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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
The Real Estate Proficiency Certificate is an 18-credit hour credential for students who are interested in becoming real estate salespersons, investors, or property managers; all career paths that do not require an associate or undergraduate degree. This certificate is also appropriate for individuals who currently hold a real estate license and who wish to learn more detailed information about areas of real estate that are not a primary focus in the Real Estate Practice and Real Estate Fundamentals courses. Students are introduced to real estate principles, sales, practices, law, property management, investments, and financing. The Real Estate Proficiency Certificate supports preparation for the Real Estate Salesperson licensing examination.
Quick Information
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General Contact
Call (215) 751-8010
Course Sequence
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
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| RE 101 - Real Estate Fundamentals | 3 credits | ||
| RE 105 - Real Estate Practice | RE 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
RE 110 - Real Estate Finance and Investments | RE 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| RE 115 - Real Estate Development | RE 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| RE 120 - Real Estate Property Management | RE 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| RE 125 - Real Estate Law | RE 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Launch Your Career in Real Estate
- Real Estate Sales Agents - est. salary $78,024
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers - est. salary $84,826
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate - est. salary $80,880
Career Outlook
Median Salary for Real Estate Brokers
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Real Estate Brokers
Real Estate Brokers
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
Starting Pay: $33,776
Typical Tasks
- Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
- Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms
- Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
- Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area.
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