Session 2: Arizona Real Estate Statutes and Commissioner's Rule Flashcards
Substantive policy statements
How the commissioner interprets the law
Article XXIV
In AZ you can write contracts but you can’t charge for them
How many members are in the Real Estate Advisory Board?
10 members appointed by the governor
How long can a member serve on the board?
6 years
How often does the board convene?
Every 3 months
What is the board made of?
- two real estate brokers who have 5 years of experience
- three members, engaged in residential real estate with 5 years preceding the appointment and 1 of whom has been engaged in multi-family residential property management with a brokers license for 5 years
- two members primarily engaged in subdividing real property
- three public members who are not closely related to a person holding a real estate license
Is there a term limit for the commissioner?
No
To become the commissioner do what experience do you need?
5 years or either real estate, title, banking, mortgage
3 years administrative experience
Can the commissioner audit for any reason?
Yes
Recovery Fund
ADRE maintains a recovery fund for the benefit of the public for wrongdoing by a licensee
How much do salespersons contribute to the recovery fund?
$10 per salesperson, $20 per broker
What is the minimum that has to be in the recovery fund?
$600,000
What happens if the fund drops below $600,000
You have to pay an additional $10-$20 upon renewal of your license
How much will the fund’s payout be for a single transaction?
$30,000
How much will the fund payout be per agent?
$90,000
What is the statute of limitations?
5 years
What happens to the license if the recovery fund is used?
Terminated/revoked
Once the license has been terminated/revoked can you get it back?
Yes, you have to pay back the amount that was taken out of the fund with interest
And you have to plead your case
When did Article XXVI come into effect?
1962
In AZ, when is a license required?
When someone with the intent or upon the promise of compensation, attempts or performs the service of a licensee, or holds oneself out as a real estate licensee
Is a license required to enter into a principal/agent agreement for brokerage services whether verbal or written?
Yes
Are property managers exempt from having a real estate license?
Yes if they only manage 1 property
What happens if an applicant is renewing a license within 1 year after it’s expired?
The applicant may apply CE hours completed after expiration towards needed credits to reapply.
A late fee of $10/mo (max of $60) is charged.
When will the department terminate a license?
When it has been expired for more than 1 year
How long does a licensee have to renew and change their active status?
30 days
Do branch offices need to have a license?
Yes
How do you get a temporary broker’s license?
- Surviving spouse/next of kin (90days)
2. personal representative/administer (15 months)
What happens when a broker needs to be away for longer than 24 hours? Like a vacation or family emergency
Designate a licensee whom they employ
Assign another broker as a temp
How long can the temporary broker act in the capacity?
30 days
How long do records of temporary brokers need to be kept?
1 year
Can a designated salesperson hire or sever licenses?
No
How long do you have to apply for your license after taking the state test?
1 year
What is an active license?
Current and hung with a broker
What is an inactive license?
Current but maintained at the ADRE
Can an inactive license perform real estate activities?
No
How often do you need to renew your license?
Every two years
How many CE hours do you have to have
24
How long do you have to renew your license in the month it’s due?
Until the last day of the month.
What happens if the employing broker’s license expires?
Both broker and all salespersons licenses are severed and no commission will be paid.
How long do you have to notify the Department of the following changes: Address/employment Broker business address Felony or misdemeanor conviction Restriction of any license Name change
10 days
Do brokers need to have trust accounts?
No
How much of their own money can a broker put in their trust account
$3000
Can a salesperson be a signer on the trust account?
Yes
Can the salesperson on the trust account write commission checks or property management checks?
No
When does interest need to be removed from trust accounts?
Every 12 months
When does a client’s money need to be deposited into the trust account?
Within the next banking day
How long do brokers need to keep employment records?
5 years
How can an unlicensed assistant be compensated?
Salary or hourly