Real estate jobs in Hong Kong: licence costs, 2026

Real estate jobs in Hong Kong

Updated 11 November 2026

Real estate work in Hong Kong needs a licence. Approximately, according to published fee schedules and sellers' websites, November 2026, a salesperson's licence costs HK$1,280, an individual estate agent's licence HK$2,010 and a company licence HK$2,800, and a training course starts from about HK$13,695. The quickest way to current offers is a request on BlaBlaPrice that names the role you need.

Approximate fees and course prices in Hong Kong, November 2026 (published fee schedules and sellers' websites)
Item	Price
Salesperson's licence fee	HK$1,280
Estate agent's licence, individual	HK$2,010
Estate agent's licence, company	HK$2,800
Salesperson's licence exam fee	HK$650
Training course, starting price	HK$13,695

Licence and training before you start

Coursework for the licence often takes between 40 and 300 hours, and the process usually involves an application and an annual fee, so budget for the first year as well as the course. Running your own agency needs a separate licence: the applicant must be at least 18 years old, have relevant experience and complete a training course.

Commission and fees

Brokers in Hong Kong generally charge a commission of no more than 1% of the sales price. Before you agree, ask for a list of recent comparable sales. Prices are quoted in Hong Kong dollars, and property sizes in listings are given in square feet (ft²), so state any area in square feet.

Season and start date

Hong Kong has a winter from December to February and a summer from June to August. Demand for agents does not follow either season in any source here, so set a start date in the request and ask each candidate or agency for its earliest start.

What to write in the request

Name the role (real estate agent, property sales manager or broker), the district (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun), the property type, whether you already hold a licence or need to obtain one, and the start date. Say which district you cover.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites in Hong Kong and shows the businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. See Real estate agent and Broker, or create a request.

Questions and answers

Do I need a licence to work in real estate in Hong Kong?

Yes. A salesperson's licence fee is HK$1,280 and an individual estate agent's licence is HK$2,010 (approximately, November 2026), and a company needs its own licence at HK$2,800.

How much training is needed before the licence exam?

Coursework often takes between 40 and 300 hours, and one training provider lists its course from HK$13,695. The exam fee for the salesperson's licence is HK$650.

How much commission does a real estate agent charge in Hong Kong?

Brokers generally charge a commission of no more than 1% of the sales price. Ask for recent comparable sales before you agree.

How do I get offers from local agents or brokers?

Describe the role, district and licence status in a chat on BlaBlaPrice. Sellers reply with their own offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact.

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