Real Estate Agent
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Real Estate Agents rent, buy, or sell property for clients. They perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer. (O*NET Online)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification - an overview of the occupation in Canada
- O*NET Online - U.S resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCinfo by alis (includes video) - Alberta-based occupational information
- Sokanu- occupational info and videos
- Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent/Broker- The Princeton Review
- A Typical Day in the Life of a REALTOR - Century 21 Canada
- Real Estate Career Guide (select Career guide at bottom of page) - Manitoba Real Estate Association
Education
The University of Manitoba does not offer any specialized educational programs leading to a career as a Real Estate Agent. Please view the links below for more information about training programs in North America. If you are a University of Manitoba student who would like assistance determining an education plan that suits your unique goals, speak with a Career Consultant.
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Explore Careers: Job Market Report (Winnipeg region)- Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook- Job outlook for the U.S.
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Manitoba Real Estate Association
- Winnipeg Realtors Association
- The Canadian Real Estate Association
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Real Property Association of Canada
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
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Job Boards
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Other links
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