Earn the FRI Designation

​The FRI designation elevates your status as a real estate practitioner who has acquired advanced skills and knowledge, and met nationally-recognized business and ethical standards. It is acknowledged by the real estate community as a standard of excellence and accomplishment.

The FRI curriculum enhances your knowledge and skills in legal and regulatory issues, advanced negotiation techniques, and professional ethics with real world applications. 

You must have a minimum of ten (10) years of real estate sales experience, hold a valid real estate license and meet all admission requirements to be considered ready for the FRI designation.

Apply for the FRI designation

FRI Program

To obtain the FRI designation you must complete the following:
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REIC2600: Ethics in Business Practice
REIC2270: Consumer Behaviour & Negotiating
REIC2280: Legal Issues in Real Estate
REIC2360: The Leasing Process  OR  REIC2361: Negotiation and Documentation in Commercial Leasing
​FIN402: Investment Real Estate - Financial Tools

The FRI Program takes the typical candidate 12-18 months to complete. You have 5 years to complete the program requirements for designation.

Cost
If the program is completed within a year, it will cost the typical candidate who has been accepted into the FRI program approx. $10930 plus taxes.
This is inclusive of the application fee, candidate dues, and all required courses.

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Admission Requirements: What do I need to apply?

Education​

• Official University or College transcript showing at least two (2) completed electives in related disciplines of Business Law, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or Business Administration, OR​ 
• REIC may recognize experience-based learning in place of formal educational qualifications as well as non-formal learning which is learning that is undertaken through a structured program but does not lead to a formally recognized qualification
• Provide proof of any real estate education, training or designation programs that you have completed throughout your career (eg. CIPS, ABR, SRES)

Experience

• Cover letter and resume highlighting your experience and any experience-based or non-formal learning as required
• Active involvement in real estate sales for a minimum of ten (10) years
• First and most recent Trade Transactions Report (eg., MLS Listings)

Expertise

• Minimum of 1 reference letter (to confirm industry experience and number of years licensed)
• 2 letters of recommendation (from peers, colleagues, and/or clients)
• Accolades, sales achievement awards, and/or awards of excellence received during your career (e.g., Diamond Award, Chairman's Club)

I QUALIFY AND I'M READY TO APPLY

Did you know?

A Fast Track Pathway is available for FRI candidates who meet certain experience qualifications.

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Are you a real estate executive who doesn't hold a license?

For individuals who work in a leadership role in real estate, the FRI(E) signifies experience, credibility, professionalism, and real estate excellence.  Get the recognition you deserve and obtain your Fellow of the Real Estate Institute Executive -  FRI(E). 

For more information, please fill out the FRI(E) interest form.

The FRI Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute) designation

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Prior to applying, you must meet FRI admission requirements. We also strongly recommend attending an REIC Information Session where we will guide you through what you need, the process, and answer any questions you have.

Meet admissions requirements?
Find and register for an upcoming Info Session.

APPLY

Complete the application package to apply for the Designation Program. Once your application is approved and you have accepted the REIC Code of Professional Standards, you will become an REIC Candidate and begin your journey to designation.​​

REQUIRED EDUCATION

You must successfully complete and pass the following courses:

REIC2600, REIC2270, REIC2280,REIC2360 or REIC2361, FIN402

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, FRI pin and full REIC Membership after all requirements have been met. ​

I'M READY TO APPLY

Why Achieve the FRI Designation

​~ Demonstrate expertise and integrity to clients
~ Increase your earning potential
~ Enhance your professional profile
~ Position yourself as an industry leader
~ Boost your real estate business

Why Hire an FRI

​​~ Has a minimum of five years of creditable real estate experience
~ Has worked to gain additional professional knowledge and expertise above licencing requirements
~ Is committed to serving you in realizing your real estate goals
~ Is a real estate professional who will look after your best interests and whose business ethics are unquestionable.

Anna Michaelidis, FRI 

​"Think of it as earning your black belt in real estate. It's not just a title; it's a testament to your expertise, a boost to your credibility, and a way to connect with the industry's best. Plus who wouldn't want to join an elite club of industry ninjas?"

Find an FRI Near You

​You can search for an FRI professional in your area using the Member directory.

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