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BUSN121 - Real Estate Practice
Course Details
Course Code: BUSN121 Course ID: 2883 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course provides an introduction to real estate from an operations viewpoint. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts and best practices on how to manage the basic functions within the real estate industry. Topics will include structure of leases, real estate development, negotiations, marketing, and other issues associated with the real estate practice
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/19 - 04/03/20 | 04/06/20 - 05/31/20 | Spring 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/25/19 - 05/01/20 | 05/04/20 - 06/28/20 | Spring 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/30/19 - 05/29/20 | 06/01/20 - 07/26/20 | Spring 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/27/20 - 07/03/20 | 07/06/20 - 08/30/20 | Summer 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
LO 1: Identify the characteristics and skills for a Real Estate Agent career and the path to State Licensure.
LO 2: Explain the process of selecting a Real Estate Brokerage and beginning a career in Real Estate sales using technology.
LO 3: Describe the process of listing and selling residential properties and specialized properties.
LO 4: Compare and contrast dealing with difficult people and difficult situations to avoid problems in Real Estate sales.
LO 5: Discuss the importance of client follow-up and referrals as a Real Estate Agent.
LO 6: Distinguish a Real Estate path and explore roads less traveled.
LO 7: Explain change in the Real Estate industry from the Real Estate agent perspective.
LO 8: Discover a career as a licensed Real Estate Agent in a specific State.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 40.00 % |
| Introduction | 4.44 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 4.44 % |
| Assignments | 60.00 % |
| Assignment 1: Path to Licensure and Selecting a Brokerage Research Paper (Week 2) | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 2: Listing Properties and Dealing with Difficult Situations Paper (Week 4) | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 3: Real Estate Goals Paper (Week 6) | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 4: Personal SWOT Analysis for Success in Real Estate (Week 8) | 15.00 % |
Book Title: Your Successful Real Estate Career-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
Author: Edwards, Kenneth W.
Publication Info: AMACOM
ISBN: 9780814473191
Book Title: To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. You must be logged in to eCampus first to access the links.
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| Book Title: | Your Successful Real Estate Career-E-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780814473191 |
| Publication Info: | AMACOM |
| Author: | Edwards, Kenneth W. |
| Unit Cost: | $14.42 |
| Book Title: | To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.