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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
📞 Contact Junny Ko today at junny@mediumorchid-reindeer-316842.hostingersite.com or visit our [Contact] to schedule a free consultation.