Exam Study Flashcards
What do agents use the MLS for in marketing?
Pg 14
How long homes sit on the market. Reviewed listing prices versus selling prices. What amenities are people looking
Loan payments- front ratio- (PITI) pg 79
Lenders will not allow buyers to spend more than 28%of their monthly income on PITI
front ratio
Loan payments - back ratio (PITI)
Page 79
Back ratio is 36% and also includes payments such as car notes, liens, alimony, and child support.
Safety tips for agents
Pg 114, 115
- Stay near the front door
- Don’t allow the client to come between you and the exit
- Call someone
- Call office and use distress code
- Step out to grab some paperwork
- Dial 911
Items credited to the BUYER at closing
Pg 229
- Earnest money
- Existing mortgage assumption
- Unearned rents
- Tenants security deposit
- Accrued items like taxes
- Items paid outside of closing
Items credited to the SELLER at closing
Pg 229
- Sales price of the property
- Prepaid items like insurance, HOA dues
- Escrow account overages such as prepaid insurance, taxes
Careers, reputation, and social media
Pg. 265-267
Basically don’t be an asshole and use manners on social media
What is a Marketing plan?
Pg 18
A plan used to gain name recognition
What are some TREC disciplinary actions?
(There are 6)
Pg 177/ 188
- A reprimand
- A fine
- Probation
- Suspension of membership
- Revocation of membership
- Any combo of the above
What are some factors affecting listing agreement/Termination?
Pg 25, 85
Attention to detail, terrible photos, Disclosure of all material facts
Cold calling guidelines
( there are 7)
Pg 28
- Listen as much as you talk
- Think like a customer. What’s in it for them?
- Ask questions to clarify without confronting
- Don’t interrupt Dash concentrate
- Take notes and listen for ideas
- Allow them to finish sentences
- Keep your tone positive
When is the best time to make cold calls?
(There are 5)
Pg 28
- When there is a listing in the area
- When there has been a sale in the area
- When you have a gift to deliver
- When you have a new and exciting information for the residents
- In the afternoon or early evening
What are the IABS rules/ purpose?
Pg 84, 86
This is the form that explains the different roles an agent can play based on representation and the situation. the state of Texas requires that I give you this form for you to review. 
They should be given at the first substantiative discussion
Guidelines for professional conduct
(3 main topics)
Pg 188/189
Respect for the public, respect for property, respect for Peers.
(There are over 40 of them).
Designations in real estate:
CHMS
ALHS
MRP
SRS
pg 275/ 276
CHMS - certified home marketing specialist
ALHS - Accredited luxury home specialist
MRP - military relocation professional
SRS - Seller representative specialist
TRID rules and timing
Pg 232
The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures, or TRID rules, require that the consumer received the closing disclosure no later than three business days before consummation. 
Closing
Designations - ABR
Pg 275
Accredited buyers representative
What are Global announcements and how can you use them to market your services?
Pg 13
Birth announcements, weddings, engagements, job promotions, FSBO’s, etc.
use these to find new leads.
Lawsuits based on listing types:
Open listing
Pg 130
Lawsuits based on listing types:
Exclusive right to sell
Pg 131
What should be displayed in a readily noticeable location in the brokers office?
Pg 174
Consumer protection notice
What is the first step for financial planning?
Pg 55/ 56
Build a budget by calculating your living expenses. Use SMART goal format 
Use of the internet in marketing
I have no idea what they are going for here. fB, tiktok, Instagram, the MLS. Use all that shit to market yourself and your listings.
Methods of building brand recognition