Are you interested in having a flexible work schedule? Do people describe you as goal-oriented, ambitious, or self-motivated? Does the prospect of helping people purchase property excite you?
Consider enrolling in Northwestern Business College's new Certificate in Real Estate! This new program prepares you for an exciting new career, offering the education you need to prepare for exams required to earn a license to practice as a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker in the state of Illinois. The courses required to take these exams are also available to be taken independently of the certificate program.
The real estate profession offers excellent career opportunities and great earning potential, making it one of the most exciting fields in the business world today. With the right training, there’s no reason you can’t profit from a career in this lucrative industry.
The median annual earnings of commissioned real estate agents were $30,930 in 2002, and the median annual earnings of commissioned real estate brokers were $50,330. Sales agents and brokers are typically independent contractors who earn commissions agreed upon by sponsoring broker offices and the sales agents. Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limit on what astute, hard-working, men and women can earn.
Employment opportunities for licensed real estate salespeople and brokers are expected to increase at a rapid rate. They are in demand at real estate and property management organizations, as well as the mortgage division of a bank or savings and loan.
Northwestern Business College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Room 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. It is also approved as a pre-licensed real estate school by the Education Advisory Council of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). This approval grants students who successfully complete Northwestern Business College real estate courses eligibility to take the State real estate and/or broker licensing exams.
