Realtor licensing course
Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course
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A licensing course covering real estate law, contracts, and ethical standards for prospective British Columbia realtors.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
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THE ROUTE
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The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- General high school graduation (BC Dogwood Diploma) or equivalent mature student status.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit status
- Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR)
- Criminal record check through the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Register online directly with the UBC Sauder School of Business Real Estate Division
- Open enrolment year-round with continuous start dates
- Pay course tuition of $1,150 to $1,450 CAD
- Receive digital curriculum access and physical course textbooks
Step 5 of 8
Realtor licensing course
⏱ 3–6 months- Self-paced distance education (typically completed in 3 to 6 months, maximum 12 months)
- 26 graded assignments covering real estate law, property ownership, and agency law
- Purchase and sale agreement drafting and mandatory statutory disclosures
- Land title registry searches, mortgage financing fundamentals, and local property assessment
- Professional conduct, ethics, and anti-money laundering (FINTRAC) compliance
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division) — 3–6 months (About $1,500 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- BC Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Examination (3 hours, 100 questions, 70% passing mark)
- Post-licensing Applied Practice Course administered by the BC Real Estate Association
Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.