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The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) provides a range of information and publications about its role as the regulator of Alberta’s real estate, mortgage brokerage, property management, and real estate appraisal professionals. Find out more about us by reviewing the links below.

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#FridayFact: Albertans are allowed to offer incentives when selling their own property. However, if your real estat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real Estate Brokers if your fiscal year end is on December 31, do you know what forms you need to file with RECA fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know short-term radon testing is not effective? New data proves the best radon testing is long-term testing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#TuesdayTip: Brokers, did you know? Updating your brokerage policies and procedures manual is now a whole lot easie… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The only type of incentive an industry professional can offer or promote is a brokerage incentive. Learn about brok… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Woman has home stolen from her while she's living there & she found out thru junk mail. bit.ly/2OytaqE via… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Cost of Credit Disclosure Regulation requires borrowers receive a disclosure statement for residential mortgages 2+… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

You know that using a licensed real estate professional can protect you as a consumer. But, DYK you should intervie… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate professionals: Do you know enough about #MortgageFraud to spot it when your client might be a potential… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#BorrowMoneyWisely Work with a mortgage broker. They will recommend financing options, advocate on your behalf, & g… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA welcomes Duane Monea as Administrator, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta, the Honourable Nate Glubi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

You’ve found a home and you’re ready to make an offer. Have you reviewed the #RealPropertyReport, searched the addr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate professionals should discuss radon with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants so that every Albertan k… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

November is National Radon Action Month. Have you tested your home yet? Learn more at evictradon.org. twitter.com/EvictRadon/sta… via @RECA

November is Financial Literacy Month. Brushing up on your knowledge is as easy as ABC. Learn more at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Being a #responsibleborrower means understanding where your money comes from and where it goes. Create a realistic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Friday - RECA urges consumers to look beyond the purchase price when #buyingahome. There are more costs than you th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Dr. Aaron Goodarzi talks about the dangers of #radoninourhomes to @arefabca @UCalgaryMed and @RECA at the UofC SAPL… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know? You can remain completely anonymous when reporting fraud activity to RECA. Detecting fraud is an impo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Looking to sell your home? Setting your listing price is important. Your real estate professional can help you set… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The RECA office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. We will re-open at 8 am on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Warning to Alberta consumers & industry professionals: RCMP have issued a warrant for a Calgary woman in connection… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you prepared for the financial realities of buying and owning a home? Setting a budget is an important first st… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#TUESDAYTIP RECA has a Public Licence Search tool that allows you to easily find licensed professionals in Alberta:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

November is Financial Literacy Month. RECA is proud to offer resources that help consumers make sound financial dec… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Heads up! Today the myRECA system will down from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. for maintenance. pic.twitter.com/6342azc7ri via @RECA

Get the most accurate results from your home #radon test by testing between October and April. During this period,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Wrapping up October and #cybersecurity awareness month with some tips about simple things small businesses can do t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA News Release: The Government of Alberta has proclaimed the Real Estate Amendment Act 2019. Read more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

This year, more industry professionals entered the industry than left the industry. See more real estate industry s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Would you trust a dentist or doctor practicing without a licence? Buying or selling a home is a big financial trans… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

It is with a heavy heart we announce that Lynn Patrick, former public member of Council and RECA’s 1st public membe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Practice tip for mortgage professionals - with so many steps involved in closing a mortgage transaction, we're ofte… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA is back up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience. via @RECA

myRECA is down for maintenance. We'll notify you when it's back up. via @RECA

RECA news release: Sameer Kalia Licence Suspension Upheld: reca.ca/about-reca/pub… #abre pic.twitter.com/C7ya8JT379 via @RECA

Practice tip: collecting a referral fee is perfectly legal, but it must be disclosed to the client by the professio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

According to @CalgaryBBB, online phishing scams are #5 in the top 10 scams of 2019. Be on the lookout for fraudulen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA News Release: Mehboob Ali Merchant - Real Estate Licence Cancelled: reca.ca/about-reca/pub… via @RECA

Working with a licensed real estate professional protects you as a consumer. In Alberta, we have comprehensive stan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The October edition of the Regulator newsletter is up! Council Chair Rob Telford sets the record straight, renewal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

October is #cybersecurity awareness month. It's a good time to brush up on cybersecurity best practices. So many gr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know? Every year, RECA provides an Annual Report to the Government of Alberta. It includes licensing & disc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed on Monday, October 14. Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend. pic.twitter.com/xtq7x4S7yD via @RECA

RECA News Release: Real Estate Amendment Act, Bill 15 reca.ca/about-reca/pub… #AbLeg #abpoli #abre pic.twitter.com/Yz5LuWIOcH via @RECA

Scam alert! It has come to our attention that photos from online real estate listings are being stolen and re-poste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo Consultations in Alberta are still open. Please go to @ServiceAlberta website and give feedback on needed im… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know? RECA accepts anonymous tips about fraud. Part of our mandate is to protect against, investigate, dete… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

