Real Estate

​It's easy to start the program. Apply to the college, and then register for one or more classes online. You may also contact admissions and records at (626) 914-8511.

Citrus College provides an affordable way to complete your real estate education. The classes in this program range from 2 to 4 units per class. Please refer to fees and tuition information​ for specifics on college tuition ​costs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. You may also call the financial aid office​ at (626) 914-8592.​

California residents pay $46 per unit. All fees and tuition are subject to change.
Example of typical program costs:
Real estate agent certificate (three courses: $414 to $460)
Real estate broker (in addition to the three courses taken above, five courses: $713 to $782)

Some people are afraid of sales. That's okay. Real estate is an industry with a variety of career options, to fit all goals and personalities. You can reach out to academic advising for help in deciding if a career in real estate is right for you. They have great tools and assessments to help.

The most common job in real estate is the real estate salesperson (commonly referred to as an agent) but there are many other possibilities. Here are just a few: broker, appraiser, inspector, leasing specialist, property manager, commercial property specialist, investor, and entrepreneur.

Real estate agents are usually paid by commission, which is a percentage of the sales they facilitate. This means there is no set salary. The more volume you facilitate, the more money you make. There is no limit! Average agents earn less than $20,000 in their first year, but after building a network and some experience, many agents make well over $100,000. Some even make over $1 million! It's all about having the right plan, and executing it consistently.

Over the past several years, the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) has offered real estate education grants for real estate courses provided by California community colleges. Information about eligibility, the application process, and an application template can be found on the Real Estate Endowment web page. Applications must be submitted online through the California Community Colleges Real Estate Education Center.

Within the real estate program, you have many options. We have certificates that can open new career doors in as little as one semester. We also have a two-year Associate in Science Degree in Real Estate.

• Example Pathway to Real Estate Sales Certificate:
  Take all three courses during either the fall, winter, spring, or summer: REAL 210, REAL 212, BUS 160
  
  
• Example Pathway to Real Estate Broker Certificate:
  In addition to the courses taken for the real estate sales certificate, take four courses in the fast-track program (four-weeks each) either fall or spring, and ACCT 100/101 in during the same 16-week period.
  
  
• Example Pathway to Real Estate Appraisal Certificate:
  Take all three courses during either the fall or spring: REAL 226, REAL 228, REAL 230.

Our classes are taught in a variety of formats: online, in-person, and hybrid. Some students prefer the classroom setting, while others like the flexibility of online courses. You have options here.

If you have other questions about the program, you may contact academic advising or you may email one of our real estate faculty, Dr. Timothy Durfield at tdurfield@citruscollege.edu.