Texas Tech University

Center for Professional Development

Home Study
Real Estate Classes
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Take Your Real Estate Education At Home!

Home Study Is Not That Hard To Do!

  1. Order the Home Study Class from Academic Excellence.
  2. Read the material.
  3. Complete the workbook.
  4. When you have completed the workbook, schedule the OPEN BOOK final exam. A local library can administer the exam, or you can take the exam in our office.
  5. Receive your TREC accredited hours from Texas Tech University.

Course Descriptions

Texas Tech University CPD
TREC Accredited Correspondence Courses
Provider #0143

Core Classes For Real Estate Licensure

Core Classes Are Acceptable For Pre-Licensure, Salesperson's Annual Education, Or Mandatory Continuing Education

PRINCIPLES 0111 - 30 HOURS $149.00
An in-depth fundamentals course in Texas Real Estate. The course covers the license act, Fair Housing, listing contracts, rights in land, contracts, and much more. This class will comply with the TREC's principles and Fair Housing requirements.

PRINCIPLES 0112 - 60 HOURS $219.00
An economical method to acquire core hours and fulfill the principles and Fair Housing requirement. All the subjects in principles 011 plus, leases, property management, investments, closing, and title issues of Texas real estate. (Take either 0111 or 0112.)

REAL ESTATE FINANCE 0411 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This course provides an overview of traditional forms of finance. It covers these areas: Sources of mortgage money, conventional mortgage money programs, FHA mortgage money, Veteran's loan programs and how to qualify buyers.

RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL 0211 - 30 HOURS $149.00
An introduction to the appraisal process. The course will include three different approaches to determine value, plus reconciliation, data collection, site valuation and the appraisal report.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 0911 - 30 HOURS $149.00
An introduction to investments in real estate covering the following areas: ownership, financing of investments, taxes and feasibility studies. This course provides a solid foundation of knowledge in investments.

LAW OF AGENCY 1111 - 30 HOURS $149.00
Who does the agent represent? This course answers this question plus many more. Are you familiar with the employment laws of Texas and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act? As of 9/1/94 this course is required for anyone applying for a Texas Real Estate Salesperson's license.

COMMERCIAL LEASING 0833 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This property management course will focus on the leasing of commercial property. This class take the student through the commercial lease point by point.

FINANCING METHODS 0412 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This class discusses the different types of financing methods available to agents.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 0831 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This is a great class for persons who already practice property management or those who are considering this field of real estate.

LAW OF CONTRACTS 1200 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This course covers the basic residential contract and addenda. It also covers basic Real Estate Finance. As of 1/1/98, this is a required course for the salesperson's license.

PROPERTY INSPECTION FOR AGENTS 1021 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This class covers several topics that the agent will find useful. An educated eye for property defects can assist the agent in their dealings with both buyers and sellers. It also addresses the property inspector's duties and limitations.

COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE 0731 - 30 HOURS $149.00
An excellent class for agents wishing to enter the commercial field. Also a very good refresher for experienced Commercial agents.

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 0712 - 30 HOURS $149.00
Are you planning to manage or even open your own brokerage firm? Are you currently in management? This is the perfect class for you. Topics include: personnel issues, developing a plan, marketing, analyzing the market, plus much more. This class is also acceptable for M.C.E.!

MARKETING 0511 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This is an excellent class if you are looking for new ideas to increase your business. Learn about finding sellers & buyers, negotiating & closing, financing, and much more.

LAW I 0311 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This is an excellent introduction to Real Estate Law. This is an excellent course for anyone wanting to have a good understanding of basic real estate law.

LAW II 0312 - 30 HOURS $149.00
This detailed course covers the basic real estate law, but also addresses subjects such as leasehold estates, landlord-tenant relationships, default, and fraud. Remember, if you order Law I & Law II together, you will receive a sizable discount.

New!

30-Hour Core Classes With CD-ROM Companion Software
IBM-Compatible Computer With 2X CD-ROM & Sound Card Required

MARKETING TO SELLERS 0521 - 30 HOURS $149.00
In addition to the textbook, you will receive a CD-ROM disk with this course. This course will give you a seller's view of selling a property. The CD-ROM will work with IBM-compatible computers which have a video and a sound card. Now available without the CD-ROM.

