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Condo boards can choose to self-manage or they can hire a licensed condominium manager. If you're on a board lookin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Working with licensees to complete your real estate transactions protects you as a consumer. Licensees are educated… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

If you're thinking new year=new home, you'll want to check out RECA's consumer resources. Prepare yourself for sell… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Just a reminder that RECA is closed thru January 2nd for the holiday season. Voicemail & email will be monitored fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Happy Holidays! RECA will be closed Dec 23 - Jan 2, for the holidays. Voicemail & email will be monitored for emerg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

In real estate, each consumer, property, and transaction can present unique situations that even seasoned licensees… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate transactions can be overwhelming, especially for consumers new to the process. Previewing forms a licen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: Does your brokerage fiscal year run on the calendar year? Your fiscal year end accounting forms must be fi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Just a heads up that RECA will be closed Dec 23, 2022 thru Jan 2, 2023 for the holidays. Try to reach out before th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Did #InternationalMountainDay yesterday get you thinking more seriously about buying your own mountain getaway? REC… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate licensees play an important role in combatting money laundering and terrorist activity financing in Can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home? Property size isn’t the only factor buyers consider. The selling price of a home will also depen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA systems maintenance is scheduled for tonight between 6pm and 9pm. Licensing and Credentialing processes and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Due to winter weather conditions, RECA is closed today for walk-ins. We are still working diligently and will be re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The December 2022 volume of #TheRegulator Newsletter is now available! Meet the new Chair of RECA's Board, get advi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Looking to get into homeownership so you can celebrate next #MuttDay with a furry friend of your own? A real estate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA participates in community outreach events, like #CommunityImpactDay at @YYCNewcomers to educate consumers on p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees work with consumers' confidential information as part of every transaction. Brokers should ensure their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Conditionally licensed condo managers have just two days to enrol in their required courses. Don't risk a licence s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA services and the public licence search are currently offline. Our IT team is on it! We will notify users whe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

It's #RandomActsofKindnessDay but if you are approached with a mortgage deal that seems too good to be true, be sus… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Alberta Condo Managers: Time is running out on your conditional licence! Your licence could be suspended if you don… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

No course provider is ready to offer the Mortgage Broker Program by the Dec 1st divestment deadline. We anticipate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The November 2022 #CaseSummaries are now available for download from reca.ca. Review recent decisio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The deadline for conditionally licensed condo managers to complete required courses has been further extended to Se… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Rather move than clean out your fridge? Whether looking to buy or rent your new home, working with a licensed real… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#myRECA is back up and running! Does your brokerage have procedures in place for responding to technical issues?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the #myRECA system. We appreciate your patience while we… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is closed today for #RemembranceDay2022. For fastest response to your inquiry when we're back, please send an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees must have permission to access any property before doing so. Entering onto or into a property without the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Putting your home on the market soon? If your house was built in 2015 or earlier, talk to your real estate agent ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A University of Alberta researcher says that Albertans with 24-hour-a-day jobs, like farmers and real estate licens… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

You’ve found the perfect home, you have your deposit, and you want to make an offer. Before you do, there are a few… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo manager brokers, creating your brokerage policies and procedures manual just got easier! RECA has created a t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Your real property is likely the largest purchase of your life. Make sure you’re ready to buy. Learn about borrowin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A RECA Hearing Panel cancelled the licence of James Kenneth Knutson. Knutson is not currently licensed to trade in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Adjustments in the market have allowed buyers more flexibility and increased chances they will back out of some tra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The Cullen Commission report on money laundering in BC includes recommendations for mortgage lending. Regulatory Co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The Residential Property Manager Industry Council has heard industry concerns. Conditionally licensed condo managem… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We've updated our phone system to make it easier to reach the right department for your inquiry! Please be patient… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#SellingYourHome? Get ready for each step of the sales process with tips from Alberta's real estate regulator:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Do you have administrative law knowledge and an interest in maintaining professional standards? RECA has opportunit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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When buying a home, you're required to make sense of a lot of important info about the properties you're viewing an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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To ensure our communications assist with fulfilling our strategic objectives, we are surveying key stakeholder grou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Missed the deadline to renew your licence? Until reinstated, you can't provide real estate, mortgage, property mana… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Today is the last day to renew your licence for the 2022/2023 licensing year. Licensees who do not renew by 11:59pm… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The Minister of Service Alberta has appointed Elan MacDonald, ICD.D as Chair of RECA's Board of Directors. MacDonal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Sept2022 #CaseSummaries are now available for download from reca.ca. Review the recent sanctions an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees: Have you renewed your licence for the 2022/23 fiscal year? Avoid the stress of last minute tech or payme… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home? As a seller, you have a number of obligations—both to your real estate agent and to consumers wh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo managers, have you completed your required licensing education yet? Today is #OnlineLearningDay and a great d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Buying or selling property? There's more to consider than just price, size, and location. Whether preparing a prope… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA’s registrar suspended the brokerage licence of Garry Shantz Real Estate Inc. All active trades involving this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Need to move but not looking to get into homeownership? Watch out for rental fraud red flags: out-of-town landlords… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees should beware of phishing emails, texts, and pop ups. Never click on links or open documents if you're no… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Looking for an opportunity to become more engaged in #SelfRegulation? RECA is looking for property manager and cond… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo Managers: Join us Wednesday morning for a virtual info session where we'll be answering frequently asked ques… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is closed this Monday for the #LabourDay holiday. For fastest response to your inquiry, send an email directly… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Have you checked out the August 2022 volume of #TheRegulator Newsletter? Get updates from RECA's Board and Industry… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

There are many factors to consider when buying a home. RECA's #HomeBuyersGuide can help you prepare for each step o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Opening a brokerage or looking to update your brokerage policies and procedures? There's a lot to consider when cre… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home? RECA works in the public interest and is a source of neutral, independent information for consum… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is looking for 2 condominium licensees, and 2 real estate licensees with the specialty of #PropertyManagement… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Multiple offer situations have become more common. Real estate licensees advising clients to use escalation clauses… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees: DYK there are resources available on reca.ca? Review guides on regulatory compliance, pr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

AMBA’s Lunch & Learn Series is on the road again! First stop – Lethbridge! Join us for lunch and an informative p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A Hearing Panel for RECA ordered the lifetime cancellation of the real estate broker licence of David Stephen Kenne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Ready to get into homeownership? RECA works in the public interest and is a source of neutral, independent informat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is mandated to protect real estate consumers in Alberta. We investigate complaints of licensees breaching stan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

All licensees can now begin processing your #LicenceRenewals for the 2022/2023 licensing year through your myRECA a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling a home for the first time? Maybe you’ve sold a home before, but think the process could go smoother? There… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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