Real Estate Practice

This show started with an explanation of why people invest in real estate. Topic covered were the benefits of real estate investing e.g. appreciation, income, etc. and challenges to real estate investing e.g. large capital outlay, lack of liquidity, property management requirements, etc.

This show continued the detailed explanation of real estate real estate taxes and covered Special Tax Assessments, Federal and State Taxes and installment sales and exchanges.

This show continued with a discussion of the role of the real estate salesperson/broker in helping clients find, purchase, or sell investment property. Topics also covered were real estate finance, property analysis, analyzing the rental market, syndication, and rent control.

This show started with a discussion of other activities that complement basic real estate brokerage. Topics covered included: selling small businesses, valuation of business opportunities and that the sale of a business normally includes real property, personal property and the goodwill of the business.

This show started with a discussion of other activities that complement basic real estate brokerage. Topics also covered were providing notary public services, property management, providing escrow services and loan brokerage services. There was also a discussion on real estate syndication, investment counselor activities, and sales of mobile homes.

This show started with a discussion of property management and included the state and federal laws that involve fair housing issues. Topics also covered were types of properties, types of managers, and their day-to-day management responsibilities.

This show consisted of a mid-course review of the topics and chapters covered in the course. The chapters 1 - 12 were reviewed and discussed during this show.

This show continued with a discussion of property management and started with screening and selecting tenants. Topics also covered were accurate record keeping, prepaid rental listing services, rent control, and professional associations for managers.

This show had Lauren Gulenchyn and Nikki Atkins from Stage Presence Design who presented "How To Stage Your Home For Sale". Both Lauren and Nikki are Interior Designers for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries. Lauren is a native of Manitoba, Canada; she received her bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Manitoba in 2000. She was a commercial freelance designer in Manitoba before working as a residential designer in Sydney, Australia for one year. Nikki, a UC Davis graduate with a degree in Textile's and Marketing, started her career in clothing design and product development. She has since pursued Interior Design and Real Estate through both American River College and Sacramento City College. Nikki has worked on collaborative interior design projects that have acknowledged awards and recognition from her peers.

This show discussed why successful real estate agents hire Real Estate Assistants and possible career opportunities in this field. Topics also covered were what assistants do and some thoughts on how to include other skills you may have in the job of a Real Estate Assistant.

This show started with a discussion of Real Estate License Requirements. Topics also covered were who needs a license, education and experience requirements, and continuing education requirements.

This show continued with a discussion of Real Estate License Requirements. Topics also covered were who needs a license, education and experience requirements, and continuing education. There were also demonstrations on how to use the California Department of Real Estate web site for licensing information, exam scheduling, and how to use the e-licensing features of the site. Also, many of the real estate association web sites were demonstrated.