10 courses with the subject REAL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
REAL 350Real Estate Principles
This course introduces students to real estate fundamentals and the practice of real estate sales and appraisals as a profession. Topic areas include market valuation, land use and zoning, forms of ownership, legal aspects of real estate, financing, and property management. Students will gain valuable insight into the real estate industry and the nature of real estate transactions and have an opportunity to engage with industry guest speakers about their particular real estate specializations. This course is based on the National Real Estate exam for licensure. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
Real estate touches all of us – it is where we begin and end each day, where we attend classes, where we work, where we spend time with friends and family – it is literally everywhere we go. A working knowledge of real estate law is important to every member of society as almost all of us will rent or own real property in our lifetimes. This course introduces students to the basics of real property law and then explores the various issues that arise in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Emphasis is placed on the ways to acquire real property; the types of concurrent ownership; the limitations posed by encumbrances and liens; the various types of real estate contracts and how those contracts are negotiated; the importance of a title search and survey review; the various ways of financing a real estate purchase; the closing process; and the governmental regulations that affect real estate transactions. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course introduces students to basic appraisal principles and procedures. A practical and theoretical overview of the appraisal process and the three valuation methods of sales, cost, and income approaches will be introduced. The social and economic determinants of value, residential construction, architectural styles, site valuation, highest and best use, and primary and secondary data base research will additionally be explored through case study analysis. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This project-based course provides the opportunity to engage with real-world applications within the real estate industry and examine current real estate trends and issues. Topics will include site acquisition and development, zoning and planning, market analysis and property valuation, investing, marketing, and vacation properties. Students will gain both a national and local perspective of the real estate industry and will have the opportunity to engage and network with leading real estate professionals. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
REAL 350 (can be taken concurrently with REAL 350)
REAL 370/371/471 Special Topics in Real Estate Management
This course is offered on an occasional basis and addresses topics and themes of special interest not covered in the standard course offerings of Real Estate Management. 3 Hours, 1 Semester Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 159
The real estate world is a fast-paced environment. Maintaining relevance in the midst of dynamic change can be challenging. This seminar monitors and addresses current business leaders, fresh managerial theories, and innovative practices in a way that helps synthesize new trends with classic management models. Successful completion of this course will enable the student to craft the initial steps of their real estate career. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
