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Folsom Lake College Real Estate

Folsom Lake College offers a variety of courses available which satisfy the State of California prerequisites for the Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker examinations.

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Division Dean Carlos Lopez
Department Chair Jennifer Black
Meta-Major Business and Management
Phone (916) 608-6849
Email lopezc@flc.losrios.edu

Certificate

Real Estate Sales Certificate

This certificate introduces the basic concepts of the real estate career field. Topics include the principles of real estate, law, economics, finance, practice and appraisal.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
RE 110	Legal Aspects of Real Estate	3
RE 120	Real Estate Practice	3
RE 300	California Real Estate Principles	3
Total Units:		9

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

apply a basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of real estate.
define the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.
interpret and apply a knowledge of real estate transactions.
qualify for the California Real Estate Salesperson's License Examination.
analyze real estate situations and property, interpret the data, and properly complete deposit receipts.

Career Information

Career Opportunities: Career opportunities include Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Lender, and Small Business Owner.

Real Estate (RE) Courses

RE 110 Legal Aspects of Real Estate

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces California Real Estate law. Topics include: the sources of law and the judicial system; agency; duties and responsibilities of licensees; contracts and their application to real estate; property ownership and management; real estate security devices; property rights, liens and homesteads; and landlord-tenant law, land use controls, and title insurance and escrow. Completion of the course applies toward the California Department of Real Estate education requirements for the broker's examination.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

evaluate, assess and critique the principles and concepts of California real estate law.
analyze factual situations and case problems and apply the applicable legal principles to resolve them.
recognize and evaluate potential real estate legal problems and understand methods to prevent such occurrences.
compare and contrast different legal systems as they apply to real property law.

RE 120 Real Estate Practice

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers practices and techniques of residential real estate brokerage and sales, including ethics, fair housing agency, goal setting, prospecting, listing, advertising, escrow procedures, financing, taxation, marketing, property management, leasing and business opportunities. This course applies toward California Department of Real Estate education requirements for the broker's examination.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts and practices of real estate with an emphasis on residential property.
define, understand, and use the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.
interpret real estate practices and real estate transactions.
develop the necessary background and qualifications for the California Real estate Broker’s license examination.

RE 295 Independent Studies in Real Estate

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

RE 299 Experimental Offering in Real Estate

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.

RE 300 California Real Estate Principles

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This fundamental real estate course covers the basic laws and principles of California real estate, introducing students to the background and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized real estate courses. Topics include real estate regulation, title, possession, encumbrances and financing. This course is required by the California Department of Real Estate prior to taking the real estate salesperson's examination.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

exhibit a basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of real estate.
define and use industry standard terminology involved in the real estate field.
explain the processes associated with real estate purchases and sale transactions, including offers, acceptance, disclosure, agency, escrow, financing and federal real estate settlement regulations.
demonstrate an understanding of the basic residential real estate purchase and sale transaction, methods of holding and vesting of title, ownership rights and responsibilities, governmental and private regulation of land use, and real estate financing.

RE 495 Independent Studies in Real Estate

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

RE 499 Experimental Offering in Real Estate

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.

Business and Management

This program is part of the Business and Management meta-major.

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Real Estate

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Certificates

Certificate

Real Estate Sales Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Information

Real Estate (RE) Courses

RE 110 Legal Aspects of Real Estate

Student Learning Outcomes

RE 120 Real Estate Practice

Student Learning Outcomes

RE 295 Independent Studies in Real Estate

RE 299 Experimental Offering in Real Estate

RE 300 California Real Estate Principles

Student Learning Outcomes

RE 495 Independent Studies in Real Estate

RE 499 Experimental Offering in Real Estate

Faculty

Business and Management