What Does a
Real Estate Broker Do?

Real estate brokers are experienced professionals who take on more responsibility than salespeople. With a broker license, you can manage your own brokerage, oversee other agents, or step into a leadership role within an existing firm.

Here’s what brokers typically do:

  • Lead Complex Transactions: Manage deals involving multiple parties and legal considerations.
  • Ensure Compliance: Stay current with RECO regulations and make sure your team does too.
  • Support & Mentor Agents: Guide new salespeople and help them grow.
  • Manage Brokerage Operations: Handle legal and financial matters, resolve issues, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
  • Build Business Strategy: Drive growth, develop new business, and build a strong network.

It’s a great next step for real estate professionals who want to grow their earning potential and lead with confidence.

Understanding the
Real Estate Broker Learning Path

Step 1: Broker Qualifying Exam

Before you begin the Broker Program, you’ll need to pass a qualifying exam. It tests your knowledge of key real estate concepts and ensures you’re ready for advanced training.

Step 2: Broker Training Program

Once you pass the qualifying exam, you can enroll in the Broker Program. It includes online coursework, a final exam, and an interactive Wrap-Up Session where you apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios:

  • Brokerage operations and compliance
  • Business development and leadership
  • Legal and financial responsibilities of brokers
  • Risk management and ethical considerations

This RECO-approved training ensures that you meet the educational standards required for broker licensing in Ontario.

Step 3: Register with RECO

After finishing the Broker Program, you’ll apply for registration with RECO. To qualify, you must:

  • Have worked as a registered real estate salesperson for at least 24 of the last 36 months before applying.
  • Complete the Real Estate Broker Program and all required assessments.
  • Meet RECO’s licensing requirements, including submitting an application and obtaining a Canadian Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).

Once your registration is approved, you’ll officially be a licensed broker, ready to lead, grow your business, and take your career to the next level.

Ready to become a licensed broker?

We’ll guide you through every step. Apply now and take the next step in your real estate career.

Let’s take the first step together!