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Prepare for property management licensing requirements with training on contracts, tenant relationships, budgets, risk, maintenance, conflict, contractors, and property operations.\

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\Cost\\$400\\
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\Hours\\40 - 60\\
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\Prerequisite\\Fundamentals\\
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\Updated\\Sep 2023\\
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Operational training for managed properties.\

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This program assists learners in meeting the regulatory requirements of a property management licensee in Alberta.\

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Legal and conduct context\

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Study governing bodies, acts, regulations, contracts, landlord and tenant obligations, and property manager responsibilities.\

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Management operations\

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Learn budgeting, financial reporting, tenant selection, communication, conflict management, maintenance, and contractor oversight.\

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Property condition awareness\

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Cover measurement, construction, building systems, interior finishes, environmental stewardship, energy conservation, and rural property considerations.\

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  • Fundamentals of Property Management\
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  • Acts, Regulations and Governing Bodies\
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  • Introduction to Contracts\
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  • Landlord and Tenant Obligations\
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  • Property Manager Conduct and Responsibilities\
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  • Assessing and Mitigating Risk\
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  • Budgeting and Financial Reporting\
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  • Research and Marketing\
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  • Property Measurement\
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  • Selecting and Managing Tenants\
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  • Communication and Collaboration\
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  • Preventing and Managing Conflict\
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  • Documents and Contracts\
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  • Offers, Counteroffers and Negotiation\
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  • Construction and Industry Standards\
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  • Environmental Stewardship and Energy Conservation\
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  • The Building Envelope\
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  • Interior Finishes and Building Systems\
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  • Building Maintenance and Operations\
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  • Hiring and Managing Third-Party Contractors\
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  • Rural Properties: Land Descriptions\
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  • Rural Properties: Utilities\
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  • Rural Properties: Environmental Stewardship\
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Learn the work behind effective property operations.\

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Property management education connects contracts, tenants, owners, buildings, budgets, and risk.\

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Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch, grow, and thrive in your real estate career.


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Fundamentals of Real Estate Course (Prerequisite)

Our Fundamental course is your gateway to becoming a practice-ready REALTOR®.

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"Took the Fundamentals of Real Estate Course from AREA. It was very well done, and I passed the exam! They were also very responsive when I emailed them with questions."

- David Grant Miller

"AREA is a great place for learning. They are very responsible and helpful. Highly recommended to anyone wants to get into the realty business."

- ZiXian Wang

"The Alberta Real Estate Association is a first class professional association with an exceptional staff team and solid board governance processes."

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60-80 hoursPrerequisite: Fundamentals

Develop the practical skills and industry knowledge required to support residential real estate transactions.

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40-60 hoursPrerequisite: Fundamentals

Move forward with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed for rural real estate transactions.

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60-80 hoursPrerequisite: Fundamentals

Build your commercial real estate foundation with industry-relevant concepts, practical tools, and learning centered on real-world transactions.

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40-60 hoursPrerequisite: Fundamentals

Build practical knowledge in property operations, tenant and owner relationships, contracts, budgeting, maintenance, risk, and property management responsibilities.

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Determine Your Suitability

Start strong. Meet your must-haves.

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be lawfully studying or working in Canada
  • Have government-issued identification
  • Have a minimum Canadian high school education or equivalent
  • Prove your English language skills

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Complete your required education, starting with Fundamentals of Real Estate and move forward when you're ready.

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70% Passing Grade

Pass the RECA examinations with a minimum of 70% to move to the next stage of your journey.

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Pass RECA Exams & Complete Waivers

Complete the required RECA exams and waivers before moving forward.

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Choose a Brokerage

Interview brokerages and choose the fit that supports your goals, values, and success.

 
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Training based on 75+ years of real estate excellence

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Flexible online learning with no deadlines for completion

Great Prices

Comprehensive training at unbeatable prices

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David Grant Miller

“Took the Fundamentals of Real Estate Course from AREA. It was very well done, and I passed the exam! They were also very responsive when I emailed them with questions.”

ZiXian Wang

“AREA is a great place for learning. They are very responsible and helpful. Highly recommended to anyone wants to get into the realty business.”

Jennifer Gilbert

“The Alberta Real Estate Association is a first class professional association with an exceptional staff team and solid board governance processes.”

David Grant Miller

“Took the Fundamentals of Real Estate Course from AREA. It was very well done, and I passed the exam! They were also very responsive when I emailed them with questions.”

ZiXian Wang

“AREA is a great place for learning. They are very responsible and helpful. Highly recommended to anyone wants to get into the realty business.”

Jennifer Gilbert

“The Alberta Real Estate Association is a first class professional association with an exceptional staff team and solid board governance processes.”

 

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