John McCoy - Adjunct Professor

I. Departmental Policies

II. 4 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- College Credit

64 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- Continuing Education

III. 2 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate I --- Continuing Education

IV. 2 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate II --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate II --- Continuing Education

V. 2 Semester Hours --- Law of Contracts --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Law of Contracts --- Continuing Education

VI. 2 Semester Hours --- Law of Agency --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Law of Agency --- Continuing Education

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I. DEPARTMENTAL COURSE/CLASS POLICIES

Incomplete Policy: An incomplete "I" will be granted to a student in rare circumstances.

Generally to receive a grade of " "I , a student must have completed all examinations and

assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course

completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of "W".

Austin Community College Policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student

Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows:

Academic Freedom Statement: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in

class or PCM discussions with the Instructor. In any classroom or PCM situation that

includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints.

These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where

students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and

volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the

instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when

expressed in classroom discussions.

Scholastic Dishonesty Statement: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline

may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on

an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing

outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought,

research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes,

whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either individual or group; classroom

presentations, and homework (ACC - Student Handbook). Penalties for scholastic

dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade

on one assignment to an "F" in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.

Student Discipline Statement: Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning.

Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may

having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior

may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC’s policy on student discipline

can be found in the Student Handbook.

Students With Disabilities Statement: Each ACC campus offers support services for

students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities

must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities

on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are

encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester. Information is in the

Student Handbook.

Rule Of Three: Per state law, effective Spring 2006 any student taking a class for the third

time or more may be charges an additional $60 per credit hour unless exempted. We call

it the Rule of Three.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has mandated that all publicly funded

higher-education institutions will not receive funding for courses a student takes for the third

time or more. Without the state funding for those affected classes, ACC will charge

additional tuition to pay for the cost of the class. The new Rule of Three tuition costs will

not apply to developmental courses, Continuing Education courses, special-studies courses

in which the content changes each time, or other selected courses. For additional

information go to http://austincc.edu/admiss/ruleofthree/

SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES FOR COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The Texas Legislature

has now, for the second session in a row, instituted some substantial consequences for

students who withdraw from courses. Students have traditionally thought of a " W " as a

non-penalty grade, thus it is very important that students understand the direction that the

state is going about withdrawals so that they can avoid substantial negative

consequences later.

The consequences instituted by the state in 2005 are that, for most courses, if a student

enrolls for the course for the third time, the student will have to pay substantially more

tuition for the course.

In 2007, the state declared that, for incoming freshmen in fall, 2007 and later, there will be

a limit of six W s overall in the student’s college career.

http://www.austincc.edu/withdraw/WithdrawalInformation.php

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT POLICY,

AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY:

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of the total class hours and

make up any time you are absent.

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II. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles College Credit

4 Semester Hours, Section 004, Synonym 31851

RELE 1034 Real Estate Principles Continuing Education

64 Classroom Hours, Synomyn 93905

16 weeks, January 20th to May 14th, 2009 12:00 Noon to 1:40 P.M.

Tuesdays and Thursdays RVS -- Room 8133

HOW TO REACH THE INSTRUCTOR

John D. McCoy, Associate Professor Adjunct of Real Estate (REES)

HBC Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.

Austin, Texas 78752

Office: Adjunct Office Room 301.6

Phone: (512) 278-0025

FAX:

Office Hours:

Adjunct Faculty Office HBC Room 301.6

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.

Adjunct Faculty Office RVS Room 4108

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M. to Noon

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/rele

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles

Overview of real estate broker and salesman license; ethical practice; titles and

conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions; law of agency; deeds; encumbrances

and liens, personal and real property; contracts; appraisal; finance and regulations;

closing procedures; real estate mathematics; and federal, state, and local laws

relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community

reinvestment.

RELE Real Estate Principles

Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license

holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances

encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal,

finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers

at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating

to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment.

Fulfills the 60-hour requirement for salesperson license. Integrated with college credit

RELE 1406.

Textbook:

Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas, 13th Edition, Dearborn Financial

Publishing Inc. 2008

Each chapter of the text starts with a series of Key Terms. The prudent student will copy

them on 2" by 3" flash cards as study preparation for the real estate exam. Please read

the chapters in order to get a foundation of the information the author is trying to convey.

At the end of each chapter is a summary and chapter questions for you to gauge whether

gain the concepts of the chapter. Please come to class with the assigned chapters read.

