Module:Property Agency

Module details

  • Module code

    2203

  • Module leader

    William Leschallas

  • Module Level

    5

  • Module credits

    15

  • Min study time

    150 hours

  • Contact hrs

    36 hours

Module content

Marketing and its role in a sales organization. The role and function of an agency in the property market. Relationships with clients and others, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, statutory obligations, the role of professional associations and the regulation of the practice. Procedure for selling, letting and purchasing property interests, taking instructions, inspection of the property, preparation of adverts and brochures, administration of transactions, verification of regulations and compliance for services, appliances and furniture.

Module outcomes

To achieve credit for this module, students must be able to:

  1. Prepare and implement a market strategy for an agency business.
  2. Advise on a marketing strategy for a property.
  3. Receive instructions from a client and establish administrative procedures.
  4. Understand the key statutory and legal obligations of an agent.

Assessment

Assessment Description Weighting
Coursework Marketing Report and Draft Particulars 50%
Coursework In class tests 50%

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