Oklahoma Real Estate Flashcards
How does the code define real estate?
Shall include any interest or estate in real property. Does NOT include the interest in oil, gas, or other mineral interest.
Real Estate Broker
Shall include any person, partnership, association, or corporation, who for a fee lists, sells, offers to sell, buys, or attempts to buy, exchanges, rents, leases, or attempts to negotiate any such activity 
Broker associate
Shall include any person who is qualified for a license as a broker, and in any act, or transaction set in broker definition 
Real estate associate
Any person having renewable license, and employed or engaged by, or associated as an independent contractor with a real estate broker to do or deal in any act, acts or transaction set out in the definition of a real estate broker 
Provisional sales associate
Shall include any person who has been licensed after June 30, 1993, employed by a real estate broker to do or deal in any act, or transaction set out in the definition of real estate broker. And subject to an additional 45 hour post license educational requirement to be completed within 12 months. 
Licensee
She include any person who performs any act, acts or transaction set out in the definition of a broker and licensed under the OREC
Commission
Shall mean the Oklahoma Real Estate commission 
How many members does the OREC have?
7 Members
What or who regulates and issues real estate licenses in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Real Estate commission
OREC 
What are the basic requirements to serve as a commissioner?
All members should be citizens and resident of the state of Oklahoma for at least three years prior to their appointment 
Based on occupation, how is the commission compromised?
-5 members shall be licensed real estate brokers with five years of active experience.
-1 member shall be a lay person, not in the real estate business 
-1 member shall be an active representative of a school of Real Estate located in OK 
What is the limitation regarding congressional districts?
No, more than 2 members shall be appointed from the same congressional district 
Who appoints OREC members?
Appointed by the governor with the advice and the consent of the Senate 
How long is the term of an OREC member? 
Terms are 4 years and until they’re successor is appointed 
What organization recommends candidates to serve as commissioners?
Oklahoma Association of realtors Inc.
OAR
Who can remove members of OREC and for what causes/reasons?
Members may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance in office 
How much does the OREC earn while serving in an OREC capacity? 
Travel expenses essential to performing the duties to his office 
What are the OREC leadership positions?
Chairman, vice, chairman, secretary-treasurer 
What is the OREC revolving fund?
Consist of all monies received by the OREC
How often is the revolving fund audited and whom?
Once a year and by the state auditor and inspector
Can the OREC sue and be sued?
Yes
Where must the OREC office be located? 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
What are the powers and duties of OREC?
1.promulgate rules 
2. Administer examinations.
3. To sell other entities, computer, testing, and license applications to recover funds.
4. Issue licenses. 
What are the powers and duties of OREC
- Promulgate rules
- Administer examinations
- To sell to other entities, computer testing and license applications to recover funds
- Issue licenses
What governs OREC and defined the procedures for OREC performance?
Administrative procedures act 
What is a hearing examiner?
Has the power and authority to conduct hearing in the name of the commission
Where can hearings take place?
Any place or time
Who has the burden of proof in a hearing?
Shall be upon the moving party
Who may engage in real estate activities?
Licensed agents
Who is exempt from Real Estate licensing?
Resident managers, attorneys, behaves on of a corp
What is a resident referrals fee and what is the maximum amount?
 fee of no more than $100 that a resident of an apartment complex receives for recommending the property
Transit lodging facility?
A furnished room in which is rented to a person on a daily basis, not as a principal residence, for a period less than 30 days 
Transit lodging facility?
A furnished room in which is rented to a person on a daily basis, not as a principal residence, for a period less than 30 days 
When will a real estate license applicant be eligible after conviction of fraud
10 years after the completion of any criminal sentence, including parole and probation 
When will a real estate license applicant be eligible after conviction of fraud
10 years after the completion of any criminal sentence, including parole and probation 
What must a licensed do if the licensee pleads nolo contendere?
Notify the commission in writing of the conviction or plea of guilty within 30 days after the plea is taken 
What are the qualifications to earn a provisional sales associate license?
90 hours of basic real estate instruction approved by the commission
What must a provisional sales associate accomplish before expiration of their license?
Additional 45 hours of clock hours in basic real estate instruction 
What must a provisional sales associate accomplish before expiration of their license?
Additional 45 hours of clock hours in basic real estate instruction 
What are qualifications to earn a broker license?
Must hold a sales associate license with two years of experience within the last previous five years with successful completion of 90 hours in advanced real estate instruction 
What must any broker do if the broker charges and collect fees for services?
Provided detailed accounting of expenditures to the person such services are performed for within 10 days after the time specified to perform
What are the terms for each type of OK real estate license?
Every license has a term of 36 months with the exception of the provisional cells associate, whose license term is 12 months 
In what month does a license expire?
At the end of 12 months for provisional
At the end of 36 months for sales associate
What is the requirement for continuing education in relation to license renewal?
Must complete required our set by the OREC
When can a licensee with a revoked license apply for a re-issue?
