Real Estate Associates Program FAQs

On June 1, 2007, the Real Estate Associates Program replaced the Real Estate Agent’s Program. The new program includes a broader range of content and more in-depth information relevant to the real estate industry. This program includes vital updates affecting the daily business practices of real estate associates and meets or exceeds the education standards established by the Alliance for Canadian Real Estate Education and the Canadian Real Estate Regulators. This comprehensive course has been divided into three phases, Introduction to a Career in Real Estate, Fundamentals of Real Estate and Real Estate Areas of Practice.

What is REAP?

• REAP is the Real Estate Associates Program (formerly the Real Estate Agent's Program). You must successfully complete this course and pass the provincial qualifying examinations to meet the educational requirements to obtain your real estate associate's licence.

REAP is divided into three phases

• Phase One consists of the course, Introduction to a Career in Real Estate. You must complete this course and pass the final exam before beginning phase two.
• Phase Two, Fundamentals of Real Estate, is divided into six sections. You must achieve at least 70 percent on the exam before moving on to the next phase.
• Phase Three, Real Estate Areas of Practice, focuses on specific trading practices for residential, commercial and rural real estate.

Who needs to take REAP?

• Anyone wanting to pursue a career in real estate must complete REAP.

Is REAP available through distance delivery or online?

• REAP is currently available through classroom and distance delivery.

Where can I get more information on REAP?

• Go to AREAs web site to find more information on REAP.