Real Estate

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Program Approval
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Real Estate?

• Complete our program—which is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)—to satisfy educational requirements
• Spend most of your work day on the go—not at a desk—because real estate brokers — sales agents spend much of their time touring properties or taking clients to see properties
• Specialize in residential or commercial properties, according to your interests

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Prepare contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds — leases
• Advise clients on the home buying process: prices, mortgages, market conditions
• Take prospective buyers to see properties
• Mediate negotiations between buyers — sellers

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• Our A.A.S. degree program is the pre-license curriculum for the broker license.
• Our certificate program is the pre-license curriculum for the sales agent license.
• You will not be licensed as a sales agent or broker until you submit an application to TREC and pass the TREC license exams.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

Pre-license education for the broker license

• Real Estate, AAS

Certificate

Level 1

Pre-license education for the sales agent license

• Real Estate

Program Approval

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has approved our Real Estate Program to satisfy educational requirements.

The 5 required pre-license education courses for a sales agent license are:

• RELE–1406 Principles of Real Estate (core real estate course)
• RELE–2301 Law of Agency (core real estate course)
• RELE–1311 Law of Contracts (core real estate course)
• RELE–1319 Real Estate Finance
• RELE–1300 Contract Forms & Addenda

For detailed information about pre-license education requirements, see TREC's Become a Real Estate Sales Agent.

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!