In this course, we'll begin with a look at some basic real property law topics including:

  • Legal descriptions and their critical role in the transaction process
  • Land use controls and their impact on the housing and real property industry
  • How valuation and taxation fit into the real estate picture

From there, we'll move into a more focused view of real property with discussions regarding:

  • Real estate investment and the licensee's role
  • The economics of property management
  • Agency and the licensees duties and obligations
  • Foreclosure types

Finally, we'll wrap up our 14-Hour package with the NAR® Code of Ethics and ethical business practices. The course is completed with a final exam.

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Elective, Ethics, Laws and Rules

Course ID(s): 20054, 0029404 (Lic# CRS26867), 0031962 (CRS29154)

Approved By: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)

  • Cycle 7 Update
    • Section 1 [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to the National Association of REALTORS????Code of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
      • 02. Ethics: An Introduction
      • 03. The NAR Code of Ethics: The Preamble
      • 04. Conclusion of Section 1 of the National Association of REALTORSCode of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
      • 04. The NAR Code of Ethics: Article 1 and 2
    • Section 2 [6 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Section 2 of the National Association of REALTORS?? Code of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
      • 02. The NAR Code of Ethics: Articles 9 and 10
      • 03. The NAR Code of Ethics: Articles 11 and 12
      • 04. The NAR Code of Ethics: Article 15
      • 05. The NAR Code of Ethics: Article 16
      • 06. Conclusion of Section 2 of the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
    • Section 3 [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Section 3 of the National Association of REALTORS?? Code of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
      • 02. The NAR Code of Ethics: Article 17
      • 03. Enforcement of Professional Standards
      • 04. Arbitration
      • 05. Conclusion of the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics Continuing Education Course (Video)
    • Cycle 7 Update - Final Exam (30 questions)
  • 3 Hour Real Estate Law Update Course
    • Law Update [9 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction
      • 02. The United States Legal System
      • 03. Florida Real Estate Law in a Nutshell
      • 04. Florida Legislation: Real Estate Deeds and More
      • 05. Real Estate Administrative Law Changes
      • 06. Miya's Law and Additional Property Law Changes
      • 07. House Bill 919: Related to Homeowner Associations
      • 08. The Real Estate Industry and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
      • 09. Conclusion to Class
    • Law Update 2024 - Final Exam (10 questions)
  • Part 1
    • Basics of Real Property Law [11 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Basics of Real Estate Law (Video)
      • 02. Basic Real Property Law
      • 03. Forms and Types of Ownership and Description of Estates
      • 04. Forms of Ownership (Video)
      • 05. Leases
      • 06. Common Interest Ownership
      • 07. Types of Trusts
      • 08. Commercial, Industrial, and Income Property
      • 09. Land Rights
      • 10. Other Elements of Real Estate Law
      • 11. Conclusion of Basics of Real Property Law (Video)
    • Legal Descriptions [9 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Legal Descriptions (Video)
      • 02. Legal Descriptions
      • 03. Terminology
      • 04. Other Legal Descriptions
      • 05. Rectangular Survey System
      • 06. Physical Characteristics of Land
      • 07. Economic Characteristics of Land
      • 08. Physical Descriptions of Property
      • 09. Conclusion of Legal Descriptions (Video)
    • Land Use Controls [20 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Land Use Control (Video)
      • 02. Land Use Control
      • 03. Zoning and Master Plans
      • 04. Building Codes and Regulations
      • 05. New Home Warranties
      • 06. Manufactured Dwellings
      • 07. Private Controls
      • 08. Common Interest Ownership
      • 09. Common Interest Ownership: Condominium Creation
      • 10. Common Interest Ownership: The Condominium Association
      • 11. Common Interest Ownership: Additional Issues
      • 12. Issues with Deeds Acquired in Foreclosure Sales
      • 13. Regulation of Special Land Types
      • 14. Regulation of Environmental Hazards
      • 15. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 2
      • 16. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 3
      • 17. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 4
      • 18. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 5
      • 19. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 6
      • 20. Regulation of Environmental Hazards - Part 7
    • Valuation [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Valuation (Video)
      • 02. Value
      • 03. Methods of Estimating Value
      • 04. Appraisal Process
      • 05. Conclusion of Valuation (Video)
    • Taxation [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Taxation (Video)
      • 02. Property Taxes
      • 03. Other Taxes
      • 04. Impact of Taxation on Financing Arrangements
      • 05. Conclusion of Taxation (Video)
    • Property Management - Mid Point Exam (8 questions)
  • Property Management - Part 2
    • Real Estate Investment [9 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Real Estate Investment (New video)
      • 02. Overview of Real Estate Investment
      • 03. Types of Investment Properties
      • 04. Investment Timing
      • 05. Developing an Investment Strategy
      • 06. Disclosure Laws
      • 07. Real Estate Syndication
      • 08. Real Estate Securities
      • 09. Conclusion of Real Estate Investment (Video)
    • Economics of Property Management [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Economics of Property Management
      • 02. Economics of Property Management
      • 03. Expenses
      • 04. Evaluating the Owner's Objectives
      • 05. Conclusion of Economics of Property Management
    • Agency and Property Management [4 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Agency and Property Management
      • 02. Relationship Between Property Owner and Property Manager
      • 03. Property Manager Duties and Obligations
      • 04. Conclusion of Agency and Property Management
    • Tenant Relations [4 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Tenant Relations (Video)
      • 02. Tenant Rights
      • 03. Tenant Relations
      • 04. Conclusion of Tenant Relations (Video)
    • Foreclosure [9 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Foreclosure (Video)
      • 02. What is Foreclosure
      • 03. Loan Default Where Foreclosure Begins
      • 04. Judicial Foreclosure
      • 05. Strict Foreclosure
      • 06. Foreclosure by Power of Sale (Video)
      • 07. Foreclosure by Power of Sale
      • 08. Alternatives and Remedies for Foreclosure
      • 09. Conclusion of Foreclosure (Video)
    • Property Management - End Point Exam (8 questions)
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Florida Real Estate Law Update 2026 - Certificate of Completion (1 of 3)
    • FL NAR Code of Ethics Cycle 7 Update - Certificate of Completion (2 of 3)
    • Florida 8 Hour Property Management - Certificate of Completion (3 of 3)
    • Guaranteed Next Business Day Reporting
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Instructor Bio

Sheri Wytcherley

Sheri Wytcherley is the instructor for many of our real estate courses. She is a chart-topping principal broker and has been a passionate real estate educator since 2012. See more details about Sheri's background here.