RLS 112 - Real Estate Broker Prelicensing
This course provides basic instruction in real estate principles and practices. Topics include law, finance, brokerage, closing, valuation, management, taxation, mathematics, construction, land use, property insurance, and NC License Law and Commission Rules. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary for real estate sales. Successful completion of this course will enable students to take the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s licensing examination.

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RLS 113 - Real Estate Mathematics
This course provides basic instruction in business mathematics applicable to real estate situations. Topics include area computations, percentage of profit/loss, bookkeeping and accounting methods, appreciation and depreciation, financial calculations and interest yields, property valuation, insurance, taxes, and commissions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in applied real estate mathematics.

RLS 121 - Broker Relationships
This course provides postlicensing instruction in broker relationships and responsibilities when working with residential sellers and buyers.  Topics include agency relationships and duties, agency contracts and disclosure, and the practical aspects of working with residential buyers and sellers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively work with residential buyers/sellers according to law and prevailing practices. Students must have a broker license on provisional status in N.C. or be applying for broker license reinstatement to take this course; students may not take two or more postlicensing courses simultaneously; and students must present their pocket cards at the first class meeting.

RLS 122 - Contracts and Closing
This course provides postlicensing instruction in broker responsibilities relating to real estate sales contracts, contract  procedures, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and closings.  Topics include contract law concepts, residential sales contract preparation and procedures, closing procedures and closing statement preparation.  Upon completion, students should be able to handle sales contract negotiations, prepare residential sales contracts, assist sellers/buyers prepare for closing and verify closing statements. Students must have a broker license on provisional status in N.C. or be applying for broker license reinstatement to take this course; students may not take two or more postlicensing courses simultaneously; and students must present their pocket cards at the first class meeting.

RLS 123 - Select Real Estate Issues
provides postlicensing instruction in real estate on selected topics of special importance to licensees.  Topics include commercial real estate brokerage, residential property management, land use controls, loan fraud, license law, fair housing, establishing a brokerage firm, and manufactured/modular homes.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of commercial real estate brokerage, residential property management, and the other topics addressed in this course. Students must have a broker license on provisional status in N.C. or be applying for broker license reinstatement to take this course; students may not take two or more postlicensing courses simultaneously; and students must present their pocket cards at the first class meeting.

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