approved by the EAABB applicable to interns, non-principal or principal estate agents, has granted an extension of a time frame within which they can ensure compliance with the board’s education regulations.

Real Estate Agent Professional Designations in South Africa

Which Professional Designation should I be using?

In this article, we explain how and when to use The Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) Professional Designations.

Real Estate Course Exemptions

How to find out if you are exempt from studying regulated Property Practitioner Courses?

We have de-mystified the Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) exemption requirements to help you determine if you are exempt from studying regulated Property Practitioner courses.

Real Estate is Leading the Way in SSETA Digital Strategy

Real Estate is Leading the Way in SSETA Digital Strategy (October 2020)

In a move that reflects the Services SETA’s determination to embrace the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution, SSETA is launching its first ever online learning program this month in association with Durban-based real estate elearning provider, PropAcademy. This pilot programme, which forms part of the SSETA’s eLearning Adoption Project, will enable 15 real estate students […]

How to Become a Professional Property Valuer

How to Become a Registered Property Valuer

In this article we explore the various requirements, the educational programmes, and steps involved in becoming a registered property valuer in South Africa.

How to start my own estate agency

How to Start Your Own Estate Agency

If you are thinking of starting your own estate agency firm in South Africa, follow these steps to ensure that you are compliant with the regulations.

The New Property Practitioners Act for Estate Agents

Differences Between the Old and the New Property Practitioners Act Summarised

In this in-depth article, we highlight the differences between the old and the new Property Practitioners Act, along with the changes in terminology and how it impacts real estate agents in South Africa.

Qualification Process for Real Estate Agents

How to Qualify as a Property Practitioner or Principal Property Practitioner

The Authority & ServiceSETA qualification process for property practitioners laid out in a step by step guide that will help you on your path to becoming a qualified property practitioner in South Africa.

How to Prepare for Online Real Estate Courses

How to Prepare for your Online Real Estate Course

If you have been out of school for a while or you’ve been practicing real estate for years, or even if you’re just new to online learning, you might not know what to expect from your eLearning real estate course. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks that can help you stay organised and focused while taking your online real estate classes…

How to Own Your Own Real Estate Agency in South Africa

How to Own Your Own Real Estate Agency in South Africa

A step by step guide on how to own your own real estate agency and the various qualifications you need to acquire to finally be your own boss.