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Real Estate
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
RLS 101 Principles of Real Estate I/License Preparation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Combined with RLS 102, RLS 101 is an in-depth and comprehensive study of the principles and laws that govern real
estate. Includes, but is not limited to: the discussion of ethics and the real estate profession; characteristics of real
property; general brokerage and listing agreements; contracts and contract law; ownership of real property; legal
descriptions of real property; land development and construction; financing; acquisitions and transfer of title; property
insurance and warranties; property valuation and the appraisal process; real estate math: licensing and the activities of
Arizona licensees; and Arizona specific real estate law.
Information:
The Arizona Department of Real Estate recognizes and accepts RLS101 as satisfaction of meeting forty-five (45) of the
mandatory ninety (90) hours of pre-licensing educational requirements for salespersons.
RLS 101 and 102 together constitute RLS 105.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
RLS 102 Principles of Real Estate II/ License Preparation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of RLS 101. Combined with RLS 101, RLS 102 is an in-depth and comprehensive study of the principles and
laws that govern real estate. Includes, but is not limited to: principles and law of agency; estates in real property;
government restrictions on property; liens, easements and other encumbrances; property management; escrow and
settlement procedures; real estate math; licensing, and the activities of Arizona licensees; and Arizona specific real
estate law.
Recommendation: Completion of RLS 101 before enrolling in this course.
Information:
The Arizona Department of Real Estate recognizes and accepts RLS 102 as satisfaction satisfaction of meeting forty-five
(45) of the mandatory ninety (90) hours of pre-licensing educational requirements for salespersons.
RLS 101 and 102 together constitute RLS 105.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
RLS 105 Principles of Real Estate/License Preparation
6 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lec.)
Principles of real estate and the associated rules and regulations. Includes real estate profession and ethics, property
characteristics, listing agreements, ownership of real property, legal descriptions, property development, property
insurance, property valuation and the appraisal process, contracts and contract law, financing, real estate math, acquisition
and transfer of title, licensing, continuation of contracts, principles of agency, estates in real property, government
restrictions on property, liens, easements, and other encumbrances, property management, activities of Arizona licensees,
escrow and settlement procedures, Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and Arizona real estate law.
Information:
RLS 101 and 102 together constitute RLS 105.
The Arizona Department of Real Estate accepts this course as satisfying the required 90 hours of pre-licensing
educational requirements for salespersons.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
RLS 106 Contract Writing
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Overview of recent developments in the real estate profession. Includes contract writing, computing, and ethical practices.
Information: This course is intended for people interested in the real estate field and is designed to meet the six hours of
contract writing required by the Arizona Department of Real Estate for new salespersons.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
RLS 155 Real Estate License Exam Review
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Review of the State of Arizona Real Estate Department licensing exam material. Includes real estate profession and ethics,
property characteristics, ownership of property, legal descriptions, contracts and contract law, estates in real property and
transfer of title, property development, property insurance, appraisal, financing, real estate math, agency, government
and real estate, water law, liens, easements, and encumbrances, property management, escrow and settlement, Arizona
Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, licensing, and Arizona real estate law.
Prerequisite(s): RLS 101 and 102, or 105.
Information: In order to enroll in this course, students must have complete the prerequisites and received a prelicensure
education certificate to prepare for the state exam for real estate sales licensing.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
RLS 202 Real Estate Appraisals
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Basic principles and practical application of real estate appraisals. Includes real property, markets, fee simple and partial
interests, data, neighborhoods and districts, building, highest and best use, cost approach, sales comparison approach,
income capitalization approach, and appraisal report.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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