Humber Real Estate Exam Results: How to Check and What Comes Next

You have just finished writing your real estate exam. The 2-hour timer expired, you clicked submit, and now you are staring at a screen wondering what happens next. When do results come out? Where do you check them? What if you failed?

This guide covers the full post-exam process for the Humber Real Estate Salesperson Program and broker programs — from the moment you finish writing to the steps you take after receiving your results.

Key Takeaways

• Exam results are typically available within 3 to 10 business days after writing, depending on your education provider.
• Results are posted on your education provider's student portal (not RECO MyWeb).
• If you pass, your provider reports your completion to RECO, and you can proceed to the next course or apply for registration.
• If you fail, you must wait a mandatory period (usually 2 to 4 weeks) before retaking the exam and pay a retake fee.
• You can retake any exam, but each retake costs time and money. Proper preparation before the first attempt is the most efficient path.

How Long Until You Get Results

The timeline for receiving exam results depends on your education provider. All four RECO-approved providers — Humber Polytechnic, Algonquin College, Fleming College, and Career College Group — process results on their own schedules, but the general pattern is consistent.

Typical Timelines

These are approximate. During peak exam periods (end of semester, January intake surge), results may take slightly longer. Some students report receiving results as quickly as 2 business days, while others have waited up to 2 weeks.

Why It Takes a Few Days

Even though the exams are multiple-choice and graded by computer, providers do not release results immediately. The delay typically accounts for:

• Quality assurance review of the scoring
• Flagging any irregularities (proctor reports, technical issues during the exam)
• Batch processing of results for an entire cohort
• Administrative review before posting to the student portal

You will not receive results the same day you write the exam. Do not obsessively check the portal for the first 48 hours — it will not be there yet.

Where to Check Results

Your Education Provider's Student Portal

Exam results are posted on your provider's student portal — the same system where you access course materials, submit assignments, and view your schedule. This is NOT RECO MyWeb.

• Humber: Student portal at Humber's learning management system
• Algonquin: Algonquin's student information system
• Fleming: Fleming's student portal
• Career College Group: Their online learning platform

Log in with the credentials you use for your coursework. Results are typically found under a "Grades," "Transcripts," or "Exam Results" section.

Email Notifications

Most providers send an email notification when your results are posted. However, do not rely exclusively on this — email notifications can be delayed, filtered to spam, or missed entirely. Check the portal directly if you are waiting.

What the Results Look Like

You will typically see:

• Your score as a percentage (e.g., 78%)
• Pass or fail status
• The passing threshold (75% for all salesperson and broker exams)

Most providers do not provide a detailed breakdown showing which questions you got right or wrong. You will see your overall score but not a per-question analysis. This means if you fail, you need to assess your own weak areas rather than relying on an itemized report.

What Happens If You Pass

Congratulations. Here is what comes next, depending on where you are in the program.

If You Passed a Course Exam (1, 2, 3, or 4)

• Your provider records the pass and updates your transcript.
• You are eligible to enrol in the next course in the sequence.
• Enrol in the next course as soon as possible to maintain momentum. See our guide on the fastest way to get your licence for why gaps between courses cost you time.

If You Passed a Simulation Exam (Simulation 1 or 2)

• Same process as above — move to the next component in the sequence.
• After Simulation 1, you proceed to Course 4.
• After Simulation 2, you proceed to Course 5: Getting Started.

If You Passed Course 5

• Course 5 does not have a proctored exam in the same format, but once you complete all Course 5 requirements, your provider marks the full program as complete.
• Your provider sends your completion record to RECO electronically.
• You can now apply for registration through RECO MyWeb.

If You Passed the Broker Qualifying Exam or Broker Final Exam

• You proceed to the next stage of the broker program, or if you passed the final exam, you can apply to RECO for broker registration.
• See our broker course guide for the full broker path.

What Happens If You Fail

Failing an exam is not the end of the road. It happens more often than you might think, and the program is designed to allow retakes.

The Retake Process

1. Mandatory waiting period. You must wait a minimum period before rewriting — typically 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your provider's policy. This waiting period exists to give you time to study the material more thoroughly before attempting again.
2. Register for the retake. Contact your education provider to schedule a retake. You will need to pay a retake fee.
3. Pay the retake fee. Retake fees range from $75 to $150 per attempt, depending on the provider. This is in addition to your original program tuition.
4. Study differently. If you failed, your study approach did not work. Simply re-reading the same notes and hoping for a better outcome is not a strategy. Identify your weak areas and focus your preparation there.

