California Real Estate Principles (5th ed) (Prentice Hall Series in California Real Estate) [Hardcover]

Lowell Anderson (Author), Frank Battino (Author), Cecilia A., Phd Hopkins (Author), Dennis J. McKenzie (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996 | ISBN-10: 0135928664 | ISBN-13: 978-0135928660 | Edition: 5th

This comprehensive, detailed and substantive survey of basic real estate principles is the key to passing the California Real Estate Sales Exam. Designed in its entirety around the exam?s content, this book is easy-to understand, yet rigorous in its learning models to reinforce information necessary to pass the exam. Each chapter includes a summary, highlighted important terms/concepts, practical application questions and review questions to boost user comprehension and retention of material. A practice exam improves students? test-taking confidence by allowing a simulation of the actual test-taking experience.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Provides a practical, accurate accounting of California real estate principles intended to prepare readers to pass the state real estate examination.

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Key Benefit: Provides a practical, accurate accounting of California real estate principles designed to prepare readers to pass the state real estate examination. Key Topics: Each chapter of California Real Estate Principles Fifth Edition begins with a clear preview followed by an easy-to-read format, concluding with a concise summary and 25 current test questions, with answers. This gives readers the information they need to pass the state examination, plus consumer data for their own real estate use. The book provides numerous illustrations throughout to allow readers to visualize concepts as they study the content. Finally, it includes a complete practice final examination similar in design to the State Real Estate Exam along with test-taking hints in an appendix. This helps to improve readers confidence in taking the state exam by giving them experience in taking it. The fifth edition has been revised to include a complete update of current laws for both consumer and state test taking purposes as well as the latest real estate contract forms and financial changes since the previous edition. Market: An essential resource for anyone interested in taking the State of California real estate examination.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 463 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5th edition (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135928664
• ISBN-13: 978-0135928660
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #881,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE required text for your CA Real Estate License, April 21, 2000

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Eric F Rivas (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

This book is the standard text for college level real estate course RE101. An excellent book with many walkthru examples to help understand difficult situations. GREAT BOOK!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to California Real Estate, February 10, 2007

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

This book is designed to be useful in several different situations.

It's primary goal is to be used as a text and examination preparation guide for people wanting to become real estate agents and who are required to take a class before they take the examination. The book provides a strong basic understanding of the principles of California real estate. The end of the book has a 150 question examination that is similar in format and content to the state test.

Alternatively this book will also be useful to individuals who wish to become informed consumers and/or investors and desire to know more about the law and the processes that are applicable to California real estate.

This is the eighth edition of this book, as such it reflects recent changes in the law, as well as having corrected errors and points of confusion found in previous editions. This is a large book that completely covers the subject.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter's book for real estate., February 9, 2009

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Paul A. Martinez (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

California Real Estate Principles is easy to read and straight forward. It is a great starter's book for real estate. The summarys and questions at the end of each chapter make it easy to review. The glossary and index at the end of the book are more than helpful.