TL;DR: 5 MORE REASONS TO JOIN IQI Innovation: award-winning tech and digital marketing, plus IQI's own ADAPT AI Convention. Culture: you join a team, with recognition events and campus programmes such as the JIQI Campus Club. Awards: 24 industry awards in 2025, including four at StarProperty 2025. CSR: IQI Cares programmes such as Projek Happy for children with cancer. Juwai IQI: a group built on mergers, with a Chinese-language portal and USD660 million in international deals in 2025. Money gets people through the door. Culture decides whether they stay. In Part 1, we covered the career engine: 5-day commission payouts, home bonuses, training and a steady project pipeline. Part 2 answers the bigger question. What kind of company are you actually joining? Here is what has changed since we first wrote this in 2019, with 2025 and 2026 figures. Is IQI a good company to work for? For agents who want commission-based income with structure behind it, the track record is strong. You saw the scale in Part 1. What matters here is how IQI got that big: through mergers, new markets and its own technology. A company that keeps growing gives its agents more listings, more buyers and more room to build a team. Here is the path so far. YearMilestone2012IQI Holdings Sdn Bhd is registered in Kuala Lumpur2019IQI merges with Juwai.com to form Juwai IQI. RINA Group agents join the IQI brand.2020Expansion into India, Pakistan and Singapore. iRealty merges with IQI.202530 new branches, 7 new markets, USD4.3 billion in total transactions and 24 industry awards2026Largest-ever group convention in Kuala Lumpur and launch of the IQI Youth platform Sources: Juwai IQI press releases, New Straits Times (Nov 2020), IQI Global Wrapped 2025, EdgeProp.my (19 May 2026). 5 more reasons to join IQI 1. Why is IQI called a tech-powered agency? Plenty of agencies buy software. IQI builds its own, and that tells you how it thinks. Leadership treats technology as part of the job, not an add-on. Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho has said the group believes real estate professionals need both industry-leading skills and advanced technology to compete, as reported by EdgeProp.my in May 2026. That thinking has been recognised. IQI won Best Technology and Best Digital Marketing at StarProperty 2025. The digital marketing win matters for new agents, because brand-driven marketing brings in buyer enquiries you don't have to generate alone. IQI also runs the ADAPT AI Convention, which brought business leaders together in 2025 to discuss using AI at work. For agents, that means early exposure to the tools reshaping the industry. For more on how leadership thinks about innovation, read Kashif Ansari's insights on smart technology and innovation. 2. What is the culture like at IQI? Real estate can be lonely if you go it alone. At IQI, you join a team, not just a company. Every new REN is placed in a team. Your team leader shapes your day-to-day experience, from how you prospect to how you celebrate a closing, so meet them and choose one whose style fits yours. Recognition is built into the calendar. The IQI Prestige Award celebrates top sellers, while the Juwai IQI International Summit and group conventions bring agents together with investors and industry speakers. The culture also reaches people before they become agents: JIQI Campus Club runs workshops at universities such as MMU and UCSI JIQI Hustle Hub connects young people with real estate careers Youth Connect 2026, held at IQI's Millerz Square headquarters on 22 August 2026, brought young entrepreneurs together on social media and lead generation Want a look behind the scenes before you commit? IQI runs a dedicated Instagram account, Life at IQI (@lifeatiqi_), built for agents and anyone curious about working here. It shows the day-to-day culture from the inside: team moments, events, training and agent milestones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) 3. Is IQI an award-winning agency? Yes. IQI collected 24 industry awards in 2025, according to its year-end review. The headline wins came at the StarProperty Awards 2025, which IQI describes as its fifth consecutive year of wins at the event. StarProperty Awards 2025What it recognisesAll Star Award (Mega)Overall agency excellence, large agency categoryDeveloper Preferred AwardThe agency developers prefer to work withBest Digital Marketing AwardDigital marketing and lead generationBest Technology AwardAgency technology and tools View this post on Instagram A post shared by IQI (@iqiglobal) Why should an agent care about awards? Because the Developer Preferred Award means developers trust IQI with their launches. That trust is what keeps the project pipeline you read about in Part 1 full. 4. Does IQI give back to the community? Success means more when it is shared. IQI runs its community work under IQI Cares. In April 2025, IQI Cares held Projek Happy at Petrosains KLCC with Jiwa Amal Malaysia, a day out