Becoming a Member of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton

If you are considering becoming a REALTOR® and member of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton:

• Meet with a Broker/Manager who is a member of the Association to discuss skills and personal qualities necessary for a successful career.
• Take the Real Estate Associates Program, the mandatory course for those wanting to become real estate Agents.
• Pass the Provincial Qualifying Examination for Associates.
• Find a licensed Broker who will agree to employ you; fill out application forms.
• Through your sponsoring Broker, apply for your Associates licence with the Real Estate Council of Alberta; pay your RECA fees, renewable September 30, each year.
• If the Broker who employs you is a member of the Association, you must also become a member. This involves completing the three-day Orientation Program and applying for a membership. The dues total approximately $2100 for the first full year (including national/provincial dues, data access). Dues are pro-rated quarterly. Application is made through your Broker. Access to key control service is an additional cost.
• Keep in mind, technology plays a big part in managing a successful real estate career. Factor in the expenses of a personal computer, perhaps a laptop or PDA, software programs, a cell phone, Internet connection and training when planning to become a REALTOR®.
• Start practicing your new career, remembering to take mandatory continuing education every year to maintain your licence (For exemptions, please contact RECA Licensing Department at
  1-888-425-2754).

Please contact our Member Services Department at 780-453-9355 or via e-mail should you require more information.