First published in 1959, this premier real estate principles textbook has trained more real estate professionals than any other book.
New to this second edition are: "Learning Objectives" and "Why Should I Learn About" concepts, WWWeb.Links to valuable sites, and a Math FAQs section. Contents of this book are as follows:
* Preface
* Acknowledgments
* PART ONE - Principles
*1. Introduction to the Real Estate Business
*2. Real Property and the Law
*3. Concepts of Home Ownership
*4. Agency
*5. Real Estate Brokerage
*6. Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation
*7. Interests in Real Estate
*8. Forms of Real Estate Ownership
*9. Legal Descriptions
* 10. Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
* 11. Real Estate Contracts
* 12. Transfer of Title
* 13. Title Records
* 14. Real Estate Financing: Principles
* 15. Real Estate Financing: Practice
* 16. Leases
* PART TWO - Practices
* 17. Property Management
* 18. Real Estate Appraisal
* 19. Land-Use Controls and Property Development
* 20. Fair Housing and Ethical Practices
* 21. Environmental Issues and the Real Estate Transaction
* 22. Closing the Real Estate Transaction
* Appendix I: Introduction to Real Estate Investment
* Appendix II: NAR Codes of Ethics
* Sample Examination
* Math FAQs
* Glossary of Key Terms
* Web Links
* Answer Key
* Index
Comments:
Marie Spodek, DREI, "Professional Real Estate Services" writes: "This book consistently meets the needs of three levels of students: For beginners, definitions; for intermediate users, application; and foradvanced users, little known fact. Every time I pick up 'Big Yellow', I learn something new."
Paul Boyter, CRS, GRI, "McColly School of Real Estate": "If a student doesn't pass, it is because they didn't read the book. I think it is great."
