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531211 Real estate agents

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Official definition

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.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleReal estate agents
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code53121 - Offices of real estate agents and brokers
International correspondenceL6820*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Inclusions

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

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

Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Real estate agents

Also relevant for

sales agents, real estateauctioning real estate for others (i.e., agents, brokers)brokers acting in the capacity of independent real estate sales personsreal estate auction performed by real estate agentsrenting or leasing properties on behalf of clients
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: L6820*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
How we calculate this score →
Business Profiles

When you might need code 531211

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 531211
Real estate agents

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 531211 Real estate agents. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 531211
sales agents, real estate

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as sales agents, real estate. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531211 Real estate agents to a business file.

03 531211
auctioning real estate for others (i.e., agents, brokers)

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as auctioning real estate for others (i.e., agents, brokers). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531211 Real estate agents to a business file.

04 531211
brokers acting in the capacity of independent real estate sales persons

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as brokers acting in the capacity of independent real estate sales persons. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531211 Real estate agents to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Rental servicesFacility leasingLeasing operationsProperty managementAsset administrationReal estate brokerage

In this section

Next531212Offices of real estate brokers

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

L6820*Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis

Approximate correspondence

Realer estate agents

US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.

Source row

531211Real estate agents

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 531211 cover?

Real estate agents: 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...

Which level of the hierarchy is 531211?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 531211?

It rolls up to 53121 Offices of real estate agents and brokers.

Should I stop at 531211 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 531211?

Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.

Are there exclusion notes for 531211?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 531211 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Rental services, Facility leasing, Leasing operations, Property management, Asset administration, Real estate brokerage.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 531211?

Yes. The page shows L6820* Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.