Ch 3 Flashcards
What is the Chain of Title?
The list of people who own the RE
What is the list of people who own the RE called?
Chain of Title
What is Escheat?
when you die with no will and no heirs then NYS takes RE (abandoned)
What is it called when someone dies with no will and no heirs and NYS take the RE?
Escheat
What was the first fair housing law?
1866 Civil Rights Act
What is agency?
When you represent someone
What is disclosure?
when you tell
Is law of agency part of art 12a?
yes
can lawyers be brokers?
autobrokers if they want to open their own firm they need license and to send license application to NYS
Who do you represent?
whomever you have a contract with
If you’re holding an Open House, who comes and who do you give a disclosure form?
nosy neighbor= no disco form
serious buyer = yes!
When do you give agency disclosure form?
First substantive contact
What is first substantive contact?
1st face-to-face mtg
What are 5 steps to take if someone refuses to sign the agency disclosure form?
1- express that it is not a contract 2- tell them it is for their protection 3- it just explains who the REA works for 4- ask why 5- make a record
What is the best date stamp?
A notary