Real estate
Subtitle: an introduction to the profession
By: Charles J. Jacobus, Bruce M. Harwood.
Contributors: Harwood, Bruce M., 1941-
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 604
Subjects: Real property -- United States.; Vendors and purchasers -- United States.; Real estate business -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Description: A classic reference, Real Estate: An Introduction To The Profession is ideal for students seeking a full or part-time career in real estate, those who plan to own a home or investment property, or anyone hoping to broaden their knowledge of real estate. This text covers it all: real estate brokerage, appraisal, financing, agency, contracts & closings, fair housing, environmental issues, taxation, licensing, and all the exciting careers in real estate today.

Author Charles Jacobus has developed the chapters on real estate finance to reflect current issues affecting real estate today. CLO rules, tax-deferred exchanges, current tax laws, and automated underwriting systems are all given expanded coverage. The issues of agency responsibility, environmental concerns and ADA compliance are thoroughly discussed.

Devoted to practical, hands-on information, Real Estate: An Introduction To The Profession 7/E provides the student with an excellent tool for promoting knowledge and interest in the complex and ever changing real estate industry.
Notes: Authors' names appear in reverse order on previous eds.
Includes index.