Real Estate
Undergraduate Certificate
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 15 Credits
Real estate is the property consisting of land and buildings, along with its natural resources, such as crops, minerals, and water, and any permanent structures attached to it.
Overview
Grand Valley's Real Estate certificate provides students with knowledge and skills related to career opportunities in the real estate industry. This face-to-face program is designed for Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and business minor students, offering flexibility and accessibility.
The coursework covers data analytics for economics and business, urban and real estate economics, and real estate principles. These topics equip students with essential skills for understanding and navigating the real estate market, including banking, financial modeling, marketing, investments, urban planning, and sales management.
This certificate offers personalized guidance from experienced faculty, smaller class sizes for better interaction, and the opportunity to complete the certificate in one year or less. The certificate enhances one's resume with recognized credentials, providing a competitive edge in various real estate professions.
Admission Information
For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:
- Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Seidman College of Business
gvsu.edu/seidman
50 Front
Avenue SW
(616) 331-7500
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Negotiation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 19,189.32 | 10% |
| $ 33,092.25 | 25% |
| $ 60,586.50 | 50% |
| $119,198.88 | 75% |
| $249,856.19 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
Top skills- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 30,832.17 | 10% |
| $ 42,835.63 | 25% |
| $ 56,806.10 | 50% |
| $ 84,067.45 | 75% |
| $146,037.59 | 90% |
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
Top skills- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Negotiation
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 21,974.57 | 10% |
| $ 40,505.16 | 25% |
| $ 71,695.67 | 50% |
| $141,271.43 | 75% |
| $322,529.77 | 90% |
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 37,799.01 | 10% |
| $ 49,938.70 | 25% |
| $ 68,264.02 | 50% |
| $ 85,175.93 | 75% |
| $122,128.00 | 90% |
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