RLE 101 - Real Estate Fundamentals

Credits: 2
2 Lecture Hours

Co-requisites: RLE 102

Description
In this course, students study the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasis is placed on the legal concept of ownership of land, property, rights in realty and title. This course, along with RLE-102 and RLE-103, covers the material prescribed by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission to prepare students to pass the Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson License Exam.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Define real estate terminology.
Identify property rights and surveys.
Describe the laws that govern real estate.
Identify basic environmental hazards to protect a client’s interests.
Evaluate land use controls.
Compare the principles of contracts, taxes and liens.

Listed Topics

Real property and the law
Control of land use and development
Environmental issues
Legal descriptions
Interests in real estate
Real estate ownership
Principles of real estate financing
Real estate taxes and liens
Real estate contract, titles and title records

Reference Materials
Current textbook. Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania
Supplementary materials such as chapter outlines, chapter PowerPoints, online supplements.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 10/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 10/13/2023

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