What To Expect On Your Practice Of Residential Real Estate Exam (Alberta)
Release Date: 07/23/2025
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Straight from the parking lot of victory! 🚗✅ One of our amazing students just crushed the Practice of Mortgage exam—and couldn’t wait to jump on our Live Q&A Zoom to share his excitement. His words? “I was over-prepared. The exam felt easy after going through the Alberta Real Estate School’s Study Guide.” 💪 📚 We love seeing students succeed—and even more when they feel confident walking in and walking out! 💡 Study smart. Get support. Pass with confidence. Start your career in Real Estate today! Our courses equip you with the skills needed to pass your licensing...
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Want to become a licensed residential real estate professional in Alberta?
This video walks you through the Practice of Residential Real Estate Exam, so you know exactly what to expect.
✔️ Format and structure of the exam
✔️ What topics to study
✔️ Time limits and scoring
✔️ Real-world tips to prepare
✔️ What to bring on exam day
✔️ What’s next after passing
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