for children with cancer. Over the years, IQI has also supported Dignity for Children, set up the LoveRun charity run and supported Rumah Aman, a home for underprivileged children. For agents, this matters more than it seems. Clients trust a brand that shows up for its community, and that trust carries into every viewing you book. 5. What does Juwai IQI mean for your career? In 2019, IQI merged with Juwai.com, a Chinese-language international property portal. Juwai described the deal at the time as creating Asia's biggest proptech group. For an IQI agent, that means a channel to Chinese-speaking buyers that most local agencies simply don't have. Juwai IQI also grows by bringing other agencies in. RINA Group's agents adopted the IQI brand in 2019, and iRealty merged with IQI in 2020. Each merger adds agents, listings and know-how to the network you plug into. The overseas business is no longer a side line. In 2025, IQI's international markets recorded USD660 million across 1,781 transactions. Recent moves include three new offices in Spain and the IQI Lahore launch. All 10 reasons to join IQI at a glance Here is the full case across both parts of this series. Part 1: the career enginePart 2: the company behind itRewards beyond commissionAward-winning tech and digital marketingCommission paid in 5 days*Team-based, mentor-led cultureGlobal network across 35 countries24 industry awards in 2025Structured REN trainingCommunity work through IQI Cares400+ projects to sellJuwai IQI and its Chinese buyer channel *On qualified projects. Still weighing up whether real estate is right for you? Our guide to becoming a real estate agent in Malaysia covers licensing, the REN to REA path and what the job really involves. Frequently asked questions about IQI Is IQI a good company to work for? For agents who want commission-based income with structure, IQI offers award-winning technology, a team-based culture, recognition programmes and the reach of the Juwai IQI group. Your experience also depends on your team leader, so meet them before you sign up. What is the difference between IQI and Juwai IQI? IQI won 24 industry awards in 2025. At the StarProperty Awards 2025 it won the All Star Award (Mega), Developer Preferred Award, Best Digital Marketing Award and Best Technology Award. Who leads IQI? Juwai IQI is led by Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari and Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho. The group is headquartered at Millerz Square in Kuala Lumpur. Does IQI run programmes for students and young people? Yes. The JIQI Campus Club runs workshops at universities such as MMU and UCSI, and JIQI Hustle Hub connects young people with real estate careers. IQI also hosted Youth Connect 2026 in Kuala Lumpur in August 2026.You have read 10 re You have read 10 reasons. Now write your own. Leave your details below and an IQI team leader will walk you through training, your REN tag and your first deal. [custom_blog_form]

Getting a property lead is the easy part. Turning it into a conversation is where most agents lose the deal. This is especially true online. Someone submits an enquiry, clicks a property advertisement or leaves their contact details without being anywhere near ready to buy. Then you call, and you get the five words every agent knows: “I’m just looking, thanks.” That does not mean the opportunity is gone. A good real estate lead calling script helps you start naturally, work out what the person actually needs, and guide them to a practical next step without pressure. The objective is not to sell a property on the first call. It is to move the lead one step closer to a decision. Below you will find the full 6-step script, a buyer and investor script based on the call flow used by the Juwai IQI lead-handling team, scripts for referrals, expired listings and voicemail, objection replies, and WhatsApp follow-up templates. Quick template (copy and adapt):“Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You recently enquired about [property/area]. Are you looking to buy to stay, or to invest? Which area are you considering, and do you have a budget range in mind? Great, I’ll shortlist a few options that match. Would today or tomorrow be better for a quick chat?” What Makes a Real Estate Lead Call Successful? Before thinking about the exact words to use, understand what the first conversation is supposed to achieve. A successful call should help you: understand why the person made the enquiry identify whether they are buying, selling or simply researching discover their preferred location and property requirements understand their expected timeline determine how serious they currently are provide something useful based on their situation agree on the next action That next action could be a viewing, a buyer consultation, a property valuation, a follow-up call, or a carefully selected shortlist. Trying to accomplish everything in one conversation is what makes a call feel like a pitch. Focus instead on earning permission to continue the relationship. What Should You Do Before Dialling a Property Lead? A good property call begins before you dial. Spend five minutes on three things. 