COURSE NAME:  REO101 Real Estate Law

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Real Estate Law.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) define the procedures of real estate laws including ethical and professional issues, and identify reasons for suspension or revocation of a real estate license, 2) explain the relationship between the practice of law and real estate and legislation affecting real estate brokers and agency relationships, 3) discuss the deceptive trade practices as it affects the real estate agent and the duties and obligations of the client, customer, and agent, and 4) explain the fiduciary relationship between the principal and the agent including the duties and obligations owed the principal by the agent and vice versa.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.