Criminal history checks will be required for all applicants for a new real estate license, including sales licensees seeking a broker license and reciprocity applicants, starting Nov. 1, 2019. Instructions for submitting fingerprints for a new license will be posted on the Department of Commerce website.

Four prep courses are required to become a licensed real estate salesperson in Ohio. We offer these courses online and you can complete all of them in one semester.

After completing the required courses, meeting contract hour requirements, and passing Ohio’s Real Estate Salesperson exam, you’ll be ready for a career in real estate as a sales agent, property manager, or title researcher.

Are you interested in becoming a…
Real Estate Salesperson
or
Real Estate Broker

With convenient, local classes and affordable tuition, this is an investment in your future! Why wait?

Program Description

The Program – Business Management – Real Estate

Becoming a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Ohio requires completing the required coursework, meeting contact hour requirements, and passing the Real Estate Salesperson examination.

Students who finish the Real Estate Option and meet the following requirements can apply through the State of Ohio to become an Ohio Real Estate Broker.

Your Degree

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core business, management, real estate, computer, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Credential

Becoming a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Ohio requires completing the required coursework, meeting contract hour requirements, and passing the Real Estate Salesperson examination.

What you’ll learn

• Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
• Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
• Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
• Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
• Use the problem-solving method to solve customer concerns and business problems
• Identify individual and organizational behavioral strategies
• Use technology to present a project
• Apply business concepts to create a business plan
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information.
• Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
• Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
• Develop a marketing plan incorporating new products, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
• Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.

Career Information

U.S. Department of Labor Projections

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook is a useful tool for career research on a variety of management, marketing, and real estate positions.

The real estate courses are offered during the Fall and Spring term in an accelerated format. Additional course offerings are in two formats: traditional day/evening and online.

Career Opportunities

• Sales Agent
• Buyers Agent
• Real Estate Broker
• Broker Specialist
• Property Manager
• Title Researcher

Application Process

1. MTC Application for Admission and the nonrefundable application fee.
2. Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

For More Information, Contact:

Admission Office or Mike White
Marion Technical College
1467 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
Email: enroll@mtc.edu
740.389.4636