FAU real estate courses also benefit the continuing education of local real estate professionals. As a result, the undergraduate classes provide considerable interaction between faculty, traditional undergraduate students, and active real estate professionals. The primary objective of the real estate program is to provide the knowledge and skills required to compete successfully in the real estate industry, while contributing to the community and the professional advancement of the industry. Specifically, the program focuses on providing the analytical and conceptual framework necessary to make informed decisions regarding real estate investment, financing, development, and valuation. Appraisers work closely with mortgage lenders and investors.
Students begin the mandatory state certification process by taking the first appraisal course.
Any institution with real estate holdings can benefit from professional management. The brokerage industry handles the buying, selling, and marketing of all types of real estate. Successful completion of Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Law satisfies the Florida Real Estate Commission education requirements for real estate licensing. Attainment of the real estate degree satisfies education and experience requirements for the broker's license. Expertise is required to make sound decisions for the lending institution.