| TL;DR To be a successful REN in Malaysia, you need strong communication and negotiation skills, market knowledge, digital marketing expertise, client management, problem-solving, integrity, and resilience. These skills help you explain property clearly, manage buyers and sellers, follow up with leads, and close deals professionally. A REN career can be rewarding, but it needs discipline, training, patience and the right agency support. |
Thinking of becoming a REN in Malaysia? Good news for you! You do not need to be born a “natural salesperson” who can talk non-stop like a radio DJ. But you do need the right skills.
A REN (Real Estate Negotiator) is a property salesperson who works under a licensed real estate agency. RENs are registered with BOVAEP, the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (LPPEH in Malay).
When most Malaysians say “estate agent” or “property agent”, a REN is usually who they mean.
To be a successful estate agent, you need a mix of strong people skills, local market knowledge, sales expertise and enough legal know-how to keep clients safe.
A good REN knows how to explain, listen, negotiate, follow up, market properties, and build trust with clients who are making big life decisions.
Key Takeaways
- REN skills fall into three groups: soft skills (communication and people skills), hard skills (market, legal and digital knowledge), and work habits (discipline and organisation). You need all three to last in this career.
- A REN in Malaysia needs strong communication, negotiation, market knowledge, digital marketing, and client service skills to guide buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.
- Communication is the most important REN skill because property clients need clear explanations, regular updates, and honest advice before making major financial decisions.
- Digital marketing is now essential because many buyers and tenants first discover properties through listing platforms, social media, videos, and online searches.
- Malaysia adds its own layer: speaking more than one language, understanding home loans, and following Act 242 and anti-money laundering rules.
- A good REN is not just a salesperson; they are a trusted property advisor who understands people, pricing, market trends, and follow-up.
- Beginners can become successful RENs if they learn consistently, join a registered real estate agency, get proper training, and build strong daily habits.
In this guide
- 1. What Are the Most Important Skills a REN Needs in Malaysia?
- 2. Do You Need Qualifications to Be a REN, or Just Skills?
- 3. Why Is Communication the Most Important REN Skill?
- 4. Do RENs Need Digital Marketing and Technology Skills?
- 5. What Soft Skills Help a REN Build Long-Term Client Trust?
- 6. What Work Ethic and Organisation Habits Keep a REN Consistent?
- 7. What Soft Skills Help a REN Build Long-Term Client Trust?
- 8. What Work Habits Keep a REN Consistent?
- 9. What Should Beginner RENs Learn First?
- 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Estimated reading time: 24 minutes
1. What Are the Most Important Skills a REN Needs in Malaysia?
A REN in Malaysia needs soft skills to work with people, hard skills to give accurate advice, and work habits to stay consistent on commission. The role is not only about showing houses or posting listings online.
A REN has to understand what clients want, clearly explain property options, manage expectations, negotiate fairly, and keep the deal moving from the first enquiry to the final decision.
A simple way to understand it is this: a real estate negotiator stands between a property and a person’s next big decision.
For a buyer, that could be their first home. For a seller, it could unlock years of property value. For a tenant, it could decide where they live for the next few years.
That is why the job needs more than confidence.
The easiest way to see the full picture is to split REN skills into three groups. Think of it as people, knowledge and discipline.
Soft Skills (People Skills)
These skills decide whether clients feel comfortable working with you.
- Communication: Speak and write clearly with buyers, sellers, landlords, lawyers and bankers, and explain offers, the SPA and tenancy terms in plain words. That includes your WhatsApp messages and listing captions.
- Active listening: Hear what the client actually needs, not just what they say first. “A condo near KL” means nothing until you know the budget, workplace and loan readiness.
- Negotiation: Persuade with facts, not pressure, so both sides reach a fair price and terms, from the deposit to the move-in date.
- Relationship building: Earn trust quickly and keep in touch after the deal. Referrals and repeat clients come from relationships, not one-off transactions.
- Empathy and patience: Stay patient and understanding. Buying or selling a home is stressful, and clients remember how you made them feel.
- Problem-solving: Keep deals moving when a loan approval is delayed, the bank valuation comes in low, or a buyer gets cold feet.
- Multilingual communication: Bahasa Malaysia and English are the baseline in Malaysia. Mandarin, Cantonese or Tamil let you serve more clients in their own language.
