Real Estate Educators

Although the housing market stabilized and recovered following the Great Recession, new economic woes accompanied the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in early 2020, including widespread unemployment. This created uncertainty in many sectors of the economy. While the ultimate impact of the pandemic remained to be seen in mid-2020, it will be a major consideration in the real estate market moving forward.

On the bright side, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth for postsecondary instructors through 2028. Educators will be needed to teach those interested in entering the field or to give additional training to those seeking career advancement.

Teaching opportunities can be found at any college or university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in real estate. However, the majority of employment opportunities can be found at the local level—at high schools, junior colleges, proprietary schools, or park districts. Also, many real estate corporations, financial institutions, or law firms that deal with real estate issues want their employees trained in the latest skills and technology. They often hire real estate educators to conduct at work training seminars or conferences to present the latest developments in say, real estate tax law, or licensure reviews.