TEXTBOOK:

Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law, 30^th Edition by Gaines & Coleman
     Available from the IRCC Bookstore.
     website: http://www.dearborn-fla.com/infoppl.html.

Florida Real Estate Exam Manual, 30^th Edition by Gaines & Coleman
     Available from the IRCC Bookstore.
     website: http://www.dearborn-fla.com/infoxman.html.

Real Estate Math: Explanations, Problems, Solutions, 6^th Edition by Gaines & Coleman (optional)
     Available from Dearborn Real Estate Education -
     ISBN 0-7931-6826-0   Reorder No: 1610-0706
      Retail Price: $34.51
     website: http://www.dearborn-fla.com/infomath.html.

Class Project          -          25% of grade  -  Discussed in Class

Quizzes                   -          25% of grade  - 1st thing in class - no make ups

Final Exam              -          50% of grade

 ATTENDANCE POLICY:

 Although the instructor is ultimately responsible for the achievement of course goals, each student's unique experiences are sources of learning as well. It is vital that you attend class regularly to be a full partner in this enhanced learning environment. Your involvement will be taken into consideration in case of a borderline final grade. Obviously, it is each student's responsibility to personally contact the instructor in advance, if a class is going to be missed, regarding assignments or exams. The instructor will not accept late work. Please contact the instructor anytime you are not achieving your desired level of success, especially if you are considering dropping the course.  Students considering withdrawing from this, or any class, are urged to first talk with the instructor before taking any action. "Incomplete" (I) grades are assigned only when medical or family emergency prevents a student from completing a minor portion of the course. NO make-up exams are given. Late projects are not accepted. 

CELL PHONES

 As a common courtesy and respect for your fellow students who have paid for this class---NO CELL PHONES, PAGERS, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE TO BE USED DURING THIS CLASS.  Please set your cell phone or pager to a non-audible setting and only answer your cell phones outside of the classroom.  If you have any questions or concerns on the use of cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices please see your instructor.

Learning Goals & Objectives (Concepts & Skills)

1. Describe the basic functions and aspects of the R/E Business.

2. Identify the License Laws and Qualifications for Licensure.

3. Compare License Laws and Administrative Entities.

4. Define Brokerage Relationships and Ethics.

5. Discuss R/E Brokerage Operations.

6. Identify Violations, Penalties, and the Complaint Process.

7. Know Federal and State Housing Laws.

8. Identify the various forms of Property Rights.

9. Explain Titles, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions.

10. Compare and explain Legal Descriptions.

11. Know the various elements of R/E Contracts.

12. Summarize the processes and concepts involved with R/E Finance.

13. Discuss the various components of the Mortgage Market.

14. Explain Title Closing Computations.

15. Discuss Estimating Real Property Values.

16. Describe R/E Product Knowledge.

17. Summarize R/E Investment Analysis and Business Opportunity Brokerage.

18. Know the various taxes affecting R/E.

19. Describe an overview of the R/E Market.

20. Explain the role of Planning and Zoning.

Important Notice Regarding Grading Criteria

Being that some students take this course for informational purpose and college credit, and although the course grading criteria may allow for a passing grade with less than a 70% on the final exam (100 questions), it is a state requirement to obtain a 70% or better on the final exam in order to earn a certificate of completion- which is a necessity to sit for the state exam along with approval of DBPR application from the state. Please contact your instructor with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.