Hard Skills (Market, Legal and Digital Knowledge)
These skills make your advice worth listening to.
- Local market knowledge: Know recent transaction prices, rental demand, new launches and upcoming transport links, such as new MRT or LRT stations, in the areas you farm.
- Pricing sense: Estimate a realistic market price using recent transactions and comparable units. Formal valuation reports are issued by registered valuers, but a REN must still price listings sensibly.
- Home loan basics: Understand how banks assess loan eligibility and debt service ratio (DSR), and why a low bank valuation means the buyer must top up the difference.
- Property law and contracts: Understand the flow from booking fee to SPA, loan and key handover, what a tenancy agreement covers, and the rules for RENs under Act 242.
- Compliance and ethics: Handle deposits and client information honestly, and follow anti-money laundering checks such as verifying who your client is.
- Digital marketing and tech: Use listing portals, social media, video, CRM tools and, for new launches, online eSPA signing to market properties and manage deals.
Work Habits (Discipline and Organisation)
These skills keep you going when there is no fixed salary pushing you.
- Self-motivation: Find your own leads and run your own schedule. Nobody will clock you in.
- Time management: Balance viewings, client calls, paperwork and prospecting without letting follow-ups slip.
- Attention to detail: Keep appointments, return calls quickly and check every document before it goes out.
- Resilience: Handle rejection, ghosting and slow months without losing your drive.
REN Skills at a Glance, With Real Examples
| Skill | Type | Real-life example |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | Soft skill | Explaining the loan steps to a first-time buyer |
| Active listening | Soft skill | Asking about budget, workplace and loan readiness before shortlisting |
| Negotiation | Soft skill | Managing a price discussion between both parties |
| Relationship building | Soft skill | Keeping in touch after a successful transaction |
| Empathy and patience | Soft skill | Giving a nervous first-time buyer time to compare units |
| Problem-solving | Soft skill | Helping when a loan approval is delayed |
| Multilingual communication | Soft skill | Explaining tenancy terms to a landlord in Mandarin and to the tenant in Bahasa Malaysia |
| Local market knowledge | Hard skill | Comparing nearby property prices before advising a seller |
| Pricing sense | Hard skill | Pulling recent transactions before agreeing on an asking price |
| Home loan basics | Hard skill | Flagging a likely valuation gap before the booking fee |
| Property law and contracts | Hard skill | Walking a buyer through the SPA timeline alongside their lawyer |
| Compliance and ethics | Hard skill | Being honest about a property’s limitations |
| Digital marketing and tech | Hard skill | Creating a short property video for social media |
| Self-motivation | Work habit | Blocking two hours every morning for prospecting |
| Time management | Work habit | Scheduling viewings, calls and document reminders |
| Attention to detail | Work habit | Checking unit details before posting a listing |
| Resilience | Work habit | Continuing follow-up even after rejection |
This is why a property agent’s career in Malaysia is not only about “selling”. It is about becoming useful enough that clients trust your advice.
At IQI Global, this skill-building matters even more because agents work in a tech-driven real estate environment with training, digital tools, property data, project exposure, and a large professional network across Malaysia and international markets.
You don’t need every skill on day one.
You need the right place to build them. IQI RENs get structured training, free on-demand courses on IQI Academy and digital tools like IQI Atlas, with uncapped commission paid out in 5 days.
2. Do You Need Qualifications to Be a REN, or Just Skills?
You need both, but they do different jobs. The law decides who can hold a REN tag. Skills decide who lasts.
Here is the legal minimum to practise as a REN in Malaysia, based on the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) and NCC course providers:
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 or older |
| Citizenship | Malaysian citizen or permanent resident |
| Education | At least SPM or equivalent |
| Financial status | Not an undischarged bankrupt |
| Training | Complete the two-day Negotiator Certification Course (NCC) and pass its assessment |
| Agency | Be attached to a licensed real estate agency |
| Registration | Register with BOVAEP through your agency and receive a REN tag showing your name and REN number |
| Renewal | Attend the REN Renewal Programme every year to keep your tag active |
The NCC is run by Board-approved providers such as MIEA, PEPS and RISM. Since October 2024, it ends with an assessment, and only participants who pass receive the NCC certificate.
Notice what is missing. None of these requirements test whether you can negotiate, price a unit or calm a nervous buyer.
