531211 Real estate agents

What code 531211 includes

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.

Activities & Examples

• 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

Classification Hierarchy

• Sector 53 — Real estate and rental and leasing
• Subsector 531 — Real estate
• Industry group 5312 — Offices of real estate agents and brokers
• Industry 53121 — Offices of real estate agents and brokers
• Canadian industry 531211 — Real estate agents

International Concordance

• ISIC Rev. 4: L6820* — Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis