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Boston Real Estate Academy
Unit 1 - Introduction to the Real Estate Business
Introduction (3:33)
Overview & Objectives
Specializations
Types of Real Property
Types of Housing
Real Estate Market Overview (4:49)
Real Estate Market
Investments
Review
Quiz
Unit 2 - Real Property and the Law
Introduction (1:29)
Overview & Objectives
Land, Real Estate and Real Property (18:25)
Real Property vs. Personal Property
Fixtures (9:17)
Laws Affecting Real Estate
Review
Quiz
Unit 3 - Interests in Real Estate
Introduction (1:31)
Overview & Objectives
Estates in Land (18:23)
Estate Terminology
Encumbrances
Encroachments (2:36)
Governmental Powers
Review
Quiz
Unit 4 - Forms of Real Estate Ownership
Introduction (1:46)
Overview & Objectives
Ownership in Severalty vs. Co-Ownership
Forms of Co-Ownership
Concurrent Ownership (14:32)
Trusts and Business Organizations
Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Time-Shares
Condominium Ownership (3:08)
Review
Quiz
Unit 5 - Land Description
Introduction (1:41)
Overview & Objectives
Methods of Describing Real Estate
Metes and Bounds (5:45)
The Survey: Measuring Property Rights
Review
Unit 6 - Transfer of Title
Introduction (2:00)
Overview & Objectives
Title Concepts
Title & Deed (9:05)
Involuntary Alienation
Conveyance of a Decedent's Property
Terminology (7:40)
Review
Quiz
Unit 7 - Title Records
Introduction (1:47)
Overview & Objectives
Records and Title
Suit to Quiet TItle (7:01)
Public Records (8:32)
Proof of Ownership
Title Insurance (6:28)
Review
Quiz
Unit 8 - Real Estate Brokerage
Introduction (3:23)
Overview & Objectives
Brokerage and Real Estate License Laws
Broker & Sales Associate Relationship (3:14)
Independent Contactor vs. Employee (3:59)
Antitrust Laws
Antitrust Overview (10:09)
Enforcement of Antitrust Laws (10:09)
Antitrust Examples in Practice (16:37)
Professional Organizations and Ethics
Technology in Real Estate Practice
Social Media's Legal Risks (4:48)
Do Not Call Registry (4:42)
TCPA and Texting (4:55)
Review
Quiz
Unit 9 - Real Estate Agency
Introduction (1:47)
Overview & Objectives
History of Agency
Agency Relationships (36:24)
Creation of Agency
Fiduciary Duties (4:11)
Types of Agency Relationships
Agency Relationship Review (3:29)
Customer-Level Services
Property Disclosures (7:39)
Review
Quiz
Unit 10 - Client Representation Agreements
Introduction (1:19)
Overview & Objectives
Representing the Seller
The Listing Presentation
The Listing Contract
Listing Agreement Provisions (7:28)
Representing the Buyer
Buyer Demonstration (3:41)
Review
Quiz
Unit 11 - Real Estate Contracts
Introduction (1:43)
Overview & Objectives
Contract Law
Classification of Contracts (5:36)
Discharge of Contracts
Breach of Contract (7:57)
Termination of Contract (4:39)
Contracts Used in Real Estate Business
Making an Offer (8:26)
Sales Contracts (3:38)
Contingencies (8:01)
Review
Quiz
Unit 12 - Financing
Introduction (1:56)
Overview & Objectives
Housing Affordability (5:12)
Principle, Interest, Taxes, Insurance
Promissory Note
Security Instruments
Financing Documents (27:37)
Types of Loans (9:09)
Foreclosures
Short Sales (6:33)
Consumer Protection Laws
National Flood Insurance Program (2:32)
Flood Insurance & Disclosures (4:09)
Review
Quiz
Unit 13 - Government Involvement in Financing
Introduction (1:29)
Overview & Objectives
Introduction to the Real Estate Finance Market
Loan Programs
VA Loans (2:18)
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (4:29)
Conventional Loans (7:33)
Other Financing Techniques
Financing Legislation
Consumer Protection Laws (31:01)
RESPA (6:09)
Review
Quiz
Unit 14 - Closing the Transaction
Introduction (1:34)
Overview & Objectives
Preclosing Procedures
Conducting the Closing
Closing Demonstration (4:40)
Legislation Related to Closing
Preparation of Closing Statements
Prorations (33:01)
Review
Quiz
Unit 15 - Real Estate Taxes and Liens
Introduction (1:00)
Overview & Objectives
Liens
Real Estate Tax Liens
Other Lines on Real Property
Review
Quiz
Unit 16 - Real Estate Appraisals
Introduction (1:11)
Overview & Objectives
Appraising
Value
Principals of Value (18:47)
Approaches to Value (5:10)
Estimating Value
Review
Quiz
Unit 17 - Leases
Introduction (1:11)
Overview & Objectives
Leasing Real Estate
Lease Agreements
Leasehold Estates (5:36)
Discharge of a Lease
Review
Quiz
Unit 18 - Fair Housing
Introduction (1:18)
Overview & Objectives
Equal Opportunity in Housing
HUD Basics of Fair Housing Act (86:36)
Fair Housing Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (10:51)
ADA Examples (7:11)
Fair Housing Issues
Blockbusting (1:06)
Redlining (1:20)
Steering (0:55)
Enforcement of Fair Housing
Implications of Professionals
Review
Quiz
Unit 19 - Property Management
Introduction (0:41)
Overview & Objectives
The Property Manager
The Management Agreement
Property Manager's Responsibilities
Property Maintenance (4:59)
Federal Law's Prohibiting Discrimination
ADA (3:49)
Risk Management
Evaluating RIsk (7:09)
Review
Quiz
Unit 20 - Land-Use Controls and Property Development
Introduction (0:47)
Overview & Objectives
Land Use Controls
Zoning
Non-Conforming Use (2:07)
Building Codes and Occupancy Certificates
Subdivision
Private Land-Use Controls
Regulation of Land Sales
Review
Quiz
Unit 21 - Environmental Issues
Introduction (1:00)
Overview & Objectives
Lead Paint Disclosure (3:02)
Hazardous Substances Video (39:23)
Radon (12:27)
Groundwater Protection
Underground Storage Tanks
Waste Disposal Sites and Brownsfields
Environmental Liability
Dealing With Environmental Issues
Review
Hazardous Substances
Quiz
Course Glossary
Glossary
Resources - Downloads
Download Examination Candidate Information Bulletin
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Real Estate Licensee Rules and Regulations Handbook
Final Instructions Exam Registration
Review
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