Real Estate
The Real Estate program at Houston City College provides students with the knowledge and specialized skills needed for a wide range of careers in the real estate industry. Students can prepare for roles in residential sales, commercial real estate, mortgage lending, inspection, and property management.
- Career Path
- Business
Programs
Real Estate - General, A.A.S.
The AAS in Real Estate is a two year program that introduces students to the many opportunities in the real estate industry such as residential and commercial brokerage, comparative market analysis, property management and investment. Upon completion, students will have met the educational requirements for the Texas Real Estate salesperson and broker licenses.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
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Explain the Articles of the Texas Real Estate Commission’s “Canons of Professional Ethics”.
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Analyze the disclosure requirements in various real estate situations.
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Explain the elements of the fiduciary obligation.
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Dr. Juan Crawford
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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- Cost
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Property Management, C1
The Property Management program is designed for students wanting to enter the property management field as an onsite manager, consultant, owner, or assistant. The curriculum focuses on the operational side of non-residential real estate and includes maintenance, rent collection, insurance and legal issues.
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Dr. Juan Crawford
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 17
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- Cost
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Real Estate - Residential, C1
The Residential Real Estate program prepares students to enter the world of residential real estate as a salesperson, broker or leasing agent. The curriculum meets the Texas Real Estate Commission’s educational requirement to obtain a salespersons license and meets the Statutory Annual Education (SAE) requirement.
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Dr. Juan Crawford
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 16
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Career Outlook
This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.
Average salary
50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.
Currently Employed
35,200 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.
Projected Growth
3.1% projected growth for 2026-2030.
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Programs leading to professional licensure SARA has no effect on state professional licensing requirements. Any institution approved to participate in SARA that offers courses or programs designed to lead to professional licensure or certification or advertised as leading to licensure must satisfy all federal requirements for disclosures regarding such professional licensure programs. For SARA purposes, these requirements will also apply to non-Title IV institutions and programs.