This is a foundational real estate course that covers the basic laws and principles of land and property transactions. Course topics include overview of property laws, land descriptions, titles, acquisition and transfer, liens and encumbrances, taxation, contract law, landlord and tenant laws, and real estate mathematics and finance. Students will become familiar with terminology and forms commonly used in everyday real estate transactions. This course is approved by the Department of Real Estate to fulfill education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License. Taken in sequence with NVOC 041, students earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Principles and Appraisal issued by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of real estate appraisal principles and procedures. Topics include land values and their characteristics, the process of appraising, capitalization theory, site analysis, and construction methods. Students gain guided practice in accrued depreciation analysis, income and expense analysis, and techniques in the income approach method of appraising. This course is approved by the Department of Real Estate to meet the elective education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License and the California Real Estate Broker License. Taken in sequence with NVOC 040, students earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Principles and Appraisal issued by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of California’s property tax system for assessing purposes. The course provides students with an overview of Proposition 13, who apply its provisions to various property assessment situations, including appraisals, changes in ownership, exemptions, and assessment appeals.

This course orients students to essential capacities for professional and collegial workplace performance: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and cultural humility. Additionally, students gain practical guidance in resumé composition and job interview preparation.