Instructional Methodology:

This course will be primarily lecture with appropriate handouts on related real estate

information in the professional real estate industry. The students are expected to ask

questions about the textbook concepts and terms they have read about. The students will

receive three written exams which will constitute 90% of their grade. Attendance and class

participation will constitute the remaining 10% of the grade.

Course Rationale:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to identify and understand the

dynamics of the real estate industry in Texas, to prepare them for licensing exams,

and /or to provide them with knowledge to understand relationships between agents,

brokers, and clients in the real estate industry.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to

become successful real estate agents, investors, or buyers or sellers of real estate.

This course integrates the basic agency concepts in Texas, the disclosure and duties to

third parties and to clients. Employment issues are addressed as in the deceptive

trade practices and consumer protection issues

GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

1) Discuss, understand, and present real estate principles as related to their

impact on individual real estate business, the economy, and society.

2) Participate in class discussions, presentations, and projects.

3) Understand and demonstrate the concepts and procedures in making

real estate decisions.

4) Understand and define key terms and learning objectives included with each

chapter.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1) Textbook – Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas; Cheryl Peat Nance; 13th Edition;

Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2008 ( ISBN # 13: 978-1-4195-0452-5 )

2) Various periodicals, including newspapers, and other print media.

(Examples: Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M Real Estate Research

Center RECON, and other periodicals with topical real estate sections and

information.)

3) Other real estate materials and websites as researched and presented by

instructor and students.

4) Special project materials and data as it applies. (Internet access helpful.)

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

1) Be conversant in real estate terminology.

2) Understand the concepts of basic real estate.

3) Be able to perform real estate math problems.

4) Understand and comply with Civil Rights laws, Fair Housing laws, Equal Opportunity

and credit laws, and applicable Texas laws.

5) Have a working knowledge of Texas Real Estate License Act.

6) Have a working knowledge of real estate financing.

7) Identify and fully understand employment issues and relationships.

8) Focus on Deceptive Trade Practices & the Consumer Protection Act.

and

9) Special efforts will be made to focus on:

a. Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities

b. Communications – Avoiding disclosure and misrepresentation problems

agreements.

c. Listing agreements, buyer agency agreements, and property management

agreements.

d. The Texas Real Estate License Act.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Attendance: Your participation will have a major impact upon how well you do in

this course. You must be in attendance in class question and grasp real estate

concepts. The taking of exams or turning in of assignments alone is not

sufficient to receiving a passing grade in this class.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE

DEPARTMENT POLICY, AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION

POLICY:

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of

the total class hours and make up any time you are absent.

2) Absence: If a student misses a class or event, it is his/her responsibility to call a

fellow student or the instructor to see if there is an additional assignment or

preparation necessary before the next scheduled class meeting. Missing more

than six ( 6 ) classroom hours during the entire semester could mandate a failing

grade for the class to ensure compliance with Texas Real Estate

Commission (TREC) guidelines.

3) Late assignments: Due to the nature of this course, late assignments will NOT be

accepted unless there is prior discussion and approval from the instructor. It is the

responsibility of the student to present the situation to the instructor for approval.

4) Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be rarely granted. This course is based

primarily on the completion of multiple exams. With penalty a student could miss a

scheduled exam date but would have a week to take the exam. It is solely the

responsibility of the student to contact their advisor or Admissions and Records to

withdraw from the course within any permitted deadline.

5) Grading: Three (3 ) exams will constitute of 90% of the grade. Class participation

and attendance will comprise the final 10% of the grade

Course Grade Average

92 thru 100% "A"

84 thru 91% "B"

75 thru 83% "C"

67 thru 75% "D"

Below 67% Failing

6) The instructor WILL NOT withdraw any student. It is the responsibility of the student to

handle his/her withdrawal. (Exceptions will be in the case of Scholastic Dishonesty,

class disruption, or for other justifiable cause as deemed by the Instructor and the Dean

of Students at the respective campus.)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

1) Missed Exams: If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange

to take the exam.

2) Student Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this

class. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please

officially drop or you will receive an F.

3) Assignments will not be accepted late.

4) Academic work submitted will be your own thought, research, or self-expression.

5) Absolutely no Plagiarism will be tolerated. All submitted assignments will be

subject to review by Plagiarism software, and will be compared to other submissions

in the class.

6) No assignment is to be shared, or be part of any collaborative work. Each

assignment will be the sole responsibility of the student submitting the assignment.

After assignments are submitted by all students, and graded by the instructor, then it

be acceptable to share and discuss assignments.

7) Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need

More information please don’t hesitate to ask.

8) Office hours are posted on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy .

