Core Concepts Flashcards
One judgement involving multiple licensees
$50K maximum from recovery fund per judgement
An increasing or decreasing discount rate
The Fed’s least effective tool to control cost of credit
In what instance could an agent appeal to District Court of Appeals
If license has been suspended or revoked
What fund is sustained by fines and fees from licensees?
Real Estate Recovery Fund
What world also means corporation for profit?
The word ‘Company’ must be in the business name
What does a temporary incapacitation of license mean?
Mandatory Suspension
What is Liquidation Value Appraisal?
Best used to determine value of a failing business
What happens for unlicensed individuals violating R.E. law?
Cannot be fined monetarily by the FREC
Real Estate Cooperative
Does not involve fee simple ownership
After Probable Cause Panel (PCP) finds probable cause
A Formal Complaint is filed
How are interest rates on conventional., FHA & VA loans determined?
Determined by borrower / lender negotiations
What happens when a licensee terminates employment
Must get a reissue before performing services
What is operating business risk?
Risk income or expenses miss expectations
When would a licensee receive a notice of non-compliance or citations?
Issued for minor infractions of FREC rules
What is charged by lender to increase yield (profit)?
Discount points are charged to make a loan
Sales Associate Compensation
Can only be paid by their broker-employer
Must have active broker’s license
To be an officer or director of a brokerage
Registered name of brokerage
Must appear in all advertising
What happens if Broker doubts disposition of escrow funds?
Must notify FREC in writing
Which properties are exempt from execution of judgment liens?
Homestead property
What must happen when a sales assoc. gets post-dated check as a deposit?
Deliver immediately to employing broker
What is it called when recording deed in the public records?
Constructive Notice
What happens if registration of a brokerage is suspended or revoked?
All sales associates are automatically inactive
Availability of credit is directly related to
Demand for real estate in the market
What is the Fed’s strongest tool to regulate US economy?
Open Market (buying & selling high yielding Treasury Bills
What would happen if a broker failed to split commission as agreed
Can be charged with failure to account
What is it called/would happen if a licensee operated recklessly & carelessly?
Could be charged with culpable negligence
What is the relationship of sales assoc. to broker?
General agency
What does the OTS/Office of Thrift Supervision do?
Federal Agency regulating Savings & Loans
Apartment complex owners can employ
Unlicensed, salaried, on-site leasing agent
Quasi-legislative power of FREC
Allows FREC to adopt rules & regulations
State & Federal No Solicitation phone list
Disallows calls from 8AM to 9PM
What is residential zoning based on?
Density / Population
Real Estate Taxes
Become a lien January 1st of every year
Title Insurance is an expense entry
Never pro-rated on a closing statement
During a hearing a licensee can request what?
Administrative law judge to subpoena witness
What would qualify for cost recovery tax deductions (MACRS)?
Commercial and investment properties
Graduated payment mortgage
Scheduled increases in mortgage payments