Phase One: Introduction to a Career in Real Estate

Introduction to a Career in Real Estate is the prerequisite course for the Real Estate Associates Program, which is the licensing requirement to become licensed to trade in real estate. Participants must pass the final exam of the course to be eligible to proceed to Phase Two.

You must complete the Introduction to a Career in Real Estate course and pass the exam before beginning Phase Two of REAP. If you have already completed this course and passed the exam, you do not have to take it again. There is no prerequisite to take this course, but to be eligible to register for Phase Two of REAP, you will be asked to submit proof that you hold a high school diploma or an equivalency. An official transcript must be sent to AREA's office from the institution you attended and received two working days before your class start date.

Introduction to a Career in Real Estate is divided into two parts:

Part One – Real Estate Industry: What is it?

This part is self-study. It discusses the role the real estate industry plays in the economy, the breadth of the industry and its various sectors, occupations within real estate and industry organizations.

Part Two – Real Estate Career: Is it for you?

The second part of the course addresses the day-to-day responsibilities of working in the real estate industry. The structure of licensing and agency relationships is also covered. Part Two is offered two ways:

• Classroom - Full attendance is required to be eligible to write the exam. To register, contact a delivery institution near you.
• Online - Specific system requirements are necessary.

Exemptions for Phase 1 of REAP