Ask if you need help. I am here to help you!

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III. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE - 1201 - 004 Real Estate Principles College Credit

2 Semester Hours Syn 28005

RELE 1001 Principles of Real Estate I Continuing Education

32 Classroom hours Syn 93908

4 weeks, January 12 - February 4, 2009

HBC, 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

HOW TO REACH THE INSTRUCTOR

John D. McCoy, Associate Professor Adjunct of Real Estate (REES)

HBC Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.

Austin, Texas 78752

Office: Adjunct Office Room 301.6

Phone: (512) 278-0025

FAX:

Office Hours:

Adjunct Faculty Office HBC Room 301.6

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.

Adjunct Faculty Office RVS Room 4108

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M. to Noon

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/rele

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RELE 1201 Principles of Real Estate

Overview of real estate broker and salesman license; ethical practice; titles and

conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions; law of agency; deeds; encumbrances

and liens, personal and real property; contracts; appraisal; finance and regulations;

closing procedures; real estate mathematics; and federal, state, and local laws

relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community

reinvestment.

RELE 1001 Principles of Real Estate

Overview of licensing as a real estate broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a

license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions; deeds; encumbrances

and liens; distinctions between personal and real property; appraisal; finance and regulations;

closing procedures; and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom

on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination,

and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for

salesperson license. Integrated with college credit RELE 1201.

Textbook:

Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas, 13th Edition, Dearborn Financial

Publishing Inc. 2008

Each chapter of the text starts with a series of Key Terms. The prudent student will copy

them on 2" by 3" flash cards as study preparation for the real estate exam. Please read

the chapters in order to get a foundation of the information the author is trying to convey.

At the end of each chapter is a summary and chapter questions for you to gauge whether

gain the concepts of the chapter. Please come to class with the assigned chapters read.

Instructional Methodology:

This course will be primarily lecture with appropriate handouts on related real estate

information in the professional real estate industry. The students are expected to ask

questions about the textbook concepts and terms they have read about. The students will

receive three written exams which will constitute 90% of their grade. Attendance and class

participation will constitute the remaining 10% of the grade.

Course Rationale:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to identify and understand the

dynamics of the real estate industry in Texas, to prepare them for licensing exams,

and /or to provide them with knowledge to understand relationships between agents,

brokers, and clients in the real estate industry.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to

become successful real estate agents, investors, or buyers or sellers of real estate.

This course integrates the basic agency concepts in Texas, the disclosure and duties to

third parties and to clients. Employment issues are addressed as in the deceptive

trade practices and consumer protection issues

GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

1) Discuss, understand, and present real estate principles as related to their

impact on individual real estate business, the economy, and society.

2) Participate in class discussions, presentations, and projects.

3) Understand and demonstrate the concepts and procedures in making

real estate decisions.

4) Understand and define key terms and learning objectives included with each

chapter.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1) Textbook – Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas; Cheryl Peat Nance; 13th Edition;

Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2008 ( ISBN # 13: 978-1-4195-0452-5 )

2) Various periodicals, including newspapers, and other print media.

(Examples: Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M Real Estate Research

Center RECON, and other periodicals with topical real estate sections and

information.)

3) Other real estate materials and websites as researched and presented by

instructor and students.

4) Special project materials and data as it applies. (Internet access helpful.)

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

1) Be conversant in real estate terminology.

2) Understand the concepts of basic real estate.

3) Be able to perform real estate math problems.

4) Understand and comply with Civil Rights laws, Fair Housing laws, Equal Opportunity

and credit laws, and applicable Texas laws.

5) Have a working knowledge of Texas Real Estate License Act.

6) Have a working knowledge of real estate financing.

7) Identify and fully understand employment issues and relationships.

8) Focus on Deceptive Trade Practices & the Consumer Protection Act.

and

9) Special efforts will be made to focus on:

a. Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities

b. Communications – Avoiding disclosure and misrepresentation problems

agreements.

c. Listing agreements, buyer agency agreements, and property management

agreements.

d. The Texas Real Estate License Act.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Attendance: Your participation will have a major impact upon how well you do in

this course. You must be in attendance in class question and grasp real estate

concepts. The taking of exams or turning in of assignments alone is not

sufficient to receiving a passing grade in this class.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

POLICY, AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY.

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of the total class

hours and make up any time you are absent.

2) Absence: If a student misses a class or event, it is his/her responsibility to call a

fellow student or the instructor to see if there is an additional assignment or

preparation necessary before the next scheduled class meeting. Missing more

than six ( 6 ) classroom hours during the entire semester could mandate a failing

grade for the class to ensure compliance with Texas Real Estate

Commission (TREC) guidelines.