1. Check where the lead came from The source tells you how to open. Did the person: enquire about one specific property? register through your property website? respond to a social media advertisement? attend a property event? ask about selling? ask about a certain neighbourhood? come through a referral? Your opening should reflect whatever triggered the enquiry. If someone asked about a condominium in Mont Kiara, opening with that property lands far better than a generic “Are you looking for a house?” 2. Review previous conversations If the lead has contacted your agency before, read the notes: preferred areas, budget, property type, properties already viewed, timeline, earlier questions and follow-up history. Asking a question the prospect already answered is the fastest way to feel like a stranger. 3. Decide what you want from the call Know what a successful outcome looks like before calling. Lead typeA successful first call ends withBuyerA viewing booked, a short consultation scheduled, or requirements confirmed before you recommend anythingInvestorBudget, currency and target market confirmed, and a shortlist or consultation agreedSellerA valuation arranged, a market discussion held, or a listing consultation scheduledEarly-stage leadPermission to contact them again, with an agreed reason and rough date How Quickly Should Agents Contact New Property Leads? Speed matters with online enquiries. Aim to make first contact within five minutes of the enquiry wherever you can, while the property, advertisement or form is still fresh in the person’s mind. Someone who submitted an enquiry five minutes ago is much more likely to remember what they were looking at than someone contacted several days later. However, calling quickly does not mean rushing through the conversation. Respond promptly, introduce yourself clearly and give the prospect a reason to continue speaking with you. The 6-Step Real Estate Lead Calling Script Here is a simple framework agents can customise for any inbound or online lead. Step 1: Start with a natural introduction Agent: “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You recently enquired about [property/area/property type], so I wanted to follow up and see what you’re currently looking for. Is now a convenient time for a quick chat?” This works because it answers the only three questions in the prospect’s head: who are you, why are you calling, and what do you want. Nobody needs your full background in the first 30 seconds. If they agree to continue, go straight into discovery. Step 2: Find out what they actually need Resist the urge to start describing properties. Ask instead. What you gather here decides whether your recommendations are useful or noise. For a buyer, the four things you need are location, budget, requirements and timeline. “What areas are you currently considering?” “What type of property are you looking for?” “Do you already have a budget range in mind?” “When are you hoping to buy?” “What matters most: location, price, space or facilities?” “Is this for your own stay or for investment?” For a seller, you are after motivation, expectation and timing instead. “What made you start considering selling?” “Are you planning to sell soon, or still exploring your options?” “Have you had a recent valuation on the property?” “Is there a particular price you are hoping to achieve?” “What would you ideally like to happen after the property is sold?” These get at why the owner is selling, which is far more useful than simply asking whether they want to list. You do not need to ask every question on one call. Pick the ones that fit the conversation naturally. Step 3: Connect their needs to something useful Once you understand what they want, show how you help. Skip the company presentation and make it directly relevant to what they just told you. “Based on what you’ve shared, I can narrow the search to properties around [area] that fit your budget and size. That saves you scrolling through listings that don’t match.” Or, for an early-stage buyer: “I can keep you updated when suitable properties come up in that area, so you don’t have to monitor the market yourself.” For a seller: “The first useful step is probably understanding what similar properties nearby are asking and actually selling for. From there we can work out a realistic pricing strategy.” The principle is simple: understand first, recommend second. Step 4: Handle “I’m just looking” without becoming pushy This is the most common response you will get. Do not treat it as a no. Lower the pressure and keep the conversation alive. “That’s completely fine. Are you mainly exploring different areas at the moment, or have you already narrowed it down to a few locations?” Or: “No problem. I’ll