Real Estate Essentials
Real Estate Essentials is the first course in RECO's salesperson program. It covers the agent's role, property ownership, land registration and the TRESA law. The real exam has 75 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, and results are reported as pass or fail.
Official exam: Real Estate Essentials (Salesperson Course 1 Exam), by Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
| Questions | 75 multiple choice |
|---|---|
| Time | 120 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 | One extra attempt can be purchased after a fail; failing twice means repurchasing and repeating Course 1. |
| Language | English |
What the exam covers
- The real estate profession and the salesperson's role
- Real estate fundamentals
- Property ownership, rights and limitations
- Land description and land registration
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) and regulations
- Other key legislation affecting real estate
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 RS-01
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.
How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp. Once you have paid, we set up your student login the same day.