AA/AS in Real Estate

Chaffey's real estate offerings can be completed entirely online, which lets students study around work and family schedules. The department presents two main routes depending on the student's goal. A short sequence of three business courses prepares students for the state's salesperson licensing exam. The associate degree in real estate goes further, readying graduates for roles in property management, appraisal and development, and for the state broker licensing exam. The curriculum covers principles, practice, escrow, valuation, bookkeeping, legal topics and managing properties. A property management emphasis is available as both a degree and a certificate, and separate program maps exist for each credential. Students are encouraged to meet a counselor to plan a route that matches their goals, whether they are working full time, changing careers or just starting out.