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Real Estate

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Real Estate Short Certificate is a 14-credit-hour program meeting the standards of the Alabama Real Estate Commission. The certificate takes each student through 60 hours of instruction for pre-licensure (RLS 101). Coursework includes Orientation to College, Business Communication, Principles of Accounting I, Computer Applications, and Real Estate Principles. Required for the Real Estate Commission Examination.

Credits

14 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingNegotiationPersuasionReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationActive LearningWritingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingLaw and GovernmentAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementMathematicsBuilding and ConstructionComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityNear VisionInformation OrderingProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds,
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the
  • Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
  • Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlemen
  • Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, repla
  • Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were
  • Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiat

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareExpert system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareGeographic information systemAnalytical or scientific softwareDesktop publishing softwareMap creation softwareOperating system software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital camerasGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser printersMeasuring wheelsNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAComputer laser printersDigital video camerasHandheld calculatorsLaser facsimile machinesMeasuring tapesPassenger vehiclesPhotocopying equipmentAppraisal, mapping, and comparison data reporting systemsCarbon monoxide detectorsElectronic flood mapsElectronic mapsFlood InsightsHandheld distance metersLaser measuring devicesMapping and geographic analysis systemsMapping or location-based analysis systemsReal estate mapping and property description systemsUltrasonic distance measurers

Work Values

AchievementRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Real Estate Sales Agents41-9022.00
  • Real Estate Brokers41-9021.00
  • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate13-2023.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Representation contracts and purchase agreements — draft under direct supervision using standard templates in a licensed real estate office.
  • Property listings compatible with buyer needs — generate by searching MLS databases with guidance from a supervising agent.
  • Comparable sales data — locate and compile under direction to support a senior agent's competitive market price analysis.
  • Open house schedules and basic property advertisements — prepare following established office protocols and brand guidelines.
  • Escrow companies, lenders, and home inspectors — identify and contact under supervision to confirm initial purchase agreement timelines.
  • Purchase offers from buyers — organize and present to a supervising agent for review before submission to sellers.
  • Customer relationship management software — enter and update client contact records under the direction of an experienced agent.
  • Closing documents and disbursement checklists — review for completeness alongside a supervising agent at a supervised property closing.
  • Active listening techniques — apply during initial client intake interviews to capture buyer preferences and financial constraints.
  • Office suite and document management software — use to format leases, deeds, and correspondence according to office standards.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
38%
Placement Rate
68%