Real estate : an introduction to the profession

Helps you prepare to pass the real estate license exam for a career in real estate. This book introduces the fundamental principles of real estate with examples. It gives you a perspective on the business equipping you to effectively apply modern real estate practice

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jacobus, Charles J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mason, OH : Cengage Learning , c2010
Edition:11th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to real estate
  • 2. Nature and description of real estate
  • 3. Rights and interests in land
  • 4. Forms of ownership
  • 5. Transferring title
  • 6. Recordation, abstracts, and title insurance
  • 7. Contract law
  • 8. Real estate sales contracts
  • 9. Mortgage and note
  • 10. Deed of trust
  • 11. Lending practices
  • 12. The loan and the consumer
  • 13. Sources of financing
  • 14. Types of financing
  • 15. Taxes and assessments
  • 16. Title closing and escrow
  • 17. Real estate leases
  • 18. Real estate appraisal
  • 19. Licensing laws and professional affiliation
  • 20. The principal-broker relationship: employment
  • 21. The principal-broker relationship: agency
  • 22. Fair housing, ADA, equal credit, and community reinvestment
  • 23. Condominiums, cooperatives, PUDs, and timeshares
  • 24. Land-use control
  • 25. Investing in real estate