The Commission is hiring a new Compliance Officer. Click HERE for more details on the position and how to apply.

LICENCE SUSPENSION NOTICE: The Registrar hereby gives notice that the real estate licence for Timothy Blais, salesperson with EXP Realty of Canada, Inc., is suspended effective July 3, 2026 – January 2, 2027, for violating the Real Estate Trading Act and the Commission By-law. Click HERE for more information.

Licensing Overview

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission is responsible for licensure of all real estate salespeople, associate brokers, managing associate brokers, brokers and brokerages in the province of Nova Scotia.

Whether you are a first-time applicant, renewing your licence or opening a brokerage, you should find all the necessary information here. 

Licensing Forms and Fee Schedule
Real Estate as a Career 
How to Get Licensed - for first-time applicants
Licensing From Another Province - if you are currently or recently licensed in another Canadian province
Licensing From Another Country - if you are currently or recently licensed in another country
How To Terminate, Reinstate, Change Brokerages or Change Classes
Becoming a Broker
Brokerage Licensing - about opening a brokerage, branch offices, and closing a brokerage
Licence Renewals - everything you need to know about licence renewals
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) - everything you need to know about CPE
Approved Sales Corporation Licence

For licensing questions, please contact the Commission's Licensing Officer, Pam Crane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Nova Scotia Real Estate
Commission
is the regulator of the
Nova Scotia real estate industry.

Contact Us

Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission

601-1595 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 3Y4

p: 1.902.468.3511 or 1.800.390.1015

f:  1.902.468.1016 or 1.800.390.1016