This month's edition of the Case Summaries is up. Learn about the most recent disciplinary decisions that happened… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

When it comes to receiving complaints, we have 2 different guides: one to receive complaints about licensed industr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Huge congrats to our team members who won the 2019 CLEAR Investigative Excellence Award! A single complaint led to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA investigates complaints about industry professionals who may have breached of standards of practice, and we is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

ATTN Re-instating pros: a myRECA course-completion glitch is preventing some from completing apps. If your broker i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

That's a wrap! The 2019/2020 renewal cycle is over. More than 14,000 professionals renewed their licence by the dea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

During the cold spell this past weekend a lot of industry professionals hunkered down to do their re-licensing educ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

With the September 30 licence renewal deadline on Monday, RECA's call volumes are extremely high this afternoon. Fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals have 4 more days to renew their licence for 2019/2020. Over 50% of Alberta's professionals h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

When it comes to hiring a real estate professional, a real licence matters. In Alberta, RECA is the licensing and g… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals: You can reset your myRECA password online. Simply click "Forgot password" next to the login… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Do you know the warning signs of money laundering in real estate? We've highlighted the common red flags here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals: when it comes to RECA education courses, we recommended you use Google Chrome or Firefox in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA news release - Paramjit Kaur Aulakh: Real Estate and Mortgage Licences Cancelled. Read more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals: Reminder! Today you have two more weeks to renew your licence: myreca.ca #abre pic.twitter.com/CXXqeioaVv via @RECA

Did you know people can launder money through real estate transactions? The large amounts paid for real estate make… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We're #hiring an eLearning Course Writer for a 1-year term. Do you have exceptional writing skills & a passion for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Good news! Industry professionals can download a free emulator of the HP 10bII+ financial calculator to complete th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

reca.ca is back up! We apologize for any inconvenience the outage may have caused. via @RECA

Please note RECA is experiencing technical difficulties with our website, reca.ca. We're working to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Thinking about buying a home? RECA encourages Albertans to go beyond the purchase price, and consider ALL the costs… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA website is back up and running! Thanks for your patience. via @RECA

We are currently experiencing functionality issues with reca.ca. We are working on the issue and wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

September's edition of the Case Summaries is up on our website. See the latest disciplinary decisions issued by REC… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals: did you know? Information about which courses you need to complete and the status of each c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you financially ready to buy a home? From the down payment to the closing costs, RECA outlines all the things y… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate industry professionals: looking for classroom providers for re-licensing education? All the info you ne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Using a licensed industry professional protects you as a consumer. It’s that simple. RECA is the independent govern… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA will be closed on Monday, September 2. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labour Day long weekend! pic.twitter.com/dfIv5Dy0rW via @RECA

All industry professionals can now renew their licences through myRECA. The deadline to renew your licence is Septe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: Did you know? Updating your brokerage policies and procedures manual is now a whole lot easier. RECA has a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

If you live in Alberta & you're about to buy or sell a home, RECA is the number 1 source for reliable, impartial in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Reminder: All professionals practicing in the real estate industry must complete re-licensing education prior to re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We asked you answered! According to RECA's recent communications survey, RECA is viewed in a positive light. And, y… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry professionals must only trade in the name of the brokerage with which they are currently registered and ha… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

This evening at 9 p.m. myRECA will be offline for about 15 minutes for system maintenance. We're sorry for the inco… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A real estate licence doesn't grow on trees. RECA sets, regulates, and enforces standards for real estate brokerage… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Today, real estate and mortgage brokers, appraisers, and candidates can officially start their license renewal proc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry Professionals: Due to system maintenance, you will not be able to access your myRECA account, including ed… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We're hiring! Do you have a passion for creating interactive and engaging eLearning content for adult learners? We'… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Industry Professionals: did you know that mortgage fraud can be used to launder money? Read about what you can do &… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Mortgage fraud isn’t a single situation with a single type of transaction. Mortgage fraud occurs in a variety of wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Such an honour to receive 3 ARELLO awards for communication & education and a CLEAR award for investigative excelle… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

This month's edition of the case summaries is out. See the disciplinary decisions that occurred at RECA over the pa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Considering a career switch? Learn what it takes to get your real estate licence: reca.ca/professionals-… pic.twitter.com/veAojHZIpQ via @RECA

Last week, RECA announced a new Council consultation on proposed modifications to the Residential Measurement Stand… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Do you know the signs of mortgage fraud? RECA has a list of common mortgage fraud red flags for consumers to help t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Mortgage brokers: did you hear the news? Starting in 2020, RECA will require a re-licensing education course to ren… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

On Monday, August 5 our office will be closed for Heritage Day. We wish you a happy and safe August long weekend! pic.twitter.com/GQO5LCfXRO via @RECA

The August edition of the Regulator newsletter is up! Features include: Council highlights, two new consultations,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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