Real Estate Course Outline

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REAL ESTATE.

MODULE 1: Introduction to Real Estate

Real Estate Fundamentals

MODULE 2: Real Estate Ownership and Land Use

Property Rights and Ownership

  • Bundle of rights

  • Types of property ownership (freehold, leasehold, joint tenancy, etc.)

  • Easements, encroachments, and licenses

  • Public vs. private land use control

Land Use Controls and Environmental Regulations

  • Zoning laws and ordinances

  • Building codes and permits

  • Environmental laws (e.g., CERCLA, lead-based paint disclosure)

  • Impact of land use regulations on property value

MODULE 3: Real Estate Law and Ethics

Real Estate Law

  • Contract law: elements, types, enforceability

  • Real estate contracts (listing, purchase, lease agreements)

  • Title transfer and recording

  • Deeds, liens, and encumbrances

Ethics and Fair Housing

  • Code of Ethics (NAR, state boards)

  • Anti-discrimination laws (Fair Housing Act, ADA)

  • Unlawful practices in real estate

  • Agent-client fiduciary duties

MODULE 4: Real Estate Finance and Investment

 Financing the Deal

  • Mortgage fundamentals

  • Loan types (conventional, FHA, VA, adjustable-rate)

  • The loan application and approval process

  • Foreclosure and short sales

Real Estate Investment Analysis

  • Principles of real estate investing

  • Risk and return in property investment

  • Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, ROI

  • Real estate investment strategies (buy-and-hold, flipping, REITs)

MODULE 5: Real Estate Practice

Real Estate Brokerage and Agency

  • Role of brokers and agents

  • Agency relationships and disclosures

  • Licensing requirements and regulations

  • Real estate marketing and branding

Property Listing and Sales Process

  • CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)

  • Listing presentations and agreements

  • Marketing properties (MLS, open houses, digital strategies)

  • Showing, negotiating, and closing deals

MODULE 6: Valuation, Appraisal, and Property Management

Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal

  • Purpose and types of appraisals

  • Three approaches to valuation (market, cost, income)

  • Factors affecting property value

  • Appraisal reports and regulations

Property Management

  • Roles and responsibilities of property managers

  • Lease agreements and tenant management

  • Maintenance, budgeting, and reporting

  • Legal and ethical considerations


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