Real Estate
8 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
RE 100 Real Estate Principles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Real Estate Principles is a fundamental course covering the basic laws and principles of California Real Estate. It provides the student with the knowledge, background and terminology necessary for advanced study in further specialized real estate courses. This course will benefit both the consumer and career-minded individual. It is designed to assist those preparing for the real estate license examination.
RE 105 Real Estate Finance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Analysis of real estate financing, including lending policies and problems in financing transactions in residential, apartment, commercial, special purpose properties and land. Conventional and governmental programs are emphasized.
RE 110 Real Estate Appraisal
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory course covering the purposes of appraisals, the appraisal process, and the different approaches, methods, and techniques used to determine the value of various types of property. Emphasis will be on residential and single-unit property.
RE 111 Advanced Real Estate Appraisal
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This introductory course provides the techniques necessary for completing the sales comparison and income capitalization approaches of the valuation process. Students develop and apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques as well as organize and reconcile data. In addition, students develop proficiency in utilizing residential income property appraisal guidelines to create a standard appraisal form. Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) ethics will also be covered.
RE 115 Real Estate Practice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Day to day operations in real estate roles and brokerage, including listing, prospecting, advertising, finance, taxation, investing, sales techniques and escrow. Class will include professional behavior and ethics.
RE 120 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of California real estate law, including an overview of the sources of law in the U.S. legal system, agency, contracts, and rights incident to property ownership and management, including title, transfer, encumbrances, probate and foreclosure proceedings. Qualifies as an educational elective for the California Salesperson or Broker examination.
RE 140 Introduction to Property Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
A practical approach to the principles and practices of managing income properties, including leasing, collections, and rent schedule; budget and purchasing, market economics; evictions; maintenance; taxation; and record keeping.
RE 150 Residential Appraisal
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides specialized training for licensed real estate salespersons, brokers, and appraisers in the methods and techniques used to evaluate residential property. Students will examine and apply highest and best use analysis, the cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to value, and reconciliation of value indicators to valuation problems involving residential property. Specialty residential property types and markets are also discussed.