That part is on you, and it is what the rest of this guide covers.
Want to go further? These guides pick up where this one stops:
- How to become a property agent in Malaysia in 5 steps: the full registration process, costs and timeline
- Real estate agent vs negotiator: how a REN differs from a Registered Estate Agent (REA)
- A complete guide to becoming a real estate agent in Malaysia: the bigger career picture
- Real estate without a degree: why you do not need one to build a career
3. Why Is Communication the Most Important REN Skill?
Communication is the most important REN skill because clients rarely make property decisions based on information alone. They need clarity, reassurance, and someone who can explain the process in simple words.
A good REN does not talk just to impress. A good REN listens first.
For example, when a buyer says, “I want a condo near KL,” that is not enough. A skilled REN will ask about budget, workplace location, loan readiness, family needs, rental goals, lifestyle, and preferred facilities.
Without proper questions, the REN may show the wrong property and waste everyone’s time.
It is not just us saying this. In Indeed’s 2023 data on US real estate job postings, communication appeared in 28.82% of postings, making it one of the most common skills employers ask for.
Let us give you an example. Imagine Aina, a first-time buyer, asking why one condo is RM520,000 while another nearby unit is RM470,000. A weak answer would be, “This one is better.”
A stronger REN explains differences in floor level, furnishings, facilities, building age, rental demand, maintenance fees, access to the MRT, and recent transaction prices.
That is real communication. It turns confusion into confidence.
Communication also matters during difficult moments. A seller may feel their property is worth more than the market suggests. A buyer may panic when loan approval takes longer than expected.
A landlord may worry about tenant quality. In these situations, a REN needs calm words, clear updates, and good timing.
Good communication includes:
- Explaining property details without confusing terms
- Listening to what clients really want
- Giving regular updates after viewings
- Handling objections politely
- Writing clear WhatsApp messages and listing descriptions
- Knowing when to call instead of texting
- Avoiding overpromising just to close fast
Why Language Skills Matter in Malaysia
Malaysia is a multilingual market, and clients relax when you explain things in their own language.
A buyer who thinks in Mandarin may still sign an SPA written in English. A REN who can explain the key terms in both builds trust fast.
You do not need four languages. Bahasa Malaysia and English are the baseline, and every extra language, such as Mandarin, Cantonese or Tamil, widens the pool of buyers, sellers and landlords you can serve.
In short, communication skills are the bridge between property knowledge and client trust. Without them, even the best listing can feel confusing.
4. Do RENs Need Digital Marketing and Technology Skills?
Negotiation helps a REN protect client interests without turning the deal into a boxing match. A good negotiator does not simply push for the lowest or highest price.
They help both sides understand the facts, manage emotions, and reach a fair agreement.
In real estate, negotiation happens everywhere. It can involve the selling price, rental rate, deposit amount, repair requests, move-in date, furniture, tenancy terms, or payment timeline.
Sometimes, the smallest detail can decide whether a deal moves forward or collapses.
Now, combine negotiation with property market knowledge. This is where a REN becomes more valuable.
If a seller wants RM650,000 for a condo but similar units nearby are selling around RM600,000, the REN should not simply say, “Cannot sell lah.”
A professional REN explains market comparison, recent transactions, current competition, buyer demand, and realistic pricing.
Here is a simple example:
| Scenario | Weak REN response | Skilled REN response |
|---|---|---|
| The seller wants a high price | “Can try, no problem.” | “We can test the market, but similar units are closing lower. Let’s price strategically to attract serious buyers.” |
| The buyer wants a big discount | “I ask the seller first.” | “Let’s support your offer with market data so the seller sees it as serious, not random.” |
| The tenant asks for lower rent | “Owner sure reject.” | “Let’s compare nearby rentals and propose a fair rate with a strong tenant profile.” |
| The seller rejects the offer emotionally | “Buyer not interested already.” | “The offer is slightly below expectation, but we can negotiate terms such as deposit, timeline, or furniture.” |
This is why market knowledge is not just about memorising numbers. It helps a REN advise with confidence.
A good REN should understand:
- Current property prices in the target area
- Rental demand and tenant profile
- New launches and subsale competition
- Nearby infrastructure and transport
- Basic property financing
- Buyer and seller behaviour
- Property investment potential
- Market trends that affect demand
This is especially important in Malaysia because property decisions can vary greatly by location.
