BECOME A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
Real Estate Salesperson Program
Real estate is a regulated profession in Ontario, so all salespersons and brokers are required to register with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). In Ontario, you need to complete pre-registration education courses and examinations prior to applying for registration with RECO. After successfully completing these courses and examinations, you have 12 months from the completion date of your last examination to apply for registration as a salesperson with RECO. Effective September 2019, pre-registration education courses have been delivered by Humber College on behalf of RECO.
The Pre-Registration Phase is the first phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Program. Learners must complete this first phase before applying for registration with RECO. The Pre-Registration Phase is your first step towards becoming a real estate salesperson in Ontario. You must complete this first phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Program before applying for registration with RECO. This phase comprises of 5 courses, 4 exams, and 2 simulation sessions which must be completed sequentially as shown below. You will have a maximum of 24 months to complete pre-registration.
- 5 Courses
- 2 Simulation Sessions
- 4 Exams
Registering with RECO is the second phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Program. Learners can register with RECO, within one year of completing the first phase. You can start trading in real estate once you are registered with RECO.
The Post-Registration Phase is the third phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Program offered by Humber College. Once your registration has been approved, you must complete additional education courses within your first two-year registration cycle. During the Post-Registration Phase, you can choose two of five electives in addition to the mandatory Compliance course as you complete the final phase in the Real Estate Salesperson Program learning path.Requirements
To register as a salesperson under the Real Estate Council of Ontario and trade in real estate in Ontario, the following qualifications must be met:
