Getting licensed in Nova Scotia
Five steps, usually six to twelve months. Here’s each one, with what it costs and where to find the details.
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Check you qualify
19 or older, high school or equivalent, background check, English requirement.
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Take the licensing course
The Salesperson Licensing Course through NSAR, self-paced online or a 16-week class.
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Pass the exam
The provincial licensing exam set by the Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission.
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Choose a brokerage
You can’t trade on your own in Nova Scotia. Your broker signs your licence application.
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Get licensed
Apply to NSREC, add errors and omissions insurance, and join NSAR and CREA.
Answers for people still deciding
- 10 Questions to Ask a Brokerage Before You Sign
Choosing a brokerage in Nova Scotia? Ask these 10 questions about fees, training, support and compliance before you commit.
- How Much Do Realtors Make in Nova Scotia? Commission, Splits and the First Year
How much do realtors make in Nova Scotia? The median is about $51,600 a year. Here's how commission and splits work, and what your first year looks like.
- Your First Year as a Realtor in Nova Scotia: What Nobody Tells You
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- How to Pay for the Nova Scotia Real Estate Licensing Course
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- How to Pass the Nova Scotia Real Estate Licensing Exam
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- Is It Hard to Become a Realtor? An Honest Answer
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