REE 1040 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES AND LICENSE LAW 4 credits

Successful completion of this course is one of the prerequisites to taking the Florida salesman's licensing examination. Topics include business brokerage operations, property law, deeds, mortgages, financing, taxes, planning and zoning, appraisal, real estate investment and market analysis, public housing, governmental regulations, securities licensing requirements to sell direct participation programs in real estate, in-depth study of the fundamental principles of Florida real estate license law with emphasis on violations of the license law and penal and procedural aspects of its enforcement, ethical issues, and case studies of selected topics in agency and brokerage operations. Also included will be preparation of real estate contracts and closing statements. 62 contact hours.

REE 3043 REAL ESTATE BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This will serve as the introductory course to the Real Estate Track. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the real estate industry, including an introduction to fundamental real estate concepts and practices, legal and financial aspects, as well as construction and market trends. 47 contact hours.

REE 3433 REAL ESTATE LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: REE 3043 and admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will illustrate the numerous legal aspects associated with various domestic and international real estate transactions. Aside from this, the legal framework of property ownership, the foundation of Magna Carta, and a review of the complicated legal system in the United States will be covered as to provide an overview of the legal aspects, ramifications, and limitations in the real estate industry. 47 contact hours.

REE 4103 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND VALUATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: REE 3043. This course will illustrate and assess the numerous economic, social, employment, geographic, marketing and financial aspects associated with property valuation and appraisal. The core focus will be on how to identify trends, where to locate trends, how to interpret trends and how to apply relevant data in the commercial and residential property valuation process. The student will learn from an analytical review, how to value vacant land, personal residence and commercial use buildings for multiple uses. 47 contact hours.