NV Real Estate Law Flashcards
Definition of “Agency”
the relationship between a principal (client) and an agent (broker) arising out of a brokerage agreement in which the agent agrees to do certain acts on behalf of the principal in dealings with a third party.
Brokerage Agreement
an employment contract wherein the broker agrees to provide real estate related services for valuable consideration or compensation. It may be either oral or written.
Does Nevada recognize “Transactional agency”
No. Transactional agency is where the broker agrees he or she is not representing either party and is only hired to facilitate the transaction.
What is required when acting for more than one party (Multiple Representation)
-Consent to Act Form
-Approval from the clients
-If a Broker assigns to separate agents to represent either party, a consent to act form is not needed
True or False? The Duties Owed or Consent to Act Forms DO NOT constitute an agency agreement or an agreement for compensation
TRUE. These are disclosure forms.
When is the Consent to Act Form Used?
when a broker (broker- salesperson or salesperson), is acting for two or more parties to a transaction.
How to create a Brokerage Agreement to identify agency
A brokerage agreement is defined as an oral or written contract between a client and a broker in which the broker agrees to provide real estate related services in exchange for valuable consideration
What constitutes a material fact?
a fact is material if it is one which the agent should realize would be likely to affect the judgment of the principal in giving his consent to the agent to enter into the particular transaction on the specified terms.
nonfeasance
occurs when a licensee is supposed to act and does not.
malfeasance
a wrong or unlawful act
misfeasance
where a licensee performs a lawful act but in an unlawful or negligent manner.
how long is a licensee required to maintain confidentiality after the revocation or termination of an agency agreement?
1 year
RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act)
prohibits referrals from one business to another business when owned by the same company unless there is full disclosure. These are affiliated business arrangements.
non-material facts (not required to disclose)
-homicide, suicide, or other death (unless the property caused the death)
-the owner has AIDS or another disease not caused by the property
-property was the site of a felony (unless manufacturing meth and was not remediated)
-property is located near another property used to provide transitional housing (unless halfway house for drug and alcohol abusers)
-sex offender lives or is expected to live nearby
how long do you have to maintain brokerage transaction files?
5 years
what four elements demonstrate negligence
- duty
- breach of duty
- causation
- damages and harm
what is gross negligence
negligent behavior with a reckless disregard for the consequences of one’s actions.
lis pendens
a notice recorded in the county Recorder’s Office that lets the world know there is litigation pending about the title to, or possession of, real property. It may only be recorded after a legal complaint is filed with the court
ADR (alternate dispute resolution)
mediation, arbitration, or conciliation
Open Brokerage Agreement
where the broker has no exclusive representation of the client – the client may hire any number of other brokers.