Course Offerings - Real Estate (REAL)
- Long Beach City College -


(See College Catalog for official description of these courses)

 
REAL 78 - Real Estate Economics REAL 90 - Tax Aspects of Real Estate Transactions
REAL 80 - Real Estate Principles REAL 91 - Real Estate Update
REAL 81A - Real Estate Practices REAL 92A - Escrows and Land Titles
REAL 83A - Legal Aspects of Real Estate REAL 92B - Escrows and Land Titles
REAL 84 - Mortgage Brokering/Lending in California REAL 93 - Real Estate Investments
REAL 85 - Real Estate Appraisal REAL 94 - Office Management
REAL 86 - Advanced Real Estate Appraisal REAL 253 - Property Management
REAL 87 - Real Estate Finances  

 

REAL 78
Real Estate Economics
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
Deals with trends and factors affecting the value of real estate, the nature and classification of land economics, the development of property, construction and subdivision, economic values and real estate evaluation, real estate cycles and business fluctuations, residential market trends, real property and special-purpose property trends.


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REAL 80
Real Estate Principles
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
  • This course is the only class that must be completed or in progress to apply for the salesperson examination and must be completed prior to applying for a salesperson license.

IThis course covers the basic laws and principles of California real estate. This class also provides understanding, background, and terminology for homeowners, persons preparing for advanced study in specialized real estate courses, and those preparing for real estate license exams. This course is one of three required courses for persons seeking a Real Estate Salesperson license and is an elective course for persons seeking a Real Estate Broker license.

 


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REAL 81A
Real Estate Practices
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

This course covers practices in real estate sales and brokerage, including prospecting, listing, advertising, financing, sales techniques, escrow, and ethics. This course is one of the required courses for persons seeking a Real Estate Salesperson license or a Real Estate Broker license.




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REAL 83A
Leagal Aspects of Real Estate
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

A study of California real estate law and related legislation governing real estate transactions in California . Applied toward educational requirements for the broker's exam.




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REAL 84
Mortgage Brokering/Lending in California
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation: REAL 80
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

This course covers an introduction to mortgage brokering operations, and orients students toward a career in the field. Topics covered include types of loans; loan processing; lending regulations; underwriting; loan submission; quality control, understanding credit information; loan packaging; and loan documents.




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REAL 85
Real Estate Appraisal
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
  • This class is a 54 classroom hours credited towards the 90 required hours for the appraisal license.
  • For additional requirements, refer to: http://www.orea.ca.gov

Covers the purposes of appraisals, the appraisal process and the different approaches, methods and techniques to determine the value of various types of property. Emphasizes residential and single-unit property.




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REAL 86
Advanced Real Estate Appraisal
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation: REAL 80 and REAL 85
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

A continuation of the appraisal techniques studied in REAL 85. Covers property other than the single-family residence. The income approach and capitalizationtechniques are emphasized. An in-depth study of discounted cash flow and the valuation of partial and leasehold interests.




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REAL 87
Real Estate Finance
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

This course is an introduction and analysis of real estate financing and lending policies. The course also introduces students to problems that may arise in the areas of financing residential, apartment, commercialand special purpose properties. The methods of financing properties are emphasized.




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REAL 90
Tax Aspects of Real Estate Transactions
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

A comprehensive study of the influence of taxation on real estate transactions.




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REAL 91
Real Estate Update
Units: 3
Prerequisites: REAL 80 and any two other REAL setate courses from REAL 81A through REAL 254
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
  • An update in real estate which provides 45 hours of continuing education.

Topics include finance, land acquisition and development, foreclosure procedures, trust deeds, market research techniques, escrow procedures, office management, syndication, advertising and sales techniques, mortgage update, leasing, contracts and closing procedures, title insurance, appraisal, ethics and investment analysis.




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REAL 92A
Escrows and Land Titles
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
  • This course is offered only once a year and is required for a certificate.

Learn to take, handle and close simple escrows, purpose and services of escrow, property and property rights, acquisition, descriptions, encumbrances, liens, charges against property, forms, deeds, transfer, recording system and title company practices.




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REAL 92B
Escrows and Land Titles
Units: 3
Prerequisites: REAL 92A
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

Learn to take, handle and close simple escrows. Purpose and services of escrow, property and property rights, acquisition, descriptions, encumbrances, liens, charges against property, forms, deeds, transfer, recording system and title company practices will be discussed.




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REAL 93
Real Estate Investments
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)
  • Qualifies for 45 hours of continuing education credit.

Covers the nature and scope of investments, brokerage, income property operations, taxation, cash flow analysis, measuring returns, financing and investment strategies.




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REAL 94
Office Management
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status: CSU Transferable
(see counselor for limitations)

This course is designed to improve proficiency in serving consumers through real estate office management and organization.




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REAL 253
Property Management
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Recommended preparation:  
Transfer Status:  
  • This course can be used as an elective course by persons applying for the Real Estate Salesperson's and Broker's licenses with the California Department of Real Estate.

This course is a practical approach to the principles and practices of managing apartments and other income properties. Topics include leasing, owner and manager objectives, management plans, landlord-tenant law, evictions, prohibited discrimination, propertymaintenance; management office administration, and human relations.




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