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About us

 

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for regulating the real estate industry in Nova Scotia.

Origins

 

Learn about the Nova Scotia real estate industry's move from government regulation to self-regulation.

Commission structure

 

The Commission is comprised of a voluntary Board of Directors (Commissioners), three volunteer committees, and eight full-time staff members. The following sections describe the make-up and duties of our volunteers.

Registrar’s role

 

The Registrar is a statutory position established by the Real Estate Trading Act and is also the Commission's Chief Administrative Officer.

Role of the Provincial Government

 

The Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations has been assigned responsibility for the Nova Scotia Real Estate Trading Act. Therefore, the Minister represents the Provincial Government in matters related to the Act.

What we do

 

The Commission is responsible for administration of the Real Estate Trading Act and is accountable for its conduct to consumers and the provincial government.