Each of these positions requires different skills and provides different rewards. Below is a listing of some industries that offer employment opportunities for Finance graduates. A major in Finance with a concentration of courses in Real Estate will prepare individuals for careers in the real estate industry. Career opportunities include sales, management, development and appraisal. Real estate agents work independently or for brokers.
Appraisers generally work for banks or appraiser firms.
Real estate managers and developers may work for apartment or housing communities, but many start businesses of their own. Positions in real estate require good negotiation and management skills, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit. Real estate sales positions will require licensing. Visit the Web site for the Texas Real Estate Commission, to learn information about Texas requirements and to find links to web sites for other states and their procedures. Insurance agents assist clients, both individuals and corporations, in protecting themselves against losses.