Any individual who intends to work as a real estate or business sales representative in Western Australia must be registered under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978.
Submitting an application
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
Make sure you’ve got all your documents ready to apply | Apply for your registration and pay registration fee | Application typically granted within 4-6 weeks |
You can apply for one of the following registration types:
- Unrestricted - can work in both sales and property management.
- Restricted - sales transactions only or property management transactions only.
Unrestricted registration
Pathway 1: Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419)
- Completed 18 units in Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) made up of 18 core units and 3 elective units.
Pathway 2: Agent licence qualification
- Hold or have completed the prescribed qualifications for a real estate and business agent licence (this includes applicants who meet agent‑level qualification requirements, even if they are not yet licensed as an agent).
Pathway 3: Previous registration or triennial certificate
- Have held a sales representative certificate of registration for at least 3 of the past 5 years or held a triennial certificate in the last 3 years.
Restricted registration
Sales only
- Completed 13 units in Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) made up of 10 core units and 3 elective units.
Property management only
- Completed 12 core units in Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419.
Alternative qualification pathways
- You may also be eligible for registration if you hold (or have completed the qualifications for) a real estate and business agent licence or held a sales representative certificate of registration for at least 3 of the past 5 years or held a triennial certificate in the last 3 years.
- Bridging units may be completed to go from a restricted Registration to an unrestricted Registration for those who completed CPP41419. More information can be found below under relevant units and competencies.
Before you apply
You'll need
- Proof of completion of one of the pathways listed above (please provide all evidence including units completed and bridging courses if completed).
- A police check ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
Complete the application form
Print or digitally complete the application form:
How to apply
Online
Apply and pay for your application
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Real Estate and Business Sales Representatives registration fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4-6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Already have a licence in Australia or New Zealand?
Show moreIf you are registered or licensed as a real estate and business sales representatives' registration (including property managers) elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand and want to carry out real estate and business representative work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Gap training requirements
Show moreReal Estate and Business Sales Representative Registration (Gap Training Requirements)
Current Registration Type | Qualification Originally Completed | Core Gap Units Required | Elective Gap Units (choose 3) |
Unrestricted Registration | CPP40307 or earlier | CPPREP4005 – Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts CPPREP4121 – Establish landlord relationships CPPREP4122 – Manage tenant relationships CPPREP4123 – Manage tenancy CPPREP4124 – End tenancy CPPREP4125 – Transact in trust accounts | CPPREP4102 – Market property CPPREP4201 – Appraise commercial property CPPREP4202 – Establish and maintain vendor and lessor relationships and networks CPPREP4203 – Complete commercial property sale CPPREP4204 – Establish commercial property lease CPPREP5201 – Develop and maintain commercial property market intelligence |
Unrestricted Registration | CPP41419 | Nil | Nil |
Restricted Registration (Sales Transactions Only) | CPP41419 | CPPREP4121 – Establish landlord relationships CPPREP4122 – Manage tenant relationships CPPREP4123 – Manage tenancy CPPREP4124 – End tenancy CPPREP4125 – Transact in trust accounts | Nil |
Restricted Registration (Property Management Transactions Only) | CPP41419 | CPPREP4103 – Establish vendor relationships CPPREP4104 – Establish buyer relationships CPPREP4105 – Sell property | CPPREP4201 – Appraise commercial property CPPREP4202 – Establish and maintain vendor and lessor relationships and networks CPPREP4203 – Complete commercial property sale CPPREP4204 – Establish commercial property lease CPPREP5201 – Develop and maintain commercial property market intelligence |
Restricted Registration (Property Management Transactions Only) | CPP40307 or earlier | CPPREP4005 – Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts CPPREP4103 – Establish vendor relationships CPPREP4104 – Establish buyer relationships CPPREP4105 – Sell property CPPREP4125 – Transact in trust accounts | CPPREP4102 – Market property CPPREP4201 – Appraise commercial property CPPREP4202 – Establish and maintain vendor and lessor relationships and networks CPPREP4203 – Complete commercial property sale CPPREP4204 – Establish commercial property lease CPPREP5201 – Develop and maintain commercial property market intelligence |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for property professionals
Show moreCharacter and Repute
Show moreYou must:
- provide a valid police check (less than 3 months old)
- disclose any previous convictions, pending proceedings, reprimands or fines
- If you answer “yes” to any character questions, you must provide additional details.
The Commissioner may request an interview. - Providing false or misleading information is an offence and may result in a penalty of up to $20,000.
Licence/registration search
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a registered real estate or business sales representative or check your registration status.
How to use the online licence search
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Search by type of licence: You can look for licensed people in your neighbourhood. Click on ‘Type’. Start typing in the licence type in the box eg. debt collector. Then type in either a name or location.
Relevant units and competencies
Show moreRequired units for CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
1. Unrestricted Registration (Sales and Property Management) – 18 Units
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4001 | Prepare for professional practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4002 | Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4003 | Access and interpret legislation in real estate |
| CPPREP4004 | Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate |
| CPPREP4005 | Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts |
| CPPREP4101 | Appraise property for sale or lease |
| CPPREP4102 | Market property |
| CPPREP4103 | Establish vendor relationships |
| CPPREP4104 | Establish buyer relationships |
| CPPREP4105 | Sell property |
| CPPREP4121 | Establish landlord relationships |
| CPPREP4122 | Manage tenant relationships |
| CPPREP4123 | Manage tenancy |
| CPPREP4124 | End tenancy |
| CPPREP4125 | Transact in trust accounts |
Elective Units (choose any 3)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4201 | Appraise commercial property |
| CPPREP4202 | Establish and maintain vendor and lessor relationships and networks |
| CPPREP4203 | Complete commercial property sale |
| CPPREP4204 | Complete commercial property lease |
| CPPREP5201 | Manage client relationships |
2. Restricted Registration – Sales Only (13 Units)
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4001 | Prepare for professional practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4002 | Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4003 | Access and interpret legislation in real estate |
| CPPREP4004 | Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate |
| CPPREP4005 | Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts |
| CPPREP4101 | Appraise property for sale or lease |
| CPPREP4102 | Market property |
| CPPREP4103 | Establish vendor relationships |
| CPPREP4104 | Establish buyer relationships |
| CPPREP4105 | Sell property |
Electives (choose any 3)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4201 | Appraise commercial property |
| CPPREP4202 | Establish and maintain vendor and lessor relationships and networks |
| CPPREP4203 | Complete commercial property sale |
| CPPREP4204 | Complete commercial property lease |
| CPPREP5201 | Manage client relationships |
3. Restricted Registration – Property Management Only (12 Units)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPPREP4001 | Prepare for professional practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4002 | Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate |
| CPPREP4003 | Access and interpret legislation in real estate |
| CPPREP4004 | Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate |
| CPPREP4005 | Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts |
| CPPREP4101 | Appraise property for sale or lease |
| CPPREP4102 | Market property |
| CPPREP4121 | Establish landlord relationships |
| CPPREP4122 | Manage tenant relationships |
| CPPREP4123 | Manage tenancy |
| CPPREP4124 | End tenancy |
| CPPREP4125 | Transact in trust accounts |
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