Real Estate Appraiser
Information you need to know to work as a Real Estate Appraiser
Who is responsible for licensing Real Estate Appraisers in Alberta?
In Alberta, to call yourself a third-party Real Estate Appraiser, you must be licensed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
If you are employed as a Real Estate Appraiser in a company where you are performing appraisals on properties belonging to the company’s clients, you must be licensed.
If you are directly employed as a Real Estate Appraiser in a company where you are appraising only that company’s properties, you do not have to be licensed.
What are the licensing requirements for internationally educated Real Estate Appraisers?
Internationally educated Real Estate Appraisers must follow the same process to become a Real Estate Appraiser as New Appraiser. 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 Appraisers must:
- Meet the Eligibility Criteria
- Complete the training as identified on the RECA Education Requirements - Real Estate Appraisal web page
- Submit a Certified Criminal Record Check from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- Provide a Letter of Good Standing as a member of one of the accepted real estate appraisal associations (listed below)
- Apply to RECA
For complete information on the licensing process for Real Estate Appraisers, visit the Licensing and Renewals page on the Real Estate Council of Alberta website.
What are the educational requirements for Real Estate Appraisers in Alberta?
In Alberta, once an individual has become a member of one of the accepted real estate appraisal associations (listed below), to become licensed, they must complete the Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal in Alberta course offered by RECA.
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, see the Education Eligibility tab. 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 Appraisers?
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 Appraisers in Alberta?
- Appraisal Institute of Canada
- Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers (CNAREA)
- Alberta Assessors' Association
- Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
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