How to Identify Your Weak Areas

Since most providers do not give detailed score breakdowns, you need to self-assess:

• Reflect on the exam. Which questions felt uncertain? Which topics did you hesitate on? Write these down as soon as possible after the exam while your memory is fresh.
• Cross-reference with the curriculum. Look at the topic list for your course and honestly rate your confidence on each topic from 1 to 5. Focus your retake preparation on the topics rated 3 or below.
• Use practice questions diagnostically. Do a set of practice questions organized by topic. Your scores on each topic reveal where you are weak.

ExamAce practice exams are organized by topic, making it easy to identify and drill your weakest areas before a retake.

Is There a Limit on Retakes?

RECO and the education providers generally allow multiple retakes, but there may be limits on how many times you can attempt a specific exam within a certain timeframe. Check with your provider for their specific policy. After multiple failures, some providers may require you to retake the course itself before being allowed to write the exam again.

The Cost of Failing

Each failed exam costs you:

• The retake fee ($75 to $150)
• The waiting period (2 to 4 weeks of lost time)
• Psychological cost — the frustration and doubt that can affect your performance on subsequent exams

This is why preparation before the first attempt is so important. The cheapest and fastest retake is the one you never need.

Pass Rates: What to Expect

RECO and the education providers do not publicly publish official pass rates for individual exams. However, based on available information and student reports:

• Course 1 has a relatively high pass rate because it is the first exam and students tend to study hard for it. However, the volume of new terminology catches some off guard.
• Course 2 has a slightly lower pass rate. The shift from theory to applied transaction knowledge trips up students who were strong at memorization but weak on process.
• Course 3 pass rates are comparable to Course 2. Condo and new construction content can be unfamiliar territory.
• Course 4 generally has the lowest pass rate among the four courses. The commercial content and math requirements are a significant step up.
• Simulation 1 pass rates vary. Students who prepared for scenario-based questions generally do well; those who only studied the textbook often struggle.
• Simulation 2 has a smaller sample size of reported data but is generally considered challenging due to the commercial content.

Next Steps After Passing All Exams

Once you have passed all four course exams, both simulations, and completed Course 5, the program is complete. Here is the sequence:

1. Your provider confirms completion and sends your education record to RECO.
2. You apply for registration through RECO MyWeb — creating an account, submitting documents, completing the background check, and paying the registration fee.
3. RECO processes your application (2 to 4 weeks for straightforward cases).
4. You secure a brokerage affiliation (if you have not already).
5. Your registration is confirmed and you can begin practising as a registered salesperson.

For a detailed walkthrough of the registration process, see our RECO MyWeb guide. For a broader look at the full licensing journey, see how to become a Realtor in Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see which questions I got wrong?

Generally, no. Most providers show your overall percentage score but do not provide a question-by-question breakdown. This is standard practice for standardized exams to protect the integrity of the question bank.

What if I think there was a scoring error?

If you believe your exam was scored incorrectly, contact your education provider's academic office. There may be a formal appeal or re-grading process, though these are rare and typically only granted when there is evidence of a technical error during the exam.

Do I get my results faster if I wrote the exam online vs. in person?

The delivery method (online proctored vs. in-person at a testing centre) does not typically affect how quickly results are released. Both go through the same scoring and review process.

If I fail, does it go on my permanent record?

Your education provider tracks your exam history, and RECO receives your final results. A failed attempt followed by a successful retake should not affect your RECO registration — RECO cares that you completed the program, not how many attempts it took.

Can I continue to the next course before getting my results?

No. You must wait for your results to be posted and confirmed as a pass before enrolling in the next course. The courses are sequential and each is a prerequisite for the next.

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ExamAce is not affiliated with RECO, Humber Polytechnic, Algonquin College, Fleming College, or Career College Group. Information in this guide is based on publicly available provider policies and student reports.

The best way to avoid the stress of waiting for results is to walk into the exam prepared. ExamAce practice exams cover every course with thousands of questions — so you can pass on the first attempt and move forward without delay.

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