May not reapply for three years
Who pays for the cost of the national criminal history record check
Paid by the applicant
What are the requirements for establishing a real estate office?
Must follow the local laws and be available to the public during reasonable business hours 
How many ways are there to lose your license?
23
Who is prohibited from participation in real estate business?
No person whose license has been revoked or suspended, canceled, suspended or lapsed 
Single party broker:
A) perform the terms of the brokerage agreement
B) treat all parties to the transaction with honesty and exercise,
reasonable skill, and care 
C) be available to receive all written offer and counter offers, reduce all offers or counter offers to a written form upon request of any party to a transaction, and present timely, such written offers and counter offers
D) when an offer is made, inform in writing to the party for whom the Breker is providing services that such party will be expected to pay certain closing costs, brokerage services cost, and the approximate amount of those costs
E) the party for whom the broker is performing services informed regarding the transaction
F) timely account for all money and property received by the broker
G) confidential information received from a confidential as stated below
H) perform activities for the benefit of the party for whom the single broker is performing services
I) disclose pertaining to the property required by residential property disclosure act
J) obey specific directions for whom the broker is performing services that are not contrary to applicable statutes and rules or contrary to the terms of a contract between the parties to the transaction
K) inform the broker providing services may be vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the broker
L) comply with all requirements of the Oklahoma Real Estate code, and all applicable statutes and rules 
Transaction broker:
Same responsibilities of a single party except for…
A) performing all brokerage activities except for the benefit of the party for whom the broker performing services
B) the specific directions of the party for whom the brokers performing services that are not contrary to law or
C) keeping the party for whom the broker is performing services informed regarding the transaction. A transaction broker does not provide services for the benefit of a party, but assist in the transaction. In addition a party for whom transaction broker is performing services is not vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of the broker 
What are the duties and responsibilities of a transaction broker?
Treat all parties with honesty, timely account for all money, keep confidential information, disclose required information, comply with OREC laws 
What must happen if a broker is serving as a transaction broker without a written agreement?
Compliance with the disclosure requirement shall be documented by the broker 
What can the relationships when a broker assist only one party in a transaction?
- A transaction broker without a written brokerage agreement.
- A transaction broker, three-way written brokerage agreement.
- Single party broker through a written brokerage agreement. 
What can the relationships be when a broker assist both parties in a transaction?
- A transaction broker for both parties.
- A single party broker for one party and as a transaction broker for the other party.
- A transaction broker where the broker has previously entered into a written brokerage agreement.
- To provide services as a single broker for both parties. 
Which relationship does not have a vicarious liability?
Transaction broker 
Which relationship does have a vicarious liability? 
Single party broker
What constitutes confidential information?
- But a party is willing to pay more or except less than what is being offered.
- That a party is willing to agree to financing terms that are different than those offered.
- The motivating factors of the party purchasing, selling, leasing, optioning or exchanging the property. 
What does a broker have when a transaction is complete
The broker owes no further duties or responsibilities to the party after termination, expiration, or completion of the performance of the transaction, except:
1. To account for all monies and property relating to the transaction; and.
2. To keep confidential, all confidential information received by the broker during the broker relationship with a party. 
When a client pays or promises to pay a broker, does this act establish a relationship?
This does not determine what relationship, if any, has been established between the broker and a party to a transaction 
Who can use the word agent?
A real estate broker and the associates of the real estate broker are permitted under provisions of this title to use the word “agent” in a trade name and as a general reference for designating themselves as real estate licensees

Who can use the word agent?
A real estate broker and the associates of the real estate broker are permitted under provisions of this title to use the word “agent” in a trade name and as a general reference for designating themselves as real estate licensees

Who must be associated with a real estate broker?
Each broker associate, sales associate, and provisional sales associate shall be associated with a real estate broker 
Who may not refer to themselves as a broker?
Associates shall not refer to themselves as a broker
What is the penalty for violating the code?
Be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment
What is the punishment of engaging in real estate activities without a license?
- Imposing fine of not more than $5000 or the amount of the commission or commissions earned.
- Make application to the appropriate court for an order, joining such acts or practices, and upon showing by the commission that such person has engaged in any such acts or practices, and injunction, restraining order.
- Impose administrative pursuant to this subsection, which shall be enforceable in the district courts of the state.
What is the punishment of engaging in real estate activities without a license?
- Imposing fine of not more than $5000 or the amount of the commission or commissions earned.
- Make application to the appropriate court for an order, joining such acts or practices, and upon showing by the commission that such person has engaged in any such acts or practices, and injunction, restraining order.
- Impose administrative pursuant to this subsection, which shall be enforceable in the district courts of the state.
Where does the OREC deposit the money paid for fines deposited?
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- In the Oklahoma Real Estate Education and Recovery Fund
If the OREC fines a licensee, what is the cost range of such a fine 
$100 shall not exceed $2000 for each violation of this code or the rules of the commission or
B. Exceed $5000 for all violations, resulting from a single incident or transaction.
What is the time limit to pay an OREC fine?
