Almost 4,000 agents have now taken Propertymark Qualification exams since the beginning of the year, averaging 46 agents every business day, the latest figures shows.

The industry body said that this is borne from the desire from agents to strive for best practice in the sector, ensuring they are making their mark on professionalising and driving up standards in the property industry.

Propertymark Qualifications has been making in strides in delivering qualifications in new ways, as well as introducing an innovative new Level 4 certificate. In February this year they launched ‘remote invigilation’ which has now seen over 1,700 exams taken at home or in the workplace since the service began.

Head of Propertymark Qualifications, Michael Smith, said: “The needs of professionals are evolving and learners want greater flexibility and convenience in where they take their exams.”

In February, Propertymark Qualifications also announced a new Level 4 Management qualification which, by the end of May, 110 agents had already registered where they will sit exams from September 2023.

The organisation’s figures from January to the end of May, also showed that female agents were leading the way in current registrations. 38% of registrations self-identified as male whereas 62% self-identified as female.

Smith continued: “Qualified agents play a huge part in raising the reputation of the sector. Consumers can see they are dedicated to improving their knowledge and therefore the service they give.”

“The momentum behind those wanting to get qualified is really inspiring, and we are proud to be at the forefront of that.”