Principles of Real Estate Practice in New York: First Edition

Performance Programs Company's Principles of Real Estate Practice in New York contains the essentials of New York real estate law, principles, and practices necessary for basic competence as a real estate professional and as mandated by New York license law and the New York salesperson 77-hour prelicense course outline. It is based on our highly successful and popular national publication, Principles of Real Estate Practice, which is in use in real estate schools nationwide.

The text is tailored to the needs of the prelicense student. It is designed to

make it easy for students to learn the material and pass their real estate exam

prepare students for numerous career applications

stress practical, rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge.

Principles of Real Estate Practice in New York is streamlined, direct and to-the-point. It includes multiple learning reinforcements. It has a student-oriented organization, both within each section and from section to section. Its examples and exercises are grounded in the authors’ many years in real estate education.

Table of Contents

License Law and Regulations

Law of Agency and Disclosure

Estates and Interests

Liens and Easements

Deeds and Conveyances

Title Closing and Costs

Contract of Sale and Leases

Real Estate Finance

Land Use Regulation

Construction and Environmental Issues

Valuation Process and Pricing Properties

Human Rights and Fair Housing

Municipal Agencies

Property Insurance

Licensee Safety

Taxes and Assessments

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Commercial and Investment Properties

Income Tax Issues in Real Estate Transactions

Mortgage Brokerage

Property Management

Real Estate Mathematics

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