| This prelicense course begins by introducing the student to various types of real estate careers, activities, companies, and governmental agencies that regulate the industry. Then the course explores property rights, forms of ownership, property restrictions, and zoning. Students will learn the mathematical calculations and formulas commonly used in the real estate industry. The course provides an overview of agency relationships, contract law, property transfers, listing agreements, and deeds as well as environmental issues that licensees may encounter. The general prelicense section ends with an exploration of loans and the loan process, leasing, ethics, and fair housing laws. The Montana License Law section examines the laws and rules governing the licensing and conduct of Montana real estate professionals, beginning with an overview of the role, structure, responsibilities, and duties of the Montana Board of Realty Regulation. Students explore the real estate related activities that require a license, as well as the requirements for obtaining and renewing various real estate licenses. Licensee duties, agency relationships, unprofessional conduct, trust accounts, foreclosures, the Real Estate Recovery Account, property management, and the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act are also discussed. The course closes with the condominium requirements under the Montana Unit Ownership Act. |
