This course provides two semester hours of college credit or 32 hours of classroom credit. It is a core real estate course and is required by The Texas Real Estate Commission.

Houston Community College Real Estate Department Website: http://swc2.edu.rele.

TEXTBOOK

You can also rent an E-book copy but the price is almost the same at www.cengagebrain.com (Texas Real Estate)

COURSE DESCRIPTION An overview of licensing as a real estate broker and salesperson, ethics of practice, titles to and conveyancing of real estate, legal descriptions, law of agency, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, contracts, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Also includes federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. The Texas Real Estate Commission requires this course for new salesperson applicants.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles of real estate and how they apply to the real estate industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES The student shall exhibit knowledge of the field of real estate by answering multiple-choice questions covering reading material from the text.

GRADING SCALE AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS: The course grade will be based on:

The textbook that we will be using has 24 chapters. However, you only need to read the first 11 chapters. The remaining chapters are for Principles of Real Estate II. The textbook is for two courses.

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PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE (RELE 1201)

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

INSTRUCTOR: Tamera McNeal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

OFFICE LOCATION: Southeast, 6815 Rustic Ave., Houston, TX 77087, PHONE NUMBERS:

Office Ph. 713.718.7000 / Personal Ph. 832-693-3380E-MAIL: Tamera.McNeal@hccs.edu

Assignments-20%

11 Chapter tests-30%

Final Exam-30%

~ Mid Term-20%

COURSE SYLLABUS SPRING 2015

DATES: 02/23/2015 – 04/05/2015

TEXTBOOK:

Texas Real Estate by Charles J. Jacobus (12th Edition)

Textbook may be purchased at any HCCS bookstore. (http://hccs.bncollege.com

to order or reserve books.)

Charles J. Jacobus

ISBN-10: 1629800015 ISBN-13: 9781629800011 688 Pages Paperback

©2014 Published

The grades will be posted on the web site by the fifth day after the last class day. If quizzes or tests are not received by the instructor, an “I” (incomplete) will be given for the grade.

NOTICE Students who repeat a course for a third or more time may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

Eagle Online Student User ID Your Eagle login user ID will be your HCC User ID (sometimes referred to as the “W” number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. If you do not know your User ID you can look it up by visiting the HCC home page:

o From www.hccs.edu, under the column “CONNECT”, click on the “Student System Sign In” link o Then click on “Retrieve User ID” and follow the instructions.

Or use the direct link to access the Student Sign In page: https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG The default student password is “distance.” Students will then be prompted to change their password after their first login. Please visit the DE Technical Support website if you need additional assistance with your login.

STUDENT EVALUATION

EGLS3 will be available for student evaluation of instruction online beginning November 28. This is HCC’s version of the SETE (The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness) developed by the University of North

Texas and implemented by Smarter Solutions. The new EGLS3 will facilitate student evaluations of their instructors, allowing college-wide comparison in key areas and provide a measure of teaching effectiveness as perceived by students. For students, it is their opportunity to be heard. For faculty, it is an opportunity to be

recognized by their students for a job well done and to learn of areas in which they can improve. The EGLS3

scores for a particular instructor can be used for self-evaluation and improvement and for measuring improvement over time. Administrators can also evaluate the scale scores to make assessments for continual

improvement of the institution. Finally, the EGLS3 satisfies the requirements by the state to conduct end-of-course student evaluations of faculty and to make those evaluations available on the institution’s website. The

online implementation of the survey will provide flexibility, transparency and accountability. To learn more about

how students will see the ELGS3, go to www.hccs.edu/EGLS3

HCC Course Withdrawal Policy

WITHDRAWAL Per the HCC Student Handbook, if necessary, it is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a

course.

MAKEUP WORK In accordance with Texas Real Estate Commission guidelines and departmental policy, no makeup work will be accepted ninety days or more from the ending date of the course. The State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university.

GRADING SCALE: 90%-100% = A 80%-89% = B 70%-79% = C 60%-69% = D Below 60% = F ASSIGNMENTS Assignments due dates are stated within the assignment

To help you avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.).

In order to withdraw from your DE class, you MUST first contact your DE professor, PRIOR to the

withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive the grade that you would have earned. Zeros averaged in for required coursework not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of an “F”. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class; however, your professor reserves the right to withdraw you without your request due to excessive absences. If you do not feel comfortable contacting your professor to withdraw,

you may contact a DE counselor. However, please do not contact both a DE counselor and your DE professor to request a withdrawal; either one is sufficient.

STUDENT SERVICES

DISTANCE EDUCATION ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES Much DE student information can be found on the DE Student Services website: de.hccs.edu. Advising or counseling can be accomplished through our online request form Ask DECounseling. Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success.

DE STUDENT SERVICES The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents and part of the mandatory orientation. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link: http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook

EARLY ALERT HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you through Distance Education (DE) counselors of concerns that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Students are restricted to ONLY ONE online/distance education class per semester. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have additional questions about your visa status.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the HCC Disability Support Service Office (DSSO) of their respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance: Disability Support Services Offices: System: 713.718.5165 Central: 713.718.6164 – also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas. Northwest: 713.718.5422 Northeast: 713.718.8420 Southeast: 713.718.7218 Southwest: 713.718.7909 After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor.

