As estate agents are primarily sales roles there may be many ways to find a job in this sector, with networking and experience being especially relevant.
Qualifications
Work experience
Work with the general public can be beneficial.
Experience in a sales environment is highly relevant and can be more important than qualifications.
Knowledge of the housing market can be important, but will often be overlooked if the candidate has an experienced sales background.
It may be possible to join the company at a lower level and work up through the company to be promoted to estate agents. Positions such as administration roles and secretaries may give you the opportunity to learn and show enthusiasm.