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Course Description

This course is approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) to satisfy the educational requirement necessary to sit for the state examination to become a licensed Provisional Broker.

  • You will learn fundamental real estate principles and practices, along with the laws, rules, and regulations established by the NCREC, all designed to prepare you for the licensing exam.
  • To support your success, you will have access to 120 hours of course content, offering additional resources beyond the required hours.

Recommended Skills for Success

Students should be proficient in:

  • Reading comprehension
  • Solving basic math problems
  • Using a computer effectively

 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction, Course Overview
    • Basic Real Estate Concepts
    • Real Estate Mathematics Review (Calculating area)
  2. Property Ownership Interests
    • Property Taxation & Assessment
  3. Property Description
    • Transfer of Title to Real Property
  4. Land Use Controls (Zoning, Deed Restrictions)
    • Environmental Issues and Real Estate Transactions
    • Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency
  5. Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency
    • Fair Housing (omit Code of Ethics)
  6. Real Estate Contract (Sales Contracts)
  7. Real Estate Contracts and Practices
  8. Landlord-Tenant Act
  9. Real Estate Financing
  10. Closing Real Estate Transactions
  11. License Law, Commission Rules and Trust
    • Account Guidelines
  12. Basic House Construction
  13. Real Property Valuation
  14. Real Estate Management
    • Property Insurance
    • Federal Taxation of Real Property
  15. Comprehensive Final Exam

Learner Outcomes

  • To provide students with basic knowledge and skills necessary to function as an entry level real estate sales agent, and
  • To help students prepare for the real estate salesperson license examination given monthly by the NC Real Estate Commission.
  • To assist students in achieving a "Satisfactory" grade. The final exam grade must be a numerical grade of 75% or better.  Details are provided in the course syllabus and course catalogue.

Notes

Purchase textbook and optional course materials prior to start of class. Students must attend at least 80 percent of class time and pass the course to receive a certificate of completion. Student learning will be assessed through two mid-course exams and a final end of course exam. Student must score a minimum grade of 75% or better on the final exam as well as meet other criteria as outlined in course syllabus.

Requires CPCC login prior to start of class.

Prerequisites

None
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Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350180
Section Schedule
Jan 12, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
M, T, W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Jan 14, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
W, M, T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 21, 2026 to Mar 10, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Mar 11, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Mar 16, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 17, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Jonathan Manuel
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please use your student ID# when you register for Handshake.
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

Class will not meet: 

  • January 19 (Holiday, school is closed) January 20 (Professional Development Day; No Classes for students)
     

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350176
Section Schedule
Jan 26, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Harris Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 19, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 19, 2026
Instructors
  • Shondra McMullen Whatley
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please use your student ID# when creating your Handshake account. 
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

 Class will not meet: 

  • March 9,11, 2026 Break for Faculty and Staff; Central Piedmont is open
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350177
Section Schedule
Jan 27, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
9:30AM to 1:30PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2026 to Mar 05, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
9:30AM to 1:30PM
Dates
Mar 17, 2026 to Apr 02, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
9:30AM to 1:30PM
Dates
Apr 14, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026
Instructors
  • Ivette Yost
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

Your instructor is bilingual, but all of the class materials, quizzes and final exam will be in English. 

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please use your student ID# when you register for Handshake.
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350181
Section Schedule
Feb 02, 2026 to Apr 20, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 01, 2026
Instructors
  • Ashley Patterson
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student.
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

 Class will not meet: 

  1. March 9 & 11(Break for Faculty and Students; Central Piedmont Open)
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350178
Section Schedule
Feb 09, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, T, W
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Feb 09, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, T, W
Time
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Cato Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2026
Instructors
  • Gerald Statome
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please use your student ID# when you register for Handshake.
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
Section Title
Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing
FIS ID
350179
Section Schedule
Feb 10, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Feb 10, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, W
Time
5:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 17, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
7.5 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2026
Instructors
  • Gerald Statome
Section Notes

Please make sure to complete the following steps below before your first day of class.

  1. Textbook Info & Reading assignment (The assignment is due before the first day of class.) 
  2. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please use your student ID# when you register for Handshake.
  3. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  4. Brightspace Help (Brightspace will become accessible on the first day of your class.) 
  5. Real Estate Pre-Licensing Requirements
  6. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) NC Real Estate Today by Matt Davies & Tiffany Ross 3rd edition
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