3) Late assignments: Due to the nature of this course, late assignments will NOT be

accepted unless there is prior discussion and approval from the instructor. It is the

responsibility of the student to present the situation to the instructor for approval.

4) Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be rarely granted. This course is based

primarily on the completion of multiple exams. With penalty a student could miss a

scheduled exam date but would have a week to take the exam. It is solely the

responsibility of the student to contact their advisor or Admissions and Records to

withdraw from the course within any permitted deadline.

5) Grading: TWO ( 2 ) exams will constitute of 90% of the grade. Class participation

and attendance will comprise the final 10% of the grade

Course Grade Average

92 thru 100% "A"

84 thru 91% "B"

75 thru 83% "C"

67 thru 75% "D"

Below 67% Failing

6) The instructor WILL NOT withdraw any student. It is the responsibility of the student to

handle his/her withdrawal. (Exceptions will be in the case of Scholastic Dishonesty,

class disruption, or for other justifiable cause as deemed by the Instructor and the Dean

of Students at the respective campus.)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

1) Missed Exams: If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange

to take the exam.

2) Student Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this

class. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please

officially drop or you will receive an F.

3) Assignments will not be accepted late.

4) Academic work submitted will be your own thought, research, or self-expression.

5) Absolutely no Plagiarism will be tolerated. All submitted assignments will be

subject to review by Plagiarism software, and will be compared to other submissions

in the class.

6) No assignment is to be shared, or be part of any collaborative work. Each

assignment will be the sole responsibility of the student submitting the assignment.

After assignments are submitted by all students, and graded by the instructor, then it

be acceptable to share and discuss assignments.

7) Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need

More information please don’t hesitate to ask.

8) Office hours are posted on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy .

Ask if you need help. I am here to help you!

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IV. COURSE INFORMATION SRING 2009

RELE 1238-004 --- Real Estate Principles II --- College Credit

2 Semester hours --- Synonym 32408

RELE 1038 --- Real Estate Principles II --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93913

4 weeks, February 9 to March 4, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

HOW TO REACH THE INSTRUCTOR

John D. McCoy, Associate Professor Adjunct of Real Estate (REES)

HBC Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.

Austin, Texas 78752

Office: Adjunct Office Room 301.6

Phone: (512) 278-0025

FAX:

Office Hours:

Adjunct Faculty Office HBC Room 301.6

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.

Adjunct Faculty Office RVS Room 4108

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M. to Noon

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/rele

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RELE 1238 Principles of Real Estate II

Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a

license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds,

encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal,

finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers

at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating

to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community

reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson

license.

RELE 1038 Principles of Real Estate II (32.0 hours/$135.00)

Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license

holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances

and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations,

closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom

instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit

discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required

instruction for salesperson license. College integrated with RELE 1238.

Textbook:

Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas, 13th Edition, Dearborn Financial

Publishing Inc. 2008

Each chapter of the text starts with a series of Key Terms. The prudent student will copy

them on 2" by 3" flash cards as study preparation for the real estate exam. Please read

the chapters in order to get a foundation of the information the author is trying to convey.

At the end of each chapter is a summary and chapter questions for you to gauge whether

gain the concepts of the chapter. Please come to class with the assigned chapters read.

Instructional Methodology:

This course will be primarily lecture with appropriate handouts on related real estate

information in the professional real estate industry. The students are expected to ask

questions about the textbook concepts and terms they have read about. The students will

receive two written exams which will constitute 80% of their grade. Attendance and class

participation will constitute the remaining 20% of the grade.

Course Rationale:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to identify and understand the

dynamics of the real estate industry in Texas, to prepare them for licensing exams,

and /or to provide them with knowledge to understand relationships between agents,

brokers, and clients in the real estate industry.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to

become successful real estate agents, investors, or buyers or sellers of real estate.

This course integrates the basic real estate concepts in Texas, the disclosure and duties

to third parties and to clients. Real estate financing, property management, property value

and closings on real estate.

GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

1) Discuss, understand, and present real estate principles as related to their

impact on individual real estate business, the economy, and society.

2) Participate in class discussions, presentations, and projects.

3) Understand and demonstrate the concepts and procedures in making

real estate decisions.

4) Understand and define key terms and learning objectives included with each

chapter.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1) Textbook – Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas; Cheryl Peat Nance; 13th Edition;

Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2008 ( ISBN # 13: 978-1-4195-0452-5 )

2) Various periodicals, including newspapers, and other print media.

