Students study under highly qualified faculty members who have extensive work experience in the real estate industry. The real estate industry has grown with the introduction of new, complex financing methods and new state and federal laws. As a result, the need for trained, responsible real estate professionals has escalated, providing careers within and outside the real estate industry. The most visible real estate professionals are in real estate sales. Brokers usually own or manage a real estate agency and are paid to negotiate a purchase, sale, lease or rental of real estate.
Sales representatives work for a broker and spend time in marketing, showing and selling properties.
The advantage of these careers is that income is based on each person's ability and initiative. Other positions in demand include appraiser, mortgage banker, property manager, and property developer. Demand is expected to grow throughout the decade. Each College of Business applicant must present evidence of having graduated from high school. Ferris students desiring admission to a B.S. program must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in their Ferris work.