Real Estate
Our Real Estate Program provides the necessary skills for individuals seeking employment in Real Estate and upgrades the skills of those presently employed in the industry. Real Estate courses are offered online and you can complete the program in as little as one semester. The program satisfies the educational requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for a salesperson license.
This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this major are not subject to TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside the Real Estate curriculum. However, certificate students will be required to take the TSIA placement test.
Certificate Plan
This program provides basic employment skills for students seeking positions in real estate, as well as to upgrade the skills of people currently employed in the industry.
Certificate Level-1 in Real Estate
Meet Jeovany Bonilla
For Blinn College graduate Jeovany Bonilla, real estate is all about helping families. Now, as a graduate of Blinn's Real Estate Program, he works as a Realtor for Nobles Realty Group, doing everything from residential buying and selling to commercial sales and leasing.
“Every day is different,” he said. “Really, just getting to help people is what drives me.”
Program FAQ
The Level-1 Certificate in Real Estate can be completed online and on the Bryan Campus.
Students satisfactorily completing the program will meet the education requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson license.
Real estate sales, brokerage, property management, appraisal, finance, property development, counseling, education, and insurance positions are attainable. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, real estate brokers and sales agents earned a median salary of $56,620 in 2023.
These programs are open to all students who possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Appointments for career exploration may be made with the program coordinator at 979-209-8216.
Please visit the Texas Real Estate Commission website, www.trec.state.tx.us, for more information regarding licensing requirements.
No, you cannot receive federal or state financial aid (grants and loans) for the Real Estate Program. Students can utilize their Hazlewood and VA educational benefits by contacting the Veteran Services Office. Students can apply for alternative credit-based loans available through a variety of lenders. In most cases, the loans will need to be certified by the Financial Aid Office.
For the certificate plan, click the appropriate link below:
Certificate Level-1 in Real Estate
For information regarding the required courses to sit for the Texas Salesperson Examination and elective courses that qualify for continuing education requirements, visit our Real Estate Courses page.
For assistance in choosing the right courses for your college and career goals, contact an academic advisor.
Blinn offers a variety of resources to help you succeed, including our campus libraries, learning centers, writing centers, and tutoring services.
Contact Us
Dr. Justin Nobles
Real Estate Program Coordinator
Phone: 979.209.8216
Email: justin.nobles@blinn.edu
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Real Estate Program Coordinator
Phone: 979.209.8216
Email: justin.nobles@blinn.edu
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