Test Questions - AW Flashcards
When should the Working With Real Estate Agency brochure be used?
At first substantial contact - when the customer shares personal, financial, motivational information. It turns the conversation from “what” to “why”.
What lien takes priority over others?
Real Property Taxation “ad valorem” (according to value).
**Unless - in the event of a foreclosure.
What do you do when you suspect an encroachment on your property?
Talk to your neighbor and get a survey.
General rules of Dual Agency Disclosure?
Must be in writing.
Must be at the formation of a relationship.
Consent should be obtained BEFORE showing a property your firm has listed.
How is out-of-state compensation handled?
Commission is handled firm to firm, not between licensees. Referrals across state lines are permitted.
What are the advertising rules in NC?
*Yard signs require seller permission.
BIC/firm must approve.
Must include name or firm.
What are the 3 D’s of Disclosure? What does a disclosure agreement need to accomplish?
Disclose. Discuss. Decide.
What documents are required to be in writing under the Conner Act? What type of document is NOT included in the Conner Act but is covered under the NC Statue of Frauds?
DREAMOIL - Deeds, Restrictive Covenants, Easements, Assignments, Mortgages, Options, Installment Land Contracts, Leases 3+ years.
Sales/Purchase Contracts are not covered by Conner Act.
What must be included on the License Pocket Card?
- Must be signed & contain license #, expiration date and license type.
- Is a DEMAND DOCUMENT.
What are the 4 license statuses?
Provisional.
Broker.
BIC Eligible.
BIC.
What is the difference between what the NCREC rules cover vs. the Statute of Frauds?
NCREC rules cover agency agreements (must be in writing).
Statute of Frauds covers DREAMOILS (not Agency)
What are the penalties for violating the Do Not Call rules and who enforces them?
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) enforces fines federally for $11,000 per call.
NC govt fines $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second, $5,000 after that.
What are the exceptions to the Do Not Call rules?
**People you did business with in the last 18 months.
Charities, Campaigns, Collections Agencies.
When responding to an inquiry from the last 90 days.
FSBO if you have a bona fide buyer.
How often must you re-check the Do Not Call registry?
Every 31 (thirty-one, not thirty), days.
Who would be considered an Incompetent Party in a contract? Are they bound to an agreement?
Minors (under 18) and those lacking Mental Capacity (drunk, high, disabled, under duress).
Contracts are voidable by incompetent party.
How long can brokers hold onto offers before sharing them with their seller clients?
They must share them IMMEDIATELY, but never longer than 3 days, even if already under contract.
How does the death of a licensee impact a licensing agreement?
No impact, because the agency is with the firm, not the individual licensee.
What type of listing agreement guarantees commission for a sold home? What is the most common type of listing agreement?
Exclusive Right to Sell.
It is the most common.
Who pays the Excise Tax and how is it calculated?
Seller at time of sale.
Round up to nearest $500 and divide by $500.
Not on gift deeds.
What is Color of Title?
Reasonable belief of ownership of a property.
What is the period of time of Adverse Possession in NC?
7 years with Color of Title, 20 years without it.
What is the purpose of a deed?
A deed is a conveyance document. It conveys real property from one party to another.
Who is exempt from providing the Mineral, Oil and Gas disclosure?
- **Vacant lots.
- *New home construction must provide it.
- Buyer must get PRIOR TO OFFER.
What is the process of enforcing Eminent Domain?
Condemnation.
Condemnation is the process, Eminent Domain is the right.
What must be present in every contract to be valid and enforceable?
CONSIDERATION - anything of value offered as inducement to contract.
Earnest Money and Due Diligence funds are NOT considered consideration.
What are Latent Defects? Does seller/broker have to disclose them?
Hidden defects. Don’t have to be disclosed unless known or reasonably should have known.
What is the difference between Easements and Licenses?
Easements are permanent, Licenses are temporary.
What Act usually requires notarization prior to a recording?
NC Conner Act (DREAMOIL)
What does the Sherman Anti-Trust Act prevent?
Unfair competitive practices.
*Prohibits Price Fixing (“usual/average commission”)
Prohibits Boycotting - doing business with other firms based on their commission rates.
Prohibits Market Allocation.
What is the seller’s sole remedy in the event of a buyer’s breach?
