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Provincial regulator of real estate brokerage, mortgage brokerage, property management, and condominium management professionals.
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Join EPL & RECA at 6:30pm MDT for a free webinar on Mortgage Fraud!

Whether you're in the market for a new home or looking to refinance the mortgage on your current home, it's important to know the #MortgageFraudRedFlags.

Register now: epl.bibliocommons.com/events/65832...
#recaProtectsConsumers
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April 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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Volunteers Needed!

We're looking for licensee & public members to join our hearing panel roster. Roster members serve as decision makers as part of hearing panels and appeal panels under the #RealEstateAct.

To learn more and apply, visit: reca.ca/hearing-pane... #RECAprotectsConsumers
A row of wood-block style buildings on a light blue background under text. The Real Estate Council of Alberta's logo is in the upper left corner. Text beside the logo reads, "Join the Hearing Panel Roster. Under that is an orange rounded rectangle with "Apply today!" superimposed over top as if it's a button. Under the orange button is the url: "reca.ca/hearing-panels/". On the left-hand side, just above the row of buildings is text that says, "Public and Licensee opportunities are available."
April 2, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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Looking to buy your first home?

You may feel a little overwhelmed by all the different decisions in front of you. RECA's #HomeBuyersGuide has info for Alberta home buyers, including questions to ask a real estate agent before hiring them: www.homebuyersguidealberta.ca

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January 12, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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DYK real estate agents need a special licence to help you buy, sell, lease, or lease out commercial properties?

If you're looking for space meant for generating income, a commercial real estate licensee has the education and experience to help. Learn more: www.reca.ca/consumers/co...
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January 5, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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Putting your home on the market this year?

If your house was built before 2016, consider testing for radon now and implementing necessary mitigations.

When you list, tell your real estate agent about the test results and any implemented mitigations. Learn more: www.reca.ca/consumers/pr...
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January 4, 2024 at 10:44 PM
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Real estate can be confusing, but your agreement with your real estate agent doesn't have to be.

Preview sample forms to learn about common law & designated agency, client & customer relationships, and exclusive & non-exclusive representation: www.reca.ca/consumers/to...

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December 20, 2023 at 10:02 PM
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The improved residential measurement standard for semi-detached homes and townhouses goes into effect Jan 1, 2024!

However, the RREB Industry Council has paused the implementation of the below grade measurement standard (BGMS), for further review.

Learn what this means for consumers & licensees:
Postponed: Below Grade Measurement Standard Implementation - RECA
The Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council has postponed the Below Grade Measurement Standard (BGMS) implementation, pending further review. Originally, the implementation of the BGMS was to ...
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December 19, 2023 at 8:32 PM