Frequently asked quesstions

The Questions Commonly We Are Asked About Courses and Real Estate Sector
Using Study 4 Real Estate for Humber College Real Estate Course
Ans: MCQ is an acronym for Multiple Choice Question.
Ans: To pass a Humber College Real Estate exam, a 75% grade is required.
Ans: Yes, each Humber College real estate exam is MCQ based.
Ans: Study 4 Real Estate is an ideal place for learning. It has uniquely enriched its courses to prepare you fully for the exam.
Ans: Study 4 Real Estate has designed Brainstormer, Challenge Multiple Choice Questions and Recollection sections uniquely to help learners find relevant contents in course materials. In case of extra help, learners can take advantage of free resources provided by the course provider.
  • Humber College has a free education support line to assist learners with any course topic at (416) 675-5025 or choose option 6 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Learners can also reach Humber College Learner Support at realestateinquiry@humber.ca.
Ans: Of course! Prepare a study plan to get the most out of Study 4 Real Estate during those last few days of the week. You should:
  • Set aside one-hour for each study session.
  • Review your results and identify your areas of difficulty.
  • Do it several times a day.
Ans: Of course. Keep one thing in mind: our guides are not an alternative to your course materials. You will do better in exams if you use our guides along with studying course materials. Skimming the course will be a detrimental decision. Our guides will help you understand the courses if you study them properly.
Ans: Yes. Each guide includes answer feedback. Besides, topic-tips and solution details for every question will help you gain a better understanding of the topic.
Yes. We expand and update guides from time to time to keep pace with changes in the real estate industry.
Ans: Not at all! We do not condone such practice as replicating exam questions is illegal and very unfair. Our all-study guides, interactive exercises, notes, questions and videos are custom-designed, which will help you grasp and understand the course materials.
Ans: Each module contains a varying number of questions. This fluctuates depending on the length and complexity of the module and updates. The Study 4 Real Estate application remembers which questions you have answered and gives you new questions before repeats. As every exam is different, try to learn instead of memorizing so you can tackle any question on the day of the exam.

TECH QUESTIONS
Ans: Study 4 Real Estate is a web app, that works in any standard web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera etc.). First open your browser from any location and visit www.study4realestate.com...Then sign up.
Ans. Yes. The device (laptop or desktop computer) you use must be connected to the Internet while using our app.
Ans: No. Our materials can be accessed online only. These are not printable or downloadable.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE STUDY GUIDES
Ans: Currently we offer four study guides on Pre-Registration phase and two guides on broker education: These are:
Course 1: Real Estate Essentials
Course 2: Residential Real Estate Transactions
Course 3: Additional Residential Real Estate Transactions
Course 4: Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  • Broker qualifying exam PREP
  • Broker real estate program: final exam PREP
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Ans: Visit the Study 4 Real Estate site and select the course title from the study guide list, where you will find detailed information about each study guide and purchase options.

BECOMING A REAL ESTATE SALPERSON
Ans: You must complete the following steps to become a real estate salesperson in Ontario. You must:
  • Complete the Pre-Registration Phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Education Program.
  • Apply for Registration with RECO by joining a brokerage. After RECO accepts you, and
you pay all fees, you are then registered as a real estate salesperson in Ontario. Within the following two years you must complete the Post-Registration Phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Education Program.
Ans: Before applying for registration with RECO as a real estate salesperson in Ontario, you must complete the pre-registration program at Humber College. Students who study sincerely can complete the program within six to nine months. The program must be completed within two years (24 months).
Ans: Currently the minimum cost is $3,590 to complete the educational requirements to become registered as a real estate salesperson in Ontario. As of January 1, 2023, Humber College will increase the fees to $ 4,110. After completion of the education component, you must consider the following start-up costs:
  • RECO Registration Application: $590 ($390 + $200 application review fee)
  • RECO Insurance Fee: $ 500
  • Costs to Join Organized Real Estate (e.g., local real estate board, OREA, CREA). These fees will vary by area and are subject to change.
Current fees if you elect to join the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, as an example, would be: Entrance Fee (One-Time): $460 Membership (Annual): $680 OREA & CREA Entrance Fees (One-Time): $400 OREA and CREA Membership (Annual): $420 The above fees are subject to HST.
• Additional costs to consider: advertising, phone, car, computer, signage, website development, etc.
Ans: Yes, the RECO salesperson application form requires the brokerage name, registration number and the broker of record's (or other authorized individual's) signature. You can connect with a brokerage at any time.
Ans: Yes, the RECO salesperson application form requires the brokerage name, registration number and the broker of record's (or other authorized individual's) signature. You can connect with a brokerage at any time.
Ans: No. Upon completion of the pre-registration phase, you have one year (12 months) to register with RECO.
Ans: Yes. Most of the real estate education program is self-directed e-learning. You can complete the courses at your own pace and on your own schedule. Once you begin the program, you must complete the pre-registration phase within two years (24 months).
Ans: An applicant will need to provide a Canadian secondary school diploma, GED certificate or an acceptable equivalent credential. The application process is entirely online and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Getting started in the program is a three-step process.
Ans: To apply for registration as a real estate salesperson with RECO you must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Canada.
  • Complete the pre-registration phase of the Real Estate Salesperson Program.
  • Previously OREA College offered this program, but it is now offered by Humber College only..
  • Obtain a Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (either via Commissionaires or Frontier One)..
  • Complete the RECO application form on MyWeb and be accepted as a registrant.
Note: The Registrar will review the details you have provided in the application form to determine your acceptability as a registrant. This includes information regarding bankruptcies, unpaid judgements, licence/registration suspensions, pending or prior convictions, etc. You can create a free MyWeb account to access the application form.
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