PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I RELE 1001

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1 HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I RELE 1001 Date and Time of class: Class CRN: Instructor s Name: School Site: Phone number:

2 HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST COURSE SYLLABUS PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE i RELE 1001 Overview of licensing as a real estate broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license.. COURSE OBJECTIVE The student shall exhibit knowledge of the field of real estate by answering multiple-choice questions covering reading material from the text. GOALS The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of licensing as a real estate broker or salesperson. LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles of real estate and how they apply to the real estate industry. PREREQUISITE None REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Texas Real Estate by Charles J. Jacobus (9th Edition) COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS This is a 48-hour instructor guided course. Student will complete hands-on, in-class assignments. ATTENDANCE To fully benefit from the class, students are expected to attend all classes. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE Page 2 of 5 Revised Feb. 1, 2007

3 To receive a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units, students must meet the following requirements: Attend at least 80% of scheduled class time Complete the course assessment demonstrating 80% mastery of course concepts or equivalent skills demonstration to instructor. OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION Students are encouraged to ask questions and request clarification or guidance as needed during class. A question and answer period is always provided. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER EXPLORATION Topics relevant to future employment and career exploration opportunities will be presented to the students, including certification and degree prospects. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION Students are informed of instructional aids and resources, including books, other publications, and web sites relevant to the course. SPEAKER FORUM At the discretion of the instructor, speakers may be invited to address the class on pertinent topics. CELL PHONES AND PAGERS Cell phones and pagers can be disruptive during class. Please turn these devices off or set to mute while in the classroom or student lab. WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY Please refer to your schedule for withdrawal and refund policy. DISABILITY SERVICES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each class. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. The Southwest College Disability Services Office phone number is CONTENT SHEET Session 1 - Introduction and Chapter 1 Session 2 - Chapter 2 and 3 Session 3 - Chapter 4 Session 4 - Chapter 5 and 6 Session 5 - Math and Review Session 6 - Mid-Term Exam Session 7 - Chapter 7 and 8 Session 8 - Chapter 9 Session 9 - Chapter 10 Session 10 - Chapter 11 and Fair Housing Session 11 - Math and Review Session 12 - Final Page 3 of 5 Revised Feb. 1, 2007

4 STUDENT EVALUATION The course grade will be based on daily quizzes (10%), Mid-Term Exam (40%) and cumulative Final Exam (50%). Each will be comprehensive, covering all of the material covered in the textbook or in class, from the first class meeting to the day of the exam. WEB SITES OF REAL ESTATE INTEREST US GOVERNMENT LOCAL SITES MORTGAGE INFORMATION REALTOR SITES MAPS NEWS US Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Veteran Affairs Federal Trade Commission Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act National Fair Housing Advocate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Pollution Sites The White House STATE OF TEXAS The Texas Real Estate Commission Real Estate Center at A & M Texas Laws Texas Property Code Texas Government e-services (records-birthdeath) Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board Texas Mortgage Broker Regulation Window on State Government (school data) Harris County Appraisal District Harris County Tax Collector (autos, voter registration, etc) Fannie Mae s Home Buying An Index of Loan Rates Internet Mortgage Information National Association of Realtors Texas Association of Realtors Houston Association of Realtors Satellite Maps Inman News Service

5 APPRAISAL AND DATA SITES ORGANIZATIONS CLIP ART MISC PROBLEMS AND STIGMA FORECLOSURE SITES Home Search NY Times Listing of Commercial Properties Demographics Demographic information U S Census Bureau Information American Land Title Association Building Owners and Managers Association National Apartment Association National Association of Real Estate Brokers Institute of Real Estate Managers National Association of Home Builders Commercial Investment Institute Urban Land Institute Texas Real Estate Teachers Association Real Estate Educators Association Clipart Clipart Gallup Polls Free Web Page Free Web Page Real Estate Software Demographic information Flood info Harris and Ft Bend counties List of registered sex offenders Crime statistics Foreclosure Listing Service Bates Foreclosure Report Foreclosure Online Freddie Mac s REO site FNMA Bank of America REO site HUD/FHA VA Treasury Dept. Seizures Page 5 of 5 Revised Feb. 1, 2007