This course contains continuing education training that is intended for real estate professionals in the State of Georgia.

This course includes an overview of real estate property law. This topic includes examination of different types of ownership, trusts, and rights associated with land.

The content of this course discusses issues associated with property title, including title clouds, closing costs, and the recordation of deeds. In addition, the course will look at encumbrances that can be imposed on titles and the way title can be transferred.

The course will address how the value of a property is determined.

The last segment of the course is a brief exploration of the way property taxes are assessed.

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Elective

Course ID(s): 77307

Approved By: Real Estate Commission

  • Basics of RE Law
    • Basics of RE Law [11 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Basics of Real Property Law
      • 03. Forms of Ownership and Types of Estates
      • 04. Forms of Ownership (Video)
      • 05. Leases
      • 06. Common Interest Ownership
      • 07. Types of Trusts
      • 08. Commercial, Industrial, and Income Prperty
      • 09. Land Rights
      • 10. Other Elements of Real Estate Laws
      • 11. Conclusion (Video)
    • Basics of RE Law: Review Quiz (8 questions)
  • Title and Escrow
    • Title Insurance & Escrow [6 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Title
      • 03. Clouded Titles and Title Insurance
      • 04. Escrow and Closing Costs
      • 05. Recordation
      • 06. Conclusion (Video)
    • Title Insurance & Escrow: Review Quiz (4 questions)
  • Encumbrances
    • Encumbrances [6 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Encumbrances
      • 03. Easements
      • 04. Liens
      • 05. Other Encumbrances
      • 06. Conclusion (Video)
    • Encumbrances: Review Quiz (4 questions)
  • Transfer of Title
    • Title Transfer [7 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Transfer of Title
      • 03. Transfer of Title - Part 2
      • 04. Foreclosures, Short Sales, and Auctions
      • 05. Other Ways to Transfer Title
      • 06. Like-Kind Exchanges Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031
      • 07. Conclusion (Video)
    • Transfer of Title: Review Quiz (8 questions)
  • Valuation
    • Real Estate Valuation [5 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Value
      • 03. Methods of Estimating Value
      • 04. Appraisal Process
      • 05. Conclusion (Video)
    • Real Estate Valuation: Review Quiz (5 questions)
  • Assessment and Taxation
    • Assessment & Taxation [6 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction (Video)
      • 02. Assessment and Taxation of Real Property
      • 03. State Taxes
      • 04. Special Assessments
      • 05. Other Taxation Concepts
      • 06. Conclusion (Video)
    • Assessment and Taxation: Review Quiz (5 questions)
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Completion
    • 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.