Modern Real Estate Practice
For over 50 years, MREP had provided current legislation and market information for aspiring real estate professionals. After providing information for two generations, we now consider MREP to be a classic title in the field of Real Estate. The book has been selectively edited to find a better balance between being used in the classroom to prepare students for their exam and providing a well-rounded education.
PART I PRINCIPLES
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Real Estate Business
Chapter 2: Real Property and the Law
Chapter 3: Concepts of Home Ownership
Chapter 4: Agency
Chapter 5: Real Estate Brokerage
Chapter 6: Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation
Chapter 7: Interests in Real Estate
Chapter 8: Forms of Real Estate Ownership
Chapter 9: Legal Descriptions
Chapter 10: Real Estate Taxes and other Liens
Chapter 11: Real Estate Contracts
Chapter 12: Transfer of Title
Chapter 13: Title Records
Chapter 14: Real Estate Financing: Principles
Chapter 15: Real Estate Financing: Practice
Chapter 16: Leases
PART II PRACTICE
Chapter 17: Property Management
Chapter 18: Real Estate Appraisal
Chapter 19: Land-Use Controls and Property Development
Chapter 20: Fair housing and Ethical Practices
Chapter 21: Environmental Issues and the Real Estate Transaction
Chapter 22: Closing the Real Estate Transaction
Chapter 23: Real Estate Investment
Appendix 1: State Statutes Web Links
Appendix 2: Web Links
Math FAQs
Sample Examinations
Glossary
Answer Key
Index