Internship

In 1986, SAR and the Los Rios Community College System created the SAR/Los Rios Internship program to invite more minority community members to consider the real estate field. The program has been very successful. Today, students of every ethnic background participate in our semester-long internship program, gaining hands-on experience and sponsor supervision while learning the valuable real estate agent and broker skills that contribute to a successful career.

In addition, students who take full advantage of the program receive 4 units of college credit.

If you are interested in participating in this program, see the following for more information.

• Applicant Eligibility
• Application Process
• Internship Requirements
• Participation Benefits
• Learning Objectives

Applicant Eligibility

To be eligible for the SAR/Los Rios internship program, you must:

• Have successfully completed the three-unit course, Real Estate Principles
• Not hold a current real estate license.
• Be available to attend SAR’s one-hour class on Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Other program tasks may require availability between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Application Process

The SAR/Los Rios Internship application process is as follows:

1. Applicants complete and submit the internship application to SAR. It may be possible to add the class if you attend the first session.
2. Sponsors review applications and selects potential interviewees.
3. Sponsors interview selected candidates.
4. Sponsors invite successful candidates to serve as interns.

Internship Requirements

Interns must be willing to complete the following requirements:

• Log 162 work hours during the semester. We recommend you set up a schedule with your sponsor at the beginning of the program to ensure you complete this requirement.
• Be available to participate in the following activities:
  • SAR facilities tour
  • Internship orientation
  • Membership meetings
  • Additional aspects of the program outside of your commitment to your sponsor.
• Keep a daily log of your activities with regard to your work experience. Provide the log to the Internship Advisor at the end of each week.
• Provide a written evaluation to the sponsor at the end of semester.

Participation Benefits

• Gain real world experience
• Participate in networking opportunities with other interns
• Gain exposure to the daily routine of real estate work
• Receive guidance and advice from seasoned agents
• Gain access to SAR events and classes
• Earn four (4) college units

Learning Objectives

• How to use the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
• How to determine an appropriate listing price
• How to enter a listing on the computer
• Features of the deposit receipt
• How to do a sales presentation
• How to analyze a home for available interest rates
• How to prepare comparables for in-house appraisals
• About escrow title reports and instructions

For more information, please contact Pat Hogarty, Internship Coordinator at (916) 539-3885 or hogartyp@scc.losrios.edu. To request an application, contact Traci Sarria at SAR, (916) 437-1210.