This course fulfills Oregon's 150-hour pre-licensing requirement while also helping you prepare for the Oregon Broker's exam. The first part of the course covers the many responsibilities of real estate brokers. This includes licensing requirements, contract law, contract forms, fair housing and anti-discrimination laws, and common law of agency and Oregon's agency laws. Then we cover financial topics, including lending disclosures, sources of financing, and various loan programs. We also talk about the mathematics needed during a transaction and how property is valued and assessed for taxation. After reviewing the process of foreclosure, we discuss real estate advertising regulations, the customs and procedures of escrow and closing, and lastly financial records and reports you need to keep. Next, we cover real estate office management including hiring, supervision, and office policy. Then we look at the Oregon statutes for property management, the economics of rentals, and lease clauses. Tenant relations, recordkeeping, and anti-discrimination regulations are also reviewed. Lastly, we talk about real estate law, legal descriptions, land use controls, titles, taxes, and encumbrances on property.