Maricopa Community Colleges  REA285   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
REA285 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Real Estate Selling
Covers obtaining listings, buyer behavior, markets, competition and psychology of sales techniques. Prerequisites: REA179 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
REA285   19956-99999 Real Estate Selling
1. List and describe the areas of specialization in selling real property. (I)
2. Describe methods used to locate owners who might be interested in selling their property. (II)
3. Describe the specific data needed and the sources of such data in making a listing presentation. (III)
4. Explain how prospective buyers are found. (IV)
5. Describe the types of agency, how they are created, and resulting fiduciary obligations. (V)
6. Describe buyer brokerage and contractual considerations regarding compensations. (VI)
7. Give examples of how to qualify buyers as to their needs, desires, and financial ability. (VII)
8. Identify and explain fair housing laws, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (VIII)
9. Explain the discovery and disclosure methods for environmental problems. (VIII)
10. Describe the process of setting appointments to show a property and recommendations for preparation of the property. (IX)
11. Explain how to observe and interpret buyer's actions and questions. (IX)
12. Describe the requirement, method, and time to disclose material adverse facts. (IX)
13. Identify closing techniques that may help buyers make decisions about buying a property. (X)
14. Describe the elements of a valid contract. (XI)
15. Explain the purpose of obtaining earnest money and how such earnest money is honored. (XI)
16. Give examples of how conditions to a purchase should be written. (XI)
17. Explain the selection of an escrow, date of closing, and giving possession to buyer. (XI)
18. Explain all clauses used in the AAR residential contract. (XI)
19. Describe the method and regulations regarding when and how to present offers to sellers. (XII)
20. Explain the requirements and effect of an acceptance or a counter offer by the seller. (XII)
21. Describe the notification requirements. (XII)
22. List and describe methods for the seller to finance the transaction. (XIII)
23. Describe the use of mortgage brokers, computer loan origination, and computer loan underwriting by real estate brokerage firms. (XIII)
24. Explain a licensee's obligations to a client in the escrow process. (XIV)
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REA285   19956-99999 Real Estate Selling
    I. Areas of Specialization
        A. Residential
        B. Commercial
        C. Industrial
        D. Agricultural
        E. Business opportunities
      II. Prospecting for Seller Listings
          A. Telephone techniques
          B. Circulars
          C. Door-to-door solicitation
          D. For sale by owners
        III. The Listing Presentation
            A. Collecting specific data
            B. Comparative market analysis
            C. Types listing
            D. Negotiating a commission
          IV. Prospecting for Buyers
              A. Signage
              B. Multiple listing services
              C. Advertisement
              D. Open house showings
            V. Agency Law
                A. Single agency
                B. Dual agency
                C. Noon agent status
                D. Disclosure and documentation
              VI. Buyer Brokerage
                  A. Employment contracts
                  B. Fiduciary duties
                  C. Compensation
                VII. Qualifying Buyers
                    A. Type, style, and location of properties
                    B. Financial capabilities
                  VIII. Regulations Affecting Real Estate Marketing
                      A. Fair housing laws
                      B. Americans with Disabilities Act
                      C. Environmental problems
                    IX. Showing a Property
                        A. Setting appointments
                        B. Preparation of property
                        C. Demographic details of area
                        D. Reactions of buyers
                        E. Disclosure requirements
                      X. Closing Techniques
                          A. Assumption close
                          B. Minor objection close
                          C. Take away close
                        XI. Writing an Offer
                            A. Contractual requirements
                            B. Earnest money
                            C. Conditions
                            D. Selecting an escrow agent
                            E. Possession
                            F. Explaining the entire contract
                          XII. Presenting the Offer
                              A. Regulations
                              B. Multiple offers
                              C. Disclosure of pending offers
                              D. Tax considerations
                              E. Acceptance, counter offer, or rejection
                              F. Notification requirements
                            XIII. Financing Arrangements
                                A. Seller carry back
                                B. Agreement for sale
                                C. Mortgage brokers
                                D. Computer loan origination
                                E. Computer loan underwriting
                              XIV. Obligations to principles in escrow
                                  A. All conditions in agreement met
                                  B. Verify prorations
                                  C. Distribution of copies of all documents
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