Class Exam Review Flashcards
What type of partnership is created when someone believes a partnership exists when it actually does not because two entities share an office?
Ostensible Partnership
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Can a spec home be a branch office?
No, because spec homes are “temporary” and therefore cannot be a branch office where you can assign agents to work from there.
What is required to register a branch office?
A fee is required to register a branch office.
In what situation can a broker avoid paying a fee to reopen a branch office?
If a broker closes down a branch office and reopens the branch office in the same location within the 2 years that their license is valid, then the broker does not have to pay a fee.
What is the difference between an appraisal and a CMA that we prepare as licensees?
Appraisal is an opinion of value on a given date.
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If a broker intends to claim a part or all of the disputed escrow funds, what should they file?
A declaratory decree.
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What are some benefits of a broker holding escrow with a title company in lieu of holding it with their brokerage?
If there is a dispute for escrow funds, title goes through small claims court independent of the broker and FREC to release the funds. If there is a dispute over escrow funds a broker is holding, the broker is required to notify FREC within 15 business days.
For business valuation, what is the measure used to determine liquidity to meet short-term obligations?
Quick Ratio - illustrates whether a business can meet its short-term obligations
Quick Ratio = (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities
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As a broker in FL, can you hold escrow funds in a bank in Georgia?
No, the escrow account must be established within the state of Florida, such as a bank, savings association, trust company, credit union, or title company having trust powers. The broker is required to have signatory privileges on all escrow accounts held.
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Is a broker liable for breaking FREC Rules?
YES
When are disclosures required for a transaction?
Disclosures are required for all residential transactions in FL. Not required in certain non-residential transactions.
Brokerage Relationship Act
Only for residential transactions. Disclosures only apply to residential as defined.
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If an entity transacting in real estate that has only one broker and the broker leaves, what must happen if the entity wants to continue to operate in good standing?
A new broker must be appointed within 14 days.
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What type of contract are we NOT allowed to prepare?
Leases
We are allowed to “prepare” 4 Types of Contracts:
- Buyer Brokerage Agreement
- Option Contract
- Listing Agreement
- Contract for Sale and Purchase
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What are you not allowed to deduct from Taxable Income (TI)?
Reserves for Replacement
Taxable Income = NOI
+ Reserves for Replacement
- Interest
- Depreciation
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= Taxable Income (TI)
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What must you do if you have been convicted of a crime anywhere in the United States and its territories?
Report it to the DBPR within 30 days.
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