Real Estate Program
This program meets the educational requirements established by the
Texas Real
Estate Commission (TREC) for becoming a licensed real estate agent. Upon
completion of this intensive training, participants will have the skills and
knowledge necessary for passing the TREC licensing exam. A sales license
in real estate can be obtained, as stipulated by the Texas Real Estate
Commission, only when an individual has completed 210 hours of course work.
We offer the Real Estate Program at our San Antonio campus and in New
Braunfels at the Central Texas Technology Center.
Cost:
- Each class costs $75.00.
- The entire program costs $525.00
Schedule:
- 9/21/09-1/29/10; Monday-Friday; 6:00pm-9:00pm
Classes:
- Real Estate Principles I
- This 30 hour course is an overview of licensing as a real estate broker
and salesperson, ethics of practice, and the Texas Real Estate Licensing
Act. Other topics introduced consist of title to and conveyance real estate,
legal descriptions, law of agency, deeds, encumbrances and liens,
distinctions between personal and real property, and contracts
- RELE1002.101 - 9/21/09-10/2/09
- Real Estate Principals II
- This 30 hour course is an overview of listing agreements, appraisal,
finance, mortgage theory, and closing procedures. This also addresses
evidence of title and recording, real estate math, leases, the landlord and
tenant act, property management, land use controls and real estate
investment.
- RELE1039.101 - 10/5/09-10/16/09
- Real Estate Contracts
- This 30 hour course is a review of real estate contracts required by
Section 6A (3) of the Real Estate License Act with emphasis on the general
contract law requirements. Topics introduce the purpose, history, and
working process of the Broker.
- RELE1012.101 - 10/19/09-10/30/09
- Law of Agency
- This 30 hour course is a study of law of agency. Topics include
principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent,
and the termination of an agent's authority. Additional topics such as the
fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade
practices, listing or buying procedures, and the disclosure of agency are
also covered.
- RELE2002.101 - 11/2/09-11/13/09
- Real Estate Math
- This 30 hour covers mathematical logic and basic arithmetic skills
including percentages, interest, time-valued money, depreciation,
amortization, prorating, and estimation of closing statement.
- RELE1026.101 - 11/16/09-12/2/09
- Real Estate Finance
- This 30 hour course is an overview of the US monetary system, primary
and secondary money markets, and sources of mortgage loans, and loan
applications. The course also introduces finance processes and
procedures, closing costs, alternative instruments, laws affecting mortgage
lending, and the State Housing Agency.
- RELE1020.201 - 12/7/09-12/18/09
- Real Estate Marketing
- This 30 hour course is a study of real estate professionalism, ethics,
and the characteristics of a successful salesperson. Topics include time
management, psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, and
negotiating and closing financing. The deceptive trade practice act,
consumer protection act, and the commercial code are also emphasized during
the course.
- RELE1022.201 - 1/18/09-1/29/09
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