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Key Facts: Ontario RE Essentials Exam Exam

50 questions

Each Real Estate Salesperson Program course exam is 50 multiple-choice questions

RECO / Meazure Learning exam handbook

Dec 1, 2023

TRESA replaced REBBA in Ontario with the Phase 2 regulations

RECO - TRESA explained

75% (historic)

Long-standing pass standard; RECO now reports results as PASS or FAIL only

RECO / Passit FAQ

Aug 1, 2025

Meazure Learning began administering all program exams for RECO providers

RECO - Examinations for learners

Est. 1997

RECO regulates real estate registrants and brokerages in Ontario

RECO - About what we do

120 minutes

About 2 hours are allowed for the 50 multiple-choice questions

RECO / Meazure Learning exam handbook

4 providers

Humber, Algonquin, Fleming and Career College Group deliver the program since Oct 2025

RECO-approved providers

100

Free original Ontario real estate essentials practice questions here

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The Ontario Real Estate Essentials Exam reflects the foundational course exams in Ontario's Real Estate Salesperson Program, the RECO-approved education required to register as a salesperson. Each course exam is 50 multiple-choice questions with about 2 hours to complete, administered by Meazure Learning since August 1, 2025 either online with remote proctoring or in person. RECO no longer publishes a numeric pass mark and reports results as PASS or FAIL, though the long-standing standard was 75%. The essentials cover TRESA (which replaced REBBA on December 1, 2023), RECO and the Code of Ethics, agency relationships, property ownership, Ontario land registration and the transaction process. This 100-question bank provides original practice across those areas.

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1Which statute currently governs the conduct of real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons in Ontario?

A.The Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA)

B.The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)

C.The Ontario Real Estate Association Act

D.The Consumer Protection Act, 2002

Explanation: The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) is the current statute administered by RECO. It governs registration, conduct and consumer protection in Ontario real estate services. It replaced REBBA when the rename and Phase 2 regulations took effect.

2On what date did the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) replace the former REBBA name and bring in the Phase 2 regulations?

A.December 1, 2023

B.January 1, 2020

C.August 1, 2025

D.March 1, 2022

Explanation: TRESA officially replaced the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA) on December 1, 2023, when the Government of Ontario implemented the Phase 2 regulations. This included the updated Code of Ethics and new representation rules.

3What is the primary purpose of TRESA as a piece of Ontario legislation?

A.To set commission rates for brokerages

B.To protect consumers and govern the conduct of those trading in real estate

C.To license home inspectors

D.To establish property tax rates

Explanation: TRESA is a consumer-protection statute. It governs the conduct of brokerages, brokers and salespersons who trade in real estate in Ontario and sets the rules that protect the public. RECO administers and enforces it.

4Which organization is responsible for administering and enforcing TRESA in Ontario?

A.The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)

B.The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)

C.The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)

D.The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Explanation: The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is the regulator delegated to administer and enforce TRESA. RECO registers brokerages and individuals, sets registration requirements and handles complaints and discipline.

5In which year was the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) established to regulate the sector?

A.1997

B.1985

C.2002

D.2010

Explanation: RECO was established in 1997 as a not-for-profit corporation to regulate real estate brokerages and salespersons in Ontario in order to protect consumers. It became the delegated administrative authority for the governing legislation.

6Under TRESA, a person who trades in real estate on behalf of a brokerage and is registered with RECO is most accurately called a:

A.Registrant

B.Notary

C.Conveyancer

D.Trustee

Explanation: TRESA uses the term 'registrant' to describe brokerages, brokers and salespersons registered with RECO. A salesperson trades only on behalf of, and in the name of, the employing brokerage.

7Under TRESA, on whose behalf and in whose name may a salesperson trade in real estate?

A.In their own personal name

B.Only on behalf of and in the name of their employing brokerage

C.On behalf of any brokerage that pays a referral fee

D.Directly for the seller without a brokerage

Explanation: A salesperson must trade only on behalf of, and in the name of, the brokerage that employs them. They cannot accept remuneration directly from the public; it flows through the brokerage. This protects consumers and keeps accountability with the brokerage.

8Which document under TRESA sets out the standards of conduct that registrants must follow, including integrity, quality of service and managing conflicts of interest?

A.The Code of Ethics

B.The Land Titles Act

C.The Planning Act

D.The bylaws of the local real estate board

Explanation: The Code of Ethics, made under TRESA, sets the standards of professional conduct for registrants. The updated Code focuses on integrity, quality of service and conflicts of interest, and requires registrants to act with honesty, good faith and integrity.

9The updated Code of Ethics under TRESA requires a registrant to act with which of the following in dealings with every person?

A.Aggression and persistence

B.Courtesy, honesty, good faith and integrity

C.Loyalty to the brokerage above all clients

D.Strict secrecy about all market data

Explanation: The Code of Ethics requires a registrant to act with courtesy, honesty, good faith and integrity in relation to every person they deal with. These professionalism standards apply to clients, customers and other registrants alike.

10A material fact about a property is best described as a fact that:

A.Only the seller finds interesting

B.Would affect a reasonable person's decision to buy, sell or lease

C.Is always confidential and cannot be disclosed

D.Relates only to the listing price

Explanation: A material fact is one that would affect a reasonable person's decision to acquire or dispose of an interest in real estate. Registrants must discover and disclose material facts relevant to the transaction to those they represent and treat customers fairly.