(Examples: Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M Real Estate Research

Center RECON, and other periodicals with topical real estate sections and

information.)

3) Other real estate materials and websites as researched and presented by

instructor and students.

4) Special project materials and data as it applies. (Internet access helpful.)

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

1) Be conversant in real estate terminology.

2) Understand the concepts of basic real estate.

3) Be able to perform real estate math problems.

4) Understand and comply with Civil Rights laws, Fair Housing laws, Equal Opportunity

and credit laws, and applicable Texas laws.

5) Have a working knowledge of Texas Real Estate License Act.

6) Have a working knowledge of real estate financing.

7) Identify and fully understand employment issues and relationships.

8) Focus on Deceptive Trade Practices & the Consumer Protection Act.

and

9) Special efforts will be made to focus on:

a. Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities

b. Communications – Avoiding disclosure and misrepresentation problems

agreements.

c. Listing agreements, buyer agency agreements, and property management

agreements.

d. The Texas Real Estate License Act.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Attendance: Your participation will have a major impact upon how well you do in

this course. You must be in attendance in class question and grasp real estate

concepts. The taking of exams or turning in of assignments alone is not

sufficient to receiving a passing grade in this class.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

POLICY, AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY.

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of the total class

hours and make up any time you are absent.

2) Absence: If a student misses a class or event, it is his/her responsibility to call a

fellow student or the instructor to see if there is an additional assignment or

preparation necessary before the next scheduled class meeting. Missing more

than six ( 6 ) classroom hours during the entire semester could mandate a failing

grade for the class to ensure compliance with Texas Real Estate

Commission (TREC) guidelines.

3) Late assignments: Due to the nature of this course, late assignments will NOT be

accepted unless there is prior discussion and approval from the instructor. It is the

responsibility of the student to present the situation to the instructor for approval.

4) Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be rarely granted. This course is based

primarily on the completion of multiple exams. With penalty a student could miss a

scheduled exam date but would have a week to take the exam. It is solely the

responsibility of the student to contact their advisor or Admissions and Records to

withdraw from the course within any permitted deadline.

5) Grading: TWO ( 2 ) exams will constitute of 90% of the grade. Class participation

and attendance will comprise the final 10% of the grade

Course Grade Average

92 thru 100% "A"

84 thru 91% "B"

75 thru 83% "C"

67 thru 75% "D"

Below 67% Failing

6) The instructor WILL NOT withdraw any student. It is the responsibility of the student to

handle his/her withdrawal. (Exceptions will be in the case of Scholastic Dishonesty,

class disruption, or for other justifiable cause as deemed by the Instructor and the Dean

of Students at the respective campus.)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

1) Missed Exams: If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange

to take the exam.

2) Student Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this

class. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please

officially drop or you will receive an F.

3) Assignments will not be accepted late.

4) Academic work submitted will be your own thought, research, or self-expression.

5) Absolutely no Plagiarism will be tolerated. All submitted assignments will be

subject to review by Plagiarism software, and will be compared to other submissions

in the class.

6) No assignment is to be shared, or be part of any collaborative work. Each

assignment will be the sole responsibility of the student submitting the assignment.

After assignments are submitted by all students, and graded by the instructor, then it

be acceptable to share and discuss assignments.

7) Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need

More information please don’t hesitate to ask.

8) Office hours are posted on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy .

Ask if you need help. I am here to help you!

#####################################################################################

V. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 1211 --- Law of Contracts --- College Credit

2 Semester Hours --- Synomyn 32659

RELE 1011 --- Real Estate Contracts --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93891

4 weeks, March 9 to April 8, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

HBC Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.

Austin, Texas 78752

Office: Adjunct Office Room 301.6

Phone: (512) 278-0025

FAX:

Office Hours:

Adjunct Faculty Office HBC Room 301.6

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.

Adjunct Faculty Office RVS Room 4108

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M. to Noon

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/rele

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RELE 1211 Law of Contracts

A review of real estate contracts required by Section 6A (3) of the Real Estate

License Act with emphasis on general contract law requirements. Also covers the

purpose, history, and working process of the Broker-Lawyer Committee. Includes

preparation of real estate contract forms with emphasis on the most commonly

used forms.

RELE 1011 Real Estate Contracts

Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and

remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of

adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements. Integrated with college credit RELE 1211.

Textbook:

Texas Real Estate Contracts, Ralph Tamper, Fourth Edition,

ISBN-13: 978-0-7931-9625-8, 2006 by Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.

