Real Estate Flashcards
Juan listed his home with REALTOR@Petra. Juan’s neighbor, Krista, is also a REALTOR@ and a good friend. When Krista’s buyer client is ready to make an offer on Juan’s Property, Krista____.
Must bring the offer to Juan’s agent, Petra.
First-time home buyers require_____.
Extra hand-holding
Which of the following is NOT a trait of quality lender?
Likes yield spread premiums
______ can help offset the costs of defense attorneys, fines and/or penalties incurred during a claim.
Errors and omissions insurance. (E&O) insurance
Which of the following is an account held by a third party on behalf of two parties in a transaction?
Escrow
You’re working with a buyer who’s purchasing a home appraised at $80,000. The buyer is obtaining a 90% loan and the lender will charge an origination fee of 1% at closing. How much will the loan origination fee be?
$720
$80,000 x .9 = $72,000 (loan amount) 1% of $72,000=$720
Anna discovers a serious lead-based paint issue in a home she just bought. It turns out that true seller knowingly violated the EPA’s disclosure requirements. Which of the following options is available to Anna?
Suing the seller for up to three times actual damages.
Caleb’s absent shows him every available property, even For Sale by Owners for which there is no offer of buyer agent commission. It is highly likely that Caleb and his agent are operating under an _____ agreement.
Exclusive right to represent
Buyer representatives working under an exclusive right to represent are guaranteed a commission, even when the seller offers non.
You’re listing a property for a client. Which of the following statements about advertising is true?
You can advertise on your website once you get a signed consent from the sell.
You must receive written consent before advertising a property for sale. The listing agreement usually grants permission to advertise on the MLS and other third party websites and publications.
There are_____types of prepayments penalties that borrowers should understand.
Two
There are two types of prepayment penalties: hard prepayment penalties and soft prepayment penalties.
______ are usually paid in cash at the closing and are used to buy down the interest rate on a mortgage.
Points
Points usually are paid in cash at the closing and are typically used to buy down the interest rate on the mortgage.
Brooke doesn’t have a written contract with Leo, but their actions suggest that one is in place. This is a(n)________.
Implied agreement
Why might you want to include recent expired comparable in your CMA?
To show sellers the price at which their home will likely not sell.
What is 1/4 x 2/3?
1/6
With a(n)______, borrowers can sell their homes at anytime without incurring a penalty.
Soft prepayment penalty
With a soft prepayment penalty, borrowers can sell their homes at anytime without incurring a penalty.
When should you print the MLS sheet and tax records?
Prior to writing the purchase agreement
After printing the current MLS sheet and tax records, ask the buyer to contact their lender, if necessary, to clarify loan information, and gather all form needed to write the purchase agreement.
Don is the buyer, and Sandra is the seller. On the contract, they are considered the____.
Principals
The principals are the parties to a real estate contract. The full names of the parties should be on the contract.
Casey was found to be in violation of the NAR Code of Ethics. What penalties could the NAR hand down against him?
All of the above.
- A formal reprimand.
- NAR membership suspension.
- Mandatory educational seminar attendance.
You’re a real estate licensee and you want to sell your own home. Based on the NAR Code of Ethics, are you allowed to represent yourself in the transaction?
Yes, but you must disclose to all potential buyers that you’re a real estate licensee and you have ownership interest in the property.
Thanks to the internet, clients and customers now____.
Have greater access to information than ever before.
REALTORS@ protect and promote the interests of ______.
Their clients
A REALTOR@’S primary obligation is to her client, whose interests the REALTOR must hold above all others.
The major causes of closing delays and cancellations include all of the following EXCEPT____.
Holidays
Most hurdles that delay or prevent closings fall into three major areas:j loans and appraisals, title issues and home inspections.
A conventional loan is one that is____.
Made by a private entity
Conventional mortgage loans are made by private entities such as banks, credit unions, private lenders, or thrifts.
Clive prequalified for a loan, which means____.
He has a rough estimate of what he can afford.
Prequalifying for a loan isn’t based on any sort of formal verification process (as is done for pre-approval).
To be an effective communicator, you must understand that the most important part of communication is_____.
The response
The response you receive indicates whether or not you have communicated effectively.
Elena, an owner of a rental property, decides not to show a rental unit to Carlito, because he is African American, and she had problems with her last African American tenant. This action is_____.
Unacceptable, because it violates fair housing laws.
It is a violation of fair housing laws to discriminate against any protected class in terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection there with.
The illegal act of ____ can occur when you have multiple beneficiaries and funds are combined between beneficiaries.
Conversion
You must keep each beneficiary funds separate from those of other beneficiaries
What is an advantage to using mediation as a problem-solving tool in a contract dispute?
It offers a win-win solution because both parties come out with satisfactory results.
In addition to creating a win win scenario for the parties, mediation is quick, low cost and private
Fiona is gathering document to prepare a listing presentation packet. She will likely want all of the following EXCEPT____.
Criminal Records
All of these are useful in preparing a listing presentation except criminal records
Jamie, a real estate professional, always included a(n)____clause in his contracts, so that his rights to a commission are protected even after a contract ends.
Protected buyers clause
A protected buyers clause, which is usually found in listing agreements such a as the exclusive right to sell contract, is used to ensure that you still receive a commission if the owner sells the home to any person who saw the property during the time it was listed with you.
Which is the best format for a listing presentation?
It depends on the seller and property
The format of the listing presentation should be based on the seller and property.
Which of the following elements of the NAR Code of Ethics are broad statements of ethical principles?
Articles
Articles are broad statements of ethical principles.
The first document you should provide to a new buyer is____.
An agency discourse
Failure to provide agency disclosure at or before first substantive contact law violation in most states.
In 1965, Aaron, a buyer, is working with Joe, a licensee, to purchase Tim’s house. Tim is represented by Carol. Who represents Aaron?
No one
Aaron has no representation; until the late 1980s all agents worked for the seller.
A latent defect is a property flaw that is____.
Hidden
Latent defects are hidden defects.
The________clause in Valencio’s property management agreement states that he must give a 30-day written notice if he quits before his contract expires.
Termination
Most termination clauses include a requirement for a written notice of between 15 and 30 days(30 is more common).
TILA is aimed at promoting the ______of consumer credit by requiring a disclosure statement about the loan term and cost.
Informed use
TILA is aimed at promoting the informed use of consumer credit by requiring a disclosure statement about the loan term and cost.
Ariel cant wait to find her first home. When it comes to financing, she should start looking for a lender ______.
At the beginning of the process
A home buyer should not start looking for a lender at the time when they sign their purchase agreement; rather; it should occur much earlier in the process.
Interaction with other is _____.
Communication
Communication encompasses all of the aspects of our interaction with others.