Course Objectives After completing this pre-license course for Florida sales associates, you will be able to: . Distinguish among the activities and duties of the various Florida real estate license categories. . Describe the power and duties of the Florida state agencies that regulate real estate licensees. . Recall the Florida and federal laws and regulations affecting the sale and practice of real estate. . Explain the various violations of Florida license law and the procedures involved in reporting, investigating, and disciplining these violations. . Distinguish among the various types of mortgages, their features, and lending sources. . Perform a variety of calculations used by real estate licensees, such as loan-to-value ratios, closing costs, property taxes, and percent of profit or loss. . Compare the various types of properties, estates, and tenancies. . Explain the various methods used to acquire title to real property. . Contrast the approaches used to assess the value of real property. . Describe the various types of lots and building styles used in residential construction. . Distinguish among the factors affecting the real estate market. . Explain the purposes of planning and zoning, along with the methods state and local governments use to implement restrictions on private property.