MARKETING TO BUYERS 0522 - 30 HOURS $149.00
In addition to the textbook, you will receive a CD-ROM disk with this course. This course will give you a buyer's view of what they should or shouldn't look for when purchasing a property. The CD-ROM will work with IBM-compatible computers which have a video and a sound card. Now available without the CD-ROM.

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES 0421 - 30 HOURS $149.00
In addition to the textbook, you will receive a CD-ROM disk with this course. This course will give you guidelines, interactive forms, mortgage tables, and checklists. The CD-ROM will work with IBM-compatible computers which have a video and a sound card. Now available without the CD-ROM.

Courses For Property Inspector's License

PROPERTY INSPECTION PI90 - 90 HOURS $400.00
This course is acceptable for pre-licensing for a Property Inspector's License and for 90 related hours for real estate licensure. This course will cover soil and foundation, HVAC systems, swimming pools, roof, electrical, the inspection report and much more.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN REAL ESTATE PI08 - 8 HOURS $85.00
This course is approved for 8 hours continuing education for Texas Licensed Property Inspectors.

RED FLAGS: AN INSPECTOR'S GUIDE PI08A - 8 HOURS $85.00
This course is approved for 8 hours continuing education for Licensed Inspectors.

Mandatory Continuing Education For Real Estate Licensure

Three-Day Minimum On All MCE Classes
These Classes Are Acceptable For Mandatory Continuing Education Only

MCE ETHICS (Doing The Right Thing) 15-12-108-0833 - 15 HOURS $99.00
This course covers areas such as: Ethical Decision-Making, Agency, Stigmatized Property, Fair-Housing, plus much more. This course includes 15 hours of MCE credit with 12 hours of Law. (Expires 10/31/98)

MCE TEXAS AGENCY LAW 15-15-088-0735 - 15 HOURS $99.00
The hottest topic among real estate agents in Texas. This course crosses all the boundaries of our profession from leasing to industrial. Includes rules and laws affecting professional relationships with customers and clients. 15 hours of MCE with 15 hours of Law. (Expires 8/31/98)

MCE COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE & ETHICAL CONDUCT 15-06-049-0894 - 15 HOURS $99.00
If you are practicing commercial or considering entering this field you need this course. This course covers commercial brokerage topics and ethical decision-making situations. This course offers 15 hours of MCE credit with 6 hours of Law. (Expires 4/30/99)

RISK MANAGEMENT 15-09-089-0928 - 15 HOURS $99.00
This course covers several topics every agent needs to know, such as the ADA, Fair Housing, Agency Relationships, Environmental Concerns, and Property Inspection. 15 hours of MCE with 9 hours of Law. (Expires 8/31/99)


Registration Form


[] Principles 0111 30 Hours $149.00
[] Principles 0112 60 Hours $219.00
[] Real Estate Finance 0411 $149.00
[] Real Estate Investments 0911 30 Hours $149.00
[] Law of Agency 1111 30 Hours $149.00
[] Property Inspection For Agents 1021 30 Hours $149.00
[] Commercial Leasing 0833 30 Hours $149.00
[] Residential Appraisal 0211 30 Hours $149.00
[] Financing Methods 0412 30 Hours $149.00
[] Property Management 0831 30 Hours $149.00
[] Contracts 1200 30 Hours $149.00
[] Commercial Brokerage 0731 30 Hours $149.00
[] Real Estate Brokerage 0712 30 Hours $149.00
[] Marketing 0511 30 Hours $149.00
[] Marketing to Sellers 0521 30 Hours $149.00
[] Marketing to Buyers 0522 30 Hours $149.00
[] Real Estate Mortgages 0421 30 Hours $149.00
[] Law I 0311 30 Hours $149.00
[] Law II 0312 30 Hours $149.00
[] Law I & II Combo 0312 60 Hours $219.00
[] Property Inspection PI90 90 Hours $400.00
[] Environmental Considerations PI08 8 Hours $85.00
[] Red Flags: An Inspector's Guide PI08A 8 Hours $85.00
[] MCE Ethics (Doing The Right Thing) 15-12-108-0833 15 Hours $99.00
[] MCE Texas Agency Law 15-15-088-0735 15 Hours $99.00
[] MCE Commercial Brokerage & Ethical Conduct 15-06-049-0894 15 Hours $99.00
[] MCE Risk Management 15-09-089-0928 $99.00
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