Real Estate
The Real Estate program provides not only training for students planning to enter the real estate profession but also opportunities for those already working in real estate and related fields to increase their knowledge. Career options include real estate sales, property management, appraising, and real estate brokerage and mortgage services.
Contact Information
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Chair: Christina Sharp Dean: Al Taccone |
Department: Business Office: Building OC4800, 760.795.6811 |
Associate Degrees
Associate in Arts Degrees
Real Estate
Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Students may earn one of the above-named associate degrees by completing a certificate of achievement and the general education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees). Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or certificate they wish to earn.
Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
Real Estate
Program Student Learning Outcomes Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts.
MiraCosta College will grant this certificate to persons who complete the following courses:
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 110 | Real Estate - Legal Aspects | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Practical Accounting | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Real Estate Economics | ||
| Select 6 to 9 elective units from the following: * | 6-9 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
or BUS 140H | Legal Environment of Business (Honors) | |
| Real Estate Principles | ||
| Property Management | ||
| Total Units | 18-22 | |
| * | If both an accounting course listed above and the Real Estate Economics course have been completed, only 6 elective units are required. |
Certificate of Achievement
Real Estate Entrepreneurship
This certificate is designed specifically for students who want to start careers in the real estate brokerage or mortgage business. It exceeds the minimum California requirements for the broker's license and adds the necessary business courses for successfully starting and running a small business. Candidates for a brokerage practice must meet the California Department of Real Estate requirements regarding course work, experience, and state examinations.
Program Student Learning Outcomes Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts.
| Required courses: | ||
| ACCT 101 | Practical Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 130 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 132 | Marketing | 3 |
| or BUS 138 | Business Promotion | |
| BUS 140 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| or BUS 140H | Legal Environment of Business (Honors) | |
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 110 | Real Estate - Legal Aspects | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 130 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| REAL 250 | Property Management | 3 |
| Select 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| Management Principles | ||
| Personal Selling | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Computer Applications in Real Estate | ||
| Total Units | 34 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Property Management
This certificate is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in property management. By completing Real Estate Principles (REAL 100) and two additional courses, students can qualify for an unconditional sales license after successfully passing a state exam through the Department of Real Estate (DRE).
Program Student Learning Outcomes Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to interpret and explain standard property management contracts.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 250 | Property Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Real Estate Assistant
This certificate includes all of the course work necessary to become licensed to sell real estate in California. The assistant, often found in large agencies, is an excellent entry-level position for someone interested in the real estate field.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to interpret laws related to acquiring and keeping a Real Estate license in California.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| Select at least 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| Real Estate - Legal Aspects | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Real Estate Appraisal | ||
| Real Estate Economics | ||
| Property Management | ||
| Select at least 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications in Real Estate | ||
| Internship Studies | ||
| Occupational Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Real Estate Finance
This certificate is intended for students who wish to pursue a career as a real estate mortgage officer. By completing Real Estate Principles (REAL 100) and two additional courses, the student can qualify for an unconditional sales license after successfully passing a state exam through the Department of Real Estate (DRE).
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to list, compare, and contrast conventional and government loan programs.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Real Estate Sales
This certificate is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in real estate sales, either residential or commercial. By completing Real Estate Principles (REAL 100) and two additional courses, the student can qualify for an unconditional sales license after successfully passing a state exam through the Department of Real Estate (DRE).
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to apply real estate laws and regulations to documents necessary to sell a home.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| Select at least 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| Real Estate - Legal Aspects | ||
| Real Estate Appraisal | ||
| Real Estate Economics | ||
| Computer Applications in Real Estate | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
State Licensing
The California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) licenses California real estate salespersons and brokers. For current information, go the CalBRE's website: www.calbre.ca.gov.
Real Estate Salesperson
To obtain a California real estate salesperson license, candidates must first qualify for and pass a written examination.
Qualification for the real estate salesperson exam requires successful completion of three college-level courses, many of which are offered at MiraCosta. Some of these courses are also offered online.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| BUS 140 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| or BUS 140H | Legal Environment of Business (Honors) | |
| REAL 110 | Real Estate - Legal Aspects | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 130 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| REAL 206 | Real Estate Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 100 | Survey of Economics | |
| or ECON 101 | Principles of Economics: MACRO | |
| or ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: MICRO | |
| REAL 240 | Computer Applications in Real Estate | 3 |
| REAL 250 | Property Management | 3 |
| A general accounting course: | 3-4 | |
| Practical Accounting | ||
| Computer Accounting | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| Real Estate Office Administration * | ||
| Escrows * | ||
| Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending * | ||
| Common Interest Developments * | ||
*These courses are not available through MiraCosta College.
