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.
Real Estate Appraiser
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Salesperson
Small Business Owner
Some career options may require more than two years of college study.
- Instruction by trained, working real estate professionals
- Preparation for State of California real estate license examinations
- A lab with tutorial assistance
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: June 1, 2019
| 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 |
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 Opportunities: Career opportunities include Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Lender, and Small Business Owner.
Real Estate (RE)
RE 110 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2019
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.
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:June 1, 2019
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.
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:June 1, 2019
RE 300 California Real Estate Principles
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2019
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.
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:June 1, 2019
Faculty
Howell Ellerman
Professor
Bud Zeller
Associate Professor
