NAICS Canada 531211—Real estate agents

Where 531211 sits

1. 53 Real estate and rental and leasing
2. 531 Real estate
3. 5312 Offices of real estate agents and brokers
4. 53121 Offices of real estate agents and brokers
5. 531211 Real estate agents

Description

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as independent real estate sales persons that are licensed to participate in the activities of buying and selling real estate for others, on a fee or commission basis. These establishments assist vendors by advertising and listing properties and conducting open houses for prospective buyers, assist prospective buyers by selecting, visiting and making purchase offers. Real estate agents are obligated by contract to represent real estate brokers and can be identified by various names such as sales representatives, sales associates and associate brokers.

What 531211 includes

• Brokers acting in the capacity of independent real estate sales persons
• Renting or leasing properties on behalf of clients

Example activities

• sales agents, real estate
• auctioning real estate for others (i.e., agents, brokers)
• brokers acting in the capacity of independent real estate sales persons
• real estate auction performed by real estate agents
• renting or leasing properties on behalf of clients
• sales agents, real estate

531211 in other systems