Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course

The Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course is the exclusive accredited pre-licensing course for individuals who wish to become licensed under the Real Estate Services Act as a trading services representative in British Columbia.

This blended learning course allows students to register at any time. The course is flexible yet structured to accommodate the needs of busy adult learners. Assignments must be completed within one year of registration (with a maximum of two submissions per week), and students must pass a final examination within two years of completing their assignments. Exams are scheduled four times a year at various locations throughout BC (exams must be written in Canada). Alternatively, students may choose to take the exam at the Computerized Exam Centre (CEC) at the UBC Vancouver campus.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR).

What You’ll Learn

• Learn the fundamentals of land ownership, real estate markets, and the legal and regulatory environment in British Columbia.
• Understand the Real Estate Services Act, licensing requirements, agency relationships, and the role of key regulatory bodies.
• Explore different types of land interests, title registration, strata and co-op properties, and liability and compliance obligations.
• Study contracts, agency law, mortgage finance, mortgage law, and the impact of financing on real estate transactions.
• Examine local government law, property taxes, building construction, and sustainable housing practices.
• Gain knowledge in property valuation methods, appraisal approaches, marketing strategies, and the use of technology in real estate.