Earnest Money (“Liquidated Damages”) and Due Diligence.
What are the rules for a licensee/firm selling their own property?
Can NEVER represent the buyer.
Cannot engage in dual agency.
Must disclose ownership and license, as they are under “higher standard”.
Must treat buyer as a customer.
Does compensation create agency?
NO. Agency contracts create agency, NOT payments.
What is the difference between Executory Contracts and Executed Contracts?
Executory contracts have not been fully performed.
What properties are exempt from the NC Residential Property Disclosure Act?
**First sale of an uninhabited dwelling (new construction).
Difference between Willful and Negligent mistake?
Intentional vs. “Below required standard of care”.
What properties does the Residential Property + Owners Association Disclosure Statement (RPOADS) apply to?
RESIDENTIAL (1-4 units)
Agents should NOT complete the form, but can advise and assist the seller.
Must be provided to buyer BEFORE the offer.
What terminates agency?
**Death of property or party (firm included).
Also terminated through completion, expired term, mutual agreement or breach.
What is self-dealing?
Failing to disclose profits from a sale. It violates conflict of interest.
What are the Fiduciary Duties of a broker?
OLDCAR.
Obedience. Loyalty. Disclosure. Confidenciality. Accounting. Reasonable Skill/Care.
What is a Provisional Broker’s status when first licensed?
Inactive until affiliated with a BIC (one at a time) and that BIC has notified the NCREC.
How long does a BIC have to report a termination of a broker?
10 days.
What must a licensee include on all contracts and disclosures?
License #
What is Marketable Title? Who confirms/reports it?
States Title is free of claims, liens, defects.
Documented via Attorney opinion.
What is Reversionary Interest?
When the interest in a property returns to the Grantor.
If it goes to anyone else, it is Remainder Interest.
What type of ownership does not favor right of survivorship?
NC Joint Tenancy
What type of ownership does not require equal shares?
Tenancy in Common
How do you determine the capacity of Septic Systems for a home?
Number of permitted BEDROOMS (2 persons per bedroom).
Is Straight Piping legal in NC?
No.
What test determines soil suitability?
PERC Test.
What are the 4 essential elements of a valid contract?
- Mutual agreement
- Competent Parties
- Consideration
- Legal Purpose
How long can a Listing Agreement be oral?
Never. Listing agreements must be in writing at time agreement is made.
What is the rescission period for Interstate Land Sales?
7 days.
NC Condo Act of 1986 first sales vs. resales.
New Sales - Must include public offering statement.
- 7 day right of rescission.
Resale - Owner provides Resale Certificate.
- No right of rescission. - No public offering.
What are the duties of a licensee to the principal?
Deliver written agency within 3 calendar days.
**Disclose payments from 3rd party (conflicts of interest).
Disclose material facts, account for funds in trust account, be honest.
When is Title Insurance paid and who does it not cover?
*One of most missed questions!*
Paid one time at closing. Does not cover the seller.
What does Exclusive Buyer Agency mean?
Buyer employs ONE firm (must be in writing before first offer).
Needs specific terms (dates).
Broker is paid no matter what buyer purchases.
Similar to Exclusive Right to Sell listing agreement.
What is Chain of Title and what period of time does it cover?
All conveyances (recorded deeds) affecting title over last 30-60 years.
How many days to record sale(?) of Time Share?
45 days.
Do Time Shares need to be registered with the commission before sale?
Yes. 45 days to be recorded.
What is Procuring Cause?
Unbroken chain of events that caused a sale to happen.
Need to have written contract in NC.
What is the statutory use period for Easement by Prescription?
20 years statutory use. OCEAN.
What are examples of National Contract Remedies?
- ***Specific Performance.
- Compensatory.
- Consequential.
- Liquidated Damages.
How long must be Time Share Records be kept?
3 years.
Must hold ? for 10 days.
What must Commercial Real Estate Ads mention?
Must disclose “Limited Commercial Broker” in the ad.
What is an Abstract? Who prepares it?
Summary of all documents in a title search prepared by NC attorneys.
Early Term fees in an agency agreement must be…
Clear & Conspicuous.
Is an accepted contract binding if a party dies?
Yes, but only once accepted.
Can an inactive licensee earn or receive payments?
