NZ Real Estate Branch Manager study guide
NZ Real Estate Branch Manager · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
This page supports candidates preparing for the New Zealand branch manager licence class under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, as administered by the Real Estate Authority (REA). A branch manager licence sits above salesperson and agent licences: it is the class held by the person responsible for supervising the branch's real estate agency work, so the material is written for experienced licensees moving into that accountable role, and for agents weighing whether to take it on. The NZ Real Estate Branch Manager study guide has 6 sections and about 1,775 words.
01Licensing and licence classes (branch manager requirements)
This domain tests whether you can match licence classes to permitted activities and explain how a branch manager is appointed. The examiner looks for the distinction between holding a licence and being appointed to manage a branch, plus the experience and qualification gateways.
350 words, about 2 min02Supervision requirements
Supervision is not a job title. The exam tests who must supervise, what supervision must cover, and how a branch manager evidences active oversight.
308 words, about 2 min03Code of Conduct and Client Care Rules 2012
The Code sets minimum standards for licensee conduct and client care. The exam tests rule application: best interests, disclosure, misleading conduct, conflicts, and written client care agreements.
277 words, about 1 min04Trust accounts
Trust accounting is a high-risk area. The exam tests what money must be banked, how it is recorded, reconciliation and audit, and the branch manager's oversight.
279 words, about 1 min05Marketing and disclosure obligations
This domain tests accurate advertising and timely disclosure. The standard is whether a reasonable buyer could be misled, not whether the licensee intended to mislead.
267 words, about 1 min06Complaints and disciplinary process
The exam tests the route a complaint takes, the difference between unsatisfactory conduct and misconduct, and the branch manager's role in prevention and response. A complaint is made to the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA).
294 words, about 1 min