NOTICE FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF HCC SERVICE AREA Students who live or work outside the HCC service area and cannot take paper exams at one of our HCC testing locations MUST make arrangements for a proctor. Please see the DE Student Services Additional Resources webpage for more information.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class.

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT It is a violation of HCCS policy for an employee, agent, or student of the College to engage in sexual harassment as defined in the Equal employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines. Any student who has a complaint concerning this policy has the opportunity to seek resolution of such a complaint in accordance with procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Report any complaints immediately to College Administration or call the Institutional equity & Compliance Office 713-718-8271.

POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY The following is an excerpt from the Student Conduct section of the College System catalog: “Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.” Students guilty of academic dishonesty can be given a grade of “F” or “0” for the particular test or assignment involved.

STUDENT CONDUCT Adult behavior is expected. Disruptive behavior/activities, which interfere with the teaching and learning, will not be tolerated, and may result in an administrative withdrawal without refund.

This is an on-line course and you will need a version of a PDF reader to view notes and sample exams. For a free PDF reader go to adobe.com/reader. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL To help students to pass this course, pass the state exam and to be successful real estate, each chapter will include the following:

Chapter notes (PDF)

Three sample test per chapter to help you pass the state exam.(PDF)

PowerPoint presentations

Chapter test

To read how other students rate HCC Instructors go to: www.ratemyprofessors.com

I wish you the best of luck in your new career!

SCHEDULE (4 weeks)

Week 1 Chapters 1, 2, and 3

Week 2 Chapters 4, 5, and 6

Mid Term Exam Chapters 1-6

Week 3 Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Week 4 Chapters 10 and 11 (Final Exam)

REQUIRED MATERIAL

WEB SITES OF REAL ESTATE INTEREST

US GOVERNMENT

www.hud.gov US Department of Housing and Urban Development

www.va.gov Department of Veteran Affairs

www.ftc.gov Federal Trade Commission

www.hud.gov/fha/sfh/res/respa_hm.html Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

www.fairhousing.com/ National Fair Housing Advocate

www.epa.gov Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

www.scorecard.org/ Air Pollution Sites

www.whitehouse.gov The White House

STATE OF TEXAS

www.trec.state.tx.us The Texas Real Estate Commission

http://recenter.tamu.edu Real Estate Center at A & M

www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/statutes.htm Texas Laws

www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pptoc.html Texas Property Code

www.texasonline.com Texas Government e-Services (records-birth-death)

www.talcb.state.tx.us Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board

www.sml.state.tx.us Texas Mortgage Broker Regulation

www.cpa.state.tx.us Window on State Government (school data)

LOCAL SITES

www.hcad.org Harris County Appraisal District

www.tax.co.harris.tx.us Harris County Tax Collector (autos, voter registration, etc)

MORTGAGE INFORMATION

www.homepath.com Fannie Mae’s Home Buying

www.rate.net An Index of Loan Rates

www.eloan.com Internet Mortgage Information

REALTOR SITES

www.realtor.com National Association of Realtors

www.tar.org Texas Association of Realtors

www.har.com Houston Association of Realtors

MAPS

http://terraserver.microsoft.com Satellite Maps

www.mapquest.com Maps and Trip Planner

www.excite.com/travel/maps Maps and Trip Planner

www.naahq.org National Apartment Association

www.nareb.org National Association of Real Estate Brokers

www.irem.org Institute of Real Estate Managers

www.nahb.org National Association of Home Builders

www.ccim.org Commercial Investment Institute

www.uli.org Urban Land Institute

www.treta.org Texas Real Estate Teachers Association

www.reea.org Real Estate Educators Association

CLIP ART

www.presentersuniversity.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.wilderpresentations.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.presentationpro.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.indezine.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.soniacoleman.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.digitalartware.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.photoshare.com Presentation Information and Tutorials

www.eclipsed.com Clipart

www.clipart.co.uk/ Clipar

MISC.

www.gallup.com Gallup Polls

www.geocities.yahoo.com Free Web Page

www.homestead.com Free Web Page

www.realtown.com Real Estate Software

www.digitalcity.com Demographic information

PROBLEMS AND STIGMA

www.efloodmap.com flood info Harris County, Ft. Bend County

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/default.cfm lists of registered sex offenders

www.openrecords.org/records/sexual offenders/texas/ same

www.ci.houston.tx.us/department/police/stats.htm crime statistics

FORECLOSURE SITES

www.fore.com Foreclosure Listing Service

www.brucebates.com Bates Foreclosure Report

www.bankhome.net Foreclosure.Net

www.homesteps.com Freddie Mac’s REO Site

www.fanniemae.com/home/indexhtml FNMA

www.bank.com Bank of America REO Site

www.hud.gov/local/suns HUD/FHA

www.bta.va.gov/bln/loan/home.htm VA

www.treas.gov/action/custom Treasury Dept. Seizures