Add a 14-, 12-, or 8-week class with start dates in February and March to stay on track and finish faster. In-person, hybrid and online options available.

Spring Schedule

Are you interested in the housing market? Do you want to understand core real estate principles?

DVC's business real estate program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in real estate, to advance your career if you are already employed in the field, or to provide knowledge for you if you are a consumer/investor who would like to become better informed. There are many reasons to choose a career in real estate: set your own schedule, be your own boss, knowledgeably invest in properties, form relationships with other agents, and earn commissions from home sales.

Career Opportunities


The business real estate program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

  • Real Estate Salesperson
  • Commercial Real Estate Broker
  • Real Estate Appraiser
  • Property Manager
  • Mortgage Processor

Certificates


Change your life with a business real estate certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.

About degrees and certificates


Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.

Meet Our Business Real Estate Faculty

Allan Lacayo

Allan Lacayo

Faculty - Business, Program Lead, Business Real Estate
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Meldy Langager

Faculty - Business Real Estate

Business Real Estate Events

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Feb 17

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 17, 2026

2:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 18

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 18, 2026

11:00 am

San Ramon

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Feb 18

Umoja Black History Month Transfer Panel (Pizza Provided)

February 18, 2026

11:10 am

Pleasant Hill

Business Real Estate News

Anna Kuzmenko SR Student

Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate

January 7, 2025