Real Estate Associate Broker
Information you need to know to work as a Real Estate Associate or Broker
Who is responsible for licensing Real Estate Associates in Alberta?
In Alberta, to call yourself or to work as a Real Estate Associate or Real Estate Broker, you must be licensed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
What are the licensing requirements for Real Estate Associates in Alberta?
Internationally educated Real Estate Associates must follow the same process to become a Real Estate Associate as new Associates. The only exceptions to this rule are listed on the Coming from Another Jurisdiction page on the Real Estate Council of Alberta website.
Internationally educated Real Estate Associates must:
- Meet the Eligibility Criteria.
- Complete and pass the Real Estate Associates Program.
- Submit a Certified Criminal Record Check from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Contact a real estate brokerage in Alberta and obtain employment. Once your education is complete and RECA has your CCRC, your broker can initiate your licensing and registration application.
Note: Applicants interested in becoming a Real Estate Broker are advised to contact RECA regarding the process to become licensed as a Real Estate Broker.
For complete information on the licensing process for Real Estate Associates/Brokers, visit the Licensing and Renewals page on the RECA website.
What are the educational requirements for Real Estate Associates in Alberta?
In Alberta, to become a licensed Real Estate Associate or Real Estate Broker, applicants must study and pass the Real Estate Associates Program (REAP). REAP consists of the Fundamentals of Real Estate and a minimum of one practice course (Residential, Rural, Commercial, and Property Management).
To become a real estate broker, you must be licensed in all areas of practice and complete the Real Estate Brokers Program course.
For specific information, visit the Education Requirements for Real Estate Associates or Real Estate Brokers web page on the RECA website.
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
Applicants must successfully achieve the required passing score on one of the RECA approved English Language Tests, view Education Eligibility. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Real Estate Associates?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professional fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit Clear Communication for Business for more information.
What information resources are available for Real Estate Associates in Alberta?
- Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
- Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)
- Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) for licensed associates
- Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) for licensed associates
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