We work collaboratively to ensure that the public has every confidence in the tremendous value of Alberta’s real estate industry licensees.
The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) was established in 1996 under the Real Estate Act. is the regulatory body that sets standards and enforces the mandatory licensing of real estate brokerage, mortgage brokerage, condominium management, and property management in Alberta.
Our Mandate
To:
Our Mission
Serving the public interest by ensuring high standards of RECA’s licensees’ competence and conduct while supporting an informed real estate market.
RECA’s work takes planning, and is guided by a multi-year strategic plan and annual business plan.
Through consultation with stakeholders, RECA’s Board identified three strategic themes that inform the 2022-25 Strategic Plan:
The 2025-2026 Business Plan and approved financial plan reflect the strategic framework identified through stakeholder consultations. Consumer protection is at the center of everything RECA does as we advance initiatives to deliver RECA’s mandate and achieve strategic goals.
RECA has launched its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, outlining the organization’s priorities for enhancing consumer protection, strengthening professionalism in the industry, and maintaining its role as an effective, modern regulator. With over 20,000 licences issued across Alberta, RECA plays a critical role in upholding public trust across the sectors it regulates, including residential real estate, commercial, rural, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage.
The Strategic Plan is built around two core priorities:
1. Being a trusted and effective regulator
2. Building a sustainable foundation for the future
These priorities will guide RECA’s work over the next three years as it continues to protect consumers and support high standards of practice across Alberta’s real estate industry.