Each chapter of the text starts with a series of Key Terms. The prudent student will copy

them on 2" by 3" flash cards as study preparation for the real estate exam. Please read

the chapters in order to get a foundation of the information the author is trying to convey.

At the end of each chapter is a summary and chapter questions for you to gauge whether

gain the concepts of the chapter. Please come to class with the assigned chapters read.

Instructional Methodology:

This course will be primarily lecture with appropriate handouts on related real estate

information in the professional real estate industry. The students are expected to ask

questions about the textbook concepts and terms they have read about. The students will

receive a project which will demonstrate their knowledge of real estate contracts and an

ability to correctly fill out the forms. That will constitute 80% of their grade. Attendance

and class participation will constitute the remaining 20% of the grade.

Course Rationale:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student in contract writing to legally and

successfully completing a real estate transaction. It will inform them of the changing

dynamics of the real estate industry in Texas, to prepare them for licensing exams,

and /or to provide them with knowledge to understand relationships between agents,

brokers, and clients in the real estate industry.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to

become successful real estate agents, investors, or buyers or sellers of real estate.

This course integrates the basic real estate concepts in Texas, the disclosure and duties

to third parties and to clients. Real estate financing, property management, property value

and closings on real estate.

GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

1) Discuss, understand, and present real estate principles as related to their

impact on individual real estate business, the economy, and society.

2) Participate in class discussions, presentations, and projects.

3) Understand and demonstrate the concepts and procedures in making

real estate decisions.

4) Be able to successfully and legally fill out real estate contracts to earn a commission.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1) Textbook – Texas Real Estate Contracts, Fourth Edition, Ralph Tamper,

Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2006 ( ISBN # 13: 978-0-7931-9625-8 )

2) Various periodicals, including newspapers, and other print media.

(Examples: Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M Real Estate Research

Center RECON, and other periodicals with topical real estate sections and

information.)

3) Up to date real estate contacts from the TREC website.

4) Special project materials and data as it applies. (Internet access helpful.)

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

1) Be able to legally and successfully fill out real estate contracts.

2) Understand the concepts of basic real estate.

3) Be able to perform real estate math problems.

4) Understand and comply with Civil Rights laws, Fair Housing laws, Equal Opportunity

and credit laws, and applicable Texas laws.

5) Have a working knowledge of Texas Real Estate License Act.

6) Have a working knowledge of real estate financing.

7) Identify and fully understand employment issues and relationships.

8) Focus on Deceptive Trade Practices & the Consumer Protection Act.

and

9) Special efforts will be made to focus on:

a. Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities

b. Communications – Avoiding disclosure and misrepresentation problems

agreements.

c. Listing agreements, buyer agency agreements, and property management

agreements.

d. The Texas Real Estate License Act.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Attendance: Your participation will have a major impact upon how well you do in

this course. You must be in attendance in class question and grasp real estate

concepts. The taking of exams or turning in of assignments alone is not

sufficient to receiving a passing grade in this class.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

POLICY, AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY.

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of the total class

hours and make up any time you are absent.

2) Absence: If a student misses a class or event, it is his/her responsibility to call a

fellow student or the instructor to see if there is an additional assignment or

preparation necessary before the next scheduled class meeting. Missing more

than six ( 6 ) classroom hours during the entire semester could mandate a failing

grade for the class to ensure compliance with Texas Real Estate

Commission (TREC) guidelines.

3) Late assignments: Due to the nature of this course, late assignments will NOT be

accepted unless there is prior discussion and approval from the instructor. It is the

responsibility of the student to present the situation to the instructor for approval.

4) Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be rarely granted. This course is based

primarily on the completion of multiple exams. With penalty a student could miss a

scheduled exam date but would have a week to take the exam. It is solely the

responsibility of the student to contact their advisor or Admissions and Records to

withdraw from the course within any permitted deadline.

5) Grading: The assigned project will consist of 80% of the grade. Class participation

A661and attendance will comprise the final 20% of the grade

Course Grade Average

92 thru 100% "A"

84 thru 91% "B"

75 thru 83% "C"

67 thru 75% "D"

Below 67% Failing

6) The instructor WILL NOT withdraw any student. It is the responsibility of the student to

handle his/her withdrawal. (Exceptions will be in the case of Scholastic Dishonesty,

class disruption, or for other justifiable cause as deemed by the Instructor and the Dean

of Students at the respective campus.)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

1) Missed Exams: If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange

to take the exam.

2) Student Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this

class. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please

officially drop or you will receive an F.

