chapter 1 Flashcards
What agreement does the seller use to list their property?
A listing agreement
sellers market their property using a listing agreement
listing the property
when the licensee has a buyers brokerage agreement with a purchaser the best interests of the buyer rather than the seller
Negotiating the purchase contract
in most cases, the buyer cannot make a purchase w/o financing at least some part of the transaction.
Financing the purchase
What transaction happens the buyer gets the dead to the property, the seller gets the proceeds from the sale and the broker gets a commission.
Settling the Transaction (closing)
what is responsible for the licensure, registration and regulation of a number of occupations.
The New Department of State (dos)
Who mission is to
To protect the health, safety, and welfare of consumers.
To provide efficient processing and examination service to license applicants
To provide accurate info and qualified licensees to the business community
The New Department of State (dos)
what do DOS allow to reprimand of a real estate broker
Violated any provision of Article 12-a of the real property law.
Engaged in fraud or fraudulent practices.
demonstrated untrustworthiness or incompetence.
The Board of real estate has how many members
15
The board consists of
The secretary of state, the superintendent of financial services and the 13 appointed members
The board’s minority leaders will be composed of appointments (brokers REB or public members PM) how many of each
7 REB and 6 PM
6 REB AND 7 PM
5 REB AND 8 PM
who is the chairperson
The secretary of state
Vice- chairperson and secretary are
elected from among the other members of the board
What happens if a member fails to attend three consecutive meetings
the member shall forfeit seat on the board which is only excused due to illness or death in the family
what are the power and duties of the secretary of state
all licensing, examination, education, and compliance provisions of article 12-a
the rules of the board
the rules of the secretary of state
what are the power and duties of the board
delegating things specifically to the secretary of state, the board has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations affecting real estate brokers and salespersons in order to admin article 12-a of the real property law
real estate broker
- has a responsibility to be fair and competent when dealing with the public
- is responsible for managing and supervising all affiliated licensees.
associate real estate broker
licensed real estate broker who chooses to work under the name and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. also can maintain a separate real estate broker’s license. can only receive commission payments from their sponsoring broker
real estate salesperson
works on behalf of a licensed real estate broker to perform any of the duties associated with real estate transactions. can only receive commission payments from sponsoring broker.
exemptions from needing a license
an owner selling/landlord renting own property
an attorney performing duties as an attorney/admitted to the bar in NY
a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy
how to be a licensed salesperson in NY
be 18 and us residency
complete 75 hours pre li-license course and pass the NY state licensing exam
obtain a sponsoring broker before obtaining the license.
how to be a licensed broker in NY
be 20 and us residency
120 hours course and pass the NY state broker exam
submit proof off one of these requirement:
2 full years experience as a licensed salesperson and 3500 points
or
3 years of equivalent experience in some other aspect of real estate and 5250 points,
to become a licensed associated broker
meet all the same qualifications as for a BROKER license and submit the name of a sponsoring broker
Education required for obtaining a license
- salespersons- 75 hours
- brokers 120 hours the 75 hours salesperson and additional 45 hours broker course
what happens during the exam
the examinee must correctly answer 70 percent of the questions to pass the exam
passes exam results are only valid for a period of two years
Exam results are reported as either passed or failed; numerical scores are not given
applying for License procedure
complete the license application
Provide proof of having complete coursework/licensing exam
Pay the appropriate fee
How many members does the governor appoint to the board of real estate?
3 brokers and 4 public members
passed exam results are only valid for a period of __ years
2
for what are members of the board compensated
expense reimbursement
a _________ has a 55 real easte license fee
salesperson
who is authorized to prescribe the content of real estate courses?
NYS board of real estate members
How many points are given for 3 years of certain types of real estate activities?
5250
What are the experience requirement for a broker candidate?
Two full years of experience as a licensed salesperson or three years of equivalent experience in some other aspect of real estate
which penalty is not imposed by the DOS on a real estate broker for engaging in fraud
imprisonment
a _____ broker conducts business as a sole proprietorship, during business under a name other than his or her personal name
Trade Name
How much is the fee charged by the DOS for an associate broker license
$155
Who has the duty to administer all licensing provisions of article 12-a
the secretary of state