RE 101 - Real Estate Fundamentals

Economic, legal and social aspects of real estate under private ownership in the U.S. Among the topics to be discussed will be the agreement of sale, mortgage financing, title and title insurance, settlement, leasing and landlord-tenant relations, planning, zoning, regulations governing land use, Fair Housing legislation and the various aspects of the real estate business. Along with RE 105: Real Estate Practice, this course prepares the student to be a candidate for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission sales license.

Course Offered Online: Yes

RE 105 - Real Estate Practice

Introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of fields of specialization. Emphasis will be on the role of a real estate agent in the field of residential brokerage. This course will acquaint the student with the basic techniques, procedures, regulations and ethics involved in a real estate transaction along with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used, including the related mathematics. This course, together with RE 101: Real Estate Fundamentals, prepares the student to be a candidate for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission sales license.

Prerequisite

RE 101, which may be taken concurrently

Course Offered Online: Yes

RE 110 - Real Estate Finance and Investment

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts, principles, and tools that are useful for making finance and investment decisions in relation to residential and commercial real estate. Students learn concepts and techniques for investing, development financing, appraising, consulting, managing real estate portfolios, leasing, managing property, analyzing site locations, corporate real estate, and managing real estate investment funds.

RE 115 - Real Estate Development

This course introduces students to the basic principles and processes that are related to real estate development. Students will learn about the stages of the development process, construction, analyzing the market, planning and design, managing risk, and financing development projects.

RE 120 - Real Estate Property Management

This course introduces students to the basic principles and processes related to real estate property management. Students learn about management operation, leasing, marketing, laws related to property management, and maintenance and construction of properties. Prerequisite: RE 101, which may be taken concurrently.

RE 125 - Real Estate Law

This course examines the legal issues of real estate, including the nature of real property, contracts, title and insurance, land use, and deeds. Students will develop the skills that are necessary for using legal concepts in real estate transactions.