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Real estate classes offered via Zoom through Penn State York

Campus partners with Penn State Fayette to provide real estate courses beginning in September

Penn State York is partnering with Penn State Fayette to offer real estate classes beginning in September, Credit: Courtesy of UnsplashAll Rights Reserved.

Real estate classes for those who are preparing to take the salesperson examination offered by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission are being offered via Zoom through Penn State York in partnership with Penn State Fayette. The classes are also designed for individuals employed or seeking employment in real estate-related organizations, including title search, appraisal, and mortgage companies

The salesperson and broker examinations require applicants to demonstrate an understanding of laws, rules, and other aspects of real estate practice.

Completion of these two salesperson courses fulfills requirements to sit for the Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. It is highly recommended that these two courses be taken concurrently.

Real Estate Fundamentals provides a foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania and covers language, principles, and laws that govern the industry. The course is offered, via Zoom, from 6-9 p.m., each Tuesday from Sept. 7 to Nov. 9.

Cost for the course is $350 plus textbook -- “Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania” by James L. Goldsmith Esq., Thomas J. Bellairs, and James L. Helsel Jr., ISBN 9781475498745. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbook. The textbook will cover both the fundamentals and practice courses.

Visit this website to Register for Real Estate Fundamentals

Real Estate Practice is an introduction to all facets of the real estate industry and includes a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction is designed and conducted to provide a working knowledge of actual forms and documents, including related mathematics. The course is offered, via Zoom, from 6 to 9 p.m., each Wednesday from Sept. 8 to Nov. 30.

Cost for the course is $350 plus textbook -- “Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania” by James L. Goldsmith Esq., Thomas J. Bellairs, and James L. Helsel Jr., ISBN 9781475498745. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbook. The textbook will cover both the fundamentals and practice courses.

Visit the website to Register for Real Estate Practice.

To receive additional information, email bkc26@psu.edu. To learn more about the variety of programs offered through continuing education at Penn State York, visit their website.

 

Last Updated August 29, 2021