Fines shall be paid within thirty (30) days of notification
What can happen to a licensees license when fined?
License may be suspended until any fine imposed upon the licensee by the commission is paid 
What happens if a fine has not been paid in 60 days?
The license shall automatically be revoked 
In what instances is a licensee not required to make disclosure in a transaction?
That previous occupants had a non-transmitted disease, or that a homicide, suicide, or felony took place on the property 
What may a purchaser do regarding psychologically impacted Real Estate
Advise the licensee assisting the owner, in writing, that knowledge of such factor is important to the persons decision to purchase or lease the property, the licensee shall make inquiry of the owner and report any findings to the purchaser or lessee 
What is a licenses duty regarding registered sex offenders or violent crime offenders?
Not have to disclose due to the required sex offender registry
If a claimant receives a judgment against an OK realtor for violating the code, who or what must pay?
Oklahoma Real Estate Education and Recovery fund
What happens when a license is issued for less than 36 months?
Additional fee shall be prorated to the nearest dollar and month
Who may seek relief from the OK Real Estate Education and Recovery fund?
Any claimant shall be eligible to seek recovery from the Oklahoma Real Estate education and recovery fund 
Under what conditions is a claimant eligible to seek relief from the education and recovery fund?
- An action has been filed in district based upon a violation specified in the Oklahoma Real Estate License code
- The cause of action accrued not more than two years prior to the filing of the action.
- At the commencement of an action, the party filing the action shall immediately notify the commission to this effect in writing and provide the commission with a file stamped copy of the petition or affidavit.
- Final judgment is received by the claimant upon such action.
When is a claimant unqualified?
- The claimant is the spouse of the judge or a personal representative of such spouse.
- The claimant is a licensee who acted on their own behalf in the transaction, which is the subject of the claim.
- The claimants claim is based upon a real estate transaction in which the claimant is through their own action, jointly responsible for any resulting monetary loss with respect to the property owned or controlled by the claimant.
Who may apply to OREC for payment from the OK Real Estate, education and recovery fund?
Any claimant to meet all of the conditions prescribed by this act may apply to the commission for payment
What is the maximum amount of potential payment, including attorney fees?
An amount equal to the unsatisfied portion of the claimants judgment, which is actual or compensatory damages. $25,000 whichever is less. The claimant is entitled to reimbursement for attorney fees, reasonably incurred in the litigation not to exceed 25% of the claimants amount approved by the commission.
In order to receive payment from the education and recovery fund, what must a claimant due in relation to OREC?
Claimant assigns the claimants right, title, and interest in that portion of the judgment to the commission, which shall be subrogated up to the amount, actually paid by the fund to the claimant or to the claimants and the claimants attorney 
What is the aggregate amount of payment by OREC?
$50,000
If the education and recovery fund has insufficient money, what action may OREC take?
Commission satisfy such unpaid claim portion thereof, as soon as a sufficient amount of money has been deposited in the fund by collecting special love you from the members of the fund of an amount not to exceed five dollars each fiscal year 
What happens to the license of a licensee who loses a judgment?
The licenses license shall automatically be revoked upon the payment of any amount from the Oklahoma Real Estate, education and recovery fund on a judgment against a licensee
When may a license be reinstated after a judgment against a licensee?
The license shall not be considered for reinstatement until the licensee has repaid in full, plus any interest at the rate of 7% a year 
When and for what purpose may OREC expend education and recovery fund money?
At the commissions discretion when funds exceed $250,000 
What is the primary purpose of the oklahoma real estate commission
(OREC)
To safeguard the public interest and provide quality services by assisting and providing resources; encouraging and requiring high standards of knowledge and ethical practices of licenses; investigating and sanctioning licensed activities; and through the prosecution of any unlicensed person who violates the “Oklahoma Real Estate licensed code and rules“
Who made petition the commission to amend or appeal any rule?
Any person may petition the commission in writing requesting a promulgation amendment or repeal of any rule
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What is the contract forms committee?
Drafts and revises residential real estate, purchase contracts and any related addenda for standardization and use by real estate licenses 
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What is the composition of the contract forms committee?
Consists of eleven (11) members
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Who appoints the contract forms committee members and in what numbers ?
5 member shall appointed by the Oklahoma Association of realtors OAR
3 member shall be appointed by the Oklahoma Real Estate commission OREC
3 member shall be appointed by the Oklahoma Bar Association OBA
Contract forms committee members serve for how long?
The initial member term shall begin upon development of the forms and each member shall serve through the effective date of implementation of forms, plus one (1) year
According to the rules, what is the definition of advertising?
All forms of representation, promotion, and solicitation disseminated in any manner, and by any means of communication to consumers for any purpose related to licensed real estate activity 
What is a bona fide offer?

An offer in writing