Alberta Real Estate Licensing Details

The information below is a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Alberta Real Estate Council for real estate licensing in Alberta.

We recommend you contact the Real Estate Council of Alberta for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Alberta Real Estate Council

Follow these steps to obtain your real estate license:

Step 1 Step 1 Verify the requirements to obtain your license.
Step 2 Step 2 Locate a real estate school.
Step 3 Step 3 File your application.
Step 4 Step 4 Take your real estate exam.
Step 5 Step 5 Submit your Career Evaluation Request to interview
with Keller Williams Realty.

1. Verify the requirements to obtain your license.

  • have a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
  • be at least 18 years of age
  • successfully complete the pre-licensing course, Real Estate Agent's Program, facilitated through the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA). For Alberta real estate license course details and information, please contact AREA.
  • successfully complete the provincial qualifying exam
  • establish a relationship with a licensed real estate brokerage and make an application for registration through that brokerage to the Real Estate Council of Alberta
  • provide a certified criminal record check with the licence application
  • Note: previous bankruptcies, criminal record, and other issues of personal suitability may prevent your entry to the profession.

  • 2. Locate a real estate school.

    Click here to locate a school in your area.


    3. File your application.

    Click here to apply to take your real estate exam.


    4. Take your real estate exam.

    Click here to schedule your exam.


    5. Submit your Career Evaluation Request to interview with Keller Williams Realty.

    Once you have registered to take your exam, please click the "Career Evaluation Request" form below to set up an interview with Keller Williams Realty.

    Click here to complete our Career Evaluation Request  
    and get started on your way to a successful career in real estate.