Real estate licensees should counsel their buyers who are purchasing a recently
remodeled or newly built property about property taxes for what reason?
-Property taxes may be reassessed at a higher rate.
-Taxes are a part of everyday life and need to be paid.
-The property taxes paid by the previous owner are guaranteed.
-To motivate clients to make quick purchasing decisions. - Answer -Property taxes may
be reassessed at a higher rate.
The main difference between puffery and misrepresentation is that _______.
-Misrepresentation doesn't exaggerate
-Misrepresentation falsely represents material facts that a reasonable person would rely
upon
-Puffery doesn't make wild claims
-Puffery is used to help sell a property - Answer -Misrepresentation falsely represents
material facts that a reasonable person would rely upon
A licensee sells a property for $525,000. The total commission rate is 6%, which is split
evenly with the cooperating agent. What amount goes to the listing broker after this
split?
$15,750
$3,000
$31,500
$7,875 - Answer -$15,750
What is the best description for a nonconforming loan?
, -All Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs
-All FHA and VA loan programs
-Cannot be sold easily on the secondary market
-Some Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs - Answer -Cannot be sold easily on the
secondary market
(Nonconforming loans don't meet the strict requirements required for them to be sold on
the secondary market. These loans generally require additional down payment, or
higher interest rates to compensate the lender for the increased risk.)
Zack represents a seller and receives an offer through another agent. The offer is
higher than the listing price. The property is already listed at a very high price, and no
other offers have been received. Is Zack obligated by his duties to the other party to
disclose that the offer is too high?
-No, but Zack should honor his duty to all parties by asking his client to decline the offer.
-No, his fiduciary duty is to his own client. The buyer's agent must be responsible for
advising on a fair price for the property.
-Yes, Zack must be honest and fair with all parties in the transaction.
-Zack can request that both parties consent to dual agency so that he can negotiate an
honest price that will be fair to all. - Answer -No, his fiduciary duty is to his own client.
The buyer's agent must be responsible for advising on a fair price for the property.
If a landlord refuses to rent an apartment to two single women who live together, this is
discrimination on the basis of what federally protected class?
-Familial status
-Lifestyle
-Same sex relationship
-Sex - Answer -Sex
(Refusing to rent an apartment to two single women living together is sex discrimination.
Familial status refers to the presence of children under 18, and it's worth noting that we
don't know what their relationship is—just like the landlord doesn't!)
What's the purpose of advising sellers to remove personal effects from their homes prior
to showings?
-To give the impression that they need money so that buyers will make their offers
higher
-To increase the likelihood that they'll be out of the house by the time the transaction
closes
-To make it easier for prospective buyers to visualize themselves in the home
-To remove objects that may be tempting to thieves - Answer -To make it easier for
prospective buyers to visualize themselves in the home
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