# Real Estate (REST) courses San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 9 courses Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/course-descriptions-information/course-descriptions/rest/ "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### REST 098 — Directed Study in Real Estate - **Units:** 0.5-9 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 2.07 - **Prerequisite:** REST 122 and REST 125, with a C or better - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: O - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. Student must identify with the faculty member objectives for learning. Student must complete the written objectives, readings, writings, research, portfolio, and/or papers to meet the objective. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to maximum of 9 units. ### REST 122 — Principles of Real Estate - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/rest.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: O - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will explore the fundamental physical and legal characteristics of real estate together with an introduction to the business of real estate. Topics include real property characteristics, ownership, encumbrances, land use controls, and taxation of real estate. Class discussions on the business of real estate will focus on a closer examination of the appropriate methods of co-ownership, California real estate licensing laws, the relationship between a broker and salesperson, agency, landlord-tenant law, and the transactional aspects of title transfer, contracts, escrow and title insurance, finance, and appraisal. This is a required course for the California Real Estate Salesperson license, an elective for the California Real Estate Broker license, and prepares students to take the state licensing exams. ### REST 123 — Real Estate Appraisal - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** REST 122 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will learn the economic, legal, and social factors that influence property value, along with the three traditional approaches to appraisal: cost, income, and market comparison. This course introduces the principles, methods, and practices of real estate appraisal as required for professional valuation of real property. Topics include property inspection, data collection, neighborhood analysis, highest and best use, depreciation, capitalization, and report writing. Emphasis is placed on standards set by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This is a required course for the California Real Estate Broker license and an elective for the California Real Estate Salesperson license. ### REST 124 — Legal Aspects of Real Estate - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Prerequisite:** REST 122 with C or better. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Introduction to the body of law that governs real estate ownership and transfer. - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will examine real property rights, ownership interests, land use laws, and environmental regulations, as well as the legal framework affecting real estate professionals and real estate transactions. This course provides a comprehensive study involving the legal principles and regulations governing real estate in California. Topics include financing, agency relationships, contracts, deeds, escrow, title insurance, landlord-tenant law, fair housing, antitrust compliance, and disclosure requirements. Emphasis is placed on practical application of California real estate law and preparation for state licensing exams. This course is an elective for the California Real Estate Salesperson license and is required for the California Real Estate Broker license. ### REST 125 — Real Estate Practice - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** REST 122, previous or concurrent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/rest.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will be provided an in-depth study of the day-to-day operations and professional practices of real estate agents in California. Topics include prospecting for clients, listing and marketing properties, preparing purchase agreements, handling disclosures, and understanding escrow procedures. Students will explore ethical standards, risk management, and compliance with California real estate laws and regulations. Emphasis is placed on practical skills such as client communication, negotiation strategies, and the use of technology in real estate transactions. This is a required course for both the California Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker licenses. ### REST 126 — Real Estate Finance - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** REST 122, previous or concurrent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will engage in a comprehensive study of the principles and practices of real estate finance, with emphasis on California real estate markets. Topics include sources of funds, loan instruments, mortgage markets, government programs, and the role of financial institutions. Students will explore financing alternatives for residential, commercial, and investment properties, as well as the impact of interest rates, credit analysis, and risk assessment. The course also covers current trends, legal and regulatory requirements, and ethical considerations in real estate lending. This is an elective course for the California Real Estate Salesperson license and a required course for the California Real Estate Broker license. ### REST 127 — Real Estate Property Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** REST 122, previous or concurrent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will study the operational and legal aspects of real estate property management including business operations, marketing, leasing, tenant relations, and the physical and financial management of income producing properties. Students will examine the differences between the leasing and management of residential property and commercial office and retail properties. This course is an elective for both the California Real Estate Salesperson and California Real Estate Broker licenses. ### REST 128 — Real Estate Economics - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Students should be proficient with a financial calculator and proficient with Excel spreadsheet software. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/rest.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will study real estate using two major branches of economics: urban economics and financial economics. Students will examine and analyze the real property space and asset markets, including residential and commercial property, with a special emphasis on the investment attributes and analysis of income producing property. This course is an elective for both the California Real Estate Broker and California Real Estate Salesperson licenses. ### REST 138 — Work Experience - **Units:** 1-8 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 2.07 - **Corequisite:** Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: O - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/technical subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Technical Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.