CREAS

The Standard That Defines Real Estate Administration

Earn a credential based on demonstrated performance across real estate transactions, compliance, and administrative systems.

CREAS is a professional certification for real estate administrative specialists in Canada and the United States.

Launching April 15, 2026

Real estate runs on operations. There has never been a standard to prove it.

Real estate depends on administrative precision. Contracts, compliance, timelines, and communication all rely on the people behind the scenes.

Yet until now, there has been no recognized certification focused on real estate administrative roles.

REA University was created to change that.

What is CREAS?

CREAS is a professional certification for real estate administrative specialists.

It validates real-world competence in transaction management, compliance, timelines, and day-to-day real estate systems.

The certification is competency-based, which means you must demonstrate understanding across all modules to earn it.

This is not a real estate licensing program. It is designed for administrative professionals who support agents, teams, and brokerages.

What is a real estate administrative specialist?

A real estate administrative specialist manages the operational side of real estate transactions.

This includes coordinating contracts, tracking deadlines, ensuring compliance, organizing documents, and supporting communication between agents, clients, and service providers.

They are responsible for keeping transactions on track from contract to close.

Who this certification is for

CREAS is designed for individuals who want to build or advance a career in real estate administration.

  • Individuals entering the real estate industry who want a clear path into operations
  • Real estate assistants who want to formalize their skills and stand out professionally
  • Transaction coordinators who want to strengthen their systems and processes
  • Operations support professionals working with agents, teams, or brokerages
REA University CREAS program materials

Built on demonstrated competence, not completion

CREAS is not based on attendance or course completion.

To earn certification, you must demonstrate understanding across 14 modules covering real estate operations. Each module requires a minimum score of 80 percent.

This ensures that certification reflects real capability, not just participation.

What you’ll be able to do after CREAS

  • Manage real estate transactions from contract to close
  • Support agents and brokers with organized, compliant systems
  • Handle timelines, documentation, and communication with confidence
  • Step into roles such as real estate assistant, transaction coordinator, or operations support

How the certification works

CREAS is a structured, competency-based certification delivered online.

  • 14 structured modules covering real estate operations
  • Fully online and self-paced
  • Practical exercises and assessments
  • Final certification based on demonstrated competence

How long does CREAS take to complete?

CREAS is designed to be completed in approximately 12 weeks, based on 8 to 10 hours per week.

Because it is self-paced, some students complete it faster depending on their schedule and experience.

This role deserves a standard

Agents and brokers have licensing. Commercial professionals have designations.

Administrative professionals have been expected to learn on the job without a clear benchmark.

CREAS sets that benchmark.

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Ready to build a real career in real estate operations

CREAS launches April 15, 2026. Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment opens.

Built for real estate administrative professionals

REA University has been training real estate administrative professionals since 2006. CREAS builds on that foundation with a structured, competency-based certification.

Founded by Pam Ivey, a marketing strategist with over two decades of experience in online business and certified in business strategy through Harvard Business School Online, REA University focuses on one thing:

Building real-world competence in real estate administration.