A condo in Mont Kiara, a terrace house in Shah Alam, and a serviced apartment in Johor Bahru may attract very different buyers, budgets, and expectations.
Pricing Sense: Can a REN Value a Property?
Not officially. In Malaysia, formal valuation reports are done by registered valuers, not RENs.
But a REN still needs strong pricing sense. You should be able to pull recent transactions, compare similar units and explain a realistic price range to your client.
A seller who lists 15% above market may wait six months for zero offers. A REN who prices it right from day one saves everyone time.
Home Loan Basics: Why RENs Should Understand Financing
Plenty of property deals stall at the loan stage. You are not the banker, but you should know enough to spot trouble early.
- How banks look at a buyer’s debt service ratio (DSR) and how much they can borrow on their salary
- Why a bank valuation below the agreed price means the buyer tops up the difference in cash
- Which first-home schemes a buyer might qualify for
Here is how a valuation gap works. A buyer agrees to pay RM500,000, but the bank values the unit at RM480,000. On a 90% loan, the bank lends RM432,000, not RM450,000.
The buyer now needs RM68,000 upfront instead of RM50,000, before legal fees and stamp duty. A REN who flags this before the booking fee saves the deal, and the client’s trust.
5. What Soft Skills Help a REN Build Long-Term Client Trust?
You are not a lawyer, and you should never act like one. But you must know enough to guide clients safely.
- How a sale moves from booking fee to SPA, loan and key handover
- What a standard tenancy agreement covers
- Why only BOVAEP-registered RENs under a licensed agency can practise, as set out in the Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 (Act 242)
- How to handle deposits and client information honestly, including personal data under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
- Basic anti-money laundering checks, such as verifying who your client is
- When to refer a client to a lawyer, banker or valuer instead of guessing
Knowing your limits is part of being professional. Clients trust the REN who says “let me check with the lawyer” over the one who bluffs.
Do RENs Need to Know About Anti-Money Laundering Rules?
Yes. Real estate agencies are reporting institutions under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA), which Bank Negara Malaysia enforces.
For a REN, that means helping your agency verify who the client is, understanding why they are buying, and flagging warning signs such as unusually large cash payments.
Our guide to AMLA for property agents in Malaysia explains the red flags to watch for.
6. What Work Ethic and Organisation Habits Keep a REN Consistent?
Yes, digital marketing is now one of the most important skills for a REN. Many buyers do not begin by calling an agent.
They begin by scrolling property portals, watching videos, searching on Google, checking social media, or asking AI tools for advice.
If the listing photo is blurry, the caption is unclear, or the REN replies too slowly, the lead may disappear faster than free kuih in the office pantry.
Digital skills help a real estate negotiator in Malaysia stand out in a crowded market.
A REN who knows how to present a property online can attract more enquiries, warm up leads faster, and build a stronger personal brand.
Here are the key digital skills a REN should learn:
| Digital skill | How it helps a REN |
|---|---|
| Social media marketing | Builds visibility and attracts buyers or sellers |
| Property listing writing | Makes listings clearer and more searchable |
| Video content | Helps buyers understand layout, space, and lifestyle |
| CRM usage | Tracks leads, follow-ups and client details |
| WhatsApp follow-up | Keeps communication fast and personal |
| Email marketing | Useful for investor updates and project launches |
| Virtual tours | Helps remote buyers view properties |
| Personal branding | Builds trust before the first meeting |
| Lead generation | Creates more opportunities beyond referrals |
| Basic SEO awareness | Helps content and listings become easier to find |
| eSPA and digital signing | Helps new-launch buyers sign their SPA online with iDsaya |
Let us say Jason, a new REN, has one apartment listing. If he only uploads three dark photos and writes “Nice unit, call me”, he will struggle.
But if he creates a short video showing the balcony view, explains nearby MRT access, mentions rental demand, adds clear pricing, and follows up with interested viewers, he has a better chance of getting quality leads.
That is digital property marketing in action.
The 2026 Skill: Guiding Clients Through eSPA
Since 1 January 2026, sale and purchase agreements for new housing projects are signed online as eSPAs. Buyers verify their identity through iDsaya, the government’s digital ID app.
