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Introduction

The fundamental principles of real estate law have developed because of land's historic importance as a source of wealth. Many of the principles are difficult to group because they were formulated under different economic, social, historical and environmental conditions. The vocabulary is often antiquated and hardly part of our daily lexicon. To add to the complexity, attitudes regarding some areas of real estate law are shifting because of changing environmental and social perspectives.
To overcome these obstacles to learning, we have tried to write in a nontechnical style. We have provided key terms, review questions, and case studies to reinforce understanding. We have presented legal cases with a simplified statement of the facts, while at the same time preserving the accuracy of the dispute. We have included internet resources to help the student do further research and further clarify areas of interest. We have tried to anticipate future developments as outlined in the Changing Landscape sections at the end of each unit.

 

 

    Course Syllabus: Real Estate Law

Welcome to this real estate course: Essentials of Real Estate Law. Thank you for choosing the Electronic Technical Institute (ETI) to help you achieve your future learning and career goals; we are so excited to work with you in your next endeavor. You will take four courses total to be eligible to sit and take the exam to earn your Ohio real estate license.

This course will consist of study guides that correlate with your textbook, along with the applied practice of terminology and course concepts, and practice quiz assessments to help you prepare for the final course assessment, which are found under the Lessons tab of your course on the left hand side. On your course syllabus, anything highlighted in YELLOW is a QUIZ for your gradebook. You will also find all of these quizzes under the Lessons tab of your course on the left hand side.

You will begin with a pre-assessment to determine your current knowledge and understanding, which you can also use a tool for areas of strengths and weaknesses to focus your studies. You will get one chance to complete the pre-assessment. The final assessment for the course will ultimately determine your overall grade; however all quizzes must be complete in your gradebook for course completion. You must earn 70% or higher to pass this course and become closer to earning your real estate license.

A maximum of ten attempts to complete and pass the post-assessment is provided. In the event that  additional attempts  beyond the ten provided are needed to obtain the minimum requirement of 70% on the post-assessment, you must contact the course mentor for the final post-assessment to be released. Be sure to complete all lessons and read the text thoroughly to gain competency.

In order to complete this course, please follow the path set for you below, which is designed according to course concepts. Follow the syllabus outline below and refer to your Lessons Tab along with your Gradebook to check your overall completion. Good luck!

Part 1: Nature of Real Estate Law

 Pre-Assessment - LESSONS TAB

·         Course objectives and key vocabulary

·         Unit 1 text (Introduction to the Law and Legal Systems): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 2 text (Real and Personal Property CLICK HERE

·         Unit 3 text (Land, Water, and Air Rights): CLICK HERE

·         Part One Quiz (Units 1-3)

 

Part 2: Legal Interest in Real Estate

 Unit 4 text (Estates in Land): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 5 text (Co-Ownership): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 6 text (Condominiums, Cooperatives, Time-Shares and Investments): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 7 text (The Leasehold) CLICK HERE

·         Unit 8 text (The Landlord-Tenant Relationship): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 9 text (Easements and other Non-Possessory Rights): CLICK HERE

·         Part 2 Quiz (Units 4-9)

 

 Part 3: Purchase Agreements

·         Unit 10 text (Basic Contract Law): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 11 text (Real Estate Purchase Contract): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 12 text (Agency and Brokerage) CLICK HERE

·         Unit 13 text (Fraud and Misrepresentation) CLICK HERE

·         Part 3 Quiz (Units 10-13)

 

Part 4: Closing the Transaction

·         Unit 14 text (Involuntary Liens Against the Title): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 15 text (Deeds): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 16 text (Land Descriptions) :CLICK HERE

·         Unit 17 text (Involuntary Transfers): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 18 text (Recording and Assurance of Title): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 19 text (Closing the Real Estate Transaction): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 20 text (Escrow Closing):CLICK HERE

·         Part 4 Quiz (Units 14-20)

 

Part 5: Financing the Transaction

·         Unit 21 text (Mortgages): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 22 text (Installment Contracts): CLICK HERE

·         Part 5 Quiz (Units 21-22)

 

Part 6: Government Regulation

·         Unit 23 text (Fair Housing Laws): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 24 text (Land Use: The Constitution and the Plan) CLICK HERE

·         Unit 25 text (Real Estate Agency): CLICK HERE

·         Unit 26 text (Regulation of Land Development): CLICK HERE

·         Part 6 Quiz (Units 23-26)

 

Part 7: Final Assessment

·         Final Post-Assessment-LESSONS TAB. (You must earn a 70% or higher for course completion and mastery with a maximum of 10 attempts provided before special authorization from your course mentor is provided.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the class outline:

Part One: Nature of Real Estate Law

Welcome to "Real Estate Law," in which you will learn the ins and outs of real estate law and all the changes that have taken place most recently. Remember that you will take four courses total to be eligible to sit and take the exam to earn your Ohio real estate license.This particular course will consist of study guides that correlate with your textbook, along with the applied practice of terminology and course concepts. The final assessment will ultimately determine your overall grade. Remember, you must earn 70% or higher to pass this course and become closer to earning your real estate license. In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part 1, which includes units 1-3 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments. Let's get started!

Part Two: Legal Interest in Real Estate

In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part 2, which includes units 4-9 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments.

Part Three: Purchase Agreements

In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part 3, which includes units 10-13 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments.

Quick Check

Check your overall understanding of Agency and Practicing Real Estate.

Part Four: Closing the Transaction

In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part four, which includes units 14-20 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments.

Part Five: Financing the Transaction

In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part five, which includes units 21-22 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments.

Part 6: Contracts and Business Law

In this section you will find the study guides for each unit in part six, which includes units 23-26 and a practice assessment. Be sure to read through the text thoroughly to better understand the application of the important terms. Using these study guides will ultimately prepare you for the final assessments.

Final Law Assessment

Real Estate Law 101

Attorney Christopher P. Zuzolo lectures on Introduction to Real Estate Law.