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What if I did not complete the three Articling 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 Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading classroom course. Am I guaranteed a seat in the subsequent The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Real Estate Transaction 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 continuing education courses during each two-year registration cycle?
If I completed the e-learning or correspondence portion of The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Real Estate Transaction, is there a time limit to register for the classroom portion of the course?
Can I write my examination earlier than the initially scheduled date?
How do I obtain my mark?

What if I did not complete the three Articling courses within the first two years that I am registered?
Registration renewals will not be processed until all three Articling 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 Real Estate as a Professional Career, Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading and The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Real Estate Transaction), you are required to re-challenge the examination to receive a credit for the course.

Courses in the Articling segment (except the remaining Residential Real Estate Transaction or Commercial Real Estate Transaction) 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 segment must be completed (including all initial and re-write examinations, if necessary) within 18 months of the original start date of Real Estate as a Professional Career.

Application to RECO for salesperson registration must be completed within one year from the conclusion of The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Commercial Real Estate Transaction. Application to RECO for broker registration must be completed within one year from the conclusion of the Real Estate Broker course.

The articling segment 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 Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading classroom course. Am I guaranteed a seat in the subsequent The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Real Estate Transaction 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 Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Transaction course before passing the Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading course.

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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 continuing 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 continuing education program requires the completion of 24 continuing education credits 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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If I completed the e-learning or correspondence portion of The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Commercial Real Estate Transaction, is there a time limit to register for the classroom portion of the course?
Students who enroll for the e-learning or correspondence 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 Real Estate as a Professional Career, Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading, and The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Residential Real Estate Transaction or The Real Estate Transaction - General and The Commercial Real Estate Transaction within 18 months from the start date of Real Estate as a Professional Career. The articling courses must be completed within the 2 year articling segment. There is no time frame restriction other than the above.

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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 ten calendar days before the desired examination date. This provision is available to Correspondence and E-Learning course students only. A $50 administration fee will apply.

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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 1 week to process and post the mark to the My Portfolio account.

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