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What is the highest-paying job in the property sector?

What are the best-paid jobs in real estate?

Real estate jobs pay well. Here is a list of the best paid:

  • the estate agency manager

This responsible position requires a professional licence and, ideally, experience in the property sector. Remuneration depends on your experience, your agency’s turnover and your status. An estate agency manager earns a gross annual salary of between €30,000 and €90,000.

  • Real Estate Negotiator

Paid on a commission basis, a property negotiator maybe an employee, with a fixed salary and commission, or a VRP employee or self-employed, paid on a commission basis. The gross annual salary varies between €30,000 and €80,000.

  • the Fund Manager

They focus on managing and monitoring funds, drawing up business plans, monitoring cash flow and controlling incoming and outgoing financial and monetary flows. Annual remuneration ranges from €45,000 to €100,000.

  • condominium manager

It’s a job that demands a great deal of professionalism. Co-ownership managers earn between €35,000 and €60,000 a year.

  • Assistant notary

Also known as a notary’s clerk, a notary’s assistant is responsible for preparing and drafting documents sent to the notary for authentication. Their gross annual salary is between €35,000 and €60,000.

  • BIM Manager

Building Information Modelling is a recent profile in demand in the property sector. They earn between €40,000 and €70,000 a year.

  • Civil engineer

He or she is responsible for the smooth running of a site, managing teams, equipment and materials. Their gross annual salary is between €35,000 and €60,000.

  • Property Manager

They are involved in all aspects of property management. Their annual remuneration ranges from €35,000 to €60,000.

  • Land developer

The land developer is responsible for identifying building plots or sites in need of renovation for the launch of a new property project. They manage the feasibility study and negotiations with landowners. Land developers earn between €35,000 and €100,000 a year.

Apart from the professional reasons, training in real estate is also very interesting on a personal level:

What are the different professions in the real estate industry?

The real estate profession can be broken down into different families.

For management and/or advice:

  • property manager ;
  • management agency manager ;
  • property manager ;
  • rental manager;
  • co-ownership manager ;
  • caretaker ;
  • property asset management manager.

For promotion:

  • land developer or subdivider ;
  • urban planner ;
  • architect.

for the transaction:

  • estate agent ;
  • real estate transaction advisor ;
  • property expert;
  • real estate agent.

Is it possible to find a well-paid job in real estate without studying?

It is quite possible to find a well-paid job in real estate without having studied anything specific. These include estate agents and sales people. These profiles require more personal effort. Working in real estate depends above all on interpersonal skills and human qualities. Theoretically, anyone with proven interpersonal skills and a keen sense of negotiation can flourish in the sector.

Real estate is attractive because it’s a field that’s accessible, sometimes without a diploma, and offers very attractive pay prospects. However, the sector is competitive. That’s why studying real estate is always a great way to stand out from the crowd and make the most of your real expertise.

You don’t have to study hard to earn good money in real estate. At INSEEC, we offer a short real estate focus leading to a Bachelor’s or MSc degree, which will enable you to take up well-paid positions.

How is a property professional paid?

The property sector is one of the fastest-growing. What’s more, it offers real opportunities for passionate professionals. When it comes to pay, a property professional’s salary depends on his or her level of experience and position. However, a beginner estate agent can earn from €1,500, while a property negotiator can earn at least €4,000.

What criteria can influence the remuneration of a property professional?

Like all sectors of activity, the remuneration of a real estate professional depends on a number of criteria. Experience is the main criterion affecting the remuneration of a real estate professional. The role they play, the regions and areas in which they operate, and the sales they generate also play a major role in their remuneration.

If you would like to find out more about careers in the real estate sector, you can visit our real estate opportunities page.

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