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Career Outlook Real Estate Sales

Business Division
Certificate M0954

Prior to taking the California Real Estate Salespersons Examination, an applicant must complete three (3) college level courses specified by the California Department of Real Estate. Two of these classes are mandated: Real Estate Principles (BUSR 50) and Real Estate Practice (BUSR 52). The third class may be any real estate or real estate related course specified by The California Department of Real Estate. The Real Estate Sales Certificate includes these three classes for a total of 9 units needed to apply for the California Real Estate Salesperson's Examination. 

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    • Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9141.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.19

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $67,337.58
      Annual Job Openings
      5,815

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Appraisers

      Appraisers

      SOC Career Code: 13-2022.00

      Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $26.57

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $76,027.53
      Annual Job Openings
      801

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

      Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

      SOC Career Code: 13-2023.00

      Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $26.57

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $76,027.53
      Annual Job Openings
      801

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Real Estate Brokers

      Real Estate Brokers

      SOC Career Code: 41-9021.00

      Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.32

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $85,926.04
      Annual Job Openings
      1,961

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Real Estate Sales Agents

      Real Estate Sales Agents

      SOC Career Code: 41-9022.00

      Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $18.18

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $65,009.93
      Annual Job Openings
      6,289

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
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