Unit 2 Flashcards
Compensation and licensure requirements
1-if commissioned must be a licensed broker
2-if salaried no license is required
What is a property manager?
A person or company hired to maintain and manage property on behalf of property owners
FARM AREA?
Portion of a city chosen by brokers and associates for which they become an expert
What is appraising?
Process of developing and communicating opinion about a property’s value
How are appraisers compensated?
Appraisers charge a fee based on time and difficulty of assignment.
It is unethical for an appraiser to except compensation contingent on the value of property
What is a CMA?
Comparative market analysis
It is a collection of information regarding real estate activity in a certain area
it is typically free as a courtesy to the seller.
What is a BPO
Broker’s price opinion
It is a written opinion of value of real property.
May a sales associate perform a BPO?
Sales associates may perform BPOs only at the direction and under the control and management of their employing broker
May a sales associate or broker associate be compensated for a BPO?
If a sales associate or broker associate performs a BPO, compensation must be paid directly to their employing broker
What is speculative construction
Purchasing one or more lots and constructing a home without a buyer
Who may use the term Realtor?
Only a real estate professional who is a member of a local board of realtors
I.e. NAR -National Association of realtors
What are the duties of the Florida real estate commission or FREC
Administer and enforce license law
Fl Statute 20
Governs executive branch of Florida government
Executes programs and policies adopted by legislature
Established the DBPR-department of business and professional regulation
FL Statute 120
Governs procedural process for all government entities authorized under the Florida Constitution
FL STATUTE 455
governs the DBPR and professionals under the department.
FL STATUTE 475
Called the
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACT
Governs real estate brokers, sales associates and schools