real estate agent

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Real estate
• Remote location
• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
• Establish asking price
• Conduct open houses for prospective buyers
• Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting and inspecting real estate properties
• Assist prospective buyers in making offers of purchase on real estate properties
• Draw up sales agreements for purchaser's and seller's approval
• Use real estate software packages
• Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial/territorial Real Estate Sales Licence

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Real estate experience

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Land
• Residential
• Farmland
• Investment
• New residential home building

Area of specialization

• Property appraisal
• Property management
• Leasing/renting
• Marketing strategy development
• Real estate data analysis
• Real estate counselling
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Workplace information

• Remote work available

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Piece work

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits