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Halifax


397 Bedford Highway,
Halifax, NS, B3M 2L3
902 453 9300

Dartmouth

32 Akerley Blvd #101,
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1N1
902 468 3400

Downtown Halifax

5943 Spring Garden Road,
Halifax, NS, B3H 1Y4
902 444 1920

Enfield

287 Hwy 2,
Enfield, NS, B2T 1C9
902 883 3208

RE/MAX NOVA

Contact Cheryl Canning for more info:

902 497 0949

ccanning@remaxnova.ca

How to become a licenced real estate professional.

Be your own boss. Make your own schedule. Be successful. That's Real Estate!

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS

Real Estate Licensing Process in Nova Scotia- First Time Applicants

To become a licensed real estate professional in Nova Scotia, you must complete the following steps:

1. Meet the Eligibility Requirements:

  • 19 years old.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Provide a criminal record check.
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada.
  • Pass the Licensing Course exam.

2. Complete the Salesperson Licensing Course:

  • Enroll in the Salesperson Licensing Course offered by NSAR (Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®).
  • The course covers topics such as real estate law, contracts, ethics, and industry practices.
  • The course offers two options: classroom learning of 16 weeks (Monday Wednesday Friday) or virtual learning with up to six months to complete.

      For more information about the course schedule, fees or to register, please visit: https://www.nsrealtors.ca/

3. Pass the Licensing Exam

  • After completing the course, you must pass the Salesperson Licensing Exam, which consists of 125 multiple-choice questions.
  • A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

4. Find a Brokerage

  • You must work under a licensed real estate brokerage to practice.

5. Submit Your License Application

6. Maintain Your License

  • Licensed REALTORS® in Nova Scotia must:
    • Complete annual continuing education requirements.
    • Follow NSREC regulations and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
    • Renew their license annually.


Windsor

141 Wentworth Road,
Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0
902 798 5200