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2025 Mandatory Course: Getting it Right – Consumer Contracts Made Clear


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We are pleased to introduce the 2025 mandatory course, Getting it Right: Consumer Contracts Made Clear, designed to strengthen a REALTOR®’s understanding of the key consumer contracts that shape real estate transactions in Alberta.

The course explores five essential consumer contracts, examining the purpose, legal significance, and key components of each. The course aims to enhance REALTOR® competency in contract comprehension and communication, reduce the risk of misinterpretation or dispute, and foster more effective interactions between industry professionals and consumers.

To ensure an engaging learning experience, the course incorporates a range of interactive elements, including text, audio, and video, enabling learners to engage with the material in a manner that best suits their learning style.

The 2025 mandatory course will be available as of Monday, September 15th.

 

Course Highlights

Focus
 Enhance your ability to interpret real estate contracts accurately and develop a comprehensive understanding of the differences between various contract types—skills essential for success in the real estate industry. 
Course Completion Deadlines
Consumer Contracts Made Clear course must be completed by January 31, 2026
Course Evaluation
• You must obtain a 70% grade to pass the course.
• You may retake the exam as many times as necessary.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours reading and an online exam.
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Format
Online

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