RE-160 Real Estate Principles
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
An introductory course of entry into the real estate profession, for investing in real estate or for a better understanding of transfers of real property. The course covers real and personal property acquisition, ownership, estates in real property, contracts, deeds, financing, taxes, property transfer, agency and other essential topics. It will also assist persons preparing for the real estate salesperson’s license examination, although it is not specifically or solely designed as a pre-licensing course. CSU
RE-161 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: RE 160 or valid CA RE license or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
• Note: applies toward CA Department of Real Estate educational requirements for real estate licenses.
A basic course in real estate valuation with emphasis on residential property. Definitions and concepts; principles of valuation; the appraisal process; analysis of city, neighborhood and site data; architectural styles and utility; depreciation; valuation by market data, cost and income approaches; correlation of approaches and final estimate of value; the appraisal report; and the professional appraiser.
RE-162 Real Estate Appraisal
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: RE 160 or valid California real estate license; eligibility for ENGL 122
• Note: applies toward the state educational requirements for broker’s license examination
Basic principles and influences on valuation; techniques of valuation, including the appraisal process; site analysis and depreciation; cost, market, data, and income approaches. Case studies illustrating the techniques and principles. Field work, single-family residential from appraisal report. CSU
RE-163 Real Estate Practice
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: valid real estate license or RE 160; eligibility for ENGL 122
• Note: applies toward the state educational requirements for the broker’s license
A comprehensive presentation of techniques of prospecting, listing, selling, financing, purchase agreements, escrow, exchange, and property management. Subjects are covered primarily on a practical basis and include working knowledge of the practices necessary to be effective in the real estate industry. CSU
RE-164 Real Estate Finance
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: RE 160 or valid CA RE license or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
• Note: applies toward the state educational requirements for the sales or broker’s license
Overviews the real estate residential finance system including institutions, mortgage loan products, and strategies for financing the purchase of owner occupied and investment property. CSU
RE-166 Escrow Procedures
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: RE 160 or valid CA RE license or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
• Note: applies toward the state educational requirements for sales and broker’s license examination
A study of the procedures required to complete a valid escrow in order to close a real estate transaction. Emphasis placed on technical skills, legal aspects, ethical restrictions, interfacing with financing and real estate agents. CSU
RE-201B Ethics, Agency, Trust Funds, Fair Housing and Risk Management
1 units SC
• May be repeated three times
• 1 hour Lecture per week
This 18-hour course will provide some of the California Department of Real Estate prescribed continuing education courses required for license renewal by real estate salespersons and real estate brokers. CSU
RE-201C Current Events in Home Ownership and Finance
1 units SC
• May be repeated three times
• 1 hour Lecture per week
This 18-hour course will provide a survey of topics pertaining to home ownership and related financial matters. CSU
RE-201D How to Acquire a Home in a Short Sale or Through Foreclosure
1 units SC
• May be repeated three times
• 1 hour Lecture per week
This 18-hour course will provide a survey of topics pertaining to the processes of short sales and home foreclosures. CSU
