Do you want to become a residential lettings agent?
Have you always liked the idea of running
your own business and making money from  property? Thought
about becoming a Letting Agent, but not sure where to start?
You’ve come to the right place!
In as little as 9 months you could be running your own business
as a letting agent. Just imagine: no boss, working from home
or your own premises, being in control of your own earning
potential, working when it suits you, being in charge of a
successful business….need we say more?
Our Become a Letting Agent course will help you achieve all
of those things by showing you how to run a highly profitable
lettings business.
Of course, you may not be ready to take the step into the
world of the self-employed. Don’t worry – our
letting agent course is also suitable for you if you want
to apply for a job with a residential letting agency. Having
the Letting Agent Diploma on your CV will show employers how
committed you are to this career.
The facts
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6 million people in the UK live in rented accommodation
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69% of tenants can’t afford to buy their
own property
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demand for rented accommodation is expected to
rise from 2.6 million households currently, to 3.1million
over the next 15 years
Source: www.letlink.co.uk |
So that’s good news for you! There’s never been
a better time to become a Letting Agent.
We’ve done the research for you, and our course will
show you how to tap into the massive earning potential that
is available to you as a letting agent.
The course
Unlike other courses on the market, the Diploma in Becoming
a Letting Agent has no additional exam fees or hidden extras.
When you register for the letting agent course, you’ll
get:
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A comprehensive course pack that includes learning modules,
self assessment exercises and tutor marked assignments.
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Unlimited tutor support. As well as marking your assignments,
your tutor is there to offer you advice and guidance on
any queries you may have on becoming a letting agent.
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A Letting Agent's Manual full of useful forms for you
to use as part of your business
Our course is designed to give you a taste of what it’s
like to be a letting agent. Right from the beginning we’ll
be asking you to undertake self-assessment exercises that
will get you working on the research needed to become a Letting
Agent.
You’ll find that once you finish the course, and are
ready to set up your own business you’ll have completed
much of the research you need.
Timing
The beauty of this letting agent course is it’s designed
to fit into your busy lifestyle. That’s why we don’t
set a time limit to complete the course.
Support for you
Whether this is a complete change of career for you,
or you’re thinking of studying the Diploma to
complement your existing Letting Agent’s business
we’ll be there for you all the way. We want you
to succeed, and here at the Institute of Letting Agents
we take pride in our commitment and dedication to our
students.
When you sign up for our Letting Agent Diploma we’ll
give you:
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The personal support of a qualified tutor.
All our tutors have worked in the Residential Lettings
business for a number of years, and are experienced
professionals. They’ll offer you as much advice
and guidance as you need throughout the course,
in addition to the benefit of their knowledge when
they mark your assignments.
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Detailed and constructive feedback on
your work. All the assignments in the course
are designed to give you hands-on practical experience
at becoming a letting agent. The assignments are
based on real scenarios, so you get the chance to
use what you’ve learned. Your tutor will grade
your assignments, so you can assess your performance
as you study.
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A recognised qualification. Once
you’ve gained your Diploma you'll be able
to use our certified logo on all your paperwork
and marketing material.
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What skills do you need?
The good news is there are no essential entry qualifications
for you to start studying on our how to become a letting agent
course. All you need is commitment, motivation and a desire
to achieve your goals. If you’ve read this far you’re
likely to have all of those.
There are some basic skills that will be useful for you
in becoming a letting agent, which are:
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Communication skills - If you can communicate
well with people you’ll reap the rewards as a letting
agent. A friendly, personable agent is one with a good
reputation, who people will recommend. This applies to
face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication.
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Leadership skills - If you are a born
leader and know how to motivate people this is the career
for you. Being a letting agent involves keeping everyone
happy, from the landlord to the tenant to suppliers. And
once your business expands and you need to take on your
own employees you’ll be using your leadership skills
again, by motivating your team of staff.
If you’re now thinking, "I’m not sure I’ve
got all those skills. Is this the right course for me?"
Don’t worry! We’re here to help. Not everyone
is good at everything – your tutor will assist you with
any areas you may feel you need some guidance on.
How long does the Diploma course take?
Many students take nine months to complete the Diploma
course. If you're busy, it could take you eighteen months.
If you have spare time and you're prepared to work hard,
you could complete the course in six months. But unlike
other organisations, we set no time limit. You can take
as long as you want. You study at your pace, not ours.
Your qualification
Students who satisfactorily complete the course are
awarded the Letting Agent Diploma. They receive the
certificate, and the right to use the words Dip. LA
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When you complete the course
Once you complete the letting agent course, we send information
about your success to your local newspapers (if you want).
It's a good way of telling potential clients that you're available.
Our accreditation
Here’s another reason to sign up with us. We’re
fully accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality
Council (ODLQC) and recognised as a distance education
provider!
The ODLQC was set up by the government to assess standards
in distance education. It evaluates institutions based
on the instructors, financial planning and management
systems. The ODLQC is responsible for ensuring that
an accredited institution maintains the high level of
quality education it provides and they are extremely
stringent about the rules. Then again – so are
we!
We pride ourselves on the fact that we are accredited
as providing the highest quality education and assistance
to students. And we fully intend to continue to do so.
We are also on the Register of Education and Training
Providers with the Department for Education and Skills.
Finally we're also recognized by the Better Business
Bureau and by E-Public Eye.
And to ensure that we always maintain our high standards
if for any reason you are unhappy with our services
you can contact the ODLQC by using
this link! That’s how committed we are to
your success.
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Our guarantee
It's hard to know whether the letting agent course will suit
you. And you probably have lots of unanswered questions. If
you call us on 0800 781 1715 in the UK, 888-659-3897 (USA),
or + 61 2 9620 4066 (Australia), we'll try to answer your
queries.
But we also offer a guarantee: if you don't like the letting
agent course (for any reason), just email us to cancel at
any time within 30 days of receiving your pack, and we'll
refund your course fees.
Why do we give this refund? Because we don't like to part
on bad terms (life's too short). And we'd prefer you to say
nice things about us.
But, you ask, does anyone actually claim a refund? Absolutely!
Around five per cent of our students ask for their money back
each month. And we're happy to pay them, because we know that
the best course in the world won't suit every single person.
It's time to get started
Having read this far, you've got what it takes - motivation.
Fill out the enrolment form now, because this is where the
adventure and rewards begin. It's easy to start:
- Register now for the letting agent
course by clicking
here. If you need help
or information, contact the Institute.
- We'll ship the course materials
to you within ten days.
- When you get the course, read the
first module. It's laid out in an easy-to-follow format.
Then do the simple first assignment. Send it to your tutor
for marking. They will return it to you with friendly advice
and comments.
- Do the same for the other modules, until
you reach the end of the course. By then, you'll be earning
good money as a letting agent.
We look forward to helping you succeed.
With best wishes
Kit Sadgrove
Course Director |
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PS Still a little unsure? Click
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