Real Estate (So Campus) (RE)
RE 170C Essentials of Real Estate 3 Hours
This course is a prerequisite to ALL 100 and 200 level Real Estate courses. A course designed to introduce the student to the economic, social, environmental, governmental and legal setting of real estate in the United States. The unique aspects of real estate as a commodity, an investment medium, and a provider of shelter are discussed. The course explores the many career areas in the real estate industry as well as the informational needs of the homeowner.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
RE 171C Real Estate Brokerage Operation 3 Hours
A course designed to teach the theory and mechanics of real estate brokerage operations. The preparation of the many contracts used in real property transactions is covered. Proficiency is developed in preparing and executing closing statements, applying the fundamentals of advertising and salesmanship to real estate, and understanding the ethical responsibilities of market participants.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; summer 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; summer 2026; fall 2026
RE 172C Real Estate Marketing 3 Hours
Both the theory and practices of real estate market analysis are covered. Market trends and opportunities are studied within the context of the legal, political, physical, aesthetic and ethical constraints and alternatives faced. A variety of approaches are studied including land use, cost benefits, economic base, input, output, compatibility, highest and best use, and property productivity studies.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; summer 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; summer 2026; fall 2026
RE 272C Real Estate Finance 3 Hours
This course examines the various methods of financing real estate transactions from the point of view of lenders, developers, builders, speculators and owners. The institutional structure within which they operate as well as the decision processes of these parties as they choose the form of business entity and negotiate terms and conditions in order to achieve yield objectives within the constraints of acceptable risk levels are studied.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; spring 2025
RE 273C Real Estate Law 3 Hours
Examines the legal aspects of the real estate business, including brokerage, legal real estate instruments, contracts, and obligations.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
RE 274C Real Estate Appraisals 3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of real property valuation. Students will be required to complete a demonstration appraisal report on a residential property. Basic concepts in income capitalization are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; spring 2025
RE 275C Property Management 3 Hours
The theory and techniques of real estate resource utilization. Specific applications to various types of property are presented. Topics such as tenant selection, maintenance, landlord-tenant relations, credit and collections, and lease negotiation techniques are included.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
RE 276C Real Estate Investment Analysis and Management 3 Hours
Application of investment principles and analytical techniques to real property. This course concentrates upon the determination of the financial feasibility of realty investments and the effects of financing, income taxes, and entity selection upon investment profitability. Concepts of individual and corporate portfolio management are included.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C and RE 272C
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
RE 278C Internship-Real Estate 3 Hours
A structured internship to provide the advanced student with a practical working learning experience. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
RE 281C Land Development Process 3 Hours
The development process within the constraints imposed at various levels of government is viewed. The student is taken through the process from idea to post design evaluation. Elements of cost effective and creative land use, design standards, building arrangements, parking and street design are studied.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C and RE 272C and RE 276C
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
RE 380 Advanced Real Estate Appraisal 3 Hours
This course examines advanced principles and methods of real estate appraisal. Topics include the income capitalization approach, cost approach, and sales comparison approach. Students apply the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) in the preparation of appraisal analyses and reports. Emphasis is placed on developing comprehensive appraisal reports, conducting data analysis for comparable property selection, and performing appraisals for different types of properties.
Prerequisite(s): RE 170C with a minimum grade of C and RE 274C with a minimum grade of C
Recent Term(s) Offered: None