RENs who sell new launches should be able to walk a buyer through the app setup before signing day. Our iDsaya and eSPA guide explains each step.
This is where agency support matters. IQI Global’s PropTech ecosystem, including tools such as IQI Atlas, digital platforms, data analytics, and agent training, can help RENs manage leads, market listings, and grow their careers more efficiently.
Want those tools on your side from day one? Join IQI and become a PropTech-driven negotiator.
7. What Soft Skills Help a REN Build Long-Term Client Trust?
Client trust is the real currency of a REN career. The commission may close one deal, but trust creates referrals, repeat clients, and a long-term reputation.
The soft skills that matter most are patience, honesty, emotional intelligence, relationship-building, adaptability, and follow-up discipline.
These are not “nice to have” skills. They affect whether clients feel safe working with you.
Here is how these soft skills help a REN:
| Soft skill | How it helps a REN | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Patience | Helps manage slow decisions | A buyer needs time to compare units |
| Integrity | Builds reputation | Telling a seller the realistic market price |
| Emotional intelligence | Helps manage stress | Calming a buyer during a loan delay |
| Relationship-building | Creates referrals | Keeping in touch after handover |
| Adaptability | Helps handle changing market conditions | Adjusting strategy when enquiries slow down |
| Follow-up discipline | Prevents lost leads | Contacting viewers after appointments |
| Customer service | Improves client experience | Responding clearly and politely |
A client may forget the exact square footage of a unit, but they will remember whether the property consultant replied quickly, explained honestly, and stayed calm when things became stressful.
Customer service is especially important because property is emotional. A seller may be letting go of a family home. A buyer may be using life savings for a deposit.
A tenant may be moving closer to work or school. The REN who understands the human side of the deal will build deeper trust.
A strong REN should practise these trust-building habits:
- Reply within a reasonable time
- Do not hide important property details
- Explain risks clearly
- Follow up after viewings
- Admit when checking is needed
- Avoid pressuring clients blindly
- Keep records of conversations
- Respect client budgets
- Speak politely even when clients are difficult
- Stay professional after rejection
That last one matters. Not every lead becomes a deal. Sometimes the buyer ghosts you. Sometimes the seller changes their mind.
Sometimes the client says, “I think about it first,” and disappears into the Malaysian version of the Bermuda Triangle. A resilient REN keeps going without becoming bitter.
For quick rules of thumb, see our do’s and don’ts for real estate negotiators.
8. What Work Habits Keep a REN Consistent?
A REN needs self-motivation, time management, attention to detail and resilience to stay consistent. These habits matter because most RENs earn on commission, so your income follows your discipline.
There is no manager standing behind you every morning. If you do not prospect today, the pipeline feels empty next month.
Self-Motivation
Good RENs treat the job like running a small business. They set weekly targets for calls, listings and viewings, then track them.
Example: Farah blocks 9am to 11am every weekday for prospecting and follow-up. No viewings, no social media scrolling. That two-hour habit feeds the rest of her week.
Time Management
Viewings, calls, paperwork and prospecting all compete for the same hours. Good RENs plan the week around the tasks that bring in new business first.
Simple wins: confirm tomorrow’s viewings before you log off, and batch your follow-up messages after each round of viewings instead of replying piecemeal all day.
Attention to Detail
Small mistakes cost trust fast. A wrong built-up size in a listing, a missed viewing or a typo in the offer letter can make a client doubt everything else you say.
- Double-check unit size, price and facilities before posting
- Confirm viewings the day before
- Return calls and WhatsApp messages the same day
- Keep a simple record of every client conversation in your CRM
Resilience
Rejection is part of the job. Buyers ghost, sellers change their minds and deals collapse at the loan stage.
Resilient RENs measure progress by activity, not only by closed deals. Ten quality follow-ups a day is a win, even before the booking comes in.
| Habit | What it looks like daily | Result over time |
|---|---|---|
| Self-motivation | Fixed prospecting block every morning | A steady pipeline, fewer dry months |
| Time management | Calendar and CRM reminders for every lead | No lost leads, faster response time |
| Attention to detail | Checking listings and documents twice | Fewer disputes, stronger reputation |
| Resilience | Following up after every “no” or silence | More deals from leads others gave up on |
This is where the right agency helps. At IQI, RENs get structured training, mentorship and tools like IQI Atlas to organise leads and follow-ups, so discipline becomes a system instead of willpower alone.
