Academic Catalogs

Real Estate

The Real Estate Department offers two Certificate programs designed for those individuals interested in pursuing a career in real estate:

Real Estate-Salesperson, Certificate of Specialization

The Real Estate Salesperson program prepares students to function effectively in an entry-level real estate position, and to apply the real estate principles they have learned to effectively facilitate real estate transactions in a variety of settings.

This program meets the Real Estate Salesperson license requirements: RE A110 Real Estate Principles and RE A130 Real Estate Practice are required courses, plus one other real estate elective. All three are required to take the state exam. Check with the California Department of Real Estate for any additional requirements and forms.

Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete the Real Estate-Broker Certificate of Achievement are equipped with immediately marketable skills and also the coursework necessary to sit for the California Real Estate Broker’s Examination.

Department Contact Information

Leslie Beau, Program Lead
lbeau@occ.cccd.edu
(714) 432-5911

Real Estate Department Webpage

Credit Courses 

RE A1103 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Real Estate Principles  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Designed for those preparing for the state real estate license examination and for those interested in the various aspects of real estate ownership and sales. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A110

RE A1203 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Legal Aspects of Real Estate  
Advisory: RE A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Escrows, sales contracts, trust deeds, landlord tenant, liens, probate sales, joint tenancy, etc. Emphasizes the more complex aspects of real estate law. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A120

RE A1303 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Real Estate Practice  
Advisory: RE A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Covers the day to day practice of real estate including sales, working with buyers and sellers, the listing and purchase agreement, finance, taxation, property management and investing for real estate. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A130

RE A1403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Real Estate Appraisal  
Advisory: RE A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Designed for brokers or those seeking entry-level appraisal positions. Basic principles, theories and methods of appraising. Analysis of data and factors influencing value conclusions are emphasized.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A140

RE A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Real Estate Finance  
Advisory: RE A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

A study of real estate finance, including money and credit sources for mortgage funds, appraisal for finance purposes, financial terms and concepts, appropriate economic and legal aspects.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A150

RE A1903 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Leasing of Commercial Properties  
Advisory: RE A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Planning, evaluating and negotiating of leasing techniques, protocol for commercial properties including retail, office, industrial and apartment rentals. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing RE A190