Colorado Contracts Flashcards
Being given the power to sign on ones behalf would be an example of what?
An Attorney in Fact is the limited power of attorney to sign on ones behalf.
When is a Real Estate License not required?
When serving as an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney
What entity appoints members to the Colorado Real Estate Commission?
The Governor
What is an action that may violate Real Estate License Law in Colorado?
Using multiple names for conducting real estate business
How long do members of the Real Estate Commission hold office?
3 years
What is the consequence of failing to file the appropriate broker’s application within one year of passing the examination?
Automatic cancellation of the examination results
In the event of termination of employment, who is responsible for notifying the commission?
Both the licensee and the broker
How long does a licensee have to notify the commission of a change of employment or business location?
Immediately
How long does a person have to apply for reinstatement after the expiration of a license before being treated as a new applicant?
3 years
What is the consequence of failing to renew a license before January 1st of the succeeding year following expiration of your license?
Inactivation of your license
What happens to every real estate broker’s license if the employing broker’s license is suspended, expired, or revoked?
They are automatically suspended pending notification
What type of payment is allowed under affiliated business arrangements (ABA) regulations?
A fee to an attorney for services rendered
How long do I have to keep CE requirements?
4 years
What must a broker provide to both the purchaser and seller of real estate?
A closing statement of the transaction
Under what condition can a real estate broker be disciplined for the unlawful acts of their employees?
If the broker was negligent in supervising employees
When can a real estate agent or broker claim a commission if the transaction is not consummated?
When the owner refuses or neglects to consummate the transaction as agreed upon
From whom can a real estate broker employed by another broker legally accept a commission or valuable consideration?
The broker’s employer, who is a licensed real estate broker
What must an agent or broker do to ensure the owner corrects title defects?
Secure an enforceable contract from the purchaser
What is a real estate broker’s liability for the unlawful acts of an employee?
The broker is liable if they had actual knowledge of the act or were negligent in supervision
What must a broker disclose in writing before engaging in any activities as a transaction broker?
That they are not acting as an agent for the party
What is a “designated broker”?
A broker designated to serve as a single agent or transaction-broker
What does “Broker,” “employing real estate broker,” or “employing broker” mean?
A broker who employs or engages another broker
What happens if the fees accompanying any application to the Commission are paid with a check that is not immediately paid upon presentment to the bank?
The application will be canceled
What is required for a temporary broker’s license to be issued to a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company?
The designated individual must be a Colorado real estate broker with two years of active license experience
Who is responsible for the maintenance of all trust accounts when a broker is employed by another broker?
The employing broker
What must a broker do with earnest money received under an executory sales contract for new construction?
Deposit it in a trust account and not use it for construction without written consent
What is prohibited under diversion/conversion rules?
Using one beneficiary’s money for the benefit of another beneficiary
What is required if a branch office maintains a separate trust account?
What is required if a branch office maintains a separate trust account?
What must a holdover agreement provision refer to?
Properties or persons negotiated with during the term of the agreement
What must a broker do if they deliver earnest money to a lawyer or closing entity?
Obtain a dated and signed receipt from the person or transaction file
Who is responsible for the proper closing of a transaction?
The individual licensee who established the brokerage relationship with the buyer or seller
What are real estate brokers required to use according to Rule F?
Commission-approved forms as appropriate to a transaction or circumstance
What is the significance of the printed portions of the form, except differentiated additions?
They are approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission
Which of the following brokerage relationships are available?
Buyer agency, seller agency, or transaction-brokerage
What happens if more than one individual is designated as a broker in a multiple-person firm?
The references in the Seller Listing Contract include all designated persons
Is a broker obligated to seek additional offers while the property is under contract for sale?
No, never
What are additional duties of a Seller’s Agent?
Promoting the interests of the seller with the utmost good faith, loyalty, and fidelity
What must a Transaction-Broker do
Facilitate sales transactions without being an advocate or agent for either party
What must the Listing Period have?
A definite start and end date
What change occurs if a broker delivers a written Change of Status to the Seller?
The broker works with both the Seller and buyer as a Transaction Broker
What is required for a broker to earn a commission on a sale after the listing period has expired?
The broker must have submitted the buyer’s name in writing during the listing period
What must happen for a commission to be earned during a holdover period?
The broker must submit the buyer’s name in writing
What is Colorado Withholding?
If the seller is not exempt, the Colorado Department of Revenue may require a portion of the seller’s proceeds to be withheld after closing when seller with not be a Colorado resident after closing.
What may the Colorado Department of Revenue require if the Seller is not exempt?
A portion of the Seller’s proceeds to be withheld after Closing
What is the Brokerage Firm authorized to do with the earnest money deposit?
Deliver it to the closing agent at or before the closing
When is withholding not required by the Colorado Department of Revenue?
When the selling price of the property is not more than $100,000
Under what circumstances does the Brokerage Firm need to handle the earnest money deposit?
Pursuant to a proposed contract for the Sale of the Property
If a check is received as earnest money under contract, what must be done with it according to the contract?
It must be identified as a check in the contract and presented for payment in a timely manner
What must be done for a fixture to be excluded from the sale?
It must be listed as an exclusion in the contract
What are trade fixtures?
Improvements made by a tenant to facilitate business operations
Which items are included in the property if they are attached on the date of the Seller Listing Contract?
Lighting, heating, and air conditioning units
Which of the following is typically included in the property if attached?
Inside telephone wiring and connecting blocks/jacks
Which type of deed provides the most comprehensive guarantee of title?
General Warranty Deed
What should the Seller’s Property Disclosure Form reflect?
The seller’s current, actual knowledge of the property’s condition
In what condition will the property be conveyed unless otherwise agreed in writing?
As-is condition existing as of the date of the contract for Sale or Lease
Who can agree to any repairs or other work to be performed on the property prior to sale?
The seller, at the seller’s sole option, in writing
What must a Seller disclose to any prospective buyer under Colorado law?
All adverse material facts actually known by the Seller
What must a real estate licensee recommend before the closing of a real estate transaction?
An examination of title and the use of legal counsel
What is required if a licensee sells, buys, or leases real property on their own account?
They must disclose any known conflict of interest and their license status in the contracting instrument or in a separate concurrent writing
Under what condition can a Colorado broker pay a commission to an out-of-state broker?
If the out-of-state broker resides and maintains an office in another state or country
What is required for funds to be considered “Good Funds” at closing?
They must be available for immediate withdrawal from the financial institution
What must a broker do if they change their status from an agent to a transaction broker in a transaction?
Check the box for “Transaction Broker” and “This is a Change of Status” in the Commission-approved form
When must a broker disclose a change from acting as a party’s agent to a transaction broker?
At the time the broker begins to assist as a transaction broker, but not later than the time the party signs the contract
How must an office brokerage relationship policy be provided to licensees?
In a written document that is read, agreed to, and signed by each licensee
What is the obligation of a licensee regarding the preparation of legal documents in a real estate transaction?
There is no obligation to prepare legal documents, and no separate fee can be charged for their preparation
What must a broker determine before engaging in real estate brokerage activities?
Whether they possess the necessary experience, training, and knowledge
What must a supervising broker have to receive confidential information from a designated broker?
Informed consent from the party the designated broker is assisting
What must a licensee advise a buyer and seller if exact square footage is a concern?
To independently measure the property
What must be disclosed to the buyer and seller if the square footage information is provided from another source?
The date of issuance of the measurement
What must a licensee disclose when disseminating information about the square footage of a property?
The methodology or manner in which the measurement was taken
What must a broker do if they delete part or all of a provision in a Commission-approved form?
Retain the provision’s caption or heading followed by the words “omitted-not applicable”