Course Descriptions: REAL ESTATE

R.E. 100 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: The study of real property and laws relating to ownership; contracts; appraisal; taxes; transfer of property, financing real estate brokerage and ethics; landlord/tenant; agency and licensing. (Meets state requirements for salesperson examination.) Transfer: CSU.

R.E. 110 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive presentation of real estate brokerage skills with emphasis on the daily activities of salespersons and brokers; including ethics, disclosures, prospecting, listing, advertising, financing, escrows, and property management and leasing. Transfer: CSU.

R.E. 141 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Overview of the appraisal of real estate including an analysis by the market data, income and cost approaches to value. Influences on real estate values, economic principles and highest and best-use analysis. Emphasis is on single-family residence and income-producing properties such as apartments and commercial uses. (This class meets one of a number of required classes needed to take the California state salesperson's exam.) Transfer: CSU.