Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232)

Real estate agents and salespersons:

• solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
• help vendors sell property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
• help 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
• rent or lease properties on behalf of clients

Special duties

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:

• Work takes place in a conventional office setting, with time spent outdoors when going to properties.

Education, training & qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Directive
• Numerical Ability
• Social
• Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

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