Real Estate Licensing
Provincial real estate, property and strata management licensing exams.
Overview
Provincial real-estate sales, property and strata management licensing exams — BCFSA, RECA, Humber, OACIQ and equivalents.
Career pathways
- Pre-licensing course → registration / qualifying exam → licensed agent
- Salesperson → broker / managing broker (additional course + exam)
- Property manager / strata manager licensing (parallel track)
Industry demand
Real estate remains a high-volume licensing category in every Canadian province. Property and strata management licensing has been expanding into smaller markets since 2024.
Typical salary
First-year commission income varies widely; experienced full-time realtors average CAD $80,000–$160,000 / year. Salaried strata / property managers: CAD $55,000–$95,000.
Certifications in this category
Study resources
- Provincial real-estate licensing course manual
- Regulator candidate handbook for your exam
- Practice math sheets for finance and commission calculations