keep it simple and only share properties that closely match what you’re considering. What type of property have you been looking at?” Someone who is “just looking” today is often an active buyer a few months from now. Your job is to find out where they are in the journey, not to manufacture urgency. Step 5: Handle the four common objections Objections are normal, especially when the prospect does not know you yet. “I’m not ready yet” Do not argue. Get a timeline instead. “That’s fine. Do you have a rough idea of when you might start looking more seriously?” Then: “I’ll check in closer to that time and send you any useful market updates.” Now you have a legitimate reason to call again. “Just send me the information” “Sure, I can do that. Before I send anything, can I quickly check what location and budget you’re considering, so I don’t send you irrelevant properties?” A request for information is still a qualification opportunity. “I’m already speaking with another agent” Respect the existing relationship. Do not turn it into a contest. “Understood. If you’re already being properly assisted, that’s good. If you ever want additional market information or a second perspective on an area, I’m happy to help.” “The price is too high” Find out which objection this actually is before defending anything. “I understand. Is it above your overall budget, or does it feel high compared with other properties you’ve seen in the area?” Affordability and perceived value are two completely different problems. One needs a cheaper shortlist. The other needs comparable data. Step 6: Turn the conversation into a clear next step Never end with “Okay, I’ll keep you updated.” That is not an action. “Based on what you’ve told me, I’ll shortlist a few suitable options. We can have a quick discussion once you’ve looked through them. Would today or tomorrow be better?” For a viewing: “Would you prefer to view during the week or over the weekend?” For a seller: “I’ll prepare a comparison of similar properties in your area, then we can talk about pricing. Would that be useful?” Give people an easy either-or, not an open-ended question. “Are you more available Tuesday at 3:00 PM or Thursday at 11:00 AM?” gets answered. “When are you free?” gets ignored. The pipeline you are building looks like this: Buyers: Call → Shortlist → Viewing → Offer Sellers: Call → Valuation → Consultation → Listing Buyer and Investor Lead Calling Script (Facebook and Website Enquiries) he script below is the call flow used by the Juwai IQI team for buyer and investor leads who register through Facebook or a property website. It is built for international and cross-border enquiries, where location, currency and the preferred contact channel all need to be confirmed early. StepWhat to sayNotesOpen“Hello, may I please speak with [Name]? I’m calling from Juwai.”Confirm you have the right personContext“Previously, we received your registration from Facebook / our website, indicating your interest in [Country] properties. I would like to follow up with you quickly.”Reference the source of the leadQuestion 1: Location“Are you looking for [City]?”Confirms the location and filters everything after itQuestion 2: Purpose“Are you looking for own stay or to invest?”Changes the type of advice and properties you recommendQuestion 3: Property type“Would you prefer a single house or an apartment?”Question 4: Bedrooms“How many bedrooms would fulfil your requirements?”If availableQuestion 5: Budget“What is your budget, and in what currency?”If available. Currency matters for international buyersThank you“Thank you for your time.”Contact preference“May I know which method of contact you prefer: phone, WhatsApp or email?”Always ask before assuming a channelWhatsApp consent“Is it okay if we use WhatsApp to stay in touch with you?”Try suggesting WhatsApp, as it is a major contact method in Malaysia and Singapore Why this order works Location comes first because it filters everything else. Purpose comes second because an investor and an owner-occupier need different recommendations, even for the same property. Property type and bedrooms narrow the shortlist. Budget comes last because it is the most sensitive question, and people answer it more willingly once they have seen that your questions are focused and relevant. The 5-Question Buyer Qualifier To make this easy to remember, think of the five questions as Location, Purpose, Property type, Bedrooms, Budget. If you can answer all five by the end of the call, you have enough to send a shortlist that actually matches. If you only get two or three, record what you have and use the rest as a reason for your next follow-up. Real Estate Calling Scripts by Lead Type Different lead sources need different openings. Use the version that matches how the lead reached you. Referral or sphere-of-influence script Goal: borrow trust from a known connection and keep the pressure at zero. “Hi [Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company]. [Referrer] suggested