Test 1 Flashcards
Can a real estate licensee conduct appraisals on a federally related or backed transaction?
NO
Real estate licensees may NOT conduct appraisals on a federally related or backed transaction.
Does an applicant for a Florida sales associate have to be a citizen or a resident of Florida?
NO
An applicant for a Florida sales associate license does NOThave to be a citizen or a resident of Florida.
Is a student with a four-year degree in real estate exempt from a pre-licensing course?
YES
Someone who has a four-year degree in real estate is exempt from the pre-license course.
What happens if a sales associate does not complete the 45 hour post-license course prior to the first renewal?
IT WILL BE VOIDED
If a sale associate does not complete the 45 hour post-license course prior to the first renewal, the sales associate’s license would be void.
What happens if an applicant lies on a licensure application?
DENIED
An applicant for licensure will most likely be denied a license if the applicant lied on the license application.
A sales associate perform acts of real estate under whose direction?
BROKER
A sales associate performs acts of real estae under the direction of a real estate broker.
What age must an applicant be, in order to be considered for licensure.
18
If an applicant is 18 years of age, the applicant will be considered for licensure.
One FREC member must be at least what age?
60
At least one member of the FREC must be at least 60 years of age.
The FREC has how many members?
7
The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) has seven members.
A licensee is considered a __________ __________ if hired for one specific transaction like finding a home for a buyer or finding a home for a seller.
SPECIAL AGENT
A licensee is considered a SPECIAL AGENT if hired for one specific transaction like finding a home for a buyer or finding a home for a seller.
T/F
An agent discloses his agency duties to a principal or customer in a residential transaction.
TRUE
An agent would disclose his agency duties to a principal or customer in a residential transaction.
Is the duty of compassion a single agent’s fiduciary duty to a principal?
NO
The duty of compassion is NOT a single agent’s fiduciary duty to a principal.
T/F
An agency disclosure is required on 10 acres or less of land.
TRUE
An agency disclosure is required on 10 acres or less of land.
Does the duty of confidentiality apply to finance terms agreed to by the parties to the transaction?
NO
The duty of confidentiality does NOT apply to finance terms agreed to by the parties to the transaction?
Dual Agency
To prevent dual agency, a single agent for a seller would have to refer a potential buyer of the agent’s listing to an agent of another firm.
If a potential buyer walks into an open house of a single angent and wants to put an offer on the house, the single agent would have to give the buyer what type of disclosure?
NO BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE
If a potential buyer walks into an open house of a single angent and wants to put an offer on the house, the single agent would have to give the buyer a No Brokerage Relationship disclosure.
What type of location is required for the brokerage firm?
The brokerage must be located in a fixed location, NOT in an RV or boat.
If a brokerage is only dissemenating information and not transacting business as a location, what would the location be considered as?
TEMPORARY SHELTER and NOT a branch office.
As long as you are not transacting business as a location and only disseminating information, the location is considered to be temporary shelter and not a branch office.
What is it called when a brokerage does not not add their name to the advertisements?
BLIND AD
All advertisements must contain the name of the brokerage. Otherwise, it will be cosidered a BLIND AD.
What must all team advertising display in their ads?
BROKERAGE NAME
All team advertising must display the name of the name of the BROKERAGE in the ad.
Are post-dated checks legal in Florida?
YES THEY ARE LEGAL
Post-dated checks ARE LEGAL in Florida and can be accepted if the seller is agreeable.
Brokers may have ____________ escrow account(s) where sales deposits and rental deposits may be depositedas long as the broker does not have more than $____________ of the brokers own money in the account.
JUST 1 ACCOUNT / $5000
Brokers may have JUST 1 ACCLUONT escrow account(s) where sales deposits and rental deposits may be depositedas long as the broker does not have more than $5000 of the brokers own money in the account.
An owner of real property may prepare their own deed in a sale as long as they have _____________ _____________ in the real property.
OWNERSHIP INTERST
An owner of real property may prepare their own deed in a sale as long as they have OWNERSHIP INTERST in the real property.
T/F
A real estate licensee may receive legal kickbacks as long as the kickback is disclosed to all parties to the transaction.
TRUE
A real estate licensee may receive legal kickbacks as long as the kickback is disclosed to all parties to the transaction.
If a real estate licensee is not concerned with liability and is looking for ease of creating a business entity, a licensee would consider a ___________ ____________.
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
If a real estate licensee is not concerned with liability and is looking for ease of creating a business entity, a licensee would consider a sole propritorship.
A _______ ________ is a temporary arrangement between brokers looking to work together to make money.
JOINT VENTURE
A JOINT VENTURE is a temporary arrangement between brokers looking to work together to make money.
T/F
Real estate sales associates may advertise real estate services in their own names.
FALSE MAY NOT
Real estate sales associates may NOT advertise real estate services in their own names.
T/F
Adding the name of a sales associate or broker associate is required to be placed on the office sign.
FALSE IS NOT
Adding the name of a sales associate or broker associate IS NOT required to be placed on the office sign.
What is the DBPR
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
What happens if the DBPR issued an applicant a license by mistake?
REVOKE
If the DBPR issued an applicant a license by mistake, they would revoke the license without prejudice which means the revocation will not be permanent. All the applicant will have to do is pass the state exam to get their license back.
What happens if the DBPR revokes a license due to disciplinary action?
If the DBPR revokes a license due to disciplinary action, the revocation will be permanent, and the previous licensee will never be able to get a license again.
What notice is issued by an investigator on-site for a first-time minor violation, such as the office sign missing the words “Licensed Real Estate Broker.”
NONCOMPLIANCE
A notice of NONCOMPLIANCE is issued by an investigator on-site for a first-time minor violation, such as the office sign missing the words “Licensed Real Estate Broker.”
Is a single-family home sold by an owner who resides in the home covered under Fair Housing?
NO
A single-family property sold by an owner who resides in the home is not covered under Fair Housing
Is blockbusting legal or illegal?
ILLEGAL
Blockbusting encourages panic selling in a neighborhood and is ILLEGAL.
Jones v. Mayer
The Jones v. Mayer court case made the prohibition of racial discrimination applicable to public and private real estate transactions.
Are lot sales by individuals covered by the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act?
NO
Lot sales by individuals are not covered by the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, and the individual lot buyer is not entitled to a property report.
What are the bundle of legal rights?
Remember D E E P C
D - DISPOSITION
E - ENJOYMENT
E - EXCLUSION
P - POSSESSION
C - CONTROL
The bundle of legal rights include disposition,enjoyment, exclusion, possession, and control.
Which right, from the bundle of leagal rights, allows an owner to sell or give away property?
DISPOSITION
The right of disposition allows an owner to sell or give away property.
What must a tenant do if they wish to keep their trade fixtures?
If a tenant wishes to keep their trade fixtures, they must remove the trade fixtures prior to the expiration of the lease.
A tenancy at sufferance occurs when…
A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant had a valid lease, and the lease expired, and the tenant remained in possesion of the property and didn’t pay rent to the owner.
T/F
Mandatory membership in a homeowners’ associate does not require a homeowners’ association disclosure.
FALSE
Mandatory homeowners’ association REQUIRES a homeowners’ association disclosure.
What is a fee simple estate?
Land owned in fee simple is owned completely, without any limitations or conditions.
T/F
A fee simple estate is an ownership estate.
TRUE
A fee simpl estate is an ownership estate.
How many business days does a buyer have to review the condiminium documents if buying from a developer?
15 DAYS
The buyer will have 15 business days to review the condiminium documents if buing from a developer.