Broker Qualifying exam
Registered salespeople who want to become brokers must pass this exam before they start RECO's broker courses. It checks your core knowledge: TRESA, representation, the Code of Ethics, property rights, condos and leasing. The real exam has 115 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, and results are reported as pass or fail.
Official exam: Real Estate Broker Qualifying Exam (RECO Broker Program), by Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
The real exam
What the exam body publishes. Checked 2026-10-17.
| Questions | 115 multiple choice |
|---|---|
| Time | 180 minutes |
| Pass mark | Pass/Fail. RECO does not publish a percentage. |
| Delivery | online proctored (ProctorU) or in person at a Meazure Learning test centre |
| Fee | CAD $120 per attempt |
| Attempts | No attempt limit; each attempt must be purchased separately. |
| Language | English |
What the exam covers
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) and regulations
- TRESA and representation
- Code of Ethics
- Property rights, conditions and limitations
- Condominiums
- Residential and commercial leasing
- Fraud, privacy and anti-spam legislation
Sample questions
In our own words, from this exam area. Try five more on the home page.
Under TRESA, what must a salesperson be registered as before they can trade in real estate in Ontario?
- A salesperson of a brokerage
- A salesperson working on their own, with no brokerage
- A member of a local real estate board only
- A licensed lawyer or paralegal
Show the answer
A. TRESA says no one may trade as a salesperson unless registered as a salesperson of a brokerage. A salesperson always works through a brokerage.
A brokerage receives a buyer's deposit to hold in trust. Under TRESA, where must the brokerage put this money?
- In a trust account the brokerage keeps in Ontario
- In the brokerage's general operating account
- In the salesperson's personal bank account
- In any account, including one outside Canada
Show the answer
A. TRESA requires every brokerage to keep a designated trust account in Ontario and deposit all money it holds in trust for others into it.
Questions about BROKER-QUALIFYING
Is this the real Real Estate Council of Ontario exam?
No. This is practice built to the published format of the official exam. The real exam is run by Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
What is the pass mark?
Pass/Fail. RECO does not publish a percentage.
How long do I have access?
30 days from when your access is activated. Need more time? You can buy the course again.
When does it open?
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