I get in touch, and they mentioned you might be thinking about [buying / selling / investing]. There’s no pressure at all. I’m just curious what your plans look like over the next year. Is now a good time for two minutes?” Mention the referrer in the first sentence. It is the reason the person stays on the line. Expired listing or for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) script Goal: find out why the previous attempt did not work, without pitching. “Hi [Name], I noticed your property in [area] [is no longer listed / is being sold privately]. I’m not calling to pitch you. I’m curious: if the right buyer came along at the right price, are you still open to selling? And what do you feel hasn’t worked so far?” Listen for pricing, presentation or marketing problems, then offer a brief market comparison rather than a presentation. Voicemail script (under 20 seconds) “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You asked about [area]. I have a couple of options that match, and I’ll WhatsApp you the details now. You can also call me back on [number] if you’d like a quick chat.” Give one reason to call back and one way to do it. Long voicemails rarely get returned. A shorter script for high enquiry volume If you are working through 30 enquiries in an afternoon, the six steps compress into three moves. Move 1: Open “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You recently showed interest in [property/area], so I wanted to quickly check if you’re still exploring properties at the moment.” Move 2: Qualify (if they say yes) “Great. Which areas are you considering, and what type of property?” Move 3: Close “Got it. I’ll shortlist a few options based on that rather than sending you random listings. Once I’ve picked them, we can have a quick discussion. Would today or tomorrow work better?” Short calls often convert better than elaborate ones. Complexity is not the same as skill. WhatsApp and Text Follow-Up Templates Many leads would rather reply to a message than answer a call, especially in markets where WhatsApp is the default way people communicate. Send a message straight after the call, and only if the lead has agreed to be contacted that way. Right after the call “Hi [Name], [Your Name] from [Company]. Thanks for chatting just now. Here are 3 options in [area] that fit your [budget / bedroom] needs: [links]. Which one would you like to view first?” If they did not pick up “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You enquired about [property/area] earlier. I tried calling but missed you. Would you prefer a quick call this evening, or should I send the details here first?” When something relevant comes up “Hi [Name], a new unit came up in [area] that’s close to the requirements you mentioned. Thought it was worth showing you. Would you like the details?” Keep messages short, specific and easy to answer. One question per message works better than three. 7 Call Habits That Make Any Lead Calling Script Work A script gives you the words. These habits decide whether the words land. 1. Let the lead talk The temptation is to launch into your prepared pitch the moment they answer. Resist it. If you monologue, they tune out and hang up. Open by asking what they want from the conversation, tell them you will do your best to help, and let their answer set the direction. Your agenda keeps the call on the rails. Their input decides where it goes. 2. Build rapport in the first minute People respond to people. Use their name, give yours plainly, and open with something human. “Good afternoon, am I speaking with Encik Peter?” “This is Jane calling from IQI.” “I hope I’m not catching you at a bad time.” Genuine interest is the difference between a person calling and a selling machine calling. 3. Use simple language You do not need impressive vocabulary on a phone call. Jargon confuses people or irritates them, and both kill the relationship before it starts. Meet the prospect at their level. 4. Ask follow-up questions in the moment When a prospect mentions something, dig one layer deeper before moving on. It confirms you understood them correctly, and it proves you are actually listening rather than waiting for your turn to speak. Often the prospect clarifies their own thinking while answering you. That is when the real requirement appears. 