To be eligible to renew your registration at the end of your initial two-year registration cycle with RECO, you must complete the Post-Registration Phase, which includes one mandatory course and two electives.
You will have a maximum of 24 months to complete your Post-Registration Phase.
The mandatory course: Compliance provides learners a thorough review of registrants regulatory and compliance including TRESA updates.
After completing the Compliance course, you will required to select 2 of the 5 electives below:
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Your Future in Real Estate — Selecting a Brokerage
To apply for registration with the Real Estate Council of Ontario, you must be employed by a real estate brokerage and provide the name of the brokerage on the registration application.
Selecting a brokerage to work for, is a defining step in your career as a salesperson. You can conduct an online search of different brokerages in your area and put together a list of potential candidates. Carefully weighing the pros and cons of different brokerages, even if you already have an idea of which brokerage you may be joining, is important when researching all the available options in your area before deciding.
As you start preparing to interview real estate brokerages it is important to consider the following:
Brokerage
Culture
Does the brokerage culture align to your values, strengths, needs and preferences? Is it a small family-like culture or a franchise brokerage with more of a corporate culture?
Brokerage
Services
What services are most valuable to you in meeting your real estate goals? Business planning & support, Marketing support, Office resources, Transaction
Education and
Training
What on-going mentoring, training and education opportunities are available to help in your professional development as a salesperson?
Brokerage
Reputation
What is the consumer’s perspective of the brokerage? To assess the brokerage’s level of professionalism you can pay attention to yard signs, advertisements, open houses, and social media presence.
Remuneration
Plans
While it may seem easier to focus on just the remuneration split, it is important to consider the net dollar amount (after fees/expenses), and the value of the services the brokerage is offering.
Real Estate
Market
How will the brokerage support your real estate market preference i.e. residential, condominium, new-homes, rural, recreational, agriculture, or commercial?
In course 5 of the Pre-Registration phase, you will explore additional tips for assessing whether a brokerage is the right fit for you.
For more tips on starting a career in real estate, visit:
https://realestate.humber.ca/blog/5-tips-for-starting-your-career-in-real-estate
FACILITATOR-LED REVIEW SESSIONS
What are FRS? Facilitated Review Sessions (FRS) are an optional component of the Real Estate Salesperson Program for learners who are looking for a live and interactive guided review of complex topics within Courses 2, 3 and/or 4.
How is FRS Delivered? FRS sessions are delivered synchronously (real-time) within the virtual classroom. Learners will need a Zoom account, webcam and microphone to participate in FRS activities. FRS sessions are designed to give learners the opportunity to explore and discuss complex eLearning course topics with their peers and a facilitator. Learners will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy real-time discussions which learners find very helpful.
To learn more about FRS and how it may meet your needs please visit: FRS Learner Resources.
Who Can You Contact if You have Questions about Course Content?
Content Support Desk (CSD) facilitators are available from Monday to Saturday to help you with course content, concepts and/or topics.
To contact Content Support Desk facilitators, please follow the instructions below:
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm and
Saturdays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Call 416-675-5025 or 1-888-626-3090 (Toll Free); select option 6
In the event a CSD facilitator is unavailable to take your call, they are assisting another learner so please leave a voicemail message that includes the following:
Your name, learner ID#, and phone number
What day/time you would prefer to have the facilitator return your call
The course/module/lesson/page number that your question(s) pertain to
At The Real Estate Program Office, your success is our priority. If you require additional support, please start with Learner Resources and/or FAQs. This will help you identify the level of support you require and refer you to the right person or service to support your needs.
In-Person Test Centres
Learners who wish to write their exams in-person have a growing number of Test Centres across the province from which to choose:
Humber College - Etobicoke, Ontario
Confederation College - Thunder Bay, Ontario
Fanshawe College - London, Ontario
Conestoga College - Kitchener, Ontario
Algonquin College - Ottawa, Ontario
Mohawk College - Hamilton, Ontario
Durham College - Whitby, Ontario
Loyalist College - Belleville, Ontario
St. Clair College - Windsor, Ontario
Cambrian College - Sudbury, Ontario
Georgian College - Barrie Campus
Georgian College - Orillia Campus
What’s to Come in Post-Registration – Did you Know?
Get a deeper understanding of rural, recreational, and waterfront properties. Learners will examine the specific requirements and obligations for these transactions.
Residential Properties: get a deeper understanding of non-traditional ownership options, including leasehold interests, cooperative ownership, co-ownership, life-leases, land-leases, etc.
This course provides learners with a comprehensive overview of residential real estate as an investment strategy, reviewing topics related to landlords, tenants and valuation approaches.
Presents fundamental concepts on commercial real estate as an investment strategy including mortgage calculations property analysis & valuation, capitalization and operations cash flow.
Presents advanced concepts on commercial real estate as an investment strategy. The course will explore more advanced forms of cash flow analysis and examine the specific requirements and obligations for transactions involving more complex investment property types.
We Want to Hear from You!
No matter where you are in the Real Estate Education Programs, congratulations on how far you’ve gone in your journey to becoming a real estate salesperson or broker in Ontario.
Your learning experiences are essential to improving the Real Estate Education Program. The Real Estate Education Program Office wants to hear from you about your experiences in your courses, FRS, simulation sessions, exams, with facilitators and the program as a whole.
Click the button below to fill out our testimonial form and share your learner feedback. This is a great way for you to let us know how you’ve enjoyed the program so far or how we can grow in the future.
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Do you have Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Real Estate Education Support Line at (416) 675-5025 or 1-888-626-3090 (toll-free). You can also send us an email at realestateinquiry@humber.ca
Looking for eLearning Support?
Contact our Content Support Desk (CSD) Facilitators at 416-675-5025 or 1-888-626-3090 (Toll Free); select option 6
Hours of Operation:
• Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm and
• Saturdays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm