Real Estate
9 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
RES 132 Occupational Work Experience
- Units
- 1-6
- Corequisite
- Students must be available to work 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Occupational Work Experience is for students who are employed in jobs related to their educational or occupational goals. This program extends knowledge gained in the classroom to the workplace, helps students identify new and challenging objectives at work, and encourages professional growth and advancement. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.
RES 133 Internship - Occupational Work Experience
- Units
- 1-6
- Corequisite
- Students must be available to volunteer 4 to 24 hours per week (if paid, hours per week increase as outlined in the work experience program) for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Internship - Occupational Work Experience is a supervised worksite placement the student earns which is related to the student's educational and occupational goals. The program will assist students in acquiring relevant work experience and awareness of career opportunities in their chosen field of study. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 24 units. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.
RES 151 California Real Estate Principles
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Course Advisories One of the additional two courses required by the Department of Real Estate State is Real Estate Practice (RES 155). It is recommended students complete either Real Estate Finance (RES 154) or Legal Aspects of Real Estate (RES 152) as the elective course.
This is a fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California real estate. The course provides the understanding, background, and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses. Enrollment in this course is one of three required by the California Department of Real Estate prior to being licensed by the State of California as a real estate salesperson.
RES 152 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
This course provides fundamental knowledge of California real estate law, including rights associated with property ownership and management, agency, contracts, and application to real estate transfer, conveyance, probate proceedings, trust deeds, and foreclosure, as well as recent legislation governing real estate.
RES 153 Real Estate Appraisal
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Course Advisories RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
This course will study the appraisal of both residential and commercial properties, methods and techniques for determination of loan, market and insurance values. Methods of valuation, appraisal report, and code of ethics will also be covered.
RES 154 Real Estate Finance
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Course Advisories RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
This course examines real estate financing and interactions with lending institutions. Topics include the money market, interest rates, and the various loan programs, including conventional and government backed loans. Emphasis will be on the loan process from application, approval, funding and the close of escrow. This course will address the loan process from the perspective of both the lender and the borrower. Successful course completion applies toward the California Department of Real Estate's educational requirements for the broker’s examination.
RES 155 Real Estate Practice
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
This course is a comprehensive presentation of the tools and techniques of operating a real estate business. Topics include the daily activities of brokers and salespeople, exchanges, listings, advertising, financing, specialized brokerage, property management, professional and public relations, and ethics.
RES 160 California Property Management
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Course Advisories RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge required to function as a real property manager under California Real Estate law. The rights and responsibilities of tenants, landlords, and property managers will be emphasized.
RES 161 California Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep Course
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- RES151 and RES155 with a "C" or better or equivalent.
This course prepares students for the California state licensing exam for the Salesperson License. This instructionally designed course combines solid industry principles with the latest state-specific information students need to pass the California sales person licensing exam. In this course, students will take practice exams and review the principles of real property law, land use controls, environmental issues and how real property is legally described. Students will also review the rights and interests received in real property as an owner or a tenant, how they are properly recorded, and how ownership is transferred.