Careers at REMAX First

New Agent Training in Calgary

Getting licensed is the start. What you learn early decides the rest. At REMAX First, new REALTORS® get a structured start, direct access to leadership, and training that continues long after your first week.

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1977Canada's first REMAX franchise
About 200Agents in our office
2019 to 2021Top REMAX Single Office Worldwide, closed transactions
10+ yearsTop Children's Miracle Network giving office, Western Canada

About the brokerage

Built on almost five decades in Calgary

REMAX First is Canada's first REMAX franchise, serving Calgary since 1977. About 200 agents work here. We were named the Top REMAX Single Office Worldwide in closed transactions in 2019, 2020 and 2021, and we have been the top giving office to Children's Miracle Network in Western Canada for over a decade, and in Canada since 2022.

Every stage

A home for all agents at any stage of their career

There is a home for all agents at any stage of their careers at REMAX First. Wherever you are starting from, you get training, support and leadership you can reach.

  • Still in your licensing courseTalk to us before you finish, so you know where you are headed and can start strong.
  • Newly licensedThe 4-day bootcamp, one-on-one training and mentorship give you structure from day one.
  • Experienced agents switching brokeragesBring your business to an office with ongoing education, weekly legal insight and leadership you can reach.
  • Top producersGrow inside one of the most productive REMAX offices in the world, with the brand and support to match.
  • Team buildersTraining, systems and a deep bench of agents to recruit and develop your team.

Training and support

What you get at REMAX First

01

4-Day New Agent Bootcamp

Led by Bri Clark-Farmer. The bootcamp is built to make you competent to help buyers and sellers as early in your career as possible.

02

One-on-One Training

Work directly with one of our three office managers who focus on new agents launching their business. Your questions, your deals, your pace.

03

Mentorship

Learn from experienced agents as you work through your first transactions, so you are never figuring it out alone.

04

Monday Morning Collaboration Meetings

Every week, always featuring Jeff Kahane of Kahane Law. Real questions, real deals and legal insight from a real estate lawyer, alongside agents already doing the work.

05

Professional Speaker Series

Industry experts on the topics that come up in real transactions. Past speakers include Denise Hendrix of Hendrix Law on foreclosures and Kevin Nemrava of Axiom Geomatics on Real Property Reports (RPRs), and many more.

06

Brian Buffini: 100 Days to Greatness

Brian Buffini's 100 Days to Greatness course, a structured program for building a referral-based business from the ground up.

07

AI Training

More than a listing write-up tool. Learn how different large language models compare, how to build workflows with bots, and how to use AI practically every day: client communication, market research, time management, and staying compliant while protecting client privacy.

08

Video Vault

Our on-demand training video library. Watch at your own pace, rewatch before an appointment, and come back to it as your business grows.

Getting started

Your first 90 days

Phase 1

Start

Complete the 4-day new agent bootcamp and meet your office manager.

Phase 2

Build

One-on-one training on your business, mentorship, the Video Vault, and Monday Morning Collaboration Meetings every week.

Phase 3

Grow

100 Days to Greatness, AI training and the Professional Speaker Series as you take on more clients.

Licensing in Alberta

From licence to your first deal

Real estate licensing in Alberta is regulated by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). Full details are at reca.ca.

  1. Confirm eligibilityThrough the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA): 18 or older, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, high school or equivalent, and English proficiency.
  2. Complete pre-licensing educationEnrol with a RECA-recognized course provider and pass the exams.
  3. Join a brokerage and applyYou apply for your licence through an Alberta brokerage, with a current criminal record check. Talk to us before you finish your course.

Choosing a brokerage

Questions to ask any brokerage

Whoever you join, get clear answers to these. We are happy to answer every one.

  • What happens in my first 90 days?
  • Who trains me, and how often?
  • Who do I call when an offer comes in?
  • Is training included?
  • What are my total costs, not just the split?
  • How does my plan change as I grow?

Why REMAX First

Why new agents choose us

  • Canada's first REMAX franchise, in Calgary since 1977
  • Top REMAX Single Office Worldwide in closed transactions, 2019, 2020 and 2021
  • About 200 agents to learn from
  • Eight training and support programs, in person and on demand
  • Legal insight every week from Jeff Kahane of Kahane Law
  • Five-person leadership team, led by Broker/Owners Cliff Stevenson and Rick Campos

FAQ

New agent questions

What is the best brokerage for new agents in Calgary?

The one that actually trains you. At REMAX First, you start with a 4-day bootcamp led by Bri Clark-Farmer, built to get you competent to help buyers and sellers as early in your career as possible. From there, one of our three office managers who focus on new agents works with you one-on-one, and you have a mentor in your corner.

Is REMAX good for new agents?

REMAX gives you the most recognized name in real estate. What matters more is the office behind it. REMAX First is Canada's first REMAX franchise, serving Calgary since 1977, and was named Top REMAX Single Office Worldwide in 2019, 2020 and 2021. You are not left to figure it out alone.

What training do new REALTORS® get at REMAX First?

More than a binder and a good luck. Beyond the bootcamp, you get our Video Vault to learn on your schedule, Brian Buffini's 100 Days to Greatness, and our Professional Speaker Series, with experts like Denise Hendrix of Hendrix Law on foreclosures and Kevin Nemrava of Axiom Geomatics on RPRs. Our AI training covers different LLMs, building workflows with bots, and using AI practically every day, because AI is a lot more than a listing write-up tool.

How do I choose the right brokerage as a new agent?

It depends on how you want to learn. If you want an office you can walk into, a manager who knows your name, and people around you who are doing deals every day, that is what we built at REMAX First. Before you choose, ask any brokerage who trains you, who you call when an offer goes sideways at 8 pm, and what your first 90 days look like.

How do I become a REALTOR® in Alberta?

Meet RECA's eligibility requirements, complete pre-licensing education with a RECA-recognized provider, and pass the exams. Then you apply for your licence through an Alberta brokerage, with a current criminal record check. That last step is where we come in.

Can I talk to you before I finish my licensing course?

Yes, and you should. You will need a brokerage to get licensed, so it is better to pick one with a clear head than in a rush after your exam.

What does it cost to join REMAX First? What are the fees and splits?

We walk through fees and splits in a conversation, not a brochure. Every agent's situation is different, and you should see the full picture before you decide anything.

I am an experienced agent. Is this for me?

Yes. There is a home for agents at every stage of their career at REMAX First, and training does not stop after year one. Every week, our Monday Morning Collaboration Meetings bring the office together, and they always feature Jeff Kahane of Kahane Law. Whether it is your first year or your twentieth, you will keep learning here.

Who do I call when I have a question on a deal?

Any one of our five leadership team members, including owners Rick Campos and Cliff Stevenson. No ticket system, no waiting until next week. When an offer gets complicated, you get a real answer from someone who has been there.

Next step

Talk to a broker

Thinking about your first brokerage, or ready for a better fit? Reach any one of our five leadership team members, including Broker/Owners Cliff Stevenson and Rick Campos.

Contact REMAX First
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