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Become a Real Estate Professional

 

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Meet the Requirements
Admission Requirements
Personal Skills
Technical Requirements
Financial Matters
Income Potential
Budgeting
The Learning Path
Real Estate as a Professional Career
Land, Structures & Real Estate Trading
The Real Estate Transaction - General & The Residential Real Estate Transaction
The Real Estate Transaction - General & The Commercial Real Estate Transaction
Articling
Real Estate Broker Course
Things You Need to Know
Student Handbook
College Bulletins
How to Enroll
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Exam Information
College Program Standards
Student Medical Certificate
Accommodation of a Special Need
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Examination Challenge Program
FAQs
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Continuing Education
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Personal Skills
More Info
Real Estate as a Professional Career
Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading
The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction
The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Commercial Real Estate Transaction
Real Property Law
Principles of Appraisal
Real Estate Investment Analysis
Principles of Mortgage Financing
Principles of Property Management

To be successful, you should have a good grasp of these basic skills:

  • Math - basic fundamentals, including multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages
  • Research - how to locate, read, and understand legal documents and all materials concerning property ownership
  • Organization & planning - organize personal affairs as well as conduct business activity in a logical, efficient manner
  • Confidence & persistence
  • Problem-solving
  • English language comprehension and proficiency – to understand, draft, and explain real estate agreements, listings, and other related forms
  • Negotiating skills
  • Interview techniques
  • People skills– you must enjoy working with people and take a genuine interest in their well-being, needs and wants
  • Self-discipline and self-motivation
  • Basic computer knowledge

Technical Requirements