3) Assignments will not be accepted late.

4) Academic work submitted will be your own thought, research, or self-expression.

5) Absolutely no Plagiarism will be tolerated. All submitted assignments will be

subject to review by Plagiarism software, and will be compared to other submissions

in the class.

6) No assignment is to be shared, or be part of any collaborative work. Each

assignment will be the sole responsibility of the student submitting the assignment.

After assignments are submitted by all students, and graded by the instructor, then it

be acceptable to share and discuss assignments.

7) Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need

More information please don’t hesitate to ask.

8) Office hours are posted on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy .

Ask if you need help. I am here to help you!

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VI. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 2201-005 --- Law of Agency --- College Credit

2 Semesters Hours --- Synonym 32850

RELE 2001 --- Law of Agency --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93888

4 weeks, April 13 to May 6, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. through 10:00 PM, Mondays and Wednesdays

HBC Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.

Austin, Texas 78752

Office: Adjunct Office Room 301.6

Phone: (512) 278-0025

FAX:

Office Hours:

Adjunct Faculty Office HBC Room 301.6

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.

Adjunct Faculty Office RVS Room 4108

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M. to Noon

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/rele

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RELE 2201 Law of Agency

A study of law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant

relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent's authority,

the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade

practices, listing or buying representation procedures, the disclosure of agency,

and related subjects.

RELE 2001 Law of Agency

A study of law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the

authority of an agent, the termination of an agent's authority, the fiduciary and other duties

of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and

the disclosure of an agency. Integrated with college credit RELE 2201

Textbook:

Texas Real Estate Agency, 6th Edition, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.

Each chapter of the text, TEXAS REAL ESTATE AGENCY, starts with a series of

learning objectivies. Please review before reading the chapters in order to get a

foundation of what the authors are trying to convey. At the end of each chapter is a

summary, key points, suggestions for brokers/agents, and a series of questions

(quiz & discussion) for your review. Along with the learning objectives at the beginning

of each chapter, please review the aforementioned sections at the end of each chapter

BEFORE you read each chapter. Reviewing before you read the chapter will provide

you with a thought process and outline as to what the authors are trying to convey.

Instructional Methodology:

This course will be primarily lecture with appropriate handouts and related real estate

contracts. Small group work will also take place in the classroom to engage the

student in class related problems and discussion issues. Class study will also be

augmented by authentic real estate events and Texas case law. Each student will be

appointed as either a LISTING AGENT or a BUYER'S AGENT for an individual

presentation in the last days of the class to determine the student's course grade.

Course Rationale:

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to identify and understand the

dynamics of the real estate industry in Texas, to prepare them for licensing exams,

and /or to provide them with knowledge to understand relationships between agents,

brokers, and clients in the real estate industry.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to

become successful real estate agents, investors, or buyers or sellers of real estate.

This course integrates the basic agency concepts in Texas, the disclosure and duties to

third parties and to clients. Employment issues are addressed as in the deceptive

trade practices and consumer protection issues

GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

1) Discuss, understand, and present Law of Agency principles as related to their

impact on individual real estate businesses, the economy, ans society

2) Participate in class discussions, presentations, and projects.

3) Understand and demonstrate the concepts and procedures in making

real estate decisions.

4) Understand and define key terms and learning objectives included within each

chapter of the textbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1) Textbook – Texas Real Estate Agency; Donna K.Peeples, Minor Peoeples III,

6th Edition; Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2006 (ISBN # 1-4195-3821-7)

2) Various periodicals, including newspapers, and other print media.

(Examples: Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M Real Estate Research

Center RECON, and other periodicals with topical real estate sections and

information.)

3) Other real estate materials and websites as researched and presented by

instructor and students.

4) Special project materials and data as it applies. (Internet access helpful.)

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

1) Fully understand how Law of Agency impacts the Real Estate industry.

2) Fully understand What Agency all about.

3) Understand the overall process for Agency relationships, disclosure, and the

creation and termination of Agency.

4) Be able to implement Buyer Agency, Seller Agency, & Subagency.

5) Understand how to coordinate and facilitate Representations.

6) Focus on the compliance with all laws, acts, and regulations.

7) Identify and fully understand employment issues and relationships.

8) Focus on Deceptive Trade Practices & the Consumer Protection Act.

and

9) Special efforts will be made to focus on:

a. Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities.

b. Communications – Avoiding disclosure and misrepresentation problems.

c. Listing agreements.

d. Intermediary and how that impacts representing more than one party.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Attendance: Your participation will have a major impact upon how well you do in

this course. You must be in attendance in class question and grasp real estate

concepts. The taking of exams or turning in of assignments alone is not

sufficient to receiving a passing grade in this class.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION POLICY, ACC REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

POLICY, AND ACC CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY.

