The Summit Difference

Results

Immediate access to over 100 listings. We encourage teamwork so you can sell other agents’ listings from day one!

Training & Support

Summit offers hands on training with experienced sales managers to help you learn quickly and succeed faster.

Reach

Exclusive marketing reach and profiling through the Summit Weekly with 39,000 copies delivered every week.

Three common questions people ask when exploring a career in real estate.

1. Can I make a living while completing my Real Estate Salesperson course?

Yes you can. The online Real Estate Salesperson course typically takes 6 to 12 months to complete for those balancing study with existing work commitments. Get in touch with us, we can guide you through the process and share how others have successfully made the transition.

2. What’s involved in becoming a licensed real estate salesperson?

There is an online course to be completed in order to obtain your REAA license. Summit helps you through every step, and before completion of your qualification you’ll start a gradual induction of classroom style practical training. After you’ve received your REAA license, you are ready to sell, armed with Summit’s extensive support material and the guidance and mentorship of a qualified Real Estate sales manager. Summit offers a supportive environment with guidance from experienced colleagues and managers. You’ll work alongside a talented sales team, gain immediate access to more properties, and build a strong career foundation. Many of our top achievers are now branch managers, bringing valuable industry and local market expertise to coach you to success.

3. What company is going to give me the best value and support for getting started and for my long term success?

One company stands out from the pack. Summit sells more real estate in the top of the South Island than any other company. There are many reasons for that, two of which are our marketing attracts more buyers and our brand is synonymous with achieving great results. Please contact a Summit manager at any of our six locations, or David Turnhout, to request a highly confidential phone call, or meeting, to talk about how a career at Summit could work for you.

I’m a huge advocate for Summit. They reward you well for hard work & provide the latest tools. Their culture and development of staff is incredible. I can’t fault them. Your whole family gets involved at Summit.

BEVAN DIXON

While I’ve been offered some amazing opportunities in my career, I don’t believe I could have achieved what I have done without the generosity, training and support that I’ve had with Summit.

GORDON WEBB

One of the main reasons I joined the Summit team was the fantastic training and mentoring options they provide that are essential to creating and maintaining a successful real estate career. I have been exposed to some of the leading trainers during my time at Summit. I have been delighted to receive the career development and the support Summit has provided me, both in terms of the outside facilitators they source, to the fantastic daily mentoring and coaching of my Branch Manager. I have no doubt this high-level career development has been essential to my overall success.

LIAM BOSHOFF

Being part of the region’s leading real estate company creates many advantages, and I continually use these to benefit my clients. These benefits have significantly helped me achieve many personal and professional goals over the years, including being awarded top salesperson of the year several times now. I am proud to be part of the region’s most preferred real estate company.

DWAYNE LOHMANN

Immediately upon joining Summit, it became apparent what this company does for its people. From training, compliance, marketing, and even the contact management software for my client database. Summit has provided tremendous advantages at no cost to me.

GLYN DELANY

The unique and outstanding interaction and support between all Summit offices mean that our vendors have not only their chosen salesperson working for the best possible results on their behalf but the entire team who work strongly and united with the listing agent . . . go Summit!”

DIANE TAYLOR

Our job is to tell the world that we have a property for sale, and that’s just what Summit’s marketing does. If anyone needs an example of how successful the Summit Property Weekly and Summit web marketing attract buyers, my recent 4-week auction campaign was a show-stopper! The 325 people through the open homes, over 2,500 internet hits, and aggressive bidding from multiple buyers saw the property sell successfully on auction night! This result is Summit’s marketing at its best. It’s no surprise why more people find their new home through Summit.

BRUCE BATTY

Having spent the last 4 decades in real estate and having Branch Manager status, my experience with Summit for the previous 11 years has been an amazing journey. Being provided with training of a high standard and with our team spirit across all branches, a reputation of integrity and professionalism makes Summit a brand to be proud to work for.

VICKI WEETMAN

Why Choose Summit Real Estate?

To give your career the best possible start and the quickest pathway to selling property and success!

 Here’s what sets us apart

What are the Summit Annual Awards?

Summit’s annual awards celebrate our team’s outstanding achievements and milestones, recognising excellence and best practice across all areas of real estate. They showcase our values, commitment to continuous improvement, and position as the region’s most trusted agency. It’s also a great night for our team and their partners to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together.

Who are the Summit Champions?

Each year, Summit Champions are celebrated for achieving exceptional sales commission benchmarks, earning exclusive rewards such as attending the Australian Real Estate Conference on the Gold Coast. This prestigious honour is a goal our sales team proudly strives for.

Summit Champions set the benchmark for excellence, combining advanced industry knowledge with leading-edge technology to deliver outstanding results. As leaders within our team, they inspire by example, sharing their expertise generously to elevate those around them.

Thinking about a career in real estate? You're in the right place!

Your first step is to contact David Turnhout for the Summit Getting Started Guide. It covers everything you need to begin your real estate career, including the Level 4 Certificate course, fees, the process, and how Summit supports your success from day one.

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