MATC 2023-24 Catalog

RLEST – SOCSCI

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

RLEST – Real Estate (Department 194) RLEST-175

space and renting techniques. Tenant selection, supervision and relations with owners are covered, along with purchasing, budgets, reports and legal and professional relationships. Also addressed is the industry of providing property management services to both residential and commercial clients. RLEST-191 Credits:3 Residential Plumbing for Inspectors This course focuses on passing the State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Plumbing Inspector Exam. All plumbing code material on the exam will be covered in class including pipe sizing, water distribution and waste systems and cross connection. RLEST-192 Credits:3 Uniform Dwelling Code Construction for Inspectors This course focuses on the Uniform Dwelling Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Uniform Dwelling Code-Construction Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. RLEST-193 Credits:3 Residential Electrical for Inspectors This course follows the requirements of the National Electrical Code. It provides students with the required knowledge to take the State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Electrical Inspector Exam. The material covered will include service sizing, electrical boxes and distribution systems, as well as shock resistance. RLEST-194 Credits:3 UDC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning for Inspectors This course focuses on the Uniform Dwelling Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Uniform Dwelling Code - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. RLEST-197 Credits:3 Commercial Building Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Commercial Building Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. SOCSCI – Social Science (Department 809) SOCSCI-103 Credits:3 Think Critically & Creatively Provides instruction about critical and creative thinking that is in high demand in all occupations. Models, theories, and processes provide the foundation for learning logical thinking strategies. Students will apply a systematic approach to problem solving by analyzing the problem, assessing possible Commercial Building Code for Inspectors This course focuses on the Wisconsin

RLEST-184

Credits:3

Real Estate Mortgage Processing The fundamentals of mortgage lending and lending terminology are covered along with the sources of mortgage money from conventional to governmental fi nancing. Mortgage lending math, loan documents, government agencies, and the secondary mortgage market are also examined. Government controls from the HUD-1 to the RESPA rules are covered. This is an ever changing industry with many opportunities and complications. RLEST-185 Credits:3 Real Estate Investment Principles Real estate investment fundamentals are explained. Types of investment real estate, investment objectives, and the investment process are discussed. Investment techniques are analyzed from the gross rent multiplier to the internal rate of return and cap rates. You will be able to compare properties, investment opportunities, or limitations. RLEST-187 Credits:3 Broker Management This course plus the Broker Preparation RLEST-183 will meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin licensing as a Real Estate Broker. The course will cover in depth all the State of Wisconsin real estate forms, contracts and documents. A heavy focus will be on the management of a real estate brokerage business. This would include business management, fi nancial management, o ffi ce management and employee or agent management. Another important area that will be covered in depth is the duties of a broker and ethics. We will look at these components considering industry standards and regulatory requirements. RLEST-188 Credits:3 Listing Selling and Sales Tools Broker/Salesperson relationships and o ffi ce/listing procedures are studied. Client responsibility and property information disclosure are examined. Listing Contract, O ff er To Purchase, advertising sales plans/ presentation are also reviewed. Current sales and marketing of real estate is reviewed. RLEST-189 Credits:3 Introduction to Home Inspection This course is designed to meet the need for inspection knowledge for the real estate market, including inspectors, realtor buyers and sellers. The course covers the physical components of a home, including soils, foundations, structure, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Public policy, procedures and report writing are also addressed in this class. RLEST-190 Credits:3 Introduction to Property Management Property management is discussed in regard to leases, rent scheduling, selling

Credits:3

Technical Writing for Home Inspectors Students will engage in hands-on technical writing tasks in order to be able to plan, design and execute well-developed documents for real estate related transactions using construction terms. These include various forms, business letters and marketing materials to be used in the home inspection business. RLEST-180 Credits:3 Principles of Real Estate This course, in addition to Real Estate Law (RLEST-182), satis fi es the educational licensing requirement that must be met prior to taking the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Exam. The content of the course will address agency/brokerage, title and deeds, fi nance appraisal, home ownership, economics of real estate government limitation, forms, and contracts. RLEST-181 Credits:3 Principles of Commercial Real Estate This course covers the broad area of commercial property, which includes retail facilities, o ffi ce buildings, mini-storage and warehouses, as well as apartment complexes. Areas to be addressed include: listing, leasing, fi nancing, marketing, buying, selling, valuation, and the advantages of specialization. The di ff erence between commercial and residential buildings, as a real estate professional and as an investor, will be emphasized. RLEST-182 Credits:3 Real Estate Law This course, in addition to Principles of Real Estate (RLEST-180), will satisfy the educational requirements for the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Exam. The course will cover the duties and responsibilities of a real estate professional. Disclosure requirements, all forms, contracts, addenda, amendments, deed options, and land contracts will be covered thoroughly. Closing a transaction, discrimination, landlord/tenant law, and environmental issues will also be covered. RLEST-183 Credits:3 Real Estate Broker Preparation The course satis fi es the educational requirement for the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers Exam. The course will focus on closing a transaction, as well as the responsibilities of a broker, including: employer and human resources, supervision and leadership, managing liability and risk, and disclosure duties. A real estate business, as a business, includes: trust accounts, special issues from Starker Exchanges, auctions, foreclosures, and short sales. Instruction also includes familiarity with all of the forms and contract options.

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