5. Do not panic when you lack the answer You will get questions you cannot answer. It happens to everyone. Do not dance around it. Ask to place them on a brief hold, or point them to a colleague or resource that can help properly. An honest “let me confirm that for you” beats a confident wrong answer every time. 6. Smile while you talk Smiling during a phone call changes your tone, and the person on the other end hears it. Treat the call the way you would a face-to-face conversation and the lead relaxes with you. 7. Close the call cleanly A strong call that ends clumsily still leaves a bad taste. Finish with three quick moves: Summarise what you discussed Confirm what happens next and when Ask if there is anything else you can help with The prospect should hang up feeling informed, not sold to. What Should Agents Avoid on Lead Calls? A script should guide a conversation, not control it. The biggest mistake is following it so rigidly that you stop listening. Avoid: firing questions one after another like an interrogation exaggerating demand or manufacturing urgency promising unrealistic returns or selling prices pushing for an appointment before you understand the prospect sending large batches of unrelated listings contacting people who have asked you not to That last one is not just etiquette. If someone asks to stop receiving calls or messages, honour it and follow the applicable privacy and marketing requirements in your market. Trust is worth more than completing every line of your script. How Should You Follow Up After a Lead Call? Property decisions take time. A buyer who enquires today may purchase eight months later. A homeowner weighing up a sale may sit on it for a year. Follow-up is where most of the conversion actually happens. After every call, log: preferred location budget (and currency) property type buying or selling purpose expected timeline objections raised preferred contact method and WhatsApp consent the agreed action and next follow-up date If you promised to send something, send it promptly. That might be property recommendations, market information, appointment details, valuation figures, financing guidance or neighbourhood data. Give them a reason to reply “Hi, just following up” gives the prospect nothing to respond to. Compare it with this: “Hi [Name], a new unit came up in [area] that’s close to the requirements you mentioned. Thought it was worth showing you.” That is relevant, specific and easy to answer. Send three good listings, not twenty Agents often mistake activity for follow-up. Twenty listings does not beat three that actually match. If the prospect told you three bedrooms, near public transport, within a set budget, in two specific neighbourhoods, then your follow-up should reflect exactly that. Download the Lead Calling Script Template Want these scripts in a format you can keep next to your phone? Download the editable template with the buyer and investor script, the referral, expired listing and voicemail scripts, and the WhatsApp follow-up messages. Real Estate Lead Calling Script TemplateDownload Final Thoughts The best real estate lead calling script does not sound like a script. It gives agents a framework for starting the conversation, asking useful questions, understanding the prospect’s situation and recommending the most appropriate next action. You do not need to convince every online lead to buy or sell during the first conversation. Instead, focus on becoming useful. Understand what they need. Give them relevant information. Follow up when you say you will. Then make it easy for them to take the next step. When agents combine fast responses, good questions, personalised recommendations and consistent follow-up, a simple property enquiry has a much better chance of developing into a viewing, an appointment and eventually a client. Frequently Asked Questions What is a real estate lead calling script? A real estate lead calling script is a structured outline of what an agent says and asks when contacting a property enquiry. It usually covers an introduction, qualifying questions, replies to common objections and a clear next step. A good script guides the conversation without sounding rehearsed. What should I say on the first call to a real estate lead? Give your name, your company and the reason you are calling in one sentence, then ask if it is a convenient time. For example: “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company]. You recently enquired about [property], so I wanted to see what you’re currently looking for. Is now a good time?” Keep the introduction under 30 seconds and move into questions. What questions should I ask a property buyer or investor on the first call? Ask five things: the location they are considering, whether it is for own stay or investment, the property type, the number of bedrooms, and their budget including the currency. Then ask which contact method they prefer, such as phone, WhatsApp or email. What is the best real estate script for Facebook leads? Open by confirming you have the right person, then refer to the Facebook or website registration that triggered the call. Ask the five qualifying questions, thank them for their time, and finish by asking which contact method they prefer and whether WhatsApp is acceptable. How do I respond when a property lead says “I’m just looking”? Accept it and ask a low-pressure follow-up question. Something like “That’s completely fine. Are you exploring different areas, or have you narrowed it down already?” This keeps the conversation going and still