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Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Define real property

Define personal property

Explain the differences between real property and personal property

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Describe methods of holding title under Wisconsin law including sole ownership, joint tenancy, and tenancy in common

Explore the components of survivorship marital property

Explain the processes for acquiring property by inheritance, gift, purchase contract, and adverse possession

Describe the various forms of easements recognized under Wisconsin law

Evaluate the effect of legal encumbrances (liens, easements, and encroachments) on the use and value of real property

Explore the racial gaps in home ownership

Outline initiatives to correct the racial gap in home ownership in Wisconsin

Analyze the origin of race as a basis for denial of home or land ownership

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Draft accurate and complete common Wisconsin real estate documents and provisions such as deeds, promissory notes, purchase documents, leases, foreclosure documents, legal descriptions, and other common documents

Draft documents with required components and provisions

Draft documents without provisions that are contrary to Wisconsin or federal laws

Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Include accurate information in real estate forms

Use correct real estate terminology

Avoid irrelevant and unnecessary details on completed documents

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Describe various circumstances where the government can control land use

Discuss the impact of the government’s exercise of control of land use on owners’ rights

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Describe the key components of common Wisconsin real estate documents including sales contracts, deeds, listing contracts, loan commitments, promissory notes, and mortgages

Identify the essential elements of real estate documents and determine which forms to use in a specific real estate transaction

Identify irrelevant and unnecessary details in completed real estate documents

Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Use correct real estate terminology

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Describe the components of a Wisconsin policy of title insurance

Use correct real estate terminology

Explain the components of Wisconsin's system of recording title to real estate

Quiz, Scenario Response, Discussion, Written Assignment

Describe the components of a standard Wisconsin residential lease

Describe the components of a standard Wisconsin commercial lease

Contrast the components of commercial and residential lease provisions

Evaluate completed lease agreements for document formatting, appropriate terminology, grammar and spelling, and completeness

Analyze local and state rules related to discrimination based on race or ethnicity in home leasing