63101 – Real estate agents and salespersons
TEER 3Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate.
Main 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.
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.
Example job titles
real estate salesperson · realtor · real estate sales representative · real estate agent · commercial real estate salesperson · commercial real estate agent · new home salesperson · real estate sales consultant · residential real estate salesperson · residential real estate agent · real estate agency representative · real estate agent supervisor · real estate sales supervisor · associate broker - real estate
Wages (per year)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $58,400 | $178,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $34,229 | $56,000 | $158,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $35,128 | $51,600 | $152,000 |
| New Brunswick | $33,481 | $50,000 | $115,000 |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $57,200 | $155,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $62,400 | $206,000 |
| Manitoba | $34,810 | $68,000 | $174,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $60,400 | $164,000 |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $46,400 | $138,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $58,400 | $159,000 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.