63101
Canada Moderate
Real estate agents and salespersons
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate. They are employed in the real estate industry.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$15.80
/hr
Typical
CA$28.08
/hr
Experienced
CA$85.58
/hr
Average: CA$40.87/hr
60.0% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- commercial real estate agent
- real estate agent
- real estate agent supervisor
- real estate sales representative
- residential real estate agent
All Examples
- associate broker - real estate
- commercial real estate agent
- commercial real estate salesperson
- new home salesperson
- real estate agency representative
- real estate agent
- real estate agent supervisor
- real estate sales consultant
- real estate sales representative
- real estate sales supervisor
- real estate salesperson
- realtor
- residential real estate agent
- residential real estate salesperson
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
- Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
- Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
- Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
- May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
- Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a real estate training course is required.
- Provincial or territorial licensure in the province or territory of employment is required.