How to Get a Real Estate License Faster

Complete the BC real estate licensing course

Pass the UBC licensing exam

Get licensed in British Columbia

Transfer your license to Saskatchewan via reciprocity

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

If you’re looking for a faster way to get your Saskatchewan real estate license, the BC pathway follows a simple step-by-step process. You first complete the BC licensing requirements, become licensed, and then transfer your license to Saskatchewan through reciprocity requirements.

Here’s exactly how the process works:

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BC License

Complete UBC course →
pass 1 exam → get licensed in BC

STEP 1

Transfer to Sask

Apply through SK reciprocity ($100)→ sign → get approved

STEP 2

Start Working

Work in residential, commercial, and farm real estate

STEP 3

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STEP 1

Basic Requirements

Before you begin, it's important to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria set by the BCFSA to qualify for real estate licensing in BC.

STEP 2

Register with UBC

Mandatory step. You must register through the UBC Sauder School of Business to start the process. Without UBC registration, you cannot take & pass the BC exam that is required before applying to the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) for licensing.

STEP 3

Fast-Track Your Learning with GOBC

Optional step. GOBC offers a simplified video-based course for students who prefer watching lessons instead of reading the full UBC textbook. With clear videos and practice tests, you can study smarter, move through the material faster, and be ready for the exam sooner.

STEP 4

Satisfy the English Requirement

Before booking your UBC exam, you will have to meet an English language proficiency requirement (ELPR) by sending education records or taking the CELPIP test. Can be done anywhere in Canada.

STEP 5

Pass the UBC Exam

Your next milestone is to pass the UBC Sauder exam with at least 70%. You’ll have only two attempts, but if you follow the GOBC system, you’ll be fully prepared to pass on your first try. Out-of-province students have an option to write the exam locally via Special Examination Centre option (cost: $350)

STEP 6

Register for the Applied Practice Course (APC)

APC is part of the BC licensing process. If you plan to transfer to SK, it’s best to do so soon after getting licensed in BC. Once you’re registered in SK, you won’t need to complete the remaining APC requirements in BC. (APC cost: $875)

STEP 7

Join a BC Brokerage & Get Licensed

After passing the UBC exam, your brokerage will apply to BCFSA for your license. Once approved, you become a licensed real estate professional in BC. BCFSA licensing fee: approximately $1,500 -charged for a fixed 2 year licensing term ($62.50/month ). At this stage, you now hold a BC real estate license, which allows you to apply for an interprovincial transfer to your province.

Important:If you transfer quickly and cancel your BC license, you may receive a prorated refund for unused time.
For example, if a student:
1- Gets licensed in BC
2- Transfers to SK within 2 months
3- Cancels their BC license
They may receive a refund for the remaining months of the licensing term ($1,500- $ 125 ($62.50X 2)= $1,375 refund

STEP 8

Transfer Your License to Saskatchewan

Once you’re licensed in BC, transferring your license to Saskatchewan is straightforward through reciprocity, which means Saskatchewan recognizes your existing license from another province instead of making you start over. There is no additional exam required. Instead, you complete a $100 reciprocity requirement, which involves reviewing short Saskatchewan-specific rules, signing a declaration confirming your understanding, and submitting your application. Once approved, you can start working right away in Saskatchewan.

Unlike Saskatchewan’s path with multiple exams, this route allows you to get fully licensed with just one exam!

GOBC Route
4 Exams total 
1 Exam Total
1. BC  Exam → Get Licensed FAST
Study from Saskatchewan (no need to move)
100% Self-paced - study on your schedule
Get licensed in as little as 3-4 months
2. Fet a FULL License
Residential
Commercial
Farm/ Rural
Licence type: FULL (All Property Types)

SASKATCHEWAN

1 Exam Total

4 Exams Total

1 Exam – PH 1:RE as Professional Career ($2,099)
2 Exam – PH 2: Residential ($1,199)
3 Exam – Commercial ($899)
4 Exam– Farm ($899)

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To get the same full license you receive in BC with just one exam, you would need to complete 4 separate exams in Saskatchewan

Licence type: RESTRICTED (separate exams)

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SEE HOW IT WORKS

One of the biggest reasons students choose the BC pathway is speed.
Here is a realistic timeline based on how most students complete the process:

UBC Course & Pass Exam

10 – 12 weeks with GOBC Fast-Track

With GOBC’s structured program, many students are able to:
• Complete the UBC course efficiently
• Prepare for the exam with a clear study plan
• Pass the UBC licensing exam within 2–4 weeks after finishing the course

STEP 1

Join BC Brokerage & Start APC

2 – 3 weeks

• Start the Applied Practice Course (APC)
• Join a BC brokerage
• Submit your license application

👉 You are now a licensed real estate agent in BC

Total time to get your BC license:
Approximately 3 – 4 months

STEP 2

Transfer to Saskatchewan

1 – 2 weeks

Once you’re licensed in BC, transferring to Saskatchewan is straightforward:

- Only a $100 reciprocity requirement
- Review Saskatchewan rules
- Sign a declaration & Get approved

STEP 3

Join a Saskatchewan Brokerage

Within 6 months

Once your registration is approved, you can begin working in Saskatchewan as a registered real estate professional with your brokerage.

👉 You are now a licensed real estate agent in SK
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STEP 4

Can I Complete This Without Going to BC?

Yes — most of the BC licensing process can be completed from your province

• UBC course → 100% online (self-paced)

• Applied Practice Course (APC) → online / Zoom

• Licensing exam → can be arranged at a supervised location in SK

You do not need to move or relocate to BC

Comparison

SK Program

BC Pathway

Exams

4

1

Timeline

12 - 36 months

3–5 months

Start working

After 2 exams - only residential

Earlier

Flexibility

Structured

Self-paced

Location

SK only

Can be done from SK

How Much Does It Cost?

The BC pathway can reduce both the # of exams and the upfront cost compared to the traditional Ontario program.

Minimum Cost to Get Licensed in BC

UBC Licensing Course — $1,500
UBC Exam (SK location) — $350
Applied Practice Course (APC) — $875
BC License Fee (partial period) — ~$125

‍Estimated total: ~$2,850

SK Transfer Cost

Reciprocity Materials — $100

Optional: Fast-Track Support

GOBC Fast-Track Program — $1,149

Includes:
‍• Structured UBC exam preparation
• Simplified lessons
• Support for Ontario Challenge Exam

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Who will Teach You?

Learn from the Best in BC Real Estate Education with a course that fits yours learning style.

At GOBC, you’ll learn from BC’s most experienced real estate instructors — professionals who know the UBC licensing exam material inside and out. Every GOBC lesson includes multiple instructors, so you can:

Experience different teaching styles
Choose the instructor that fits your learning preferences
Rewatch lessons or switch instructors at any time

Meet your instructors:

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GOBC Zoom Instructor

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“It’s okay to have a favorite! Many students do. Our instructors eat, sleep, and breathe real estate education and they’re pasionate about helping students like you succeed. Whether you’re a visual learner, a note-taker, or someone who learn best through repetition, your GOBC course ADAPTS TO YOU.

How you will learn: from our proven gobc system refined over 20⁺ years.

Our online platform brings BC’s top licensing experts directly to you. Every lesson features multiple full-time instructors, allowing you to experience different perspectives and choose the expert who resonates with you most. Whether you need to rewatch a complex module or switch styles mid-course, our flexible system is designed to help you understand and retain material faster.