Chapter 7: Assignment Flashcards

1
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Which of the following correctly describes when the issue of agency relationships should be discussed with a buyer client?

A

Once you establish meaningful contact, before you seek any personal information, and before you qualify the buyer.

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Jill has placed her home for sale. Chris, her listing salesperson, receives an offer from an interested buyer, and arranges a meeting with Jill to discuss it. Which of these options is not available to Jill?

A

Jill can make a counter offer and if the counter offers not accepted, accept the original offer.

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3
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Which of the following correctly describes 3 types of obligations owed in buyer agency?

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Fiduciary, contractual, and tort.

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4
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In a for sale by owner scenario, a buyers sales person should:

A

Always treat the seller as a customer, without obligating the buyer’s agent to any agency obligations to the seller.

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5
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Which of the following is not one of the items the buyer’s brokerage agrees to do in the exclusive buyer’s brokerage contract?

A

To decide the purchase price that the buyer will offer for a property, after consultation with the buyer.

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6
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Which of the following statements about ancillary services in the purchase of residential real estate is false?

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Ancillary services refer to those inspection and testing services that are not included as part of the agency relationship, but that the registrant is licensed to perform.

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7
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Which of the following statements about deposits is true?

A

Deposits are forfeitable if the buyers default on the transaction after all conditions are removed.

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8
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A buyer’s agent must treat the seller as a(n)___________

A

Customer

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9
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Which of the following correctly describes the selling process, from beginning to end?

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Prospecting; qualifying; presenting; closing; following up.

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To avoid being liable for negligent misrepresentation, a skilled person or expert who gives advice in the course of their business has 3 choices. Which of the following is not one of them?

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They can give advice with no qualification or disclaimer of liability, but not an opinion, as the latter must always be accompanied by qualification or disclaimer of liability.

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