PROMULGATED CONTRACTS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
paragraph 4 - Answers-you must disclose familial relationships
The five essential elements that must exist for a real estate sales contract to be
considered valid and enforceable are: - Answers-legal purpose, competent parties,
mutual assent, consideration, and, in writing
1. If a contract has been entered into with a person who has been judged to be
incompetent, that contract is considered _____ because that person never had the
capacity to enter into it. - Answers-Void
Tammy is interested in Jolene's property but wants to research the zoning laws before
purchasing. She has an agreement in which she paid a fee of $100 to keep the property
available for a preset price for 30 days, during which time Jolene cannot sell the
property to another. Tammy, however, can change her mind if she likes. What kind of
agreement is this? - Answers-Option
John and Bev made an offer on Fernando's 3-bed, 2-bath home. When does that offer
become a contract? - Answers-When its accepted and communicated
The _____ has promulgated nine exceptions to title insurance policies. - Answers-Texas
Department of Insurance
Who is responsible for furnishing a commitment to the buyer for title insurance? -
Answers-Title company
Who pays for a survey? - Answers-Either the buyer or the seller
A(n) _____ gives the buyer the unrestricted right to terminate the contract within a
specified period. - Answers-option
What is TRUE of the Special Provisions paragraph in the TREC-promulgated forms? -
Answers-Only factual statements and business details of the transaction should be
inserted into the paragraph.
For a valid _____ to exist, all of the blanks in Paragraph 23 must be filled in. - Answers-
option
All of the TREC-promulgated contracts were drafted with identical provisions to the
_____. - Answers-One to Four Family Residential Contract
Which statement regarding earnest money is INCORRECT? - Answers-In Texas,
earnest money is set at 6% of the sale price.
, _____ are implemented when property operating under an exemption has its usage
changed. - Answers-Rollback taxes
By default, TREC-promulgated contract forms _____. - Answers-Convey all of the
mineral estate owned by the seller
House Bill 2532 establishes notice requirements for a homeowner who proposes to sell
or convey real property located in a(n) _____. - Answers-Propane Gas System Service
Area
The Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer is _____ upon the buyer's receipt of
proceeds from the sale and funding of another property owned by the buyer. - Answers-
Contingent
The Non-Realty Items Addendum is a(n) _____ form used when personal property is to
be included in a sale. - Answers-Optional
If a buyer elects to waive the _____as specified in the Addendum for Sale of Other
Property By Buyer, and then fails to close because of non-receipt of proceeds in another
sale, the buyer will be in default of the contract. - Answers-contingency
Which of the following correctly defines a counteroffer? - Answers-rejection of the
original offer coupled with a new offer
Bertha, a law school dropout is a licensed real estate agent who wants to make sure
that she is providing her buyers with the best representation possible, so she drafts an
iron-clad purchase contract for them. Bertha's sponsoring broker is horrified because
Bertha is guilty of _____. - Answers-Unauthorized practice of law
In order for a buyer to purchase a property using VA Guaranteed financing, the buyer
must receive a(n) _____, which establishes the value of the property. - Answers-
Certificate of Reasonable Value
Paragraph 7D(1) indicates that the buyer: - Answers-Accepts the property As-Is
The Seller's Disclosure Notice should be completed by _____. - Answers-The seller
The mineral estate refers to _____, including any oil, gas, or other minerals in or under
the property. - Answers-Subsurface rights
Which of the following was added to federal fair housing laws as a protected class in
1974? - Answers-Sex
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GEEKA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.