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Real Estate Agents and Salespersons  (NOC 6232)
Estrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate and are employed in the real estate industry.

commercial real estate agent, real estate agent, real estate broker, real estate sales representative, residential real estate agent, supervisor, real estate agents.

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Real estate agents and salespersons perform 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.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Lac-Mégantic, Richmond, Asbestos, Bromptonville, Cookshire, Danville, East Angus, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Magog, Rock Forest, Valcourt, Windsor

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Wages for Real Estate Agents and Salespersons in Estrie Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 10.00 16.21 34.61 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Alberta 13.85 21.46 34.62 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 10.25 18.50 44.38 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 11.54 18.05 36.06 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 10.00 13.50 33.56 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 10.00 14.62 43.46 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 10.15 16.35 28.57 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 10.25 19.23 31.20 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 10.15 10.15 21.67 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Québec 10.15 16.69 41.66 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 10.00 16.21 34.61 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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