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Fundamentals & Practice of Residential Real Estate

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The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Fundamentals & Practice
of Rural Real Estate

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The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Fundamentals & Practice
of Commercial Real Estate

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The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Fundamentals of
Real Estate

$600

The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Practice of Residential
Real Estate

$400

The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Practice of Rural 
Real Estate

$400

The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Practice of Commercial
Real Estate

$400

The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Practice of Property
Management

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The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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Broker Program

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The Fundamentals of Real Estate program includes 11 required units that build the essential knowledge every successful practitioner needs.

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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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Before you dive into your Practice Course(s), you'll need to conquer the Fundamentals of Real Estate.

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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."

- Jennifer Gilbert

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Fundamentals of Real Estate

Start your real estate career with confidence. Across 11 self-paced courses, build the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional mindset needed to pass the RECA exam and be ready for day one of practice in Alberta.

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Cost$600
Included supportAura AI$99 value, free with course enrolment
Hours120Online learning, plus independent study
PrerequisiteRECA EligibilityConfirmation required before enrolment
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What You Get

A clear starting point for the licensing journey.

Fundamentals is the RECA pre-licensing program and the prerequisite to every practice program, giving learners the common language and context needed before choosing a residential, rural, commercial, or property management practice course.

1

Industry context

Understand ownership, land titles, the Real Estate Act and related legislation, and how real estate work fits with professional standards and other service providers.

2

Client readiness

Learn agency relationships, fiduciary duties, client financing, contracts, negotiation, and closing, along with the communication and ethics behind professional conduct.

3

Property basics

Interpret property information and risk factors, including construction basics, environmental considerations, and condominium ownership.

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Fundamentals of Real Estate learners receive Aura access as part of the course. It is a $99 value, included free when you buy the course.

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  1. Introduction to Real Estate 12.5 hrs
  2. Working with Other Professionals 8 hrs
  3. Agency Relationship 12.5 hrs
  4. Professional Excellence in Action 17.5 hrs
  5. The Real Estate Act and Agency 11.5 hrs
  6. Other Legislation 10.5 hrs
  7. Client Financing 10.5 hrs
  8. Clients, Contracts, Closing 11.5 hrs
  9. Building and Construction 7 hrs
  10. Environmental Considerations 7 hrs
  11. Condominium Considerations 11.5 hrs

Start with the course every pathway builds on.

Fundamentals is the prerequisite to every practice program and the shared base for Alberta real estate licensing education.

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