Curriculum Map

Ethics in Real Estate Practice

Comprehensive ethics training covering fiduciary duties in agency relationships, disclosure obligations, Fair Housing Act compliance, ADA requirements, conflicts of interest, trust account management, and real disciplinary case studies.

8 Units

Early Units (Foundation)

Building Skills

Advanced Concepts

Capstone/Synthesis

Fiduciary Duties in Agency Relationships

Examines the legal framework of agency relationships in real estate, the fiduciary duties owed under each model, and the disclosure requirements that govern their formation and operation.

20 minutes

Disclosure Obligations: Material Facts, Defects, and Hazards

Examines the legal framework for disclosure obligations in real estate, including material facts, latent defects, stigmatized properties, and environmental hazards, with emphasis on statutory requirements and case law.

20 minutes

Fair Housing Act and Protected Classes

Examines the Fair Housing Act's protected classes, prohibited practices including steering and blockbusting, advertising compliance, and enforcement mechanisms through HUD and state agencies.

20 minutes

ADA Compliance in Real Estate Practice

Examines the Americans with Disabilities Act's application to real estate practice, including public accommodation requirements, service animal policies, website accessibility, and new construction standards.

20 minutes

Conflicts of Interest: Self-Dealing and Undisclosed Compensation

Examines conflicts of interest in real estate practice, including self-dealing, undisclosed compensation, referral fees, and RESPA compliance, with emphasis on disclosure requirements and enforcement actions.

20 minutes

Trust Account Management and Escrow Violations

Examines trust account obligations for real estate licensees, including commingling and conversion prohibitions, recordkeeping requirements, reconciliation procedures, and enforcement actions for violations.

20 minutes

Advertising Ethics: Misrepresentation and Social Media Compliance

Examines ethical and legal requirements for real estate advertising, including the distinction between puffery and misrepresentation, mandatory disclosures, and social media compliance under FTC and state law.

20 minutes

Enforcement and Discipline: Investigations and Case Studies

Examines the enforcement and disciplinary process for real estate licensees, including grounds for action, investigation procedures, sanctions, and real-world case studies illustrating common violations.

20 minutes

Learning Progression

This course is designed to be taken sequentially. Earlier units establish foundational concepts that later units build upon. While you can explore units in any order, following the numbered sequence provides the most coherent learning experience.