Chapter 10 Flashcards

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If a real estate office is in a private residence, the following must apply?

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Answer: It must have a separate entrance

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Most violations of RELRA can be classified as ………… or ………….

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Answer: Unlicensed activity, violations of the rules and regulations of RELRA

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The State Real Estate Commission has the authority to enforce which of the following?

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Answer: RELRA

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4
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An exclusive listing agreement must contain all of the following, except?

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Answer: Open house schedule

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5
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If a sales agreement is conditioned upon the ability of the buyer to obtain a mortgage, it shall contain all of the following, except?

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Answer: The amount of down payment

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You are a Broker, and you have just spent several days negotiating a deal for your client. The deal is set to close next week. Your client asks you what expenses they will incur as part of the deal. What do the rules tell you to do?

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Answer: You are required to submit a written estimate of reasonably foreseeable expenses associated with the sale

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As a licensee, you will often be asked to perform a comparative market analysis (CMA) for a prospective seller. When you perform a CMA, you are required to include the following statement on the first page of the report: “This analysis …………been performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice which require valuers to act as unbiased, disinterested third parties with impartiality, objectivity and independence and without accommodation of personal interest. It …………to be construed as an appraisal and …………be used as such for any purpose.” What words belong in the blanks?

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Answer: has not, is not, may not

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8
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Escrow involves the deposit of …………, with a third party to be held until the completion of a specified event or until specific conditions have been met. At that time, the …………. is released to a designated party. Which answer is correct?

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Answer: funds, a deed, or other legal instrument

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A broker’s escrow duty …………be waived or altered by an agreement between the parties to the transaction, between the broker and the parties, or between the broker and other brokers who may be involved in the transaction.

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Answer: may not

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10
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You must have worked as a licensed salesperson for …………years, or have the equivalent education and/or experience as determined by the Commission, to take the Broker’s exam.

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Answer: 3

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A broker must keep records of all funds deposited in a custodial or trust fund account, which records indicate clearly all the following, except?

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Answer: The date the account was opened

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12
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An advertisement by a licensee for the solicitation, sale or offering for sale of real estate that employs lotteries or contests, or that offers prizes, certificates, gifts, or free lots shall contain all of the following, except?

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Answer: A guarantee that playing means you will win something

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13
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An advertisement by a broker about ‘‘sales volume’’ or ‘‘production’’ shall refer only to closed transactions. For purpose of this subsection, a ‘‘closed transaction’’ is…?

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Answer: either a listing sold or a sale made after a fully executed deed is delivered

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14
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In order to take the real estate salesperson’s exam, you must have completed ………… hours of study approved by the Commission.

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Answer: 75

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15
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if you change employers, you must notify the Commission no later than ………… days after your change of employment.

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Answer: 10

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16
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The Commission meets as needed; however, it is also required to conduct at least one public meeting a year in all of the following places, except?

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Answer: York

17
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A Broker must prominently display ………… in the office?

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Answer: The Broker’s license along with the license of all salespeople working for the Broker

18
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If a Broker has more than one office…?

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Answer: A separate license must be obtained for each office and displayed at each office.

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If you wish to change your employment and work for a different licensed Broker, you must notify the Commission in writing within …………days.

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Answer: 10

20
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All of the following are examples of violations of the “Pennsylvania Human Relations Act” that could lead to imposition of a fine and/or the suspension or revocation of your license, except?

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Answer: Selling or renting a house to a minority

21
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The name of the act that governs much of the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania is the…?

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Answer: Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act

22
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The Real Estate Licensing and Regulation Act (RELRA) gives the …………the authority to enforce RELRA.

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Answer: State Real Estate Commission

23
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After a disciplinary hearing, a report must be submitted to the Commission after which time the Commission may do any of the following, except?

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Answer: Arrest the licensee

24
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An exclusive listing agreement may not contain…?

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Answer: A listing period exceeding 1 year

25
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A purchaser shall have the right to cancel the purchase of a time-share or a campground membership until midnight of the …………day following the date on which the purchaser executed the purchase contract.

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Answer: 5th

26
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an escrow account?

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Answer: Must be at the same bank as your operating account

27
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A broker must keep records of all funds deposited in a custodial or trust fund account, which records indicate clearly all the following, except?

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Answer: The date the account was opened

28
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If you change your fixed place of business, all of the following are true, except?

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Answer: You must retake the licensing exam.