How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission to work as a real estate agent in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
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“The Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission (Commission) is the regulatory body that registers individuals to trade in real estate upon successful completion of the applicable education course(s).”
From srec.ca/reginfocheck, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $3,388
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Annual fees
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- Registration renewal fee: $405
Source
“The Commission’s registration renewal fee for all registrants is $405.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Real Estate Assurance Fund levy: $10 (every individual making application for registration renewal)
Source
“every individual making application for registration renewal shall be assessed an annual Real Estate Assurance Fund levy of $10.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - REIX E&O Insurance Premium: $225 (assessed with registration renewal applications)
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“Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX) Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance premiums are assessed with registration renewal applications and are $225.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Brokerage registration renewal fee: $290
- Registration renewal fee: $405
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $3,388
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $695
- Listed time: 1 to 4 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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- Phase 1: $2,099
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Source
“students will be required to satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement (“ELPR”) in one of the following ways before they can register for an examination:”
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- Phase 2 course: $1,199
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“Once a student has purchased the Phase 1 Real Estate as a Professional Career course, the student will then have 2 years to complete the mandatory pre-registration education (Phase 1 and a full stream of Phase 2) and become registered with a brokerage.”
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The applicant obtains a Certified Criminal Record Check by fingerprint comparison and has the results sent to the Commission.
- Certified Criminal Record Check: $90
Time: 1 to 4 monthsTime source
“The Commission has received results anywhere from 1 to 4 months after the applicant’s appointment with the RCMP or Commissionaire.”
srec.ca/reginfocheckSource
“One of the requirements for initial registration is a Certified Criminal Record Check (CCRC) by fingerprint comparison.”
srec.ca/reginfocheck
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $3,388
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $3,388 | 100% |
| One-time total | $3,388 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $695 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Registration renewal fee: $405
Source
“The Commission’s registration renewal fee for all registrants is $405.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Real Estate Assurance Fund levy: $10 (every individual making application for registration renewal)
Source
“every individual making application for registration renewal shall be assessed an annual Real Estate Assurance Fund levy of $10.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - REIX E&O Insurance Premium: $225 (assessed with registration renewal applications)
Source
“Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX) Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance premiums are assessed with registration renewal applications and are $225.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Brokerage registration renewal fee: $290
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $695
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An applicant licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction applies for registration in Saskatchewan and is exempt from the educational requirements for the comparable class of licence.
Source
“Individuals who make application to become licensed/registered in Saskatchewan from another jurisdiction are exempt from the real estate licensing/registration educational requirements for the comparable class of licensing/registration in the originating jurisdiction provided they are licensed/registered or eligible for re-licensing/registration in that jurisdiction.”
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The applicant reviews information on Saskatchewan-specific issues and signs a declaration in the licence application acknowledging their obligations under The Real Estate Act of Saskatchewan.
Source
“individuals are required to review information on Saskatchewan-specific issues and to sign a declaration (included in the licence application) that acknowledges their obligations to:”
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The applicant must provide a criminal record check by fingerprint comparison satisfactory to the Commission before being granted registration.
Source
“All individuals making application as a first-time applicant for licensing/registration in Saskatchewan OR as a previous licensee/registrant must provide a criminal record check by fingerprint comparison that is satisfactory to the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission prior to being granted a license/registration.”
srec.ca/reginforecip
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $695 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Registration renewal fee: $405
Source
“The Commission’s registration renewal fee for all registrants is $405.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Real Estate Assurance Fund levy: $10 (every individual making application for registration renewal)
Source
“every individual making application for registration renewal shall be assessed an annual Real Estate Assurance Fund levy of $10.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - REIX E&O Insurance Premium: $225 (assessed with registration renewal applications)
Source
“Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX) Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance premiums are assessed with registration renewal applications and are $225.00.”
srec.ca/reginforegre - Brokerage registration renewal fee: $290
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Phase 2 – Commercial (optional course): $899
- Phase 2 – Farm (optional course): $899
Requirements
Education
Applicants must have a minimum of a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent, or a post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized institution.
Source
“Minimum of a Canadian high school diploma (or equivalent), or a post-secondary diploma/degree from a recognized institution.”
srec.ca/edctncarTo register as a salesperson or associate broker, the applicant must successfully complete the educational requirements prescribed in the bylaws or equivalent education approved by the Commission.
Source
“An individual may apply for and obtain registration as an associate broker or salesperson only where that individual has successfully completed the educational requirements prescribed in the bylaws or equivalent education as approved by the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission.”
srec.ca/reginforegin
Experience
To register as a broker or branch manager, the applicant must have been actively employed in a registration role for two years during the preceding five years, or have equivalent related experience.
Source
“has been actively employed as a salesperson, associate broker, broker or branch manager for a period of two years during the preceding five years”
srec.ca/reginforegin
Police check
Applicants must submit a criminal record check by fingerprint comparison, including full disclosure of any criminal conviction or charges.
Source
“Submit a criminal record check by fingerprint comparison, including full disclosure of any criminal conviction or charges.”
srec.ca/edctncar
Other
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Applicants must prove proficiency in English through the Language Proficiency Requirement.
Source
“Proven proficiency in English language through the successful completion of the Language Proficiency Requirement.”
srec.ca/edctncarApplicants must be a Canadian citizen or hold a permanent resident card or work permit.
Registrants must complete mandatory continuing professional development every year within the registration year.
Source
“Registrants are required to complete mandatory CPD, or continuing professional development, every year within the registration year (from July 1 to May 30).”
srec.ca/edctncar
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Applicants already licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction with occupational standards are eligible for registration reciprocity without additional education requirements, though they must review Saskatchewan-specific information, sign a declaration, and provide a criminal record check. Source
“These applicants will be eligible for licensing/registration reciprocity without additional education requirements but individuals are required to review information on Saskatchewan-specific issues and to sign a declaration (included in the licence application)”
srec.ca/reginforecip
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Language tests
| Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | CLB | Source |
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| CELPIP-G | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | Source“Achieving a level 7 or higher on each of the four components (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program – General (“CELPIP-G”) test on the same test score report”srec.ca/reglngprf |
Exemptions: Applicants can satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement by proof of Canadian high school graduation with English as the primary language of instruction, a recognized degree from an English-language institution, or licensure in another Canadian jurisdiction with English language standards. Source
“Proof of Canadian high school graduation at which English is the primary language of instruction;”
srec.ca/reglngprf
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $60,400 | $164,000 | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Canada | $32,867 | $58,400 | $178,000 | — |
Real estate agents in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- 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
Sources checked
- reginfocheck | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/reginfocheck · fetched October 10, 2026
- edctnsmmry | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/edctnsmmry · fetched October 10, 2026
- reglngprf | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/reglngprf · fetched October 10, 2026
- edctncar | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/edctncar · fetched October 10, 2026
- reginforecip | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/reginforecip · fetched October 10, 2026
- reginforegin | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/reginforegin · fetched October 10, 2026
- reginforegre | Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission srec.ca/reginforegre · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a real estate agent in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
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