Georgia Real Estate: An Introduction to the Profession, 7th Edition

Thousands of real estate professionals like you have used this popular text to learn everything they needed to know about the practice of real estate in Georgia to fully prepare to pass the state licensing exam. Built on the popular and best-selling "Real Estate: Introduction to the Profession" by Jacobus, Georgia Real Estate, 7e provides current state-specific coverage of Georgia real estate principles including information on Georgia's license and agency law, samples of Georgia's Purchase and Sale Agreement, as well as forms for Disclosure of Agency Relationships. Users will also appreciate helpful worksheets for figuring Seller's Net and Purchaser's Costs. Fully revised and up-to-date, each section explores the "hows" and "whys" of actual real estate transactions, offering key insights into modern real estate practice in Georgia.

Features:

• Expanded discussion of water rights, variable rate commissions, government fiscal policy, investments and income taxes.
• Updated, enhanced coverage of Fannie Mae affordable housing programs.
• Real-world exercises throughout engage users in mastering and applying content to everyday practice.
• Key terms are defined at the beginning of each chapter for easy reference and review.
• Chapter review questions at the end of each chapter provide an excellent opportunity to check your understanding.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Real Estate.
• 2. Licensing Laws and Professional Affiliation.
• 3. Nature and Descriptions of Real Estate.
• 4. Rights and Interests in Land.
• 5. Forms of Ownership.
• 6. Transferring Title.
• 7. Recordation, Abstracts, and Title Insurance.
• 8. Contract Law.
• 9. Real Estate Sales Contracts.
• 10. Notes and Security Documents.
• 11. Lending Practices.
• 12. The Loan and the Consumer.
• 13. Sources of Financing.
• 14. Types of Financing.
• 15. Taxes and Assessments.
• 16. Closing the Transaction.
• 17. Real Estate Leases.
• 18. Real Estate Appraisal.
• 19. The Principal-Broker Relationship: Agency.
• 20. The Principal-Broker Relationship: Employment.
• 21. Fair Housing, ADA, Equal Credit, and Community Reinvestment.
• 22. Condominiums, Cooperatives, PUDs, and Timeshares.
• 23. Land-Use Control.
• 24. Georgia License Law.
• 25. Georgia Rules and Regulations.
• 26. Georgia Practice.
• 27. Investing in Real Estate.