Can Receive payment for services performed while active/expired, but cannot Earn new payments until active.
Who can the NCREC fine? How much?
Timeshare Developers only. $500 per violation.
When can you convey/sell property within a subdivision (new construction).
Only AFTER final plat approval.
Otherwise it is a misdemeanor.
What is a Pure Race State?
1 lien is property taxes.
First to record lien gets paid first.
What if a seller fails to provide RPOADS disclosure to buyer?
Buyer has 3 day walk away period.
Loses this right after occupancy or settlement.
Are General Liens voluntary or involuntary?
Always INVOLUNTARY.
Against real estate - income taxes, judgements.
What are common examples of General Liens?
Income taxes and Judgments.
What are some NC Agency Agreement requirements?
Must BE IN WRITING.
Must include license numbers.
Must have set terms (start/end dates).
Must contain non-discriminatory provision.
Out-of-State Brokers cannot…
They cannot enter a state where they are not licensed to do real estate.
What is unique about a Sole Proprietorship?
NOT a formal identity.
Taxed as regular income.
No shelter/office space.
Which type of business identity has the MOST LIABILITY?
General Partnership - even more liability than sole proprietorship.
What is the role of NCREC in contracts rules?
NCREC DOES NOT: Create contracts, Provide Forms, Approve Contracts.
NCREC DOES: Create rules about provisions (non-discrimination), Prescribe 19 essential elements.
Three important forms created by the NCREC:
- WWREA - agency disclosure
- RPOADS - material disclosures
- MOG - mineral disclosures
A Purchase Contract serves as a ….
Conveyance Document
How long can a settlement be delayed without a breach?
A settlement can be delayed up to 7 days without a breach.
What are the seller’s remedies if a buyer breaches?
Forfeiture of DDF & EMD.
How many days to transfer Earnest Money to closing attorney?
10 days.
Transfer to closing attorney no more than 10 days prior to settlement for buyer credit.
Are Multiple Offers a material fact?
NO.
But that can be disclosed with seller’s permission. Details can be shared with each buyer’s permission.
When does the recording of the deed take place?
At CLOSING.
Closing and Settlement may not happen on the same day.
Land Installment Contracts require recording within…
Seller/Vendor must record in 5 days.
Buyer/Vendee must be given 30 days to cure default prior to forfeiture of interest.
In an Amortized Loan, payments go to:
Principal and Interest.
What is Usury?
Charging more than the lawful rate of interest.
What do lenders base LTV rate on?
Lenders base LTV on sales price or appraised value, whichever is LESS.
Borrower has interest rate of 6.5%. Their loan is $78,000. How much interest will they pay in 6 months?
$78,000 x 0.065 = $5070
$5070/12 months = $2535.
A property was listed for $245,000 and sold for 8% less than list price. The seller was paying 6.5% commission. Listing required listing firm to pay 50% to the selling firm. If the listing agent was paid 60% of the firm’s commission and brokerage retained 40%, how much was the listing agent paid?
$245,000 x .92 = $225,400.
$225,400 x .065 = $14,651.
$14,651 / 2 = $7,325.50.
$7,325.50 x .60 = $4,395.30.
Property that was listed for $192,000 is being purchased by a buyer in amount of $185,000. The appraisal determined value of the property was $190,000. If the lender provides the buyer a loan of 90% LTV, what is the amount of the borrower’s loan?
$185,000 x .90 = $166,500.
Use lower of sales price and appraisal amount.
The original loan was $80,000. Monthly principle and interest payment is $890 for this 20 years loan with a 9% interest. What is the total amount of interest paid over 20 years?
20 years x 12 months = 240 months.
240 months x $890 = $213,600.
$213,600 - $80,000 = $133,600.
pg. 282
What are the 3 C’s of Credit needed to qualify for a loan?
- Credit
- Capacity
- Collateral
What is the Acceleration Clause?
When the borrower is required to BRING ALL MONEY NOW to avoid DEFAULT.
Acceleration vs. Alienation
BRING ALL MONEY NOW in event of default (acceleration) vs. event of sale (alienation). Alienation is voluntary.
What is the difference between a Promissory Note and Mortgage/Deed of Trust?
Promissory Note - covers money (rate, amount)
Mortgage - covers secured property
pg. 306