FlashCEX_DC RE Flashcards
Number of members on the DC Real Estate Board (DCREB) and their occupations. And required experience.
Nine: 3 brokers; 2 salespersons; 2 property managers; 1 consumer; 1 attorney. Must be DC residents with 5 years experience and engaged in practice (except attorney).
Term of DCREB Members
3 year term beginning Feburary 28th. No one can be appointed to serve more than three full consecutive three-year terms.
How are DCREB Members Appointed?
Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; The Chairman is selected from its members. Mayor may remove.
Quorum of DCREB
Five of nine.
Powers of DCREB
Determine the scope of practice, licenses and continuing education requirements; hear and decide licensing protests; receive complaints, investigate and discipline.
Powers of the Mayor
Mayor sets fees; issues and renewals, licenses, budgets, records. The board supports mayor.
Qualifications for Licensure (name 7)
1) 18 years old; 2) read and write English; 3) high school graduate; 4) take 60 hour course; 5) have no suspensions in effect; 6) no revocation within the last three years; & no fraud within 5 years.
License Terms for sales person: what month do terms start. Broker term period is different, what is it?
Salesperson is for two years, starting September 1 in an odd year; Broker starts March 1 in an odd year.
Continuing Education Requirements: number of hours; how many mandatory and how many electives. What are mandatory classes?
15 hours for each two year renewal. “Nine (9) of these
hours shall consist of mandated courses (ethics, law, fair housing) with curriculum administratively established and approved by the Commission. Six (6) of these hours will be
general elective courses as approved by the Commission.
Broker Qualifications: how many years as sales person? Hours classes to become a broker?
Two years as salesperson, 135 hours, and exam.
DC Fiscal and Tax Years
Fiscal Year is October 1-September 30; Tax Year is July 1- June 30. Taxes are paid March 31 (Oct 1-Mar 31) and September 15 (Apr 1-Sep 30).
Brokerage: who heads it and who owns it?
Headed by one principal broker who does not have to be the owner, but does manage the day-to-day affairs. May hire and use salespersons for whom he is responsible.
Branch Office: who can manage?
Each branch office is managed by an associate broker.
Requirements for displaying licenses
All licenses must be displayed in a DC Office that is a real office. “shall conspicuously display therein the license of all persons licensed to act as a broker or
salesperson and shall likewise conspicuously display on the door or outside of the premises named in the license a sign bearing the word “Real Estate” or where
authorized, “Realtor” or “Realtist.”
When a Broker’s License Suspended what happens to agent licenses.
If a broker’s license is suspended, so are the licenses of all of the salespersons working under him.
Property Managers regulations, what are they?
Property Managers have their own licensing scheme and are not allowed to sell real estate, but only manage property. Resident managers are no longer licensed.
When can a salesperson change brokers?
How many days should it take for license to to new broker?
Are there restrictions on when you can change?
A salesperson can change brokers at any time. The old license must be mailed to the commission with the request for the new one, signed by the new broker. This should take 30 days. No transfers 60 days prior to renewal.
What are the regulations for escrow accounts?
Must be in a federally insured DC bank, in broker’s name. Name, post office address and account number should be sent to the DCREB within 14 days. May not co-mingle funds.
Violations of DC Licensing Code: penalty for first and second offences?
For violation of licensing provisions- up to 1 year or $10,000. Fine for second offense is $25,000. Prosecutions for violations brought by DC Attorney General.
Landlord Tenant Laws Occupancy Max Security Deposit Time for lessor to inspect after vacancy Time security deposit must be returned
Maximum occupancy is 2 times the number of bedrooms plus one. Maximum security deposit is one month. Lessor must inspect within 48 hours of vacancy, any deductions must be documented and the balance of the deposit returned to the tenant within 45 days.
Rent Stabilization Applicability
Who must comply/register
DC Rental housing Act says owners of four or more units must comply, and five or more must register.
Rent Stabilization Act
When may rent be raised/lowered–what kind of notice.
Rents can be raised once every 12 months; Rents may be raised or lowered with 30 day notice; lessors may seek relief for hardship or by 70% of tenants voluntary agreeing. Annual increases must follow CPI and DCRA guidelines.
Eviction: number of days a tenant needs for start eviction?
Number of days notice for notice to move out for substantial rehab of rental unit?
Number of days notice for eviction for demolition reasons?