For more information and specific details regarding the Real Estate Salesperson Examination and course requirements, please go to the California Bureau of Real Estate website at www.calbre.ca.gov.
Real Estate Broker
To obtain a California real estate broker license, candidates must first qualify for and pass a written examination.
In addition to specific experience requirements, qualification for real estate broker exam requires successful completion of eight college-level courses, many of which are offered at MiraCosta.
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 105 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 110 | Real Estate - Legal Aspects | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 130 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| REAL 206 | Real Estate Economics | 3-4 |
| or ACCT 101 | Practical Accounting | |
| or ACCT 148 | Computer Accounting | |
| or ACCT 201 | Financial Accounting | |
| or ACCT 202 | Managerial Accounting | |
| or ECON 100 | Survey of Economics | |
| or ECON 101 | Principles of Economics: MACRO | |
| or ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: MICRO | |
| Select three courses from the following: ** | ||
| BUS 140 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| or BUS 140H | Legal Environment of Business (Honors) | |
| REAL 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 240 | Computer Applications in Real Estate | 3 |
| REAL 250 | Property Management | 3 |
| Escrow * | ||
| Real Estate Office Administration * | ||
| Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending * | ||
| Advanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate * | ||
| Advanced Real Estate Finance * | ||
| Advanced Real Estate Appraisal * | ||
| Common Interest Developments * | ||
*These course are not available through MiraCosta College.
**If both Accounting and Real Estate Economics have been completed, only two elective courses are required.
For more information and specific details regarding the Real Estate Broker Examination and course requirements, please go to the California Bureau of Real Estate website at www.calbre.ca.gov.
How to Read Course Descriptions
For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available at http://www.miracosta.edu/governance/coursesandprograms/courseoutlines.html.
Courses
REAL 100: Real Estate Principles
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the real estate industry. Topics include basic concepts, nature of real estate, agency, law, contracts, finance, appraisal, taxation, property management, and public control. The course meets one of three courses required to qualify for the California Real Estate Sales examination.
REAL 105: Real Estate Practice
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course enhances the knowledge and skill level of beginning and practicing real estate agents by focusing on the essentials of being a successful agent. Topics range from getting started, setting goals, traditional selling and marketing techniques, contract writing, developing a marketing niche, creating a business plan, and creating seller/buyer files.
REAL 110: Real Estate - Legal Aspects
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This introduction to real estate law emphasizes the advanced application of real estate contracts and disclosures. Topics include the judicial system, agency, landlord/tenant relationships, ownership methods, escrow and title insurance, mediation, and arbitration.
REAL 120: Real Estate Finance
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course introduces real estate finance, the Federal Reserve System, lenders, secondary mortgage market, various types of conventional financing, government programs, qualifying buyers, credit reports, loan applications, and creative alternatives to financing.
REAL 130: Real Estate Appraisal
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This basic real estate appraisal course covers the fundamentals of appraisal, elements, principles, and forces that affect value. It focuses on the three major approaches of appraisal and includes how to fill out a basic real estate appraisal report. The course is designed to meet a core requirement for the broker's license and is not part of the requirement to obtain an appraisal license.
REAL 206: Real Estate Economics
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This introductory course covers economic issues and concepts that directly affect the real estate market. Topics include money, the Federal Reserve System, economic indicators, housing and community issues, real estate development, and economic trends. The course focuses on sustainability/the green movement.
REAL 240: Computer Applications in Real Estate
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course focuses on how basic computer hardware and software can be applied to the real estate profession. Activities include utilizing technology and the Internet to enhance and increase productivity. The course emphasizes the Internet and digital marketing.
REAL 250: Property Management
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This basic course designed for professional real estate brokers, salespersons, and investors covers accepted principles of professional property management. Topics include property management laws, tenant screening, rental contracts, fair housing, and landlord-tenant relationships.
REAL 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
REAL 296: Topics in Real Estate
Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (0511.00)
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Real Estate that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule.
REAL 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
