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Real Estate Salesperson

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1.1 Real Property vs. Personal Property 1.2 Characteristics of Real Property 1.3 Legal Descriptions and Surveys 1.4 Land Use Controls and Encumbrances

2.1 Ownership, Estates, Rights, and Interests 2.2 Deeds, Title Transfer, and Recording

3.1 Concept of Value 3.2 Appraisal Process 3.3 Valuation Methods and BPO

4.1 Contract Types and Required Elements 4.2 Contract Performance and Enforceability 4.3 Sales Contracts and Contingencies 4.4 Agency Relationships and Duties

5.1 Broker Responsibilities and Brokerage Agreements 5.2 Fair Housing 5.3 Risk Management and Compliance

6.1 Property Conditions and Environmental Hazards 6.2 Disclosure Obligations and Liability

7.1 Financing Concepts and Components 7.2 Lender Requirements and Insurance 7.3 Federal Financing Regulations 7.4 Settlement and Closing

8.1 Area and Valuation Calculations 8.2 Commission and Financing Costs 8.3 Settlement and Investment Math

How to Use This Guide

This guide is organized to mirror the national content outline so you can study by topic and track progress.

Recommended Study Order

Property basics - ownership, land use, and legal descriptions
Title and transfer - deeds, liens, and recording
Value and appraisal - pricing, appraisal methods, and CMA/BPO
Contracts and agency - contract law, agency relationships, duties
Practice and compliance - fair housing, risk management
Disclosures and environment - hazards and disclosure obligations
Financing and settlement - loan types, regulations, closing
Math - calculations used in practice and on the exam

State-Specific Reminder

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1.1 Real Property vs. Personal Property

Chapter 1: Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use

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