Professional & Continuing Education Center

Real Estate Broker

Program Description

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 series of non-credit Real Estate Broker courses! This new program quickly prepares you for an exciting new career, offering the education you need to prepare for the exam required to earn a license to practice as a Real Estate Broker in the state of Illinois.

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!

What You Can Earn

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings of commissioned real estate brokers were $58,720 in 2004. Brokers are typically independent contractors who sell real estate owned by others; they may also rent or manage properties for a fee. Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limit on what astute, hard-working, men and women can earn.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for licensed real estate 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.

Accreditation Info

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 licensing exams.

 

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