How can I become an estate agent with a BTS?
Are you passionate about real estate and want to make it your career? The BTS Professions Immobilières (PI) is the ideal route into this dynamic, job-creating sector. This two-year course will give you the key skills you need to become a successful and accomplished estate agent.
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In a nutshell:
- The BTS PI is a diploma recognised by real estate professionals.
- Work-linked training is an excellent way to gain practical experience and stand out in the job market.
- Estate agents have attractive job prospects.
Definition
What does the job of estate agent involve?
Estate agents are professionals who act as intermediaries between property buyers and sellers. They are responsible for prospecting the market, finding potential customers, advising them and helping them to realise their property projects. They may also manage lettings and co-ownership associations.
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Can I become an estate agent by taking a BTS?
Yes, you can become a real estate agent by taking a BTS Professions Immobilières (PI). This 2-year higher education diploma provides comprehensive training in the real estate profession, giving you the skills you need to work in this area. The BTS PI is open to holders of the baccalaureate in all subjects.
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What are the prerequisites for becoming a real estate agent?
In addition to a bac +3 or BTS PI diploma, there are other prerequisites for becoming an estate agent:
- Hold a professional licence: you must hold a professional licence to work as an estate agent. It is issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) after verification of the applicant’s qualifications and good repute;
- Professional indemnity insurance: this is essential to protect estate agents in the event of a dispute with a customer.
- Good knowledge of the property market: estate agents must be able to analyse market trends and offer customers fair prices;
- Good communication and negotiation skills: estate agents need to be able to persuade customers and get them to sign a contract.
Course
Do I need to have a BTS PI to be an estate agent?
No, you don’t have to have a BTS PI to become an estate agent. There are other courses available, such as a professional degree in real estate or a master’s degree in real estate management.
In some cases, it is possible to work as an estate agent after completing a generalist BTS, such as a BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel) or a BTS NDRC (Négociation Relation Client et Digitalisation de la Relation Client). However, it is important to note that these courses do not necessarily provide all the skills needed to work as an estate agent.
Holders of a BTS PI have a better knowledge of the real estate sector and are therefore more quickly operational in the field.
Job opportunities
What are the career options for estate agents?
Estate agents can progress to various positions of responsibility, such as :
- Property negotiator
They are responsible for prospecting the market, finding potential customers and helping them to realise their property projects.
- Estate agency manager
They are responsible for managing an estate agency, supervising the team of estate agents, developing the customer portfolio and guaranteeing the quality of the services offered by the agency.
- Real estate expert
He is able to assess the value of property and advise clients on the best investment options.
Offers
Why choose to do a work-linked BTS PI at INSEEC?
INSEEC is a business school that offers a work-linked BTS PI. This course enables students to acquire solid theoretical training and practical experience in a company.
The advantages of taking a work-linked BTS PI at INSEEC are as follows:
- A comprehensive, professionally-oriented course: The work-linked BTS PI at INSEEC enables students to acquire the skills needed to work as a real estate agent;
- Practical experience in a company: Work-linked training enables students to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired in the classroom and to develop their know-how;
- Support from real estate professionals: Students on the BTS PI work-study course at INSEEC are supervised by real estate professionals who provide them with their expertise and support;
- Increase your chances of professional integration: The BTS PI sandwich course at INSEEC is a diploma recognised by real estate professionals.
Training
What studies should I do after a BTS PI to specialise in real estate?
After completing a BTS PI, you can continue your studies to specialise further in real estate. Here are some possible courses:
Bachelor in Real Estate Transactions & Property Dealers
This Bachelor’s degree offers comprehensive training in real estate transactions and property management for :
- Prospecting the property market;
- Determining the value of property ;
- Negotiating property transactions;
- Manage a portfolio of customers ;
- Monitoring the legal and financial aspects of property transactions.
Bachelor in Real Estate & Finance
This Bachelor’s degree offers training in real estate and finance for :
- Analysing property markets;
- Developing property investment strategies;
- Managing property portfolios;
- Financing property projects.
Bachelor Financial Products, Real Estate & Insurance
This Bachelor’s degree offers training in financial products, real estate and insurance for :
- Marketing financial and property products;
- Advising clients on investment matters;
- Managing customer portfolios;
- Insuring property-related risks.
To complete their training, students can then opt for an MSc, accessible with a Bac +3 :
Master of Science in Wealth Management & Real Estate Markets
This Master of Science offers in-depth training in asset management and real estate markets to :
- Managing customers’ assets;
- Advising clients on property investment;
- Developing property investment strategies;
- Follow the legal and tax aspects of wealth management.
Master of Science Real Estate Management
This Master of Science offers in-depth training in real estate management for :
- Managing property projects;
- Developing real estate strategies;
- Managing real estate teams ;
- Analysing property markets.
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