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. The majority of the real estate courses are offered in the late afternoon and evening. RELE courses satisfy the education requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for salesperson and brokers’ 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, effective Fall 2004, first-time-in certificate students will be required to take the THEA, THEA Quick Test, ASSET, or COMPASS test for placements.

Course Offerings

Real Estate Contracts 

Principles of Real Estate 

Real Estate Law 

Property Management 

Real Estate Finance 

Real Estate Marketing 

Real Estate Mathematics 

Law of Agency 

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?

The majority of the classes are offered in the late afternoon and evenings on the Bryan campus. Courses are now being offered on the Brenham campus via two-way interactive video.

What type of career opportunities are available with this 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 advising may be made with the Center for Student Development at the Bryan campus (979) 209-7250 or by calling the program coordinator at (979) 209-7338. 

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:
• Principles of Real Estate (4 semester hours)
• Law of Agency (2 semester hours)
• Real Estate Contracts (2 semester hours)
• An additional four semester hours in core real estate or in related courses acceptable to the commission.
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. Effective Sept. 1, 2001, a candidate can apply for a salesperson license without a sponsoring broker.
For more information on licensing, visit the Texas Real Estate Commission website: www.trec.state.tx.us
 

Real Estate Certificate Plan
 

Semester I
RELE 1406 Principles of Real Estate		4 hours
RELE 1211 Real Estate Contracts		2 hours
RELE 2201 Law of Agency		2 hours
Semester II
One free elective		3 hours
Choose any two RELE electives:		6 hours
RELE 1309 Real Estate Law RELE 1315 Property Management RELE 1321 Real Estate Marketing RELE 1325 Real Estate Mathematics
		Total 17 hours