What is the main purpose of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)?

The primary purpose of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is to regulate the conduct of industry professionals. This includes ensuring that real estate professionals adhere to the standards set forth in legislation and maintaining the integrity of the real estate industry in Alberta. RECA is responsible for licensing real estate professionals, enforcing compliance with the Real Estate Act, and protecting the public's interest by promoting ethical behavior and accountability.

While training programs for real estate agents, facilitating property transactions, and marketing real estate listings are important aspects of the real estate industry, they do not define RECA’s core mission. Instead, RECA's focus is on regulation, which creates a framework that ensures practitioners operate within legal and ethical boundaries, safeguarding the interests of consumers and maintaining public trust in the profession.