New South Wales
NSW Real Estate License Guide 2025
Your complete guide to becoming a licensed real estate agent in New South Wales. From CPP41419 enrollment to NSW agent registration.
18
Months Total
$1.2K-4.5K
NSW Cost Range
12
Months Experience
NSW Fair Trading
Regulator
Step 1: Education
Complete CPP41419 Certificate IV through an approved NSW RTO
Step 2: Experience
Gain 12 months supervised experience with a licensed NSW agent
Step 3: License
Apply for NSW agent license through NSW Fair Trading
NSW-Specific Licensing Requirements
NSW Education Requirements
CPP41419 Certificate IV
- Must be completed through ASQA or NSW-registered RTO
- All 12 units of competency required
- Certificate must be issued within 5 years of application
NSW-Specific Training
- Underquoting laws and penalties training
- NSW Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 knowledge
- NSW Fair Trading specific requirements
NSW Experience Requirements
- 12 months minimum supervised experience
- Must be under licensed NSW agent supervision
- Experience must be in NSW real estate activities
- Detailed experience logbook required
NSW License Application
Application Fee: $284 (2025)
Processing Time: 4-6 weeks
Authority: NSW Fair Trading
Department of Customer Service
Department of Customer Service
Top CPP41419 Providers in NSW
Complete Property Training
Sydney
Delivery: Online + Face-to-face
Cost: $1,200 - $2,000
Duration: 6-12 weeks
Key Strengths:
- NSW-specific content
- Industry partnerships
- Job placement support
Real Estate Training Australia
Sydney, Newcastle
Delivery: Flexible online
Cost: $1,500 - $2,500
Duration: 8-16 weeks
Key Strengths:
- Experienced trainers
- High completion rates
- Ongoing support
UTS Centre for Professional Development
Sydney
Delivery: Blended learning
Cost: $2,800 - $3,500
Duration: 12-18 weeks
Key Strengths:
- University backing
- Premium quality
- Industry connections
Common NSW Licensing Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Don't Do This
- Choosing non-NSW registered RTOs - May not meet Fair Trading requirements
- Skipping underquoting training - Essential for NSW agents
- Poor experience documentation - Fair Trading requires detailed records
- Applying with expired certificates - Must be within 5 years
✅ Do This Instead
- Verify RTO NSW registration - Check with Fair Trading first
- Choose NSW-focused course content - Includes local laws and requirements
- Keep detailed experience logs - Document all activities and hours
- Apply promptly after experience - Don't wait for certificates to expire
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