NYS 22.
5 Hours Continuing Education
- Course Syllabus-
RealEstateU
NYS Continuing Education Course 22.5 Hours
COURSE SYLLABUS
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding the course material, please email the course instructor,
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Refund Policy
The NYS Real Estate Salesperson course is eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase,
and only if less than 50% of the course has been completed. Refunds are subject to a $20
Administrative Fee.
Deadline
Students have 6 months to complete the course.
After completing the course, a student will be allowed to access their course results within the 6
month period.
System Requirements
This course is meant to be viewed using Fire Fox (Mozilla), Google Chrome and Internet
Explorer. Parts of this course might not display or function properly if viewed with other
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Operating System Processor RAM
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● Windows Vista
● Windows XP (SP 2+) At least 500Mhz Intel
Pentium/Cleron Family or AMD
Streaming video also supported on: 256 MB RAM
K8/Athlon/Duron Family or
● Mac OS X 10.1 or higher compatible
● Linux/Solaris distributions with
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Software Connectivity Display
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Broadband (cable/DSL/T1),
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Download speed 500K+
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● Windows Media Player 11.0+
● Adobe Acrobat 6.0+
● Flash Player 9.0+
or
● Shockwave Player 10.0+
● Java 6.0+
Course Materials
This course is entirely online. A textbook in NOT required for this course.
Course Structure
This NYS Continuing Education course is structured into Courses/Modules, which are
further divided into lessons.
Time Requirement
The NY Department of State requires that students spend a mandatory amount of time in each
unit. The total course time amounts to 22.5 hours.
Timers
Each lesson has a countdown timer that must reach 0:00 before a "Mark Complete Lesson"
button will be activated.
The timer is located on the bottom left corner of each lesson page. Once the timer reaches 0:00
it will be replaced by the "Mark Lesson Complete" button. You MUST click on the "Mark
Lesson Complete" button to unlock the next lesson in the course.
Completed Lessons
Completed lessons will automatically be marked with a green dot.
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Course Menu
A. For those who use a desktop computer or laptop
To navigate the course and go back to any previous lessons, you can use the course menu
displayed on the left side of the screen.
B. For those who use a mobile device (smaprtphone or tablet)
To navigate the course and go back to any previous lessons, you can scroll down where the
course menu will be displayed under the window you are operating in.
The timer and "Mark Lesson Complete" button will be available at the very bottom of the
screen.
Videos
Some of the courses consists of video lessons. If your videos are taking too long to load, please
check your internet connection and/or your browser.
Also, have in mind that the videos are playing in HD. If you are on a computer, you can click on
the HD blue icon in the video’s bottom right corner and switch the HD feature off.
Quizzes
At the end of each Chapter are three/four Activities and one Course EXAM.
You must complete all Activities and the EXAM in order to advance to the next Course/Module.
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Course Outline
Orientation: NYS Continuing Education Course
Before Starting The Course
Orientation: NYS Continuing Education Course
System Requirements
Contact Information
Course Syllabus
Course 1: An Indepth Look Into Credit and the Mortgage Process
Lesson Objectives: The Mortgage Process and Credit
1.1 The Mortgage Process and Credit
1.2 Choose the Right Loan Officer
1.3 Building the Right Team
1.4 The Appraisal
1.5 Three Important Dates in the Contract
1.6 The Mortgage Process
1.7 The Loan Application Process
1.8 The Loan Application Documents
1.9 Loan Application Items that Require Extra Care
1.10 Conclusion Mortgage Process
1.11.1 Credit
1.11.2 What Makes Up a Credit Score
1.12.1 Credit History
1.12.2 Amounts Owed
1.12.3 Length of Credit History
1.12.4 New Credit
1.12.5 Type of Credit
1.13 What Destroys Credit
1.14 How to Improve Your Credit Score
1.15 Five Credit Tips
1.16 Conclusion Credit
1.17 Top 10 Tips
1.18 Activity 1 The Mortgage Process and Credit
1.19 Activity 2 The Mortgage Process and Credit
1.20 Activity 3 The Mortgage Process and Credit
Course 1 QUIZ
Course 2: Understanding Real Estate Contracts and the Closing Process
Lesson Objectives: Contracts and Closing
2.1 Closing Process Introduction
2.2.1 The Term Sheet Part 1
2.2.2 The Term Sheet Part 2
2.2.3 Term Sheet Sample
2.3 The Contract
2.4 Financing and the Contract
2.5 Escrow Provision
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2.6 Representations and Covenants
