Residential Real Estate Broker
About the Program
Looking for a dynamic career? Join LaSalle College Montréal's Residential Real Estate Broker program (ACS)! Learn to advise, counsel, and support clients, working as an intermediary between buyers and sellers throughout all stages of the transaction.
By the end of the program, you will meet the Real Estate Brokerage Act's criteria and pass the certification exam of the Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ).
Learning Outcomes
- Negotiate deals and resolve any conflicts that may arise.
- Learn about new developments, zoning laws, and other factors that impact property values.
- Provide accurate and valuable information to their clients.
- Create compelling property listings, showcasing properties to generate interest and inquiries.
Profile
Successful Residential Real Estate Brokers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Communication
Listen to client needs, answer questions, and provide guidance throughout the selling process.Market Knowledge
Understand the local real estate market, including property values, neighbourhood trends, and more.Negotiation
Advocate for client interests while finding common ground with other parties involved in the transaction.Promotion
Attract potential buyers or renters by utilizing various marketing channels.
Career Prospects
According to Job Bank, employment projections for Residential Real Estate Brokers show an increase in growth and many new positions created.
Get the opportunity to generate excellent income, run your own business, and enjoy fast training, setting out on new, exciting adventures.
Career Fields
- Residential Real Estate Broker
Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements :
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 12 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.
Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Financing of a Real Estate (45 h)
- Architecture and Construction (45 h)
- Real Estate Law (90 h)
- Contract Drafting (90 h)
- Management and Sales (45 h)
- Evaluation of a Real Estate (45 h)
- Task of a Residential Broker (75 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
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