Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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Annual increases in the dollar amount levied as regular assessments by a homeowners’ association (HOA) are limited to a _____ increase over the prior year’s assessments.

a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. None of the above.

A

C

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A buyer is advised to request a list of defects from an HOA to get a better idea of the probability of regular and special assessment increases in the near future.

a. True
b. False

A

A

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3
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An HOA is obligated to provide the documents requested by a seller within ______ of the seller’s written request.

a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 10 days
d. 21 days

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C

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4
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On one-to-four residential dwellings, a seller’s agent has an affirmative duty to disclose their knowledge of possible tax consequences.

a. True
b. False

A

B

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5
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To avoid misleading a client, a broker or agent is advised to:

a. disclose the full extent of their tax knowledge regarding the transaction.
b. advise the client to seek the advice of a tax professional.
c. disclose how the broker or agent acquired their tax knowledge.
d. All of the above.

A

D

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6
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As a matter of basic competency, brokers and agents will possess an understanding of fundamental tax concepts regarding:

a. the separate profit and income categories for different types of real estate.
b. the §1031 profit reporting exemption.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a nor b.

A

C

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7
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A seller’s agent has an affirmative duty to voluntarily disclose to a buyer information regarding a death on the property which occurred more than three years prior to the purchase offer.

a. True
b. False

A

B

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On direct inquiry by a buyer or their agent, a seller’s agent must disclose their knowledge of any deaths on the property.

a. True
b. False

A

A

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Deposits into an impound account are considered operating expenses.

a. True
b. False

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B

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10
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fter receiving an Annual Property Operating Data sheet (APOD) from the seller’s agent, the buyer is advised to:

a. review tenant files.
b. confirm utility payments.
c. get quotes on hazard insurance premiums and taxes.
d. All of the above.

A

D

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