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Real Estate Agents and Salespersons  (NOC 6232)
Vancouver Island and Coast 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

Victoria, Campbell River, Colwood, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Comox, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Sidney, View Royal, Cumberland, Sooke

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View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Outlook & Prospects for Real Estate Agents and Salespersons in Vancouver Island and Coast Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within British Columbia.

Table on the employment potential for Real Estate Agents and Salespersons in Vancouver Island and Coast Region as well as in the rest of the British Columbia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Cariboo Region N/A N/A
Kootenay Region N/A N/A
Lower Mainland - Southwest Region N/A N/A
Nechako Region N/A N/A
North Coast Region N/A N/A
Northeast Region N/A N/A
Thompson--Okanagan Region N/A N/A
Vancouver Island and Coast Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Additional Provincial Prospects

Visit the Provincial Job Futures for information on the current trends and the future outlook for occupations in this province or territory. This Web site is a joint effort of the federal, provincial and territorial governments. You can view a report specific to this occupation on: Provincial Job Futures - (Employment Prospects section) Web Site.

Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Vancouver Island and Coast Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.