Military & RCMP Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re buying or selling, a first-time home buyer, moving in or out of the province, up-sizing or down-sizing, our goal is to simplify your real estate transaction by providing you with the best listings and service available in the areas we serve:
Sherry-Lynn Gillingham – Gander Local Expert for Military & RCMP Personnel
We pride ourselves on doing things differently. We could do what other real estate professionals do but we raise the bar on service and results. We do so with effective management, employing the latest technologies, empowering people, and utilizing the most efficient systems. We make sure each detail of the real estate process is managed in the most productive way. It’s real estate made simple!
Our goal is delivering superior client service, seamless transactions, and maximum results. That makes us a little different but, when you’re looking for the perfect real estate experience, different is a good thing!
Gander Real Estate
The Listings You Need
Because we know the Gander real estate market, we know how to meet your needs. Whatever your dream property might be, we have a vast inventory of listings to choose from and can find exactly what you’re looking for:
Newfoundland
Newfoundland is the Eastern-most province in Canada and with its capital in St. John’s. Real Estate licences here are regulated by Service Newfoundland. Education and examinations are provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® Inc (NLAR).
How to get a Real Estate Licence in Newfoundland
Licencing Prerequisites
The candidate must:
- be at least 19 years of age;
- successfully complete the necessary course;
- complete the required licensing application;
- satisfy the bonding requirement;
- submit the appropriate licensing fee; and
- be employed by a licensed broker.
Getting the Licence
A candidate applying for a realtor’s licence in Newfoundland must successfully complete the Real Estate Salesperson’s examination. The examination is held at the conclusion of a self-study period where the candidate takes the pre-licencing course.
Part 1 – Pre-licencing and examination
To receive a Basic Licence, you are required to complete the pre-licencing course and examination within 12 months of beginning the following pre-licencing course:
- Fundamentals of Real Estate
See the Costs & Fees section for more details.
Part 2 – Receiving the Licence
Within two years after completing the pre-licencing course, the prospective realtor must have completed the remaining licence requirements. This includes completing the licence application with Service NL, satisfy the bonding requirements, submit the appropriate licencing fee and be employed by a licensed broker. Click here for suggestions for finding a brokerage.
• NLAR is working toward implementing a mandatory continuing education program to maintain a realtor’s licence.
Licencing Bodies and Organizations
There is one body responsible for licensing realtors in Newfoundland:
- Service Newfoundland is the body responsible for implementing the Real Estate Trading Act that creates the legal responsibilities of real estate agents
Service NL
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
1-709-7294834
- Examinations and questions about education equivalencies from other provinces are handled by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® Inc (NLAR)
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® Inc
Education Department
28 Logy Bay Road
St. John’s, NL A1A 1J4
Office: 709-726-5110
Fax: 709-726-6866
education@nlar.ca
Costs & Fees to get Licensed in Newfoundland
The following is a breakdown of the fees that will be necessary to become a realtor in Newfoundland:
| Course Fees | ||||
| Description |
Cost |
Frequency |
Notes |
|
| Pre-licencing | Fundamentals of Real Estate |
$1500* |
One time only |
Required |
| Licencing/Registration Costs | ||||
| Service NL Licence Fee |
$100 |
Annually |
Required |
|
| CREA Registration |
$400 |
One time only |
Required |
|
| CREA Fees |
$474 |
Annually |
Required |
|
| Local Real Estate Board Registration |
Dependent on area |
One time only |
Broker dependant |
|
| Local Real Estate Board Annual Fee |
Dependent on area |
Annually |
Broker dependant |
|
| Additional Costs* | ||||
| E&O Insurance |
$400 |
Annually |
Required |
|
| Franchise Fees |
$150-400 |
Monthly |
Broker dependent |
|
| Advertising/Marketing |
$250-500 |
Monthly |
Optional |
|
| Smart Phone |
$50+ |
Monthly |
Optional |
|
| Computer |
$500 |
As required |
Broker dependent |
|
| Car (budget $10,000) |
Dependent on model |
As required |
Broker dependent |
|
| Total Course Costs | $1500 | |||
| Total Required Costs to Start Your Business | $3824 (one month/year) | |||
| Total Ongoing Annual Costs | $6374 | |||
*All Additional Costs are estimates. Taxes are in addition to all amounts.
Schools that Provide Real Estate Courses
Training in Newfoundland is provided by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® Inc (NLAR).
The required course, Fundamentals of Real Estate, is provided by NLAR via self-directed courses of home study.