gives you qualifying information. Many buyers who are “just looking” become active within a few months. How quickly should I call a new property enquiry? Aim to call within five minutes of the enquiry where possible, while the property or advertisement is still fresh in the person’s mind. Someone contacted within minutes remembers exactly what they enquired about. Someone contacted days later often does not recall the listing at all. What questions should I ask a seller lead? Focus on motivation, expectation and timing: what made them consider selling, whether they are selling soon or exploring, whether they have had a recent valuation, what price they hope to achieve, and what they want to happen after the sale. These reveal far more than simply asking if they want to list. Is it okay to contact property leads on WhatsApp? Ask for permission first. A simple “Is it okay if we use WhatsApp to stay in touch with you?” at the end of the call confirms the lead is comfortable with it. WhatsApp is a major contact method in markets such as Malaysia and Singapore. If someone asks you to stop contacting them, honour it and follow the privacy and marketing rules that apply in your market. How many times should I follow up with a property lead? There is no fixed number. Follow up on the timeline the prospect gave you, and only when you have something relevant to share, such as a new matching listing or a market update. Volume without relevance damages trust. Always honour a request to stop contact. With the right attitude, mindset and training, your lead calling days have only just begun. Want a change? Be the change! Through #IChooseIQI, experience the many endless possibilities with IQI all starting from RM188. Grab the opportunity TODAY! [custom_blog_recruit_form] Continue reading: ChatGPT for Real Estate: Transforming the Way Agents Work Australian homebuyer enquiries increased since Chinese border reopening 4 Essential Agent Fees When Selling a House in Malaysia 2026 8 productive routines to maintain positive during quarantine Top 7 Most Expensive Celebrity Houses in the World (That Will Make Your Jaw Drop)

TL;DR Fast pay: IQI pays full commission 5 days after closing on qualified projects. Rewards beyond commission: home bonuses up to RM500,000, car incentives and sponsored overseas trips. Scale: 65,000+ agents across 35 countries closed USD4.3 billion in transactions in 2025. Training: a 4-day New REN Training plus the MIEA-run NCC course leads to your official REN tag. Inventory: 400+ projects to sell in Malaysia, with 360+ new projects onboarded in 2025. Most people don't quit their job to become a property agent. They quit because they hit a ceiling. A fixed salary caps what you earn. Real estate doesn't, but the agency you join decides how fast that potential turns into money. We first published this guide in 2019. A lot has changed since then. IQI has more than doubled its network, opened in new countries and built its own agent technology. Here is the updated case, backed by 2025 and 2026 figures. Part 1 covers the money and career engine. Part 2 covers culture, innovation and where Juwai IQI is heading. Who is IQI? MetricFigureAgents worldwide65,000+Countries35Total transaction valueUSD4.3 billionTransactions worldwide51,226 (49,445 in Malaysia)Average commission paid per dayUSD312,000New branches opened30New projects onboarded360+ Sources: IQI Global Wrapped 2025 and EdgeProp.my, 19 May 2026. 5 reasons to join IQI as a real estate agent 1. What rewards do IQI agents get beyond commission? Commission is the paycheque. Incentives are the bonus round, and IQI puts serious money behind them. According to IQI's Join IQI page, qualifying agents can earn: Home bonuses of up to RM500,000 (conditions apply) Car incentives and Apple gadgets Fully sponsored incentive trips overseas These are not brochure promises. IQI reports RM25 million in home bonus payouts and RM9.4 million in luxury incentive trips in 2025 alone. Last year's trips went to Australia, Switzerland, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Madrid. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) Want proof from the ground? Read how agents used the scheme in our IQI home bonus stories. 