What educational requirement must a salesperson fulfill to maintain registration?

To maintain registration as a salesperson, fulfilling additional educational requirements within the first two years of registration is essential. This requirement is part of the regulatory framework established by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) to ensure that all registered salespersons are up to date with industry practices, regulations, and knowledge essential for effective performance in the real estate market.

This educational mandate typically includes completing specific courses that enhance professional skills and provide knowledge about current market conditions, legal responsibilities, and ethical standards in real estate transactions. By ensuring that new registrants meet these educational expectations, the goal is to maintain a high standard of professionalism and competency among real estate practitioners.

Other options, such as completing a minimum of 30 continuing education hours each year, achieving a sales target set by the brokerage, or attending a biannual real estate convention, do not align with the specific requirement to ensure new salespersons receive the necessary foundational education right after registration.