An introductory overview of the key aspects of the real estate process, including development, financing, valuation, and management.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers characterize the course as easy, with exams focused on recall and short, opinion-based papers. One student notes exams are straightforward and low-stakes, while another suggests effort guarantees high grades.
This course teaches techniques of real estate valuation, including the three approaches to valuation and their application to commercial property types.
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