Skills, Education and Experience

• able to work under pressure
• motivated to succeed in a competitive environment
• strong customer service skills
• strong communication skills
• persuasive and able to negotiate
• pleasant personality and neat appearance
• good eye for detail
• honest
• good time management
• ability to use current technology

To work as a real estate agent in BC you require:

• minimum age: 19 years of age or older
• completion of a real estate training course and examination
• licensing with the BC Financial Services Authority

This occupation is regulated in British Columbia. 

You must be licensed by the BC Financial Services Authority to work as a real estate agent in BC. The Authority licenses real estate sales, rental and strata property management.

To become licensed, you must:

• Be of “good reputation”. General business and personal reputation are reviewed along with criminal convictions and charges, which must be disclosed.
   
• Demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements
• Successfully complete the BC Financial Services Authority licensing course and examination. Courses are offered through the University of British Columbia (UBC) Real Estate Division.

You should expect to take up to one year to complete the required course prior to becoming licensed.

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