The AREA Advantage for Aspiring REALTORS®: AREA’s Fundamentals of Real Estate Course

Are you thinking that the fast-paced, entrepreneurial career of real estate is for you? Take the Fundamentals of Real Estate Course offered by the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) to get started.

As the provincial association representing all REALTORS^® in Alberta, we have the privilege of actively engaging in various facets of the property sector. We advocate for real estate-friendly government and regulatory policies, foster professional excellence, forge community connections, and provide tools that save members time and money, including mobile, fuel, and healthcare and insurance plans. We have decades of licensing and continuing education experience, including a newly-developed comprehensive fundamentals course where you can develop the essential knowledge and skills to you need to thrive as a REALTOR^®.

What is the AREA advantage?

Access Tomorrow’s Support Today

AREA supports REALTORS^® from licensing through retirement – our learners get early access to that support. We don’t say goodbye after you pass the licensing exam. We are invested in the long-term success of the industry and our members. This dedication begins with licensing education.

Practical Application

AREA’s licensing education isn’t simply an exam prep tool. Our courses take a practical approach, equipping you with the necessary skills to confidently launch your real estate career.

Expertise and Experience

Our training is built upon 75+ years of collective real estate experience and expertise and insights from practicing REALTORS^® with 500 years of cumulative experience. Our learners are meant to gain a holistic comprehension of the industry's foundational principles as understood by leading REALTORS^®.

Contracts, Contracts, Contracts

The forms utilized in over 90 percent of residential transactions in Alberta are taught exclusively in AREA’s program. Why? Because AREA owns the forms on behalf of its members. AREA maintains the legal integrity and consistency of the professional forms, allowing REALTORS® to do their job with confidence.

Build your Network

AREA learners are invited to regular online and in-person events, hosted by practicing REALTOR^® brokers. These events provide a valuable platform for connecting with experts in the field, fostering meaningful relationships, and gaining insights from experienced professionals and peers.

Wealth of Resources

AREA supplements the course material; our resources include years worth of podcasts, webinars, blogs, and unlimited opportunities to take our practice exams.

AREA learners can also access AREA’s Provincial Practice Advisor, who offers AREA members guidance on provincial and federal regulations related to real estate, AREA standard forms, provincially harmonized and MLS^® rules, brokerage operation and management, as well as general best practice advice.

Flexibility

We acknowledge that individuals have unique situations, and life is busy. With AREA courses, there are no fixed deadlines for completion. You have the freedom to progress through the courses at your preferred pace, either online or downloaded.
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Embarking on a career in real estate can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour. AREA’s program open doors to the future.

Why wait? Enroll in the AREA Fundamentals of Real Estate Course.