Unit 1 Flashcards
Broker
any person or company licensed to buy, sell, exchange or lease real property for others and charge a fee
Real Estate Firm
company with a managing broker or principal broker (in TN) that is licensed for real estate
Principal Broker
in charge of all the agents
How long do you need to be an affiliate broker until you can be a principal broker?
3 years
Salesperson, associates or affiliate broker
employed by or associated with broker and real estate firm
Who is the listing agreement with?
principal broker of your firm
if you move firms does your listing go with you?
no, stays with firm it was listed with
What is TREC?
Tennessee Regulating Committee in change of licensing agents
appraisal
Developing an opinion of market value based on Three methods of valuing property
who requires appraisals?
lender
property management
Person or Company hired to manage and maintain property on behalf of owner
what do property managers do?
Finding tenants, collecting rent, maintaining and updating, repairing, protecting the owner’s investment and maximizing profits
In TN, do you need a special license for property management?
no
what are financing options?
bands, credit unions, mortgage banks, mortgage brokerage companies
what does federal law require mortgage originators join
- NMLS
2. National Licensing for Lenders
Subdivision
dividing a single property into smaller parcels
development
preparing the site for construction of improvemnets
improvement types
off site and on site
off site improvements
water, power lines, or drainage that are constructed on public land
on site improvements
new homes, clubhouse, etc. built on specific parcels
Are home inspectors licensed in TN?
yes
ASHI
American Society of Home Inspectors
Caveat Emptor
common law in many states that buyer must discover and verify all information for their purchase
What are most contracts contingent on?
home inspection
what do home inspectors examine?
foundation, chimney, water (structure and lot), mold, etc.
how can real estate agents get education
Continuing education, colleges/university courses, trade organizations, lunch and learns, homebuyer seminars
What are some related professions?
Lawyers, title attorneys, land use planners, tax assessors
who determines zoning?
county and city
What are the zoning classifications?
- residential
- commercial
- mixed use
- industrial
- agricultural
- special purpose