Core Concepts Flashcards

1
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One judgement involving multiple licensees

A

$50K maximum from recovery fund per judgement

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2
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An increasing or decreasing discount rate

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The Fed’s least effective tool to control cost of credit

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3
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In what instance could an agent appeal to District Court of Appeals

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If license has been suspended or revoked

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4
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What fund is sustained by fines and fees from licensees?

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Real Estate Recovery Fund

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5
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What world also means corporation for profit?

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The word ‘Company’ must be in the business name

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6
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What does a temporary incapacitation of license mean?

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Mandatory Suspension

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7
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What is Liquidation Value Appraisal?

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Best used to determine value of a failing business

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8
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What happens for unlicensed individuals violating R.E. law?

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Cannot be fined monetarily by the FREC

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9
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Real Estate Cooperative

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Does not involve fee simple ownership

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10
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After Probable Cause Panel (PCP) finds probable cause

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A Formal Complaint is filed

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11
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How are interest rates on conventional., FHA & VA loans determined?

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Determined by borrower / lender negotiations

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12
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What happens when a licensee terminates employment

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Must get a reissue before performing services

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13
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What is operating business risk?

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Risk income or expenses miss expectations

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14
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When would a licensee receive a notice of non-compliance or citations?

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Issued for minor infractions of FREC rules

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15
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What is charged by lender to increase yield (profit)?

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Discount points are charged to make a loan

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16
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Sales Associate Compensation

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Can only be paid by their broker-employer

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17
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Must have active broker’s license

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To be an officer or director of a brokerage

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18
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Registered name of brokerage

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Must appear in all advertising

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19
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What happens if Broker doubts disposition of escrow funds?

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Must notify FREC in writing

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20
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Which properties are exempt from execution of judgment liens?

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Homestead property

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21
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What must happen when a sales assoc. gets post-dated check as a deposit?

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Deliver immediately to employing broker

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22
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What is it called when recording deed in the public records?

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Constructive Notice

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23
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What happens if registration of a brokerage is suspended or revoked?

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All sales associates are automatically inactive

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24
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Availability of credit is directly related to

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Demand for real estate in the market

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25
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What is the Fed’s strongest tool to regulate US economy?

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Open Market (buying & selling high yielding Treasury Bills

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26
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What would happen if a broker failed to split commission as agreed

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Can be charged with failure to account

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27
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What is it called/would happen if a licensee operated recklessly & carelessly?

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Could be charged with culpable negligence

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28
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What is the relationship of sales assoc. to broker?

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General agency

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29
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What does the OTS/Office of Thrift Supervision do?

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Federal Agency regulating Savings & Loans

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30
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Apartment complex owners can employ

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Unlicensed, salaried, on-site leasing agent

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31
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Quasi-legislative power of FREC

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Allows FREC to adopt rules & regulations

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32
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State & Federal No Solicitation phone list

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Disallows calls from 8AM to 9PM

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33
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What is residential zoning based on?

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Density / Population

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34
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Real Estate Taxes

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Become a lien January 1st of every year

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35
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Title Insurance is an expense entry

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Never pro-rated on a closing statement

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36
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During a hearing a licensee can request what?

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Administrative law judge to subpoena witness

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37
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What would qualify for cost recovery tax deductions (MACRS)?

A

Commercial and investment properties

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38
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Graduated payment mortgage

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Scheduled increases in mortgage payments

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39
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What is the legal time to sue for contract enforcement called?

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Statute of Limitations

40
Q

What items can be deducted from Homeowners income tax return?

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Mortgage interest & real estate taxes

41
Q

9% annual Interest plus 6 discount points =

A

Effective yield 9.75

42
Q

Executive power of FREC

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Can be exercised by chairperson acting alone

43
Q

What is combining two lots under one ownership called?

A

Assemblage

44
Q

What is the Fed. Agency insuring deposit at commercial banks known as?

A

BIF - Bank Insurance Fund

45
Q

What could result from failing to record deed?

A

Estoppel

46
Q

CCPA/Consumer Credit Protection Act (Reg. Z)

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Requires disclosure of true cost of credit with APR

47
Q

Allodial System

A

System allowing individual ownership of real estate

48
Q

How are construction loans are usually disbursed?

