Step Confidently Into a Career in The Real Estate Industry
Launch your real estate career with a program built by industry professionals, for future professionals. Schreiner University’s Real Estate Certification Program is intentionally designed and taught by licensed real estate practitioners who understand what it truly takes to pass the Texas and national licensing exams—and succeed in today’s market.
This hybrid, six-month program combines the flexibility of online learning with the advantage of live instruction, real-time support, and professional mentorship, giving students the strongest possible pathway to licensure and career readiness.
What Is Real Estate Certification?
In Texas, earning a real estate license requires 180 hours of coursework approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). While many programs focus only on meeting minimum requirements, Schreiner University’s program goes further—preparing students not only to pass the exam, but to confidently enter the profession.
Students complete required coursework online while benefiting from live instructional sessions, coaching, and exam-focused guidance led by experienced real estate professionals who are active in the field.
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Program Highlights
What You’ll Learn?
This program is designed to prepare you for both the exam and the profession. Students gain:
- 180 hours of TREC-approved real estate coursework
- In-depth understanding of the Texas real estate market
- Marketing, sales, and client communication skills
- Proven state and national exam-passing strategies
- Business planning and career launch fundamentals
- Support from real estate professionals who actively practice real estate
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:
- Individuals 18 years and older pursuing a real estate license
- Working professionals seeking additional or flexible income
- Career changers looking for independence and growth potential
- Recent high school graduates or community college students
- Those passionate about real estate, entrepreneurship, and serving others
Career Outcomes
After completing the program and passing the licensing exam, you’ll be prepared to begin work as a:
- Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent (TREC approved)
- Residential Sales Agent
- Buyer/Seller Representative
- Leasing Agent or Property Manager
- Real Estate Investor or Consultant
Meet our Instructor –
Ginger Unger, CCIM – a seasoned professional and prominent figure in commercial and residential real estate. As the owner of Secor One Commercial Group, Ginger oversees all leasing and brokerage operations, exhibiting exceptional expertise in her field. Since establishing her brokerage in 2005, she has been at the helm of handling brokerage and development, showcasing her astute understanding of the industry.
Ginger’s journey in real estate began with her involvement in the family construction business, where she contributed to the development of residential and commercial properties. This extensive experience encompasses residential developments, including townhomes, as well as shopping centers, office parks, industrial warehouses, and hotels. Her unique perspective on investment holdings stems from her ownership of various investment properties, adding a valuable dimension to her insights.
Specializing in development and brokerage within the San Antonio area, Ginger Unger, CCIM, brings a wealth of knowledge. Her curriculum encompasses various essential topics in commercial real estate, including ethics, negotiations, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis. By covering these areas comprehensively, she ensures that her students are well-versed in the industry’s practical and theoretical aspects.
To earn the prestigious CCIM designation, Ginger underwent a rigorous process that attests to her proficiency in practice and theory. This designation requires the submission of a portfolio of qualifying transactions that demonstrate the depth of her knowledge and the application of CCIM skill sets. With her extensive background, Ginger has completed numerous real estate transactions of millions of dollars. Her experience encompasses tenant and landlord representation, commercial development, and market and financial analysis for investment properties.
Beyond her success in the real estate realm, Ginger Unger, CCIM, has dedicated several years to instructing commercial and residential classes for agents, brokers, underwriters, and investors in Texas. Recognized as a Senior Instructor with Texas Realtors, she shares her expertise through various means. Ginger has authored commercial courses and offers these classes to agents and brokers in Texas. Additionally, she contracts out as a real estate expert witness, further demonstrating her depth of knowledge and credibility.
Ginger’s dedication to her craft has not gone unnoticed. In 2007, she earned the coveted CCIM designation, a testament to her outstanding professional achievements. The CCIM designation is an exclusive honor reserved for an elite group of real estate experts within the global real estate network. Furthermore, Ginger was nominated for the Instructor of the Year award through Texas Realtors and the Austin Board of Realtors, solidifying her reputation as an exceptional educator. Holding the Gold Standard Instructor Designation – REEA and the CREI certification through the Texas Real Estate Education Association, Ginger continues to empower aspiring professionals in the industry. Ginger is a member of the National Speakers Association.
Despite her extensive accomplishments, Ginger remains actively involved in brokering commercial and residential properties in Texas and other regions. Additionally, she manages her own residential investments, showcasing her unwavering dedication to the field. Ginger Unger, CCIM, is a respected authority in commercial real estate, bringing unparalleled expertise, experience, and passion to every endeavor she undertakes.
Contact Us
To request more information or reserve your seat, please contact:
The Center for Talent and Workforce Development
Workforce@Schreiner.edu
