Province comparison
Real Estate Agent Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Licence required
- Alberta: Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan: Licence required
- Manitoba: Licence required
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Licence required
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Not confirmed yet
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Saskatchewan | $3,388 | Trained in Canada | 1 |
| Manitoba | $400 | Trained in Canada | 3 |
| Ontario | $100 | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Quebec | $2,250.23 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| New Brunswick | $3,200 | Trained in Canada | 6 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 5 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | licensing examination | CELPIP-General | Not listed | 0.8 to 1 months (partial) | $58,400 a year | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | — | CELPIP-General | $3,388 (Trained in Canada) | 1 to 4 months (partial) | $60,400 a year | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Trained in Canada | Real Estate as a Professional Career, qualifying exam | — | $400 (Trained in Canada) | — | $68,000 a year | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Interprovincial Challenge Examination, Broker Qualifying Exam, theory exam | — | $100 (Trained outside Canada) | 0.5 months (partial) | $62,400 a year | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | OACIQ certification examination | — | $2,250.23 (Trained outside Canada) | 12 months (partial) | $57,200 a year | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | — | — | $3,200 (Trained in Canada) | — | $50,000 a year | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Challenge Exam, broker exam | CELPIP-General | Not listed | — | $51,600 a year | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (24)
- Extra steps (12)
- Not stated (6)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $58,400 | $178,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $58,400 | $159,000 |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $46,400 | $138,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $60,400 | $164,000 |
| Manitoba | $34,810 | $68,000 | $174,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $62,400 | $206,000 |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $57,200 | $155,000 |
| New Brunswick | $33,481 | $50,000 | $115,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $35,128 | $51,600 | $152,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | $35,556 | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $34,229 | $56,000 | $158,000 |
| Yukon | Not stated | $168,000 | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Alberta | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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