Real Estate Agent moving to Vancouver next June

[Andrew Richardson]

Hi guys,

My girlfriend and I have decided to move from Dublin to Vancouver, landing in July 2022. We will both be 26 and 25 respectively, having recently worked property in Dublin for two years now. We know this will be a big change, and I know I will also have to apply for a new Real Estate Licence in Canada as my PSRA licence is not applicable for over there.

Can anybody give us some tips and advice on job opportunities and what my best POA would be?

Best way to apply for my Real Estate licence in Canada and how long it usually takes? If I start my apication now would that be the best thing to do?

Any advice would be fantastic guys, as I know you are all so helpful amongst eachother.

Thank you.

[Chris Muller]

@Andrew Richardson

Being an ex-realtor in BC I can give you some guidance.

The Sauder school of business at the University of British Columbia is where you would apply to take your real estate agent course (as well as property and strata mgmt).

It’s been a few years since I took the course but I believe the quickest you can complete the course online is 10-12 week (max a year) and then write an exam.

Licensing has changed and there is some additional work/courses after you pass the exam to get your full license.

Roughly speaking all said and done between the course, exam, e&o insurance and board fees you can expect to spend around $4-5k.

Hope that helps!