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Home Renovation and Sales
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Home Renovation and Sales takes students through the journey of purchasing, renovating, staging, marketing, and selling a home. The course provides an examination of the real estate sales process from the viewpoints of both buyer and seller. In addition, it challenges students to plan a home renovation and market an updated property to attract a buyer.
Interpret building and construction terminology, current local laws and regulationsCompare and contrast the methods and procedures for purchasing housing, including loan types, rent-to-own agreementsExplain how the needs and wants of individuals affect their choices when purchasing or renovating a homeDescribe the process of obtaining a home mortgage, including explanations of loan amortization, interest ratesEvaluate factors that impact the real estate industryExamine and report on housing styles throughout history and how they reflect their geographical locationDescribe environmental concerns related to the housing industry and outline potential solutionsPredict how trends in green architecture, green design, and sustainability in the housing industry will affect consumersDescribe potential safety issues associated with housing and outline solutions to these issuesDevelop a plan to provide insurance coverage and preventive maintenance for a propertyDevelop a plan for maintaining a safe and healthy homeDevelop a residential floor plan that incorporates ADA and other accessible design standardsResearch and report on landscaping styles and the effect of landscaping on a home’s aesthetic appealCompare the benefits and costs of remodeling properties vs. investing in new constructionEvaluate the exterior features of a selected property, considering cost, durability, and aesthetic appealEvaluate a variety of properties based on sale price, repairs and renovations needed, and potential resale valueSelect fittings and fixtures for a specified property, including countertops, bathroom fixtures, and appliancesSelect exterior finishes for a specified property according to homeowner needs and preferencesDemonstrate basic home maintenance and repair skillsDevelop and present a plan for renovating