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Accreditation recognises real estate professionals who have a specialist area of knowledge and skill in Auctioneering, Business Broking, Commercial & Industrial Sales or Property Management, Residential Sales or Property Management, or Rural Sales. Continuing professional development is part of the accreditation programme.
Application Form
Pre-Approved Seminars
Terms & Conditions
Accreditation FAQs
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a means of identifying a positive point of difference between REINZ members and non-members by supporting members to market their professional reputation and specialist skills to the wider community - Auctioneering, Business Broking, Commercial & Industrial Sales or Property Management, Residential Sales or Property Management, or Rural Sales.
Why get accredited?
The simple answer is to give you a competitive edge. Once accredited, you will be able to promote your accredited status and show your clients that you are a specialist in your particular field.
What are the industry benefits in having an accreditation programme?
There are a number of benefits for the real estate industry in having an accreditation programme:
- members are able to undertake structured learning relevant to their area of specialisation on a regular basis;
- recognition is provided to those professionals who want to specialise;
- supports best practice;
- specialist knowledge and business skills are maintained within the industry;
- the general public can identify a point of difference between accredited and non-accredited real estate practitioners.
What criteria do I have to meet?
The following five criteria are required for accreditation:
- Licensing: Hold a current Licence or Certificate of Approval as a Salesperson or Branch Manager.
- Education: Have completed a specialty strand in the National Certificate in Real Estate for one of the following: Business Broking; Commercial & Industrial Sales or Property Management; Residential Sales or Property Management; or Rural Sales. Auctioneering does not have a specialty strand so auction specialists will need to provide video evidence of two auctions called within the previous two years.
- CPD: Continuing Professional Development - 12 points every two years.
Points are made up of:
- a minimum of 6 points from REINZ seminars or REINZ ITO on-the-job training for national qualifications. Compulsory topics are documentation, ethics, and compliance.
- remaining 6 points from pre-approved structured in-house or company training which is assessment based; or by attending pre-approved conference sessions, including REINZ conferences; or other approved international seminars (REI, Australia, or NAR, US).
- Auctioneers will need to provide video evidence of two auctions called within the previous two years. These will be worth 2 points and judged on current Australasian Auctioneer Championship Rules.
Click here for a list of pre-approved seminars and conferences.
- Membership: Hold membership of REINZ Affiliate, Associate, or Fellow.
- Experience: Two years' practical experience in the relevant field prior to application.
I completed my exams at Massey University, do I have to complete the specialty strand?
Yes. You can do this through on job training. Download an enrolment form, complete and return it to REINZ ITO.
Alternatively, you may choose to complete your study with TOPNZ. Contact the course provider for more information.
How can I show that I am accredited?
Once accreditation is granted, you will be awarded an Accreditation Certificate. You will also be entitled to quote your accreditation status on your business cards, letterhead, and in communications with clients to promote your particular specialty.
How long does accreditation last?
Providing all criteria can still be met, accreditation is renewable every two years upon receipt of your CPD requirements for the previous 24 months.
Application Form
Please click here to download the application form.
Pre-Approved Seminars
Organisation |
Topic |
Presenter |
Points |
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REINZ |
Advertising Code |
REINZ |
1 |
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REINZ |
Auction Code |
REINZ |
1 |
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REINZ |
Auction Management |
John Abbott |
12 |
|
REINZ |
Auction Management for Salespeople |
John Abbott |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Compliance Issues |
Tim Jones |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Dealing with Client Aggression and Violence |
REINZ |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Financial Health Check for Your Agency |
REINZ |
3 |
|
REINZ |
IRD Taxing Issues |
IRD |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Jump Start
|
Yvonne Box |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Master Class: (Deposit Regime, Agent’s Commission, Leaky Buildings) |
Tim Jones |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Mortgage Fraud |
Steve Hazard |
1 |
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REINZ |
Negotiation: scripts to keep you out of trouble |
REINZ |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Property Law Act |
Niamh McMahon |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Risk Management |
Sue Hovell |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Sale and Purchase Agreement |
Tim Jones |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Setting Professional Standards Makes Dollars and Sense |
Graham Crews
|
3 |
|
REINZ |
Tender Code |
REINZ |
1 |
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REINZ |
The Market is Changing Can You |
John Abbott |
3 |
|
REINZ |
Trust Accounts for Branch Mangers/Licensees |
Graeme McGlinn |
2 |
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REINZ |
Trust Accounts for Salespeople |
Graeme McGlinn |
1 |
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Harcourts |
Prospecting |
Harcourts |
6 |
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Harcourts |
Listing |
Harcourts |
6 |
|
Harcourts |
Managing Listings |
Harcourts |
6 |
|
Harcourts |
Working with Buyers |
Harcourts |
6 |
|
Harcourts |
Consultative Real Estate |
Harcourts |
6 |
|
Harcourts |
Contracts and Negotiations |
Harcourts |
6 |
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Harcourts |
Managing Yourself |
Harcourts |
3 |
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Harcourts |
Harcourts/REINZ Limited Credit Programme |
Harcourts |
12 |
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Salescoach Limited |
3 Day Real Estate Performance Academy - Auckland 21-23 July 2008 |
Ian Keightley |
6 |
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Salescoach Limited |
Strategies to succeed in the new challenging market - Wellington 19 August 2008 |
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1 |
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Salescoach Limited |
Strategies to succeed in the new challenging market - Christchurch 19 August 2008 |
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1 |
If your company has structured assessment based training that you think should be considered, please ask your Education Co-ordinator or your Principal Officer to contact Lesley Southwick on 09 353 2258.
Terms & Conditions
1. Accreditation is voluntary.
2. Accreditation is renewable upon completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every two years.
3. Points cannot be carried over to the following two years.
4. All seminars, conference sessions, or in-house training must be pre-approved. Like Institute or professional body CPD programmes may be eligible for up to a maximum of 6 CPD points. International conferences including REI, Australia and NAR, USA conference sessions must be pre-approved to count towards CPD points. These may not count towards the compulsory requirements of CPD.
5. Online training programmes will be developed and count towards CPD upon completion and competence.
6. Other REI training relating specifically to the SIG of choice may be pre-approved for CPD points. This may not count towards the compulsory requirements of CPD.
7. This accreditation programme will form a part of the requirements for any ongoing Compulsory CPD (CCPD) that may be linked to membership or licensing.
8. Some REINZ seminars or online training may be on a user pays basis for members.
9. Registration for seminars and management of CPD and accreditation will be via the website (once this capability is developed) by 2008.
10. An accredited person will be entitled to quote their accreditation status on their business cards, letterhead, and communication providing accreditation is kept current. If an accreditation lapses then this right is revoked until accreditation is reinstated.
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