Home Buying & Selling

This topic covers the financial and legal steps involved in purchasing a residential property. Learners will understand how to assess affordability, secure a mortgage, navigate the closing process, and evaluate the long-term costs of homeownership.

Home inspection is the objective visual examination of a physical property's structure and systems. Learners will understand how to identify structural defects, evaluate electrical and plumbing safety, and use inspection reports to make informed purchasing decisions.

This topic covers the fundamentals of home loans, including interest rates, amortization schedules, and loan types. Learners will understand how to compare mortgage offers, calculate monthly payments, and navigate the application and approval process.

Property valuation is the process of estimating the economic value of real estate. Learners will understand the primary appraisal methods, analyze comparable market data, and determine the fair market value of residential or commercial properties.

Real estate law governs the ownership, use, and transfer of physical property. Learners will understand property deeds, zoning regulations, landlord-tenant rights, and the legal contracts required to execute real estate transactions safely and legally.

Real estate negotiation involves the strategies and communication techniques used to reach agreement on property transactions. Learners will understand how to structure offers, counteroffers, and concessions to secure favorable terms, prices, and contract contingencies.