Real Estate

Kickstart your real estate career with this in-person 75-hour course, fulfilling New Jersey’s education requirement for licensure and qualifying you to take the state licensing exam. Learn key real estate concepts and get practical insights from Cynthia, a top-rated instructor.

What You’ll Learn:

• NJ real estate laws and practices
• Licensing requirements and exam prep
• Contracts, finance, and property ownership

Prerequisites:

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED

Wednesday and Friday, February 18 – April 8, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In Person (Freehold Campus)

75 hours
Instructor: Cynthia Guarglia
Fee and Code: $429, XREAL-001
Plus book fee of about $75

Start your career in one of New Jersey’s most dynamic industries. Brookdale’s Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Course prepares to meet the educational requirements established by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission and provides the knowledge needed to successfully pass the state licensing examination.

This comprehensive program introduces students to the principles and practices of real estate, including property ownership, contracts, agency relationships, financing, fair housing laws, ethics, and real estate transactions.

Through engaging instruction and real-world examples, students gain a solid understanding of the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of the profession while preparing for entry-level opportunities in residential and commercial real estate.

Topics Include:

• Real Estate Principles and Practices
• Property Ownership and Transfer
• Agency Relationships
• Contracts and Negotiations
• Financing and Mortgages
• Fair Housing and Ethics
• New Jersey Real Estate Law
• Real Estate Mathematics
• Property Valuation

Ideal For:

• Individuals Seeking a New Career
• Career Changers
• Entrepreneurs
• Real Estate Investors
• Professionals Interested in Real Estate Sales

Career Opportunities:

• Real Estate Salesperson
• Residential Real Estate Agent
• Commercial Real Estate Agent
• Leasing Consultant
• Property Associate

Certificate Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, students will satisfy the educational requirements necessary to sit for the New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination.

Wednesday and Friday, September 9 – November 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In Person (Freehold Campus)

Instructor: Cynthia Guariglia
Fee and Code: $459

For payment plans, call 732-224-2315

Take the next step in your real estate career with Brookdale’s Real Estate Broker Licensing Course. Designed for licensed real estate professionals seeking to advance into leadership, management, or independent brokerage roles, this program prepares students to meet the educational requirements for New Jersey Real Estate Broker licensure.

Participants explore advanced topics in brokerage operations, real estate law, ethics, office management, agency supervision, property valuation, investment analysis, and business planning.

This program is ideal for experienced real estate professionals looking to expand their expertise, increase earning potential, and qualify to operate their own brokerage.

Topics Include:

• Real Estate Brokerage Management
• Advanced Real Estate Law
• Agency and Supervision
• Office Operations and Compliance
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Property Management
• Investment Analysis
• Business Planning and Leadership
• Advanced Real Estate Practices

Ideal For:

• Licensed Real Estate Salespersons
• Team Leaders
• Real Estate Managers
• Experienced Industry Professionals

Career Opportunities:

• Real Estate Broker
• Managing Broker
• Brokerage Owner
• Branch Manager
• Commercial Broker
• Property Management Professional

Certificate Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, students will satisfy the educational requirements necessary to pursue New Jersey Real Estate Broker licensure, subject to state experience and examination requirements.

Coming Spring 2027!
In-Person (Freehold Campus)

Instructor: Cynthia Guariglia
Fee and Code: $1,019

Whether you’re starting a new career, looking for greater flexibility, or turning a lifelong interest in real estate into a profession, Cynthia Guariglia is committed to helping you achieve your goals.

As Director of the Real Estate Program at Brookdale Community College’s School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Cynthia is passionate about providing students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to successfully complete New Jersey’s licensing requirements and begin rewarding careers in real estate.

She leads Brookdale’s New Jersey 75-hours Real Estate Principles and Practices program, helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and professional skills needed to pass the New Jersey licensing examination and launch rewarding careers in real estate.

Coming soon, the curriculum will expand to include the 150-hour New Jersey Real Estate Broker Course providing licensed salespersons with the opportunity to further their education and advance their careers.

With more that 33 years of experience in the New Jersey real estate industry, Cynthia is a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Broker Associate, Licensed Real Estate Instructor, and Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI). Throughout her career, she has enjoyed and successfully represented buyers and sellers while training and mentoring hundreds of new agents entering the profession.

Known for her energetic teaching style and practical, real-world approach, her classes combine engaging instruction with real-life scenarios, interactive discussions, and proven exam preparation techniques that help students succeed both in the classroom and throughout their careers.

Cynthia is passionate about helping student achieve their goals and believes that education is the foundation of a successful real estate career. Whether someone is entering the industry for the first time or exploring a new professional path, she is committed to providing the knowledge, encouragement, and support needed to help each student succeed.