Course Descriptions

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  The Listing Agreement and its Application to the Seller of Real Property

Approved for 12 hours of Consumer Protection

This course covers a variety of subjects associated with listing agreements and how they apply to the seller of real property.

CONTENTS: Agency Relationships - Essential Elements of Contracts - Types of Listings - Anatomy of a Standard Form - Terms of Sale - Compensation to Broker - Subagent Authorization - Accepting Deposits - Disclosure Requirements - Tax Withholding - Price Fixing - Referrals and Rebates - Probate Sales

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $40


Disclosure Obligations in Real Estate Transactions

Approved for 12 hours of Consumer Protection

This course covers the array of disclosure requirements imposed upon today's real estate licensee.

CONTENTS: Material Facts - RETDS - Agency Disclosures - Commission Disclosures - Condo/PUD Disclosure - Foreign Investment - Pest Control Reports - Smoke Detectors - Earthquake Disclosure - Environmental Hazards - Truth-In-Lending (RESPA) - Seller Carry-Back Financing - Mello-Roos Disclosure - Flood Hazard Disclosure - AIDS Related Death - Other Misc. Disclosures.

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $40.00

  Investment Property Analysis

Approved for 6 Hours of Consumer Protection

This 6-Hour Investment Property Analysis course covers: The principles of investing and the steps needed to do the cash flow numbers when listing and selling small rental properties.

CONTENTS: Investment Principles - Major Investment Vehicles - Key Elements to Check Out When Selecting An Investment - Personal Use vs. Investment Real Estate - The Real Estate Agent's Task - Major Income Tax Advantages For Rental Property Owners - Interest Deduction Rules Depreciation Rules - Passive Loss Rules - $25,000 Special Exception for Rental Real Estate Owners - Gathering Cash Flow Information - Case Studies - Cash Flow Analysis - Glossary

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $30


  Agency Relationships and Duties

A Required Course Approved for 3 Hours

This course covers the Agency Relationships in a modern brokerage practice, a review of duties, the required disclosures, confidences, and required forms, including those specified under Civil Code SS 2373.

CONTENTS: In-house sales - Cooperative sales - Dual agency - Buyers brokerage

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $20


  Ethics and Professional Conduct

A Required Course Approved for 3 Hours

This course consists of a straight forward coverage of the California Department of Real Estate's Code of Ethics along with illustrative court cases, relevant legislation and other information on subjects of current interest. Also coverage of the DRE's Suggestions for Professional Conduct.

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $20


  Fair Housing

A Required Course Approved for 3 Hours

This course covers discrimination and fair housing issues related to the real estate industry.

CONTENTS: The Unruh Civil Rights Act - The California Fair Employment and Housing Act - Federal Fair Housing Law - The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 - The Housing Financial Discrimination Act of 1977 - The Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement - HUD Fair Housing Advertising Regulations - Fair Housing Poster - Disclosure of AIDS Deaths.

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $20


  Trust Fund Handling

A Required Course Approved for 3 Hours

This course covers how brokers and salespersons must handle, control, and account for trust funds received on behalf of others.

CONTENTS: Advance Fee Trust Funds - Trust Fund Bank Accounts - Trust Fund Accounting Records - Reconciliation of Trust Fund Accounting Records - Trust Fund Audits and Examinations - Consequences of Trust Fund Violations - Sample Transactions to Explain Use of Records.

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $20


  Risk Management

A Required Course Approved for 3 Hours

This course covers the basic concept of Risk Management as it relates to the real estate licensee.

CONTENTS: The Basics of Risks and Risk Management - Implementing a Risk Management Plan -Important Risk Management Principles -Specific Practices and Procedures to Help Avoid Risks

Open Book Final Exam

Price: $20


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