Real Estate and Construction

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Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Qualification (WSPD 428)
In just 45 classroom hours, you can launch a dynamic new career in the ever-growing real estate industry. This course deals with real estate ownership, contract, agency, title transfer and disclosures, deeds, mortgage instruments, leasing, and State of Illinois licensing law. Real Estate Transactions is designed to equip students to participate successfully in the field of property ownership, management, and sales. A required course for candidates planning to take the Illinois Salesperson License Examination. Course fee includes books and workbooks.

Introduction: Illinois Broker Pre-Licensing Program
Prerequisite for all Broker courses: Real Estate Transactions or Illinois Salesperson License. All five Broker classes shall consist of 15 classroom hours. Upon successful completion of the five essential Broker classes, candidates may sit for the Illinois Broker Examination. Broker class identification numbers are WSPD 448, WSPD 458. WSPD 468, WSPD 478, and WSPD 488.

Real Estate Appraisal (WSPD 478)
This course covers the process of appraisal with a focus on residential property and value, economic trends, depreciation, and land value. Course includes methodology, terminology, and procedures of valuing real property. Pre-requisite: Real Estate Transactions or Illinois Salesperson License.

Advanced Principles (WSPD 468)
This course covers the consumer-centric subjects most recurrent or important in real estate Brokerage. Discuss escrow, fair housing, agency, disclosure, environmental issues, real estate license law, ethics and other topics approved by the EAC and OBRE. Pre-requisite: Real Estate Transactions or Illinois Salesperson License.

Brokerage Administration (WSPD 448)
This mandatory course will include instruction in Illinois real estate law and licensure, listing agreements, contract forms, forms for closing, title search, and the real estate broker-salesperson relationship.

Contracts and Conveyances (WSPD 458)
Course includes instruction on deeds, fixtures, contracts, land use controls, real estate closings, foreclosure and redemption, landlord/tenant relationship, cooperatives and condominiums.

Financing (WSPD 488)
Discuss the economics of real estate financing types and sources of financing, interest, liens, foreclosure, and real property insurance. Topics include sources of mortgage money, mortgage terms and analysis, marketing and construction of loans.

Condominium and Homeowner Association Law (LLC 1200)
This course is an excellent source of information for board members and managers of condominium, town house, and homeowner associations. A leading condominium expert will give students an in-depth look at how associations operate, what their rights are, and how to avoid legal problems.

Home Inspection Training (BG 615)
Launch a lucrative full- or part-time career in home inspection. This course is approved by the State of Illinois and far surpasses state requirements. Taught by leaders in the home inspection industry, this comprehensive program prepares you for the state licensing examination. The course provides instruction of the physical components of a home including soils, foundations, structural components, plumbing, electricity, roofing, heating and air conditioning, and much more. Also covered is home inspection report writing and public policy.

How to be Your Own General Contractor (INDM 100)
If you considering building a new home or embarking on a major remodeling project, this seminar that will enable you to be your own general contractor. This fourteen week seminar will allow you to be much more involved in the overall building process. You will be in a better position to assure you will receive a quality job at the best price. Planning and scheduling, creating specifications, understanding the bidding process, working with an architect, building an energy efficient house, reading blueprints, and understanding plumbing, electrical, HVAC, frame construction, masonry, and excavation, are just a sample of what is included in this course.

National Electrical Code Review (ELC 407)
This fourteen week seminar is based on the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) publication entitled; 1-& 2-Family Dwellings Electrical Systems. The presentation addresses the requirements of electrical systems for residential applications that are defined by the National Electrical Code. (NEC) This course is designed for electrical professionals and is especially helpful for anyone who is interested in taking the International Code Council (ICC) inspector certification test or the electrical license test in the future. 1 & 2 Family book is included. Bring your NEC code book and a calculator.

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