The Real Estate certificate program is designed to provide basic employment skills for individuals seeking employment in real estate, as well as to upgrade the skills of those presently employed in the industry. Real estate courses are offered during the day, evening and online. RELE courses satisfy the education requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for salesperson and broker licenses. Career opportunities in real estate include sales, brokerage, appraisal, finance, property development, counseling, education and insurance.
This is a TASP-waived certificate. Students declaring this major are NOT subject to the TASP regulations unless they enroll in a course outside the real estate certificate curriculum. However, certificate students will be required to take the THEA, THEA Quick Test, ASSET, or COMPASS test for placements.
Course Offerings
Blinn College also offers licensure renewal mandated real estate courses through the Office of Workforce Education at 979-209-7205.
What will I get from the real estate certificate program?
Students satisfactorily completing the program will meet the education requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson license.
Where are classes being offered?
Classes are offered throughout the day, evenings and online.
What types of career opportunities are available with a real estate certificate?
Real estate sales, brokerage, property management, appraisal, finance, property development, counseling, education and insurance positions are attainable.
What do I need to do to apply to Blinn College?
These programs are open to all students who possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applications for admission are available on campus and at www.blinn.edu. Appointments for career exploration may be made with the the program coordinator at (979) 209-7377.
What are some of the general requirements to apply for a salesperson license in the State of Texas?
1. An individual must be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien, at least 18 years of age, AND a legal resident of Texas.
2. An individual must furnish the Texas Real Estate Commission satisfactory evidence of successfully completing the following:
3. An individual, after receiving a letter from the commission attesting to satisfaction of all educational requirements, will apply and submit the appropriate fee to the commission.
4. After an application is received, processed, and accepted, a candidate information brochure will be mailed to the candidate with information and instructions about taking the license examination.
For more information on licensing, visit the Texas Real Estate Commission website: www.trec.state.tx.us
RELE 1406 Principles of Real Estate |
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4 hours |
RELE 1211 Real Estate Contracts |
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2 hours |
RELE 2201 Law of Agency |
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2 hours |
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Two free elective |
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6 hours |
Choose any one RELE electives: |
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3 hours |
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Total 17 hours |
For information on licensing visit the Texas Real Estate Commission web site: www.trec.state.tx.us |
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Howard Murray |
Mannaser Marshall |
Heath C. Poole |
Stephen Moon |
Kassi J. Horner |
Miriam Gerdes |
Bradley Sharpe |
Warren Green |
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