Chris Deutrom

 

PHOTO: Former real estate agent Chris Deutrom has appealed his jail sentence. (9news)

A jailed real estate agent, who stole more than $200,000 from his employer, has decided against appealing his sentence.

A discontinuance of appeal proceedings has been lodged by former real estate boss Christopher Deutrom more than a week after he applied to appeal his five year prison sentence.

The former manager of Elders Real Estate Darwin had lodged a bid against the severity of his term, but 9News has now confirmed the change of heart.

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