Associate of Arts - Real Estate

Merritt College's Associate of Arts in Real Estate program provides excellent preparation for the broker’s or salesperson’s license and contributes to efficiency in many allied professions such as developers, appraisers, title officers, property managers, and mortgage brokers and bankers. In addition, the courses provide important information and training for professionals interested in investing in real estate, including those in government working with real property.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: • Demonstrate and apply an in-depth knowledge of California Real Estate principles and laws to successfully complete licensure requirements for sales licensee and broker. • Apply a basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of real estate. • Define the technical terminology involved in the real estate field. • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and ethically with the principals involved in a real property transaction. • Interpret and apply California real estate laws to a variety of real property transactions.

Career Opportunities: The study of real estate can lead to a career as a developer, appraiser, title officer, property manager, and mortgage broker/banker.