To earn credit for any Real Estate course you must attend 90 % of the total class

hours and make up any time you are absent.

2) Absence: If a student misses a class or event, it is his/her responsibility to call a

fellow student or the instructor to see if there is an additional assignment or

preparation necessary before the next scheduled class meeting. Missing more

than six ( 6 ) classroom hours during the entire semester could mandate a failing

grade for the class to ensure compliance with Texas Real Estate

Commission (TREC) guidelines.

3) Late assignments: Due to the nature of this course, late assignments will NOT be

accepted unless there is prior discussion and approval from the instructor. It is the

responsibility of the student to present the situation to the instructor for approval.

4) Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be rarely granted. This course is based

primarily on the completion of multiple exams. With penalty a student could miss a

scheduled exam date but would have a week to take the exam. It is solely the

responsibility of the student to contact their advisor or Admissions and Records to

withdraw from the course within any permitted deadline.

5) Grading: A student presentation to the class will consist of 80% of the grade.

Class participation and attendance will comprise the final 20% of the grade.

Course Grade Average

92 thru 100% "A"

84 thru 91% "B"

75 thru 83% "C"

67 thru 75% "D"

Below 67% Failing

6) The instructor WILL NOT withdraw any student. It is the responsibility of the student to

handle his/her withdrawal. (Exceptions will be in the case of Scholastic Dishonesty,

class disruption, or for other justifiable cause as deemed by the Instructor and the Dean

of Students at the respective campus.)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

1) Missed Evaluations: If you miss an evaluation, you have 48 hours to contact me and

arrange to "present the project" to a student audience.

2) Student Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this

class. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please

officially drop or you will receive an " F".

3) Assignments will not be accepted late.

4) Academic work submitted will be your own thought, research, or self-expression.

5) Absolutely no Plagiarism will be tolerated. All submitted assignments will be subject

to review by Plagiarism software, and will be compared to other submissions

in the class.

6) No assignment is to be shared, or be part of any collaborative work. Each

assignment will be the sole responsibility of the student submitting the assignment.

After assignments are submitted by all students, and graded by the instructor, then it

be acceptable to share and discuss assignments.

7) Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need more

information please don’t hesitate to ask.

8) Office hours are posted on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/jmccoy .

Ask if you need help. I am here to help you!

Syllabi

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Departmental Policies

II. 4 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- College Credit

64 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- Continuing Education

III. 2 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate I --- Continuing Education

IV. 2 Semester Hours --- Principles of Real Estate II --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Principles of Real Estate II --- Continuing Education

V. 2 Semester Hours --- Law of Contracts --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Law of Contracts --- Continuing Education

VI. 2 Semester Hours --- Law of Agency --- College Credit

32 Classroom Hours --- Law of Agency --- Continuing Education

I. DEPARTMENTAL COURSE/CLASS POLICIES

II. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles College Credit

4 Semester Hours, Section 004, Synonym 31851

RELE 1034 Real Estate Principles Continuing Education

64 Classroom Hours, Synomyn 93905

16 weeks, January 20th to May 14th, 2009 12:00 Noon to 1:40 P.M.

Tuesdays and Thursdays RVS -- Room 8133

III. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE - 1201 - 004 Real Estate Principles College Credit

2 Semester Hours Syn 28005

RELE 1001 Principles of Real Estate I Continuing Education

32 Classroom hours Syn 93908

4 weeks, January 12 - February 4, 2009

HBC, 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

IV. COURSE INFORMATION SRING 2009

RELE 1238-004 --- Real Estate Principles II --- College Credit

2 Semester hours --- Synonym 32408

RELE 1038 --- Real Estate Principles II --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93913

4 weeks, February 9 to March 4, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

V. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 1211 --- Law of Contracts --- College Credit

2 Semester Hours --- Synomyn 32659

RELE 1011 --- Real Estate Contracts --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93891

4 weeks, March 9 to April 8, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays

VI. COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2009

RELE 2201-005 --- Law of Agency --- College Credit

2 Semesters Hours --- Synonym 32850

RELE 2001 --- Law of Agency --- Continuing Education

32 Classroom Hours --- Synonym 93888

4 weeks, April 13 to May 6, 2009 HBC Room 411.0

6:00 P.M. through 10:00 PM, Mondays and Wednesdays