Overview

Real estate is generally considered to be an “alternative asset," complementary in a portfolio context given its low correlation with the stock, bond and money markets. Fund managers need to determine how much real estate to add to a portfolio and at what price. Here we learn about how investors can value real estate.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the different price determining factors of real estate
- Understand the methods used to value real estate
- Discuss how property values can be compared
- Describe the means by which real estate investment trusts (REITs) are valued

Content

Topic 1: Basics of Real Estate Valuation
Topic 2: Valuation of Individual Properties
Topic 3: Relative Valuation Measures
Topic 4: Valuation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)