2.7 The Due Diligence Process
2.8 Section 6
2.9 section 7 Property Condition
2.10 Important Clauses at End of Contract
2.11 The Importance of Having Formal Documents
2.12 Removal of Liens and Judgements
2.13 Additional Provisions in the Contract
2.14 Coop Contract Sample
2.15 Transaction Overview
2.16 Estate Sale
2.17 The Executor and The Administrator
2.18 Estate Sale Complications
Course 2 QUIZ
Course 3: Legal Issues Recent Legal cases that Impact Condominiums and
Cooperatives
Lesson Objectives: Coops and Condominiums Legal Issues
3.1.1 Introduction Video
3.1.2 Levandusky v. One Fifth Avenue Court Case
3.1.3 Del Terzo v. 33 Fifth Avenue Court Case
3.2.1 Legal Issues Regarding Smoking
3.2.2 Lookout Condominium v. Joel Nelson Court Case
3.3.1 How to Protect Yourself Video
3.3.2 80 John Street Court Case
3.4 What do you do when you do NOT have an agreement?
3.5 The Fair Housing Act
3.6 Preparing Your Client For The Coop Board Interview
3.7 What Your Client should Pay Attention To
3.8 The Alteration Agreement
3.9 Dealing With a Coop Board Regarding the Rental of Commercial Retail Space
3.10 Identify Deal Breakers
3.11 Environmental Issues
3.12 The Engineering Inspection
3.13 Activity 1: Coops and Condos Legal Issues
3.14 Activity 2: Coops and Condos Legal Issues
3.15 Activity 3: Coops and Condos Legal Issues
Course 3 QUIZ
Course 4: A StepbyStep Look Into How a Property Inspector Inspects
Residential Houses
Lesson Objectives: Property Inspection
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4.1 Property Inspection Introduction
4.2 Overview
4.3 Home Inspection in a Nutshell
4.4 Code of Ethics for Home Inspectors
4.5 The Home Inspection Process
4.6 Home Inspection New York State Definitions
4.7 Site Conditions
4.8 Roof Systems
4.9 Plumbing Systems
4.10 Electrical Systems
4.11 Heating Systems
4.12 Air Conditioning Systems
4.13 Interior
4.14 Home Inspector Requirements Summary
4.15 Environmental Issues
4.16.1 Home Inspection Report
4.16.2 Home Inspection Report Sample
4.17 Outro
4.18 Activity 1: Property Inspection
4.19 Activity 2: Property Inspection
4.20 Activity 3: Property Inspection
Course 4 QUIZ
Course 5: A Detailed Look into the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Residential Buildings
Lesson Objectives: ADA
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Key Terms
5.3 A Brief History
5.4 What is a disability?
5.5 What does ADA cover (titles 15)
5.6.1 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
5.6.2 Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
5.7 When does the ADA apply
5.8 Building Blocks
5.9 Accessible Routes
5.10 ADA Site Requirements
5.11 Handicap Parking Space and Dropoff Areas
5.12 Curb ramps / Curb cuts
5.13 Ramps (exterior and interior)
5.14 Platform Lifts
5.15 Entrance Doors and Room Doors
5.16 Walking Surfaces
5.17 Elevators
5.18 Stairways
5.19 Bathrooms
5.20 Kitchens
5.21 Residential Dwelling Units
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5.22 Do Not Discriminate!
5.23 The HUD Fair Housing Advertising Memo of 1995
5.24 Get answers to your questions going forward
5.25 Activity 1: Americans with Disabilities Act
5.26 Activity 2: Americans with Disabilities Act
5.27 Activity 3: Americans with Disabilities Act
Course 5 QUIZ
Course 6: A StepbyStep Process on How to Conduct a Zoning Analysis
Lesson Objectives: Zoning
6.1 Introduction to Zoning
6.2 The Purpose of Zoning
6.3 The Inception of Zoning in America the Equitable Building
6.4 The Evolution of the Zoning Resolution in New York City
6.5.1 NYC Zoning Resolution
6.5.1 QUIZ
6.5.2 Key Terminology and Key Concepts
6.6 Type of Zones
6.7.1.1 Step 1: Review the Zoning Map
6.7.1.2 How to Read Zoning Maps
6.7.2 Step 2: Identify the Use Group
6.7.3 Step 3: Review the Property Survey
6.7.4 Step 4: Determine the FAR
6.7.5 Step 5: Determine the Lot Coverage
6.7.6 Step 6: Determine the Density
6.7.7 Step 7: Determine the Height
6.7.8 Step 8: Identify additional requirements
6.8.1 Step 1: Review the zoning maps and determine the zone
6.8.2 Step 2: Verify the permitted uses
6.8.3 Step 3: Review the survey
6.8.4 Step 4: Determine the FAR
6.8.5 Step 5: Determine the Lot Coverage
6.8.6 Step 6: Determine the Density
6.8.7 Step 7: Determine the Height
6.8.8 Step 8: Additional Requirements
6.9 New York City Zoning Handbook
6.10 Activity 1: Zoning
6.11 Activity 2: Zoning
6.12 Activity 3: zoning
Course 6 QUIZ
Course 7: Building Elements: Understanding the Components of a Residential
Building
Lesson Objectives: Building Elements
7.1 Key Terms
7.2 Dimensional Lumber
7.3 Coldformed metal framing
7.4 Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
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7.5 Structural Systems
7.6 Beams and Columns
7.7 Roof rafters
7.8 Floor joists
7.9 Bearing walls
7.10 Foundation walls
7.11 Footings
7.12 Roofing systems
7.13 Flooring systems
7.14 Interior elements
7.15 Exterior walls
7.16 Basements/Foundations
7.17 Activity 1: Building Elements
7.18 Activity 2: Building Elements
7.19 Activity 3: Building Elements
Course 7 QUIZ
Course 8 -Law of Agency
8.0 Learning Objectives
8.1 Introduction - Law of Agency
8.2 The Real Estate Agent
8.3 The Agent as Fiduciary
8.4 Real Estate Agent Duties
8.5 Principal Duties to Agent
8.6 Agency and Brokerage
8.7 Agency Creation
8.8 Agency Alternatives & Subagency
8.9 Dual Agency
8.10 Consensual Dual Agency
8.11 Key Terms
Course 8 QUIZ
Affidavit: NYS Continuing Education Course
Course Evaluation: NYS Continuing Education Course
Course Completion
After passing the final lesson quiz, you will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ for the course.
Student Affidavit
After completing the course, you must complete the Student Affidavit form and email back to
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