Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent

NON – Apprenticeship

AT A GLANCE

Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, condominiums, commercial buildings, land and other real estate and are employed in the real estate industry. They may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.

Real estate agents and salespersons perform some or all of the following duties:

Source: National Occupational Classification 2011, 6232 Real estate agents and salespersons

 

RELATED CAREER VIDEO(S)

Source: WorkBC’s Career Trek – Real Estate Agent (Episode 80)

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Note: Additional training and/or certification may be required.
PROPERTY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR

WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a licensed real estate salesperson, you will most likely work on a commission basis. In addition, your work environment and schedule may include the following:

*In Manitoba, you cannot work another job while working as a licensed real estate salesperson

Source: Careercruising.com, National Occupational Classification 2011, 6232 Real estate agents and salespersons

MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT

If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Real Estate Agent may be right for you!

Source: Found here

ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES

The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).

Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:

WAGES

According to jobbank.gc.ca, and their Labour Market Information for Manitoba, they list low, medium, and high wages for Real Estate Agents and Salespersons as the following:
LOW WAGE MEDIUM WAGE HIGH WAGE
$24,535 / year (average in MB)
$48,408 / year (average in MB)
$137,428 / year (average in MB)
$24,535 / year (Winnipeg)
$48,408 / year (Winnipeg)
$136,230 / year (Winnipeg)

TRAINING

If you are still in high school, here are some suggested subject areas to study that could help prepare you for further training in this field. Please check if these courses are available at your school and/or whether they will meet your graduation requirements. Some examples may include the following:

Source: Careercruising.com

Now that you have decided that you want to become a real estate salesperson in Manitoba, you’ll need to become a licensed salesperson through the Manitoba Real Estate Association. Below you’ll find a snapshot view of the main steps and costs to become licensed.Visit MREA for the most up-to-date information.

ITEM COST/TIME
Suggested Prerequisites
  • Minimum age: 18 years old
  • Permanent resident of Manitoba/Canada or Canadian Citizen
Self-Assessment
Complete Online Self-Assessment:

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Registration, Modules, Exams
  • 4 Modules (Course Fee & Exam): approx. $2,795.00
Employment
  • Interview with brokerages
  • Secure employment within six months of completing Module 4
License
  • Completed and passed Module 4
  • Employed with good past record of financial responsibility
  • Apply to The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) to acquire your salesperson license (Need employer's signature)
  • Must apply to MSC within six months of completing Module 4
More information about licensing can be found at Real Estate Agent Licenses (REAL)
Career Guide
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ASSOCIATIONS

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