Luxury Real Estate Agent

Sell prime and super-prime residential property - £2m+ in London and Home Counties hotspots.

This UK luxury real estate agent career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£25,000 - £35,000 + commission
Mid-career salary
£60,000 - £100,000 OTE
Senior salary
£150,000 - £400,000+ OTE
Work environment
Office, viewings, evenings & weekends
Time to entry
1 - 3 years property background
Degree required
Not required
Category
Business, Finance and Legal

What a Luxury Real Estate Agent does

Sell prime and super-prime residential property - £2m+ in London and Home Counties hotspots.

How to become a Luxury Real Estate Agent

  1. Look up Luxury Real Estate Agent roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Luxury Real Estate Agent - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing
  • Client discretion