Chapter 12 Flashcards
Pre-Approval
A step above pre-qualification, it involves verifying a purchaser’s credit, down payment, and employment history.
Listing Agent
The individual who enters into a listing contract with a principal.
Selling Agent
The individual who finds the buyer (or seller) for the property.
DEC
Disclose, Elect, Confirm
Broker/Agent Commission Split
The BROKER and SALESPERSON are bound by an Independent Contractor Agreement.
What is an Independent Contractor Agreement
The independent Contractor Agreement describes the commission split between the Broker and Salesperson
Is the Broker/Salesperson commission split negotiable?
Yes
Who pays the Salespersons commission?
The Broker
Who pays the Broker Salesperson Commission
The Principal
A broker received a $12,000 commission from a recent transaction. As listed in the Independent Contractor Agreement, the broker has 60/40 commission split with his agents (60% to the broker, 40% to the salesperson.)
The agent who worked on the transaction will receive the following: $12,000. What is the Split?
60% (to Broker)
12,000 x .60 = $7,200
40% (to Agent)
12,000 x .40 = $4,800
Who does the PRINCIPAL enter int a Listing Contract with?
The Broker
Resident Manager
An individual who supervises the care of an apartment complex while living in one of the units in the complex.
Mobile Home
A structure transportable in one of more sections, designed and equipped to contain not more than two dwelling units to be used with or without a foundation system.
Special Assessment
A legal charge against real estate by a public authority to pay for the cost of public improvements such as street lights, sidewalks, and street improvements
Documentary Transfer Tax
A State enabling Act that allows a country to adopt a documentary transfer tax to apply on all transfers of real property located in the county. Notice of payment is entered on the face of the deed or on a separate paper filled with the deed.
Ordinary Income
Income earned from providing services or the sale of goods (inventory)
Capital Gain
At resale of a capital item, the amount by which the net sale proceeds exceed the adjusted cost basis ( book value). Used for income tax computations. Gains are called short or long term based upon length of holding period after acquisition. Usually taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.
Dual Agency
An Agency that represents the Buyer and Seller