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Real estate agents and salespersons:
Source: 2011 National Household Survey (Full-time full-year median employment income)
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Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 6,610
Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
Source: 2011 National Household Survey
As of July 1, 2017 when the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) came into force, you will not need significant additional training, experience, testing or assessment if your qualifications or certificates are recognized by a Canadian regulatory authority. This applies whether you were trained in Canada or internationally. Learn about labour mobility at www.workersmobility.ca. For information about labour mobility and foreign qualifications recognition, contact the B.C. regulator for your occupation.
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Career paths
Real estate agents and salespersons normally work on a commission basis.
Real estate agents may operate independently by obtaining a broker’s licence in accordance with the regulations of the province of employment. A broker’s licence is required to become a manager in real estate.
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