Curious how far that discipline can take you? See how much property agents really earn in Malaysia.
9. What Should Beginner RENs Learn First?
A beginner REN should first learn communication, follow-up, basic market knowledge, property viewing skills, and digital marketing. These foundational skills help new RENs build confidence before handling more complex transactions.
You do not need to know everything on day one. But you must be willing to learn every day.
Let us say Amir is 24 and has worked in customer service. He has no property background, but he knows how to speak to people, listen, stay polite, and handle complaints.
With the right training, those skills can become a strong starting point for a real estate career in Malaysia.
Your current job may have trained more REN skills than you think. See which careers transfer well into real estate.
IQI agents have made the switch from journalism, engineering, banking and even a hawker stall.
Here is a beginner-friendly learning roadmap:
| What to learn first | Why it matters | Simple practice |
|---|---|---|
| Client communication | Helps you understand buyer and seller needs | Practise asking better questions |
| Property viewing | Helps you present listings professionally | Prepare key selling points before viewing |
| Basic market knowledge | Helps you answer common questions | Study recent listings and transaction prices |
| Follow-up | Helps convert leads | Message viewers after appointments |
| Digital marketing | Helps attract enquiries | Create simple listing posts and videos |
| Documentation awareness | Helps you understand the process | Learn basic forms, tenancy agreement and SPA flow |
| Objection handling | Helps you respond calmly | Prepare answers for price, location and loan concerns |
| Time management | Helps you stay organised | Use calendar reminders and CRM tools |
| Rejection management | Helps you stay consistent | Track progress, not only closed deals |
The legal steps come first: the NCC and its assessment, a licensed agency and your REN tag (see the requirements above). After that, most of the learning happens on the job.
The good thing is that many REN skills can be trained. You can practise speaking, presenting, writing listings, following up, and explaining property value. What cannot be faked for long is attitude.
Training does not have to cost extra either. IQI agents can watch any course on IQI Academy, IQI’s free video training platform, anytime and on any device.
For beginners, joining the right agency can shorten the learning curve. IQI Global supports new and experienced agents through training, digital tools, project access, technology platforms, and a large real estate network.
See how IQI helps real estate negotiators grow, or let IQI take your career to the next level and join us now!
A good REN in Malaysia is not the loudest person in the room. It is the person who can communicate clearly, negotiate wisely, understand the market, use digital tools, serve clients honestly, and stay consistent when results take time.
Skills can be learned, but trust must be built daily. In real estate, people remember the REN who made a big decision feel easier, safer, and clearer.
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A REN in Malaysia needs communication, negotiation, market knowledge, digital marketing, client management, problem-solving, time management, integrity, and resilience. These skills help RENs guide buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants through property decisions.
The most important skill is communication because a REN must explain property details, understand client needs, manage expectations, and keep clients updated throughout the buying, selling, or renting process.
Soft skills are how you work with people: communication, active listening, negotiation, relationship building, empathy and problem-solving. Hard skills are what you know and can do: local market knowledge, pricing, home loan basics, property law and contracts, compliance and digital marketing. A good REN needs both, plus the work habits to use them every day.
In everyday Malaysian usage, yes. Most people say estate agent or property agent for the person who markets and shows a property. Legally, a REN is a negotiator registered with BOVAEP who must work under a licensed real estate agency led by a Registered Estate Agent (REA).
No, sales experience is helpful but not always required. Beginners can build a REN career if they are willing to learn, communicate well, follow up consistently, and receive proper training from a registered real estate agency.
No. The minimum education requirement is SPM or equivalent. You also need to be at least 18, complete the two-day NCC and pass its assessment, and join a licensed real estate agency before you can get your REN tag.
Yes, digital marketing skills are important because many buyers and tenants search for properties online first. RENs should learn social media marketing, listing writing, video content, CRM tools, and online lead follow-up.
The three main REN skill categories are soft skills (communication and people skills), hard skills (market, legal and digital knowledge), and work habits (discipline and organisation). Together they cover how a REN talks to clients, what they know about the market and law, and how consistently they work.
Don’t have every skill yet? Nobody does on day one. Leave your details below and we’ll show you how IQI trains new RENs, from your first viewing to your first deal.
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