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HOW TO GET A
REAL ESTATE LICENSE
IN ALBERTA

Stop wasting time on what you already know. Our RECA-approved, adaptive platform finds your knowledge gaps and builds a tailored study plan so you can pass your exam with 100% confidence.

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Your 10-step RECA licensing process

Here's an honest, 10-step guide with pro-tips on how to become a real estate agent in Alberta.

STEP 1

Check your eligibility

Ensure you meet RECA's basic requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be able to provide an accepted form of valid government-issued identification
  • Have a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be able to study and work in Canada

For more information about the eligibility requirements and process, please review the Guide to Applying for Eligibility for First Time Licensees (pdf)

STEP 2

Create your myRECA account

Your portal with the regulator. Your myRECA account can be used to enrol in courses, book your exam, and manage your license.

For more information about how to create a myRECA account, review the Creating a myRECA Account (pdf)

Relo Tip: Once you create your account, have your RECA Contact ID number handy. You'll need it for Step 4.

STEP 3

Submit your background check

Provide a certified criminal record check (CRC) immediately after creating your myRECA account. The CRC can take 6-8 weeks to process. You can (and should) complete this while you study (Step 5).

For more information about how to apply for a criminal record check, review the Guide to Applying for a Criminal Record Check (pdf)

STEP 4

Enrol with Relo

Register for one of our RECA-approved courses. Have your RECA Contact ID ready when you sign up.

Relo Tip: Save money by getting both courses in our Real Estate Course Bundle.

STEP 5

Master your adaptive pre-license education

First, you'll take an assessment to help us determine what you currently know and receive a personalized study plan. Next, you'll study your tailored path with adaptive quizzes that are assessing your progress and reinforcing topics until you master them. Finally, you'll achieve a ReadyRating score of 3 or higher, watched all video lessons, and passed two practice exams to complete the courses. That'll provide you a real-time prediction of your odds of passing, so you know when to book your exam.

STEP 6

Start your brokerage search

Begin networking and interviewing with brokerages while you're studying. Your license must be held by an authorized real estate brokerage in Alberta.

STEP 7

Pass the RECA exam

Once your ReadyRating is a 3 or higher and you've completed the other requirements, book and pay for your pre-licensing exam through your myRECA account. You need a passing grade of 70%, with two attempts.

STEP 8

Secure your brokerage

Your chosen brokerage will give you the necessary employment and sponsorship documentation for RECA.

STEP 9

Apply for your license

With your education complete, exam passed, background check cleared, and brokerage onboarded, complete the final licensing application to RECA.

STEP 10

Get activated

Once approved by RECA, your license is activated. Congratulations, you're licensed to practice residential real estate in Alberta! You can also use this credential if you're moving elsewhere in Canada.

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