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What if I did not complete the three Articling Phase courses within the first two years that I am registered?
May I take any Articling course before receiving my salesperson's registration?
May I request a course extension?
I am enrolled in a Phase 2 classroom course. Am I guaranteed a seat in the subsequent Phase 3 (RES or COM) classroom course?
If I had a licence cancellation in any other profession, can I still apply for salesperson registration?
How old must I be in order to apply for salesperson registration?
Is financial assistance available to cover course fees?
I haven't received a receipt for my courses. Can I obtain one?
Why must all individuals with a registered salesperson’s status or broker status attend mandatory education courses during each two-year registration cycle?
I would like to become a Branch Manager of a Brokerage firm. Do I need any special qualifications other than my registered salesperson status?
If I completed the e-learning or correspondence portion of the Phase 3 Residential or Commercial, is there a time limit to register for the classroom portion of the course?
Can I request an examination review if I passed the course?
Can I write my examination earlier than the initially scheduled date?
Is it possible to have my examination rush marked so that I am able to move through the program at a more rapid pace?
How do I obtain my mark?

What if I did not complete the three Articling Phase courses within the first two years that I am registered?
Registration renewals will not be processed until all three Articling Phase courses are completed. Other stipulations also apply. For further clarification contact:

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) at 416-207-4800 or 1-800-245-6910. If the courses are not completed, you will not be allowed to trade in real estate.

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May I take any Articling course before receiving my salesperson's registration?
Yes, you may take the course at any time. However, if it is taken before obtaining your salesperson registration (after completing Phase 1, 2 and 3), you are required to re-challenge the examination to receive a credit for the course.

Courses in the Articling Stage (except the remaining Phase 3 Residential or Commercial) are open to the general public. These courses are beneficial to other careers.

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May I request a course extension?
No. Courses must be completed within specific time frames and no extensions are granted.

The Pre-Registration stage must be completed (including all initial and re-write examinations, if necessary) within 18 months of the original start date of Phase 1.

Application to RECO for salesperson registration must be completed within one year from the conclusion of Phase 3 (Residential or Commercial). Application to RECO for broker registration must be completed within one year from the conclusion of the Professional Real Estate Brokerage course.

The articling stage must be completed (including all initial and rewrite examinations, if necessary) within 2 years following initial salesperson registration with RECO.

E-Learning access is provided for one year from the start date of the registration education course.

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I am enrolled in a Phase 2 classroom course. Am I guaranteed a seat in the subsequent Phase 3 (RES or COM) classroom course?
Enrollment for classroom courses is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and course prerequisites must be met at time of enrollment. Students cannot reserve a seat in the Phase 3 (Residential or Commercial) course before passing Phase 2.

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If I had a licence cancellation in any other profession, can I still apply for salesperson registration?
Application may be made but acceptance is not guaranteed. The registrar (RECO) will review all applications on an individual basis. Contact RECO at 416-207-4800 or 1-800-245-6910.

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How old must I be in order to apply for salesperson registration?
You must be 18 years of age. The courses can be completed before that, however registration with RECO cannot occur until the age requirement has been met. All program time frames must be observed.

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Is financial assistance available to cover course fees?
No. Financial assistance is not available to cover real estate education courses.

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I haven't received a receipt for my courses. Can I obtain one?
All students are provided with official income tax receipts which can be printed through their My Portfolio account. Please refer to the College Program Standards for full details.

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Why must all individuals with a registered salesperson’s status or broker status attend mandatory education courses during each two-year registration cycle?
The real estate market is becoming increasingly complex, particularly given the ever-changing laws and regulatory controls impacting on the purchase and sale of property. Salespersons and brokers must ensure that their knowledge is up-to-date to better assist buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords.

The Real Estate Council of Ontario is committed to ensuring public trust in the marketplace and one aspect of that vision is to ensure that all practitioners can draw upon current knowledge and information to best serve their clients. The mandatory program requires the completion of 24 continuing education units within each two-year registration cycle. Registrants will find a wide range of courses offered through providers that address professional interests as well as specific topics geared for residential and commercial fields.

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I would like to become a Branch Manager of a Brokerage firm. Do I need any special qualifications other than my registered salesperson status?
Yes! As of January 1, 2001, in order for a salesperson to act as a branch manager, he/she will have to complete all the educational requirements that would have to be met to become a broker.

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If I completed the e-learning or correspondence portion of the Phase 3 Residential or Commercial, is there a time limit to register for the classroom portion of the course?
Students who enroll for the e-learning or correspondence/CD-ROM segment must, at the same time select and enroll for the subsequent 40 hour classroom segment to take place following the suggested course completion date.

You must complete Phases 1, 2 and 3 (Residential or Commercial) within 18 months from the start date of Phase 1. The articling courses must be completed within the 2 year articling stage. There is no time frame restriction other than the above.

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Can I request an examination review if I passed the course?
Examination reviews are offered only to students who do not obtain a passing mark.

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Can I write my examination earlier than the initially scheduled date?
Yes, you may request an earlier date. Notification must be received by the College at least seven calendar days before the desired examination date. This provision is available to Correspondence/CD-ROM and E-Learning course students only.

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Is it possible to have my examination rush marked so that I am able to move through the program at a more rapid pace?
Rush marking is available only to students in the articling stage whose renewal registration with the Real Estate Council of Ontario is three weeks or less from the examination date.

Students who wish to have examinations rush marked are asked to contact the College. Requests for rush marking must be made a minimum of seven calendar days prior to the examination date. A non-refundable administration fee of $50 will be processed to facilitate this request.

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How do I obtain my mark?
Transcripts reflecting the final mark for a course are posted online and are accessible only by the student through their My Portfolio account. Visit www.orea.com. Please allow approximately 3 weeks to process and post the mark to the My Portfolio account.

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