A

By draws as construction progresses

49
Q

Who usually pays for the intangible taxes on a new mortgagee loan?

A

They buyer, not the seller

50
Q

What is true of both VA & FHA 203(b) loans?

A

May be pre-paid without Penalty

51
Q

What is unenforceable according to the Statute of Frauds?

A

Oral R.E. contracts

52
Q

What is the first step in obtaining a VA loan?

A

Obtain a certificate of eligibility

53
Q

What is not required to create a valid, enforceable contract?

A

Acknowledgement (Notarization)

54
Q

Mortgage payments are not an Operating Expense is based on the following approach?

A

Income Capitalization Approach Appraisal

55
Q

What is the basis for all 3 primary appraisal techniques

A

Substitution

56
Q

What is an example of functional obsolescence?

A

A Florida house without central heat & air

57
Q

Goodwill of a business

A

Example of an intangible asset with market value

58
Q

ANY deposit received by a broker

A

Should immediately be placed in escrow

59
Q

In appraising, the word “price” means

A

Amount of money RECEIVED in a transaction

60
Q

Assignment allows

A

Transfer of rights from one to another

61
Q

Real Estate can be described as

A

Local in nature

62
Q

What is entered as a double entry on the closing statement?

A

Pro-rated real estate taxes

63
Q

What may be a potential title problem?

A

Title held by a corporation sole

64
Q

What is Prima facia evidence that holder is licensed?

A

Possession of a valid R.E. license

65
Q

What is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?

A

Business trust

66
Q

What items are all found in a promissory note?

A

Loan amount, Interest rate, term, payment plan

67
Q

Economic Soundness (Risk)

A

Primary consideration of all investments

68
Q

What is it called when individual ownership of a single unit?

A

Condominium

69
Q

What happens when foreclosure funds are insufficient to pay all that is due on the loan?

A

Lien holder may apply for a deficiency judgment

70
Q

Who is the mortgagor?

A

Title holder in lien theory state

71
Q

What would be a Violation of Sherman-Clayton Anti-Trust Act?

A

Unaffiliated brokers discussing commission rates

72
Q

What is a Deed of Trust?

A

Third party holding title for security

73
Q

Estate by the Entireties

A

Terminated by divorce into tenancy in common

74
Q

Limited partnership brokerage requires

A

1 or more general and 1 or more limited partners

75
Q

Tenancy at will

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Tenancy without stated termination rights

76
Q

What is an example of Ostensible partners?

A

Brokers sharing office without separate signs

77
Q

What is an easement?

A

Legal right to enter upon another’s property

78
Q

What would happen if 1 broker’s license was revoked in office of 4 active brokers?

A

Only licensee affected is broker who was revoked

79
Q

What does title transfer require?

A

Delivery & Acceptance of the deed to & by grantee

80
Q

General Warranty Deed / Warranty Deed

A

Defends title against any & all legal claims

81
Q

What are unliquidated damages?

A

Damages not specified in the contract

82
Q

What is an option contract?

A

Agreement for specified period of time

83
Q

What is the warrant of quiet enjoyment?

A

Promise in a deed of no hostile claims

84
Q

If customer refuses representation, give them

A

No Brokerage relationship notice before showing

85
Q

What is the function of the secondary market?

A

Provides liquidity to primary market

86
Q

What is required to perform license service after suspension ends?

A

A reissue is required

87
Q

What is a clause that benefits the mortgagor?

A

Prepayment clause

88
Q

What is hypothecation?

A

Borrower pledges property as security

89
Q

Gross lease

A

Tenant pays rent only, landlord pays the rest

90
Q

Implied Contract

A

Contract with terms & conditions inferred

91
Q

An oral lease creates what kind of tenancy?

A

Tenancy at will

92
Q

One broker must be an officer of the corporation

A

In a registered brokerage corporation

93
Q

All 4 broker partners want to perform services

A

All 4 must be actively licensed

94
Q

What are Highest and Best use appraisals for?

A

Land & improvements

95
Q

What occurs if a broker were to close & reopen office in same lic. period?

A

Requires a reissue if office is in the same location