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Course Description: What Really Matters – Legal Issues in Real Estate

3-Hours Legal CE

Overview

“What Really Matters – Legal Issues in Real Estate” is a comprehensive 3-hour course designed to provide real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the various legal issues surrounding environmental health and structural integrity in real estate transactions. The course emphasizes the importance of identifying environmental risks such as poor drinking water quality, radon exposure, lead-based paint hazards, mold, and mildew, and how these concerns can impact real estate transactions. Participants will learn about the legal implications, inspection processes, and management strategies to address these environmental issues effectively.

Objectives

To highlight the significance of environmental health assessments alongside structural integrity in real estate.
To educate on the environmental concerns that can affect properties, including water quality, radon, lead, and mold.
To provide insights into the legal frameworks governing environmental issues in real estate.
To offer guidance on conducting thorough environmental inspections and managing detected issues responsibly.
To explore fraud, predatory lending, and ethics in real estate transactions, particularly in the context of REO (Real Estate Owned) properties.

Course Structure

Introduction to Environmental Issues: Understanding water inspection, contaminants, and the importance of environmental health.
Lead, Mercury, and Radon Inspection: Legal requirements, health implications, and remediation methods for these hazardous substances.
Mold and Geologic Considerations: Identifying causes of mold, geologic risks, and conducting pool and structural inspections.
Legal Issues and Fraud in Real Estate: Exploring foreclosure fraud, mortgage fraud, predatory lending, and their legal repercussions.
Ethics and REO Transactions: Navigating the ethical considerations and realities of working with REO properties and understanding the legalities of land use, easements, and water rights.

Interactive Learning Components

True/False and Multiple Choice Quizzes: To reinforce learning and assess understanding of each topic.
Legal Hotline Q&A Sessions: Offering practical insights and solutions to common legal questions faced by real estate professionals.
Comprehensive Section Exams: Testing knowledge and application of legal issues in real estate.

Who Should Attend

This course is essential for real estate agents, brokers, inspectors, and anyone involved in the real estate industry who seeks to deepen their understanding of the legal aspects of environmental issues and their impact on real estate transactions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will:

Have a thorough understanding of the importance of environmental health assessments in real estate.
Be knowledgeable about the legal requirements and best practices for addressing environmental concerns in properties.
Be equipped to guide clients through the complexities of environmental issues in real estate transactions.
Understand the legal implications of fraud and predatory practices in real estate, and how to navigate them ethically and responsibly.

Conclusion

“What Really Matters – Legal Issues in Real Estate” offers real estate professionals the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of environmental and legal issues in real estate. Through detailed instruction and interactive learning, participants will be well-prepared to identify, manage, and communicate the implications of environmental health on real estate transactions, ensuring safer, more compliant, and successful property deals.