2. How fast does IQI pay commission? Closing a deal feels great. Waiting months to get paid for it does not. IQI pays full commission 5 days after a deal closes on qualified projects. That speed matters most in your first year, when cash flow decides whether you stay in the game. Here is a simple worked example. Malaysia's scale of fees allows up to 3% commission on a subsale. Sell a RM500,000 condo at 2.5% and the total commission is RM12,500. Your share then depends on your tier and agreement with IQI. For the full breakdown of splits and tiers, see our guide to real estate agent commission structure in Malaysia. Real estate is one of the few careers in Malaysia with no salary ceiling. IQI agents earn uncapped commission, get paid within 5 days on qualified projects, and get full training to close their first deal. Start your REN journey with IQI 3. Why does a global network matter for a Malaysian agent? Because your buyer might not be Malaysian. IQI operates in 35 countries, including Vietnam, Australia, Canada, Thailand, the UAE and, since 2025, markets such as Korea, Germany and Bulgaria. That gives you a referral network that crosses borders. A buyer in Dubai looking at KL, or a Malaysian investor eyeing Melbourne, can be served inside the same group. Speaking at the group's May 2026 convention, as reported by EdgeProp.my, Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari said the group has become "one of the world's most active cross-border real estate networks." 4. What training and tools does IQI give new agents? You don't need property experience to start. You do need structure, and that is where most new agents struggle. At IQI, new RENs attend a 4-day New REN Training, sit an exam, then complete the 2-day Negotiators Certification Course (NCC) run by the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA). That course is what earns you your official REN tag. After that, learning continues through team mentorship, coaching from experienced leaders, and regular online and offline sessions. IQI also builds its own tools. The IQI Atlas app manages listings, leads and payments, and IQI says it helps agents save 7+ hours a week. IQPilot, its AI companion, helps track leads, sales and earnings. In May 2026, IQI launched IQI Youth to mentor younger agents through growth, learning, influence and leadership. As Ansari put it at the launch, "Our network is only as strong as the next generation coming into it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life At IQI by IQI Global (@lifeatiqi_) 5. Will you have enough properties to sell? An agent without listings is just a person with a name card. IQI markets 400+ projects in Malaysia with developers, and onboarded more than 360 new projects in 2025. That is a steady pipeline of new launches to pitch, on top of subsale and rental listings. The monthly roadshows mentioned in our 2019 version still matter. Today, though, much of that buyer traffic also comes through IQI's digital channels, project launches and events, so you spend less time hunting for leads and more time closing. How do you join IQI? The process takes a few weeks, not months. Here is how it works in Malaysia, based on IQI's current joining process. StepWhat you do1Submit the online form at iqiglobal.com/join-iqi, or register through an existing IQI REN's referral link. IQI uses your details to place you in a team.2Pay the one-time registration fee. It covers your REN kit, New REN Training and exam.3Attend the 4-day New REN Training and sit the exam within 24 hours.4Complete the 2-day NCC course by MIEA to receive your REN tag.5Submit your documents to IQI and start working with your team. The minimum requirement is an SPM certificate. For a quick version of the licensing route, see how to be a property agent in Malaysia in 5 steps. Is IQI the right fit for you? Let's be honest. This career is not for everyone. IQI agents are paid on commission, not a basic salary. Your income scales with your effort and results. Some months will be slow, especially at the start. It tends to suit you if you: Want income that grows with performance, not seniority Are comfortable meeting people and following up Can commit to training in your first three to six months Want to build a team or business later on Curious what is realistic? Our guide to how much property agents earn in Malaysia walks through the numbers. Or read how a former banker grew to lead more than 1,000 agents. Frequently asked questions about joining IQI Is it free to join IQI? No. There is a one-time registration fee that covers your REN kit, New REN Training and exam. The NCC course by MIEA is a separate requirement for your REN tag. Check the current fee with your team leader or the IQI joining team. Does IQI pay a basic salary? No. IQI real estate negotiators are paid on commission, so there is no basic salary. Income scales with the deals you close, and qualifying agents can also earn incentives such as home bonuses, car incentives and overseas trips. How fast does IQI pay commission? IQI pays full commission 5 days after a deal closes on qualified projects. What qualifications do I need to join IQI? You need at least an SPM certificate. You then complete IQI's 4-day New REN Training and the 2-day NCC course by MIEA to receive your REN tag. No prior property experience is required. How many agents does IQI have? Juwai IQI has more than 65,000 agents across 35 countries, according to EdgeProp.my in May 2026. Most are based in Malaysia. Ready to stop waiting for a raise? Join 65,000+ agents who chose a career that scales with performance. Leave your details below and an IQI team leader will walk you through your first steps. [custom_blog_form]