Real Estate Technology (RE)
The Real Estate Technology program is the right choice for students who are outgoing and flexible, who are looking for a career in sales, management, or finance, and who want a real challenge. This program provides an educational foundation that satisfies the requirements for licensing, as well as future requirements for becoming a real estate broker. Real estate positions are available through local and national real estate firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, and most major corporations. Graduates are prepared as real estate investors and entrepreneurs, who can buy, sell, renovate, and rent residential and commercial properties for their own portfolios or companies. Core courses are offered in the evening only.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Assist certified appraisers
- Invest in real estate assets
- Manage investment property
- Perform management functions in real estate environments
- Sell residential and /or commercial property
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Property Manager
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Entrepreneur
Rental Agent
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
College of Mount St. Joseph
Northern Kentucky University
Xavier University
Representative Co-op Employers
Coldwell Banker
Hoeting Realty
Huff Realty
RE/MAX Premier
Sibcy Cline
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$11/hour or commission
Employment Outlook
Good. Property manager was rated as the number three job for young workers by Fortune and Money magazines. Ninety percent of people in the field earn more than $54,300 per year, with median pay at $81,400 annually. Job growth is projected at 15% per year through 2014. Real estate agent ranked seventeenth on the same list. Pay in this field is based on commission, and top producers earn more than $100,000 per year. Job growth through 2014 is 15%. Real estate entrepreneurs and investors can be extremely profitable. Experienced investors can earn more than one million dollars per year, while newer investors with good business systems easily earn more than $100,000 per year.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Variable; commission sales
