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Learn What Real Estate Salespeople do (and become one!?)

Real Estate classes at CSM, signup now! Real Estate Practice 110 looks at what agents do and how to successfully get started being one.

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More money is made in Real Estate than (almost) any other sector of the USA economy," it is often noted.....

Real Estate sales agents (and brokers) can actively share in the money-making (and especially here in the Bay Area!). The total sales commission (split between brokers and agents) on a typical used house resale transaction can approach and often easily exceeds $100,000.....and can be considerably more in the higher-priced districts. That's just a single deal, too. Just one. Succcessful sales agents usually handle several deals a year.....

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Real Estate Practice 110 class looks at what realty agents are expected to do to earn those high commissions. The focus is on the legal duties of agents and discussion of some practical ideas how to get started on a real Success Path for yourself in the business.

The class will meet 6:30pm Wednesday evenings beginning Wed. 17 August, BUT SIGN-UPS ARE RIGHT NOW. If you know how to enroll (and pay the modest fees) online at the college website, please do so now for your best chance at getting a seat. If you do not know how to do this, you may call on the very nice Admissions Office staffers for any required assistance. They are on 650/574-6165. Just tell them you want to enroll and pay your fees for Real Estate Practice 110, CRN 95228, and they will help you.

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CSM is a FULLY-ACCREDITED public community college. ALL ARE WELCOME at CSM! And yes, this class counts towards a real estate license of your own, should you wish to get one. (CSM then offers additional advanced or specialized RE courses, just ask if you're interested and we'll be glad to help you.)

Thank you!

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