Real Estate Salesperson Program
1. Learn the Requirements for Registered Real Estate Agents in Ontario
Review all the RECO requirements for becoming a real estate agent in Ontario.
Note: These requirements don’t necessarily prevent you from enrolling in our courses, but you will need to meet the criteria when registering with RECO after completing the Pre-registration Phase of the program.
2. Understand the Program’s Learning Path
Understand what courses you need and how they fit together by reviewing the program’s learning path. This will help you plan your learning schedule.
3. Read the Program Directives
Make sure you’re familiar with the Algonquin College Real Estate Program Directives before applying.
4. Gather What You Need
Before you begin your application, make sure you have the following:
- Academic documents showing your high school education and/or English language proficiency. See acceptable documents
- A $125 non-refundable application fee (accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, Google Pay, Apple Pay)
5. Create Your Account
Create your RECO account via the RECO MyWeb portal, selecting Algonquin College as your education provider. You will automatically be redirected to our website to continue the process and create your Algonquin College Real Estate Training account. You will have successfully completed Step 5 when you have both a RECO account and an Algonquin College account.
Please note: If you are transferring from another RECO-approved education provider, you will still need to create an online account using your RECO ID number. You will need to upload proof of the courses and exams you have successfully completed from your current institution. All applicants, including transfer students, must pay a $125 non-refundable application fee.
Real Estate Broker Program
1. Learn the Requirements for Registered Real Estate Brokers in Ontario
Review all the RECO requirements for becoming a real estate broker in Ontario.
2. Meet the Real Estate Broker Program Eligibility Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Broker Program, learners must:
- Be registered as a salesperson with RECO
- Have successfully completed the Real Estate Salesperson Program with an authorized training provider
Applicants who completed the Salesperson Program with the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) College must provide proof of completion of the Real Estate Law and Commercial Transactions courses. If they have not been completed, applicants must first complete the equivalent course requirements before enrolling in the Real Estate Training Broker Program.
Applicants who completed their salesperson training outside of Ontario will need to have successfully completed RECO’s Interprovincial Challenge Exam.
3. Understand the Program’s Learning Path
Understand what courses you need and how they fit together by reviewing the Broker program’s learning path. This will help you plan your learning schedule.
4. Read the Program Directives
Make sure you’re familiar with the Algonquin College Real Estate Program Directives before applying.
5. Log In / Create Yor Account and Start Your Application
Current Algonquin College Real Estate Students: Log into your account and go to “My Applications.” Click on “Start Application” for the Real Estate Broker Program.
New Students: Create your account by clicking the “Create My Account” button below. You will be directed to create (or log in to) your RECO account via the RECO MyWeb portal. Once logged in, click the Setup button, which will automatically redirect you to the Algonquin College website and next steps. Here, you will be prompted to create your Algonquin College Real Estate Training account and authenticate your email address. You will have successfully completed Step 4 when you have both a RECO ID account and an Algonquin College account. Once you have logged in, navigate to the “My Applications” page and click “Start Application” for the Real Estate Broker Program.
6. Take the Broker Qualifying Exam
Once you have been admitted into the program, you will be given access to take your Broker Qualifying Exam from the “My Learning Path” page. Once you have successfully completed this exam, you will be given access to purchase Course 1.