Real Estate Agent
Career guide for real estate agents & realtors in Jamaica
Annual Salary
J$800K–J$6M
Commission-based
Roles Available
180+
Active listings
Market Trend
Growing
Housing boom
180+ real estate agent jobs available in Jamaica right now
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Career Paths
Jamaica Homes
›
Sales Assistant
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Real Estate Agent
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Senior Agent
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Real Estate Broker
Junior Agent
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Real Estate Agent
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Team Leader
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Branch Manager
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Agency Owner
Real Estate Agent
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Buyer’s Specialist
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Senior Specialist
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Director of Sales
Salary Range
Avg J$2.5M
J$800K / yearJ$6M+ / year
Earnings are primarily commission-based (typically 3–5% of property value split with broker). Top agents in Kingston’s luxury market can earn well above J$6M annually.
Key Skills
Property Sales
Client Relations
Negotiation
Market Analysis
Property Valuation Basics
Listing Platforms & MLS
Contract Preparation
Cold Calling & Prospecting
Open House Management
CRM Software
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC/CSEC passes including English
- Real Estate Board (RERA) licensing course
- Clean police record required
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Business or Marketing
- BSc Business Administration
- Real estate-specific training programmes
Professional Qualifications
- RERA Salesperson Licence — Real Estate Board of Jamaica (mandatory)
- RERA Associate Broker Licence (after 2 years as salesperson)
- Real Estate Board Jamaica Annual Renewal
- NHT Approved Agent Training
- REALTORS® Institute Designation (optional but valued)
Job Market Trend
GrowingJamaica’s residential property market has seen strong price appreciation in Kingston, St. Andrew, and Montego Bay. Demand for licensed agents is rising with new housing developments across the island.
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