Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
RE 160
Real Estate Principles
Pass Midterm and Final Exam with 70%
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
3
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers basic laws and principles of California real estate and provides understanding, background and
terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses. This course is designed to assist those preparing for the
real estate examination. The California Department of Real Estate requires completion of this course, together with Real
Estate Practice, RE-163, and one elective real estate course prior to taking the salesperson’s license examination.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Exhibit knowledge of fundamental real estate terms and concepts.
2. Develop knowledge of the real estate law vocabulary.
3. Be partially prepared to take the Sate of California Real Estate Salesperson examination.
4. Satisfy a portion of the “modular” content required for the California Real Estate Appraiser’s examination.
5. Be prepare for advanced study in specialized courses in real estate.
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The responsibilities of an agent to fulfill the agency duties per California law
Valid real estate purchase contracts and methods of terminations
Law of Agency
Legal title transfer, escrow procedures and related title insurance
Financing Real estate
Residential design and construction, real estate taxation and current real estate issues
Encumbrances
Landlord tenant issues
Appraisal process
Government Control of land use
Real Estate Agent/OREA Exam
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
The course will be conducted by the use of lecture, group projects and discussion.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
California Real Estate Principles
Stapleton/Williams
Dearborn
6th Edition 2005
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
3
2
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
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60-80
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Homework/group project and participation
Two to three examinations
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Prepared by:
Date: Semester/Year
Revised 12/07
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Barbara Williams / J. Rusting
Spring 2008
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit