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Eligibility Criteria

High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

18 Hours

Course Duration

2 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

3

Introduction to Real Estate Economics

Real estate management is one of the most crucial aspects of Real Estate Business. This course encompasses topics about Real Estate Economics, which includes Economic Features of Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial Markets in Real Estate, The Economics Of Real Property Taxation and Real Estate Investment Principles.

Introduction to Real Estate Inspection

Real estate inspection course involves looking in depth at every component of a house. In this course, you will learn the importance of inspecting components like electrical systems, plumbing materials of various kinds, plumbing waste, drain and ventilation systems, and the testing of water heaters, both electric and gas.

Basics of Real Estate Appraisals

This course will provide you with a solid foundation in real estate valuation principles and their application in appraising properties. This course is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to determine the market value of real property.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE $2,340
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $2,340
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Introduction to Real Estate Economics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to real estate economics
    Review of the economic principles of capitalism
    Government's role in the economy
    Money, credit, and real estate
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Important economic features of real estate
    Regional and community analysis
    Community growth patterns
    Neighborhoods: clusters of land use and value
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Housing markets
    Commercial and industrial markets
    Rural and recreational real estate markets
    The economics of real property taxation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Land-use controls
    Real estate development
    Required government reports
    Summary of real estate investment principles
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Income tax aspects of investment real estate
    Applied real estate economics

Introduction to Real Estate Inspection

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the professional home inspection.
    The home inspection business.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Land use regulations.
    Home inspection procedure and reporting.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Inspecting the site.
    Inspecting the exterior.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inspecting the interior.
    Inspecting the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inspecting the electrical system.
    Recognizing environmental issues.

Basics of Real Estate Appraisals

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Real estate appraisal and you.
    Legal considerations in appraisal.
    The formal appraisal process.
    Focus on neighborhood, community, and market.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Real estate economics and value.
    Property inspection and analysis: the site.
    Property inspection and analysis: the improvements.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The sales comparison approach.
    Analyzing and adjusting comparable sales.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Valuing the site.
    Introducing the cost approach.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Estimating loss in value: accrued depreciation.
    The income approach.
    Income capitalization: rates and techniques.
    Reconciling the value estimates.
    Reporting appraisal opinions.
    Appraising special ownerships and interests.
    The professional appraiser.
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