Accurate and well-researched, New York Real Estate for Brokers, 4e, matches the content and chronology of the New York State required syllabus for preparing for the New York Real Estate Broker's License. Focused exclusively on broker required information, it follows the NYS syllabus-including order of presentation, learning objectives, key terms, and outline of material.

A host of interactive learning supplements – including the popular Cram for the Exam -- not only help you learn and retain required information, but also practice applying the concepts and taking the practice broker licensing exam. Completely revised for enhanced readability, the new edition presents all material in simple language using a direct writing style balancing reading comprehension with visual reinforcement. The workbook approach is punctuated with numerous examples, illustrations and website listings throughout each chapter to engage you and give you real-life experience.

Features:

• New Charts and Illustrations help focus attention on important content and helps explain things like types of mortgages, wraparound mortgage, sale leaseback, and house systems.
• Updated Forms and Lists including the new Broker Application form, revised New York State Reciprocity list, Department of State Exam websites, and the new mandated Property Condition Disclosure Form with explanation.
• Broker Remedial Course material is included in an appendix to cover the 30-hours of new material added to the Salesperson licensing requirements effective July 1, 2008.
• State-Approvable Exams. NYS Department of State requires a footnoted classroom exam in a prescribed format. Adopters have access to a test bank referenced to the textbook that can be used to create exams for NYS approval. The author will also create exams by special request.
• Full Instructor Support. Adopters benefit from a comprehensive Instructor's Manual that includes chapter rationale, focus of presentation, complete chapter outlines, quizzes, and instructional handouts. Colorful PowerPoint presentations support each chapter helping you further engage students and enhance learning.
• Real-Life applications like "Putting It to Work" present questions and activities to stimulate classroom discussion and increase student understanding of materials presented. "How Would You Respond?" features at the end of each chapter are based on situations users will encounter in a real estate career and are designed to stimulate thinking and discussion.
• Four Case Studies for agency and license law from the Department of State of State Administrative Hearings help explain the legal aspects of real estate and show how violations occur.
• Sample NY State Broker License Exam included in appendix, along with answer key.
• Cram for the Exam: Your Guide to Passing the New York Real Estate Brokers Exam includes exam and licensing information, study tips, helpful subject reviews, practice questions, answers and rationale along with two sample licensing exams. The perfect companion to bundle with the textbook to help ensure success on exam day.
• CramforExam.net is a dedicated site the author maintains providing up-to-date licensing information in an easy-to-use question and answer format along with downloadable practice broker license exams. The author can be reached at cramforexam@hotmail.com.
• SmartLink™ Interactive Tutorial & Audio CDs reinforce important points and key concepts for on-the-go review further enhancing student retention and success on the broker licensing exam.
  

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: Your Career in Real Estate.
• 1. The Broker's Office Operation, Management and Supervision.
• 2. Real Estate Agency Disclosure.
• 3. Real Estate Finance II.
• 4. Real Estate Investments.
• 5. General Business Law.
• 6. Construction and Development.
• 7. Conveyance of Real Property and Title Closing.
• 8. Real Estate Property Management.
• 9. Taxes and Assessments.
• 10. Real Estate Math.
• Appendix: Sample New York Broker Licensing Exam.
• Glossary.
• Index.