Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Modern Real Estate Practice has launched millions of successful real estate careers and served as a careerlong reference for professionals, as well as consumers investing in real estate. This new edition of "The Big Yellow Book" addresses in easy-to-understand terms, the principles of real estate law, finance, valuation and investment. Features and sidebars serve to illustrate real-world applications of the principles.
The new edition reflects the latest hot issues that consumers and professionals need to understand, including:
-- buyer brokerage and why it's important
-- how sales agreements are changing
-- details on the variety and types of agency relationships
-- technology in the real estate workplace
-- environmental considerations to be aware of