About the Ontario RE Essentials Exam Exam

The Ontario Real Estate Essentials Exam covers the foundational knowledge tested in the early course exams of Ontario's Real Estate Salesperson Program, the mandatory RECO-approved education learners must complete to register as a salesperson. The program was delivered solely by Humber Polytechnic from 2019, with Algonquin College, Fleming College and Career College Group joining as approved providers from October 2025, all teaching the same RECO curriculum. The essentials material covers Ontario real estate law under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA), which replaced REBBA on December 1, 2023, RECO's role as regulator, the updated Code of Ethics, agency relationships and representation, property ownership, the Ontario land registration systems and the basic steps of a real estate transaction. Course exams are 50 multiple-choice questions and, since August 1, 2025, are administered by Meazure Learning online with remote proctoring or in person at a test centre.

Assessment

Each Real Estate Salesperson Program course exam is 50 multiple-choice questions. Learners sit several such exams across the pre-registration and post-registration courses; this bank covers the essentials common to the early courses.

Time Limit

About 2 hours (120 minutes) for the 50 multiple-choice questions.

Passing Score

RECO no longer publishes a numeric pass mark and reports results as PASS or FAIL only. The long-standing minimum standard for Ontario real estate exams was 75% (38 of 50).

Exam Fee

Exam costs are bundled into the Real Estate Salesperson Program tuition charged by the RECO-approved provider; RECO does not publish a separate single-exam fee. Rewrites carry an additional fee set by the provider and Meazure Learning. (Meazure Learning, on behalf of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) and RECO-approved education providers)

Ontario RE Essentials Exam Exam Content Outline

25%

Ontario Real Estate Law: REBBA to TRESA

TRESA (the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002) replaced REBBA on December 1, 2023, with Phase 2 regulations. Practice covers the statute and regulations, registration requirements, prohibited conduct, disclosure obligations and the consumer-protection framework RECO administers in Ontario.

25%

RECO, Registration and the Code of Ethics

RECO, established in 1997, regulates registrants and brokerages. Practice covers RECO's mandate, the updated Code of Ethics under TRESA (integrity, quality of service and conflicts of interest), advertising and disclosure rules, complaints, discipline, insurance and continuing education.

20%

Agency Relationships and Representation

Practice covers client versus customer, brokerage and designated representation under TRESA, self-represented parties, fiduciary duties, multiple representation, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, informed consent and the information guide for buyers and sellers.

15%

Property Ownership and Land Registration

Practice covers estates and interests in land, freehold and leasehold, joint tenancy and tenancy in common, condominium ownership, easements and encroachments, and Ontario's Land Titles and Registry systems and title concepts.

15%

Residential and Commercial Basics and the Transaction Process

Practice covers residential and commercial property types, listing and buyer representation agreements, agreements of purchase and sale, conditions and deposits, and the overall steps from listing through to closing of a trade in real estate.

How to Pass the Ontario RE Essentials Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: RECO no longer publishes a numeric pass mark and reports results as PASS or FAIL only. The long-standing minimum standard for Ontario real estate exams was 75% (38 of 50).
Assessment: Each Real Estate Salesperson Program course exam is 50 multiple-choice questions. Learners sit several such exams across the pre-registration and post-registration courses; this bank covers the essentials common to the early courses.
Time limit: About 2 hours (120 minutes) for the 50 multiple-choice questions.
Exam fee: Exam costs are bundled into the Real Estate Salesperson Program tuition charged by the RECO-approved provider; RECO does not publish a separate single-exam fee. Rewrites carry an additional fee set by the provider and Meazure Learning.

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Ontario RE Essentials Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the TRESA framework first: know that TRESA replaced REBBA on December 1, 2023, what RECO regulates and how the Code of Ethics, regulations and registration rules fit together.

2Master agency vocabulary precisely, especially client versus customer, brokerage representation versus designated representation, multiple representation and self-represented parties under TRESA.

3Practise applying rules to scenarios rather than memorising definitions; the exam often gives a situation and asks what a registrant must do.

4Make a one-page summary of disclosure obligations: material facts, conflicts of interest, multiple representation consent and the buyer and seller information guides.

5Review property ownership and land registration terms together: freehold, leasehold, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, easements, condominium and Land Titles versus Registry.

6Use the RECO eLearning modules and provider simulations, then time yourself at roughly two minutes per question to match the 50-question, two-hour format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Ontario real estate course exams?

Each Real Estate Salesperson Program course exam is 50 multiple-choice questions. Learners sit several such exams across the program, all administered by Meazure Learning.

What is the passing mark for the Ontario real estate exam?

RECO no longer publishes a numeric pass mark and reports results as PASS or FAIL only. For many years the minimum standard for Ontario real estate exams was 75%, which is 38 of 50 questions.

Who administers the Ontario real estate salesperson exams?

Since August 1, 2025, Meazure Learning administers all program exams for RECO-approved providers. Learners can take exams online with secure remote proctoring or in person at a test centre.

What is TRESA and how does it relate to REBBA?

The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) is Ontario's real estate law administered by RECO. It replaced the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA) on December 1, 2023, with the Phase 2 regulations and an updated Code of Ethics.

Who delivers the Real Estate Salesperson Program in Ontario?

Humber Polytechnic delivered the program from 2019, and from October 2025 Algonquin College, Fleming College and Career College Group also became RECO-approved providers teaching the same RECO curriculum.

Are these official RECO or Humber exam questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the official syllabus topics. RECO and the approved education providers deliver the official courses, simulations and exams separately.