Join / Become a REALTOR®
2025 Step-by-Step Guide
Become a REALTOR®
Your complete guide to getting licensed in Edmonton, Alberta.
01
Getting Licensed
Four Steps to Your License
This information is current as of February 2026. The licensing and education process changed as of June 2022 in Alberta. REALTOR® is a registered trademark term owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association that applies to all those licensed with them in Canada.
Step 01
Meet Eligibility & Create myRECA Account
Meet minimum requirements, create your myRECA.ca account, submit your enrollment application ($100 fee), and get your Certified Criminal Record Check.
Step 02
Complete the Licensing Course
Complete required education through a recognized course provider: Fundamentals of Real Estate (70–125 hrs) plus at least one Practice area course (70–100 hrs).
Step 03
Join a Brokerage
The Real Estate Act requires you to be licensed under a Brokerage. Joining the right one is key — contact our Broker/Owners to get the ball rolling.
Step 04
Continue Your Practical Training
Only once licensed will you start learning how to do real estate. Our training programs will help ensure your success from day one.
02
Eligibility
Requirements & myRECA Account
Minimum Requirements
Meeting the Eligibility Requirements
There are a few minimum requirements prior to completing the application that are required by RECA:
Do you meet these requirements? Go to www.myreca.ca and follow the steps to CREATE an Account.
Submitting your Enrollment Application
There, you will also find the link to apply for eligibility. There is a non-refundable $100 fee. If there is anything in your past you think may prevent you from becoming licensed (eg. Criminal record, bankruptcy, disciplinary history), you may request a suitability review
Certified Criminal Record Check
A Certified Criminal Record Check (CCRC) is a certified fingerprint-based criminal record search for non-criminal purposes conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Ottawa, in which digital fingerprints are compared against the central repository of Canadian criminal records. Please ensure you request a CCRC, not a vulnerable sector search. The CCRC must contain your complete legal name and date of birth as it reads on your birth certificate, citizenship card or permanent residency card. RECA must receive your original CCRC directly from the RCMP in Ottawa. Complete a Third Party Waiver of Consent when you apply for your CCRC so the RCMP can send it directly to RECA.
03
Education
Complete the Licensing Course
Once your eligibility has been determined, you will start your formal education through a third-party recognized course provider.
Course Requirements
Online & Self-Guided Education
Individuals hoping to become licensed will need to complete the required education through a third-party recognized course provider.
RECA's board of directors recognizes courses and course providers that meet RECA's set requirements. However, course providers have the freedom to structure and organize their courses as works best for their institutional and instructional needs.
The most important consideration for learners when choosing a course provider is that the course will prepare you to pass RECA's exam to protect the public and to provide competent service in your chosen industry sector.
Courses could vary in number of hours to complete, quality of instruction and materials, course modality — virtual, classroom, or a combination — and more. Not only can these elements affect the cost of the course, but they can also affect the suitability of the course for individual learners.
What might seem like a great deal financially, could simply reflect fewer learning resources available to individuals. Education is an investment in yourself and your career. Investing not just money, but time — time in understanding your learning needs, in researching course options, in building your knowledge — can set you up for long-term success in protecting the public and providing competent service.
Course 1 — Fundamentals of Real Estate
This course gives you the foundational knowledge and skills that you will need for the Practice course(s). Depending on the course provider, costs and time to complete vary and new course providers are being added in future. To give you an idea, the course takes 70–125 hours to complete and costs range from $800–$1,250.
Course 2 — Choose an Area of Real Estate Practice
You must take at least one of these courses before getting licensed (you may choose all). We highly recommend completing the Practice in Residential Real Estate at a minimum. This course takes between 70–100 hours and costs vary by provider, from $400 to $2,000.
04
Brokerage & Costs
Join a Brokerage
You've almost made it! The Real Estate Act requires you to be licensed under a Brokerage. Joining the right Brokerage is key! You are encouraged to contact our Broker/Owners to get the ball rolling.
Cost Summary
$6,000 — $7,960
As part of your membership with REMAX River City you are also required to maintain your license and professional memberships. Here are the regulatory and professional registrations that are required.
$6K–8K
Total Startup Costs
"Invest in your future — the returns are unlimited."
Breakdown
Costs When You Sign Up with the Brokerage
Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) — $475. This covers the cost of your actual license. Regardless of when you get licensed, you are required to renew your license by October 1st every year.
Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX) — $275. REIX provides you with professional liability insurance which is a mandatory requirement of RECA. This is paid every year when you also renew your RECA license.
Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) — $800 registration + $275 annual dues = $1,075. As the provincial professional association, they support Alberta's 11,000+ REALTORS® through member-centric services, advocacy and professional development. Sometimes confused with RECA, AREA is your advocate in the industry; where RECA's mandate is to protect consumers. www.albertarealtor.ca
REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE) / Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) — These organizations provide us with the many tools and services that you will depend on to conduct your business. This includes the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®), forms and contracts, key boxes, continuing education, professional standards, etc. www.realtorsofedmonton.com
The initial membership is adjusted based on when in the year you join. You then pay dues annually every March 31st for the following 12-month period.
*2025 Rate Schedule (incl. GST) & the Services for Success Course
05
Training
Continue Your Practical Training
Only once you are licensed will you start to learn how to do real estate. This is where you will experience the best that REMAX River City has to offer you.
Our new and ongoing experienced real estate training programs will help ensure your success. As what we offer is as varied as it is numerous we recommend that you meet with our Broker to discuss which programs are best suited for you.
New Agent Support
Mentorship Program
REMAX River City is proud to offer an exclusive mentorship program that caters to all agents.
The life long dedication to education in our industry is one of the pillars here at River City, and we believe the mentorship program is the ideal program for anyone looking to kick start their business, or who might be looking for a re-boot.
To learn more about how the program works, the investment, and see testimonials from past apprentices click the button below.
Career Paths
Team Opportunities
Considering working on a team or creating your own? Learn about the 4 main types.
There are many team structures in real estate sales. The video summarizes a discussion between Shane Parent, Associate Broker & Owner and John Carter, Broker & Owner of REMAX River City in Edmonton, AB. of the four main types.
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