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NOC 63101 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Real estate agents and salespersons. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate. They are employed in the real estate industry.
Main duties
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Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, real estate agents and salespersons are classified under NOC 63101. This occupation falls under TEER Category 3, making it eligible for prominent Canadian immigration programs, including Express Entry (such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this role act as agents for the sale, purchase, rental, and lease of real estate, working closely with clients to navigate residential or commercial property transactions.
To qualify under NOC 63101, candidates must satisfy specific educational and professional requirements defined by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). These include the completion of secondary school, followed by the successful completion of a provincial or territorial real estate training course. Crucially, provincial or territorial licensure is mandatory to practice as a real estate agent or salesperson in Canada. Key duties involve soliciting property sales listings, assisting prospective buyers in selecting and inspecting properties, drawing up real estate contracts, and advertising properties.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Real estate agents and salespersons is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Real estate agents and salespersons is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Real estate agents and salespersons is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.