Property Zoning Made Simple:

A Beginner’s Guide for Realtors


Self-paced, 2 hour training!

Stand out in any market. Realtors who understand zoning can spot redevelopment opportunities, protect their clients, and position themselves as trusted experts, all while earning a Certificate of Completion from The Doma Institute.

 

 

Level Up Your Skills. Protect Your Clients. Grow Your Sales.

In a competitive market, education is your advantage. Master new construction sales and position yourself as the Realtor clients trust most.

Course Benefits 

🗺️ Clarity on Zoning
Understand the fundamentals of zoning — maps, bylaws, overlays, and OCPs,  so you can explain land use with confidence.

⚖️ Value Awareness
Spot how zoning changes impact property value, redevelopment potential, and why some lots attract developers while others don’t.

🛡️ Client Protection
Guide buyers and sellers by identifying risks like future towers, rezoning, or restrictions before they become costly surprises.

🏗️ Opportunity Recognition
Learn to read density, FSR/FAR, and height limits to uncover redevelopment opportunities that most Realtors miss.

🗣️ Stronger Client Conversations
Use plain-English scripts to explain zoning to buyers, sellers, and investors, building credibility in every meeting.

📈 Increased Credibility
Position yourself as the Realtor who understands zoning,  gaining trust, standing out in the market, and securing repeat business.

📜 Professional Recognition
Earn a Certificate of Completion from The Doma Institute, proving your commitment to expertise and client service. May qualify for 2-hrs of self-directed PDP credits, contact your local real estate association

Course Highlights

🔍 Step-by-Step Guidance
Learn the fundamentals of zoning in plain English, from reading maps to understanding bylaws and overlays.

⚖️ Zoning & Value
See how density, FSR/FAR, height limits, and setbacks directly shape redevelopment potential and property value.

💬 Protecting Clients
Use zoning insights to safeguard buyers and sellers from risks like future towers, rezoning, or restrictive overlays.

🗺️ Map & Bylaw Mastery
Confidently navigate zoning maps, decode abbreviations, and skim bylaws to find the details that matter most.

🏗️ Real-World Scenarios
Apply zoning knowledge to everyday Realtor situations,  spotting opportunities, answering client questions, and winning listings.

🔑 Client Conversations
Gain scripts and talking points that simplify complex zoning topics for buyers, sellers, and investors.

📜 Certification & Recognition
Complete the course, achieve 80% or higher on the final assessment, and earn a Certificate of Completion from The Doma Institute.

You’ll Walk Away Being Able To…

✅ Explain zoning in plain English so clients clearly understand what can be built and why it matters
✅ Identify opportunities and risks by analyzing zoning maps, bylaws, overlays, and OCPs
✅ Interpret FSR/FAR, height limits, and setbacks to assess redevelopment potential with confidence
✅ Protect buyers and sellers from surprises like future towers, rezoning changes, or restrictive overlays
✅ Use ready-to-go client scripts to answer zoning questions for buyers, sellers, and investors
✅ Build credibility by incorporating zoning insights into listing presentations and buyer consultations
✅ Position yourself as the Realtor who understands zoning, the trusted advisor clients return to and refer

 

Join the Growing List of Graduates

Become a New Construction Sales Expert with The Doma Institute

Developed by Zeljko Mlinar, a seasoned Realtor and land use specialist with over $1 billion in career sales and leadership of a team managing $700 million+ in active new construction land assembly listings, this course is designed to elevate your career.

In this self-paced, 2-hour training, you’ll gain the knowledge, strategies, and tools Realtors need to confidently navigate zoning. From reading maps and bylaws to spotting redevelopment potential and protecting clients from costly surprises, you’ll walk away with the skills that set top-producing Realtors apart in today’s market.

Sonia L., Realtor – Burnaby, BC (eXp Realty)


"Zoning always felt overwhelming, but this course explained it in a way that finally made sense. I used the scripts with a seller last week and landed a listing I would have missed before."

 

David R., Realtor – Toronto, ON (Royal LePage)


"The zoning map walkthroughs were a game-changer. I spotted an assembly opportunity in my farm area and showed the seller the potential. They called me an expert and signed the listing right away."

 

Karen P., Realtor – Calgary, AB (Century 21)


"This course gave me the confidence to explain zoning to both buyers and investors. I stood out in my presentation, and now I’m working with a small developer on multiple properties."

 

Discover What’s Really Possible with a Doma Education..

Hear How Ashima, REALTOR® With Stonehouse Realty went from Curious Realtor to Confident Deal-Maker with Doma Institute
 

After Completion of the Course, You Will…

  • Confidently explain zoning maps, bylaws, and overlays to clients

  • Protect buyers and sellers from costly surprises like rezoning or future high-rise development

  • Spot redevelopment opportunities that most Realtors miss and use them to win more listings

  • Build credibility as the trusted Realtor who understands how zoning impacts value

  • Earn a Certificate of Completion from The Doma Institute to showcase your expertise

This Course Is For You If…

  • You’re new to real estate and want to quickly stand out in a competitive market

  • You’ve avoided zoning because it felt too technical or intimidating

  • You want to expand your skill set beyond basic resale transactions

  • You want to position yourself as a knowledgeable, client-first professional

  • You’re ready to grow your business by becoming the go-to Realtor for zoning expertise

📅 Course Available: October 17th, 2025

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$128

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