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