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How to Become a REALTOR® in Calgary
Many people ask us how to become a REALTOR® in Calgary, so here’s a clear guide to getting licensed in Calgary!
✅ Phase 1: Eligibility Phase
START – Make sure you have the following:
Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen Status
Canadian High-School Diploma ONLY ( No out of Country Diploma, No College or University Diploma is accepted)
ID’s
STEP 1 – Create a MyRECA Account
You must create an account at MyRECA.ca (the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s official portal). This is where you’ll manage all your courses, exams, and licensing.
STEP 2 – Submit Eligibility Application & Pay the Fee
Fill out the “Eligibility Application” online and pay the processing fee (around CAD $350).
STEP 3 – Upload Photo & ID
Upload a passport-style photo and government ID (driver’s license, PR card, etc.). The photo must meet official standards (clear background, proper size).
STEP 4 – Submit Proof of Education & English Proficiency
Submit your Canadian High-School diploma (CHSD)
If you did not finish high school in Canada, you have the option to take CAEC in order to get your CHSD.
CAEC has 5 subject exams: English writing, Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
Around $70 per exam per subject.
STEP 5 – Get Approval
RECA will review your documents and email you once your eligibility is approved.
Important: You can’t buy your first course until you receive your RECA ID Number.
🎓 Phase 2: Education Phase
STEP 6 – Enroll in the Fundamentals of Real Estate Course
Sign up for the Fundamentals course through a RECA-approved provider (e.g., RECA Education, AREA).
Compare tuition and pass rates here: Education Providers
The course is self-paced and online. Once you finish, notify the provider that you’re ready to write the exam.
STEP 7 – Complete Fundamentals & Write the Exam
This course covers real estate concepts, laws, ethics, and contracts.
After completing it, take the online exam (2 attempts allowed, minimum 70% to pass). Each exam attempt costs about $250.
Important: You must write the exam within 3 months of finishing the course.
Tip: Buy the official RECA Practice Exam — many questions on the real exam aren’t directly covered in the course, so practice exams help a lot! (Cost around $60)
STEP 8 – Pass the Fundamentals Exam
Pass the exam to move to the next step.
The exam is multiple choice and scenario-based.
Tests are done at local testing centres — there are about 7 in Calgary. I recommend the NE Calgary Learning Centre — they provide earplugs, which is helpful!
STEP 9 – Enroll in a Practice Course
Choose the practice course for your field:
Practice of Residential Real Estate (most common for new agents)
Practice of Commercial Real Estate
Practice of Rural Real Estate
Property Management
Same process: pick a provider with good pass rates and reasonable tuition. After completing the course, contact the provider to confirm you’re ready to write the exam.
STEP 10 – Complete the Practice Course & Exam
This course teaches practical skills: transactions, documents, ethics, real-world scenarios.
Take the exam (70% pass mark, 2 attempts).
Again: Many questions aren’t straight from the course — the RECA Practice Exam is highly recommended.
STEP 11 – Pass the Practice Exam
Once you pass, the education phase is done — you’re ready for licensing!
Phase 3: Licensing Phase
STEP 12 – Complete a Criminal Record Check
Apply for an online Criminal Record Check through RECA’s approved provider (includes fingerprinting; expect about $100).
Results usually come in 1–2 weeks.
STEP 13 – Get Approval from RECA
If your background check is clear, RECA will email you an approval.
Now you can choose a brokerage — we recommend KO Realty! We support new agents with mentoring and systems.
STEP 14 – Join a Brokerage
Contact your chosen brokerage to arrange to join them.
The broker will approve your license application through MyRECA.
You may have an interview or discuss your contract terms.
STEP 15 – Submit License Application
Complete your license application on MyRECA.
Your broker will review and finalize the approval.
STEP 16 – Pay Fees
Pay your licensing fee and Errors & Omissions insurance ($100+). CREB membership (around $2400)
STEP 17 – Receive Your License & Start Working
Once all steps are complete, RECA will issue your license.
As long as there are no serious issues, you’re now a fully licensed REALTOR®!
Approximate Timeline & Costs
We are NOW HIRING NEW REALTORS®!
KO Realty provides real-life and practical REALTOR® experience for those who are currently in course to become a REALTOR® for free !
KO Realty Benefits
- Brokerage that Provides Leads – We have a marketing team who generates leads. Generated Leads are subject to 30% split (which is very low compared to traditional 50 or 60% split). We will go to lots of events so we always need agents.
- Exceptional Training – We have training twice a week with different industry experts such as top realtor, lawyer, mortgage broker, immigration consultant, and many more experts to ensure our agents stay on top.
- Low monthly fee starting at $50/month – We still provide great service even with low monthly as we want word of mouth.
- Responsive Broker – Almost always in the office and for emergency, I can answer after-hour call.
- No split, only flat fee (flat fee of $300/deal available) – different plans have different monthly and flat fee.
- Mentorship Program – Both New and Experienced REALTORs are welcomed to join the program.
- In-house Marketing Team – Can do Social Media, Website, SEO, Google My Business (Google Map Listing), Design and more. Also in house open house signs and locks available for newer agents.
- Physical Office (Suite 206, 301 14 St NW, Calgary, AB) with Meeting Room – Central location with lots of visitor parking stalls most of the time. REALTORs can work and meet client at meeting room or office.
- Central CRM – We have set up really clean sales process with lots of automation but for this, you have to pay around 30/month. If you want your own CRM that is okay too.
- High Quality Printer + Office Supplies – We don’t charge for printing or supplies, please use as much as you need.
- Commission Advance – Through, AREA we can offer commission advance