No notice is required to start eviction proceedings; 120 day notice for a substantial rehabilitation; and 180-day notice for demolition.
What kind of agreement–verbal/written? What also must it have?
Must be in writing and have a certain termination date.
Sign posting requires what from owner?
Posted only with the written consent of the property owner.
Agent advertisements must include ….
Under the direct supervision of the principal broker or
supervising broker, shall include the name of the firm and phone number.
Net Listing is what and is it legal
realtor guarantees a price, sells higher and keeps difference. A net listing is illegal.
Disclosure about properties required of realtors.
A sales person must disclose all pertinent facts on a property, including any defects. Need not disclose AIDS or medical condition not transferred through property; or crime scene or murder.
Earnest Money
Salespersons cannot deposit or handle any money. Deposits should be turned over to broker and placed in escrow immediately. EMD held more than 90 days shall earn interest.
DC Rental Housing Conversion and Sales Act define
Protects low income and elderly tenants in the event of conversion to condo or coop. Tenants may form an association and vote. 51% of tenants must approve conversion.
Guarantee and Education Act Fund purpose Cost per license max fund amount min fund amount max payout and what is required for payout
Restitution for defrauded members of the public. Each licensee pays $60. The Fund shall, at all times, be maintained with a balance of no less than one million
forty thousand dollars ($1,040,000) and not more than five million dollars ($5,000,000). Maximum payout is $50,000. Needs court order and mayoral approval. Licensee must repay prior to reinstatement.
Who can conduct real estate sales without a licence?
Seven categories
Attorney, attorney in fact, government employees preforming official duties; court officers, owners, auctioneers, and secretaries in real estate offices (ministerial only).
Office of Public Records does what in regard to sales persons
Licensee file maintained with annual list of suspensions and revocations.
Reciprocity
Maintained for states with similar standards; Mayor has final say.
Property Managers
Agent for owner for property management. May employ resident managers, but property manager remains responsible. May not preform sales, listing, purchase etc. Only licensed property managers may use term.
Property Managers Qualifications
English, pass exam, high school education, no license denied, suspended or revoked.
Real Estate Salesperson Qualifications
English, high school, course, exam, no suspensions or revocations.
Licensure of Real Estate Organizations
May be issued to an entity that is organized under DC or federal law; every person member, employee and branch manager must be licensed.
How long does broker have to notify of new address, and what does he do with licenses when he moves? What happens to licenses when there are more than one office?
If more than one office in DC can get duplicate licenses; if a broker changes location, he has have 15 days to notify mayor and return old licenses and get new ones. May be suspended for failure to notify DCREB of new address.
Prohibited Names for real estate business/brokerage
Names are not allowed that are misleading, imply a partnership that does not exist, include salesperson’s name, in violation of law, includes the name of unlicensed persons.
Fidiciary Duties When Representing a Seller
Perform in accordance with agreement; act in the best interest of seller, seek agreed upon price and terms, present in a timely manner all written offers; disclose material facts related to property; account; maintain confidentiality; exercise ordinary care; Treat all honestly. Must disclose brokerage relationships. May provide ministerial acts for buyer. May show buyers alternative properties.
Is a broker/sales person liable for not reporting material facts they don’t know about?
Broker is not liable for information told by seller for which he has no knowledge of falsity.
Fiduciary Duties When Representing a Buyer
Act in accordance with agreement; act in buyer’s interest; seek property at buyer’s price; present offers timely; disclose material defects, account, confidentiality, ordinary care. Treat all honestly. Ministerial assistance to seller. May show property in which the buyer is interested to others. Must disclose brokerage relationships.
Fiduciary Duties When Representing a Landlord
Act in accordance with agreement; act in landlord’s interest; seek lease rates at landlord’s rent; present offers timely; disclose material defects, account, confidentiality, ordinary care. Treat all honestly. Ministerial assistance to tenant. May show other property to prospective tenants. Must disclose brokerage relationships.
Fiduciary Duties When Representing a Tenant
Act in accordance with agreement; act in tenant’s interest; seek property at tenant’s price; present offers timely; disclose material defects, account, confidentiality, ordinary care. Treat all honestly. Ministerial assistance to landlord. May show property in which the tenant is interested to other prospective tenants. Must disclose brokerage relationships.
Rules for Brokerage Relationships regarding term and termination?
Must have a definite termination; If not, 90 days after entry into relationship. Broker owes no duty after termination, except accounting and confidentiality.