Real Estate Principles & Practices
This pre-licensing real estate course prepares students to take the Connecticut salesperson and brokerage exam. Participants who intend to do so must be at least 18 years of age, attend 60 hours of mandatory classroom instruction, and pass the in-class exam with a grade of 70 or better. Students should be proficient in basic math skills. The instructor will review all subjects typically included in the state licensing exam from property and agency law to contracts, mortgages, environmental issues, and real estate math. Fair Housing, leases, property management, taxes & liens, as well as real estate brokerage will also be covered in detail.  The state exam must be completed within one year of graduation from this course. Price includes all textbooks and materials. May be eligible for WIA funds – contact CT Works.

Basic Appraisal Principles
This introductory appraisal course is one of the pre-licensing courses for those individuals seeking an appraiser’s license.  It may also be of interest to real estate salespeople who would like to obtain their broker’s license.  This basic introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, type of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal practice.  Thorough discussion of appraisal principles, accompanied by practical examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics.  A calculator is recommended.  Course consists of at least 30 mandatory classroom hours of instruction.  The current class schedule allows for one missed class.  This course has been purchased from Hondros Learning.  AQB approval has been granted to Hondros Learning.  This course has been approved by the Real Estate Commission.  The current course schedule of 33 hours allows for a maximum of one missed class. 

Basic Appraisal Procedures
This second-part introductory appraisal class is one of the pre-licensing courses for those individuals seeking an appraiser’s license.  It may also be of interest to real estate salespeople who would like to obtain their broker’s license and need to complete an elective.  This basic introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real estate approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math.  Through theory, case studies, and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal procedures.  A calculator is recommended.  Course consists of at least 30 mandatory classroom hours of instruction.  The current class schedule allows for one missed class.  This course has been purchased from Hondros Learning.  AQB approval has been granted to Hondros Learning.  This course has been approved by the Real Estate Commission. The current course schedule of 33 hours allows for a maximum of one missed class.