How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the New Brunswick Real Estate Association to work as a real estate agent in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“In order to trade in real estate in New Brunswick, one must be both a member of NBREA and hold a valid real estate license issued by FCNB.”
From nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicants, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 8 steps, listed one-time fees $3,200
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 8 done
- Listed one-time fees: $3,200
- 6 steps without a listed fee
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Complete a pre-requisite online course that helps you decide whether to pursue a real estate career.
- Introduction to a Career in Real Estate course: $200
Source
“Take this pre-requisite online course to help you make an informed decision to pursue a career in real estate. The course is offered in partnership with NBCC-SJ.”
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Register for and complete the self-directed Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education Course, including a mandatory practicum offered in person in Fredericton.
- Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education Course: $3,000
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“Self-directed study of materials with mandatory practicum. The practicum is offered monthly in-person in Fredericton.”
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Register for the practicum and the examination, which must both be completed within one year of course registration.
Source
“Students have one (1) year from date of registration to complete the course, attend the practicum and write the examination.”
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Write the examination, for which registration includes two attempts and the pass mark is 75 percent.
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“Registration includes 2 attempts to pass the examination. The pass mark is 75%.”
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Choose the Agent, meaning the real estate company, where you will be working.
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“Company: Choose the Agent where you will be working.”
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Apply for membership with the New Brunswick Real Estate Association.
Source
“NBREA: Obtain your membership with the Association”
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Complete your application with the Commission through the Portal, including paying the application fee and submitting a criminal record check, to obtain your licence.
Source
“To apply for a real estate licence, you must complete an application, pay the application fee, and submit a criminal record check for review through the FCNB Portal.”
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Join the Board to gain access to the MLS® System.
Source
“NBREB: Join the Board to access the MLS® System.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $3,200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $3,200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $3,200 | 100% |
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Apply to NBREA through the Labour Mobility process while holding a current real estate licence issued by another province.
Source
“To qualify, one must hold a current real estate license issued by another province and apply to NBREA through the Labour Mobility process.”
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Become a member of NBREA, which is required to trade in real estate in New Brunswick.
Source
“In order to trade in real estate in New Brunswick, one must be both a member of NBREA and hold a valid real estate license issued by FCNB.”
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Hold a valid real estate licence issued by FCNB, applying through the FCNB portal.
Source
“In order to trade in real estate in New Brunswick, one must be both a member of NBREA and hold a valid real estate license issued by FCNB.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicants
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“Are you interested in becoming a REALTORⓇ in New Brunswick? Here are the steps you must follow, complete with links to the courses, schedules, and other resources you’ll need to complete the process.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Salesperson’s Pre-Licensing Education Course: $2,600
- Course re-registration before a third exam attempt: $1,500 (before rewriting the exam a third time)
Source
“Before rewriting the exam a third time, students must re-register for the course at ½ price ($1500 + HST).”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb
Requirements
Police check
Applicants for a real estate licence must submit a criminal record check for review through the FCNB Portal.
Source
“To apply for a real estate licence, you must complete an application, pay the application fee, and submit a criminal record check for review through the FCNB Portal.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb
Other
Labour Mobility applicants must hold a current real estate licence issued by another Canadian province.
Source
“To qualify, one must hold a current real estate license issued by another province and apply to NBREA through the Labour Mobility process.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicantsMembers must complete mandatory continuing education each year, including the mandatory course and any prescribed electives.
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“NBREA requires all members to complete mandatory continuing education each year. Under our Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) requirements, members must complete the mandatory course as well as any prescribed electives.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A worker certified in another Canadian province or territory may have that certification recognized by the New Brunswick regulator after an approved Labour Mobility application, with no additional exam or assessment mentioned. Source
“Labour Mobility, a chapter of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), stipulates that a worker’s certification may be recognized by the relevant regulatory body in another Canadian province or territory after an application is approved.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicants
Apply through Labour Mobility
Source
“Labour Mobility, a chapter of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), stipulates that a worker’s certification may be recognized by the relevant regulatory body in another Canadian province or territory after an application is approved.”
nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicants
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $33,481 | $50,000 | $115,000 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $32,867 | $58,400 | $178,000 | — |
Real estate agents in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Labour Mobility Applicants | NBREA | New Brunswick Real Estate Association nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/labour-mobility-applicants · fetched October 10, 2026
- 6 Steps to Becoming a REALTOR® in New Brunswick | NBREA | New Brunswick Real Estate Association nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb · fetched October 10, 2026
- Become a REALTOR® | NBREA | New Brunswick Real Estate Association nbrea.ca/become-a-realtor · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a real estate agent in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick Real Estate Association is required to practise in New Brunswick.
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