The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is Alberta’s real estate regulator.
RECA protects consumers.
RECA sets, regulates, and enforces standards for:
- real estate agents
- mortgage brokers
- property managers
- condominium managers
These professionals must hold a licence with RECA to practice in Alberta.
RECA is an independent governing authority. We administer the Real Estate Act on behalf of the Government of Alberta.
RECA Quick Facts
- established in 1996 through the Real Estate Act
- regulates 19,425* licensees licensed in at least one sector
- reviewed 1,182* complaints
- administers the Read Estate Assurance Fund (REAF)
*Data from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023.
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RECA
- sets and enforces rules to protect consumers
Industry Associations
- support and advocate for their members
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- regulates four industries
- sets the requirements for getting a licence
- ensures individuals meet requirements before they receive a licence
Industry Associations
- grant membership to people who work, or have the credentials to work, in that industry
RECA
- sets the education required to get a licence
- sets the requirements for becoming a course provider
Industry Associations
- provide professional development for their members
- may be a recognized course provider that delivers pre-licensing courses
RECA
- reviews all complaints made about licensees
- investigates complaints that fall under our authority
- investigates reports of fraud in real estate
- investigates reports of people providing services without a licence
- issues discipline, where applicable
Industry Associations
- represent the concerns of their members
RECA
- help licensees understand the rules they must follow
- provides sample forms to help licensees work within the rules
Industry Associations
- offer networking opportunities for members
- provide forms and systems for members to use
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