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Term
PP&L
Definition
Florida real estate principles, practices and law
Term
Absentee owner
Definition
A property folder it's not reside on the property and he usually replies on a property manager  to supervise the investment.
Term
appraisal
Definition
The process of developing and communicating and opinion other properties value based on supportable evidence and approved methods as of a certain date.
Term
appraiser
Definition
One who is registered, license, or certified by the DDBPR and provides an estimate of value.
Term
BPO
Definition
broker's price opinion – A written opinion of the value of real property. Florida real estate licensees are allowed to prepare and charge for BPO's provided the BPO is not called an appraisal. Price opinions are often requested by relocation companies and lenders involved in a short sale s of distressed properties.
Term
Business broker
Definition
Real estate licensees who engage in the sale, purchase, or lease of businesses.
Term
Business opportunity
Definition
The real estate activity dealing in the sale, purchase, or lease of businesses.
Term
CAM
Definition
Community association manager – A person who holds CAM license to manage community association of more than 10 units and associations with annual budgets in excess of $100,000.
Term
CMA
Definition
comparative market analysis – and informal estimate of market value performed by a real estate licensee for the seller to assist in arriving at an appropriate listing price, or if working with the buyer, and informal estimate of market value to assist the buyer in arriving at an appropriate offering price.
Term
dedication
Definition
and offer of land for some public use, by an owner, together with acceptance by or on behalf of at the public.
Term
Farm area
Definition
a selected geographical area or a group of people from which to solicit real estate business and to which a real estate licensee devotes special attention and study.
Term
follow up
Definition
what a sales associate does after a sale to maintain customer contact and goodwill.
Term
MLS
Definition
multiple listing services – an arrangement among members of the real estate board or exchange that allows each member broker to share listings with other members so that greater exposure is obtained and a greater chance of sale will result.
Term
property management
Definition
the leasing, managing, marketing, and overall maintenance of property for others.
Term
property manager
Definition
A person who manages properties for various owners. A property managers primary duties are to secure it and keep tenants, to provide financial records and accounts, and to provide upkeep and maintenance of the properties.
Term
Real estate brokerage
Definition
A part of the real estate business that is concerned with bringing together buyers and sellers and owners and renters and completing a real estate transaction
Term
REALTOR®
Definition
A real estate broker who is a member of the local board of REALTOR® and is affiliated with the state association (Florida Realtors®) print the Sea and the National Association of REALTORS®. The term is not synonymous with "real estate agent".
Term
rental agent
Definition
A person who, for a fee, acts as an intermediary between a person seeking to lease a housing accommodation in the property owner seeking to acquire a lease for a house in accommodation. Rental agents who are paid on a transaction bases must be licensed real estate agent. Salaried employees who work in an on-site rental office in a leasing capacity are exempt from real estate license, provided they are not paid on a transaction basis.
Term
subdivision plat map
Definition
A plan of a tract of land subdivided into lots and showing required or planned amenities.
Term
Target market
Definition
A specific group of prospects chosen because if it's demographics, Financial, and lifestyle characteristics.
Term
The product that real estate licensees market is:
Definition
expert information
Term
this is the three areas of expertise that real estate licensees bring to the transaction.
Definition
1. Knowledge of property transfer
2. knowledge of market conditions
3. knowledge of how to market real estate or business
Term
Real estate sales associates involved in sales and leasing often specialize in one of five major sale specialties:
Definition
residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and businesses.
Term
residential sales associates
Definition
should acquire a thorough understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhoods in the areas in which they specialize (farm)
Term
commercial sales associate
Definition
commercial sales associates provide competent service to investors, real estate professionals who specialize in commercial sales need expertise regarding income – producing properties, investment analysis, and the various techniques for increasing after tax cash flow.
Term
industrial sales associates
Definition
Real estate licensees who provide real estate expertise of industrial real estate must have technical knowledge of the needs of different industries, such as transportation requirements, including access to railroad or Airport transportation; industrial construction features, such as steel versus concrete block construction; and local land Dash use restriction is affecting industrial properties.
Term
Agricultural sales associate
Definition
Agricultural sales associatespecialize in the sale of farms and agricultural land must be familiar with the operations of farms in the economic problems associated with the various types of farming. One of the licensees most important skills of the billet he to communicate with farmers. Real estate licensees who are effective in dealing with farm operators are knowledgeable about farm operations of the federal programs affecting farm operations.
Term
Business Real estate associate
Definition
Real estate associate engages in the sale, purchase or lease of businesses called business brokers.
Term
List the five major sale specialties
Definition
residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, businesses
Term
Real estate sales associates often specialize in a particular geographic area or property type called a
Definition
Farm area
Term
what involves developing a database of prospects to direct a specific message
Definition
Target marketing
Term
when must a property manager be a licensed real estate agent?
Definition
when he is paid by commission or on a transactional basis
Term
sales associate work under the direction of
Definition
their broker
Term
licensed sales associate can not work independently as
Definition
property managers
Term
A ________ __________ is a property owner who does not reside on the property who often relies on a manager to manage the investment.
Definition
absentee owner
Term
Who typically find a tenant for the property and collect a fee?
Definition
rental agents.
Term
continues to manage the property once a tenant is secured?
Definition
property manager
Term
A property managers charge is to protect the owners ___________ and __________ the owner's____________.
Definition
investment, maximize, returns
Term
The scope of work a property manager performance is detailed in the?
Definition
management agreement
Term
FREAB
Definition
The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.
regulation state-certified and licensed appraiser's.
Term
only A state certified or licensed ___________ can prepare an appraisal that involves a federally related transaction.
Definition
appraiser
Term
CMA
Definition
comparative market analysis developed by collecting information concerning real estate activity in the area common including recent sales of similar properties, properties currently offered for sale, and recently expired listing. A CMA is a marketing tool and may not be referred to a real represented as an appraisal; therefore CMA's do not have to conform to the USPAP standards.
Term
A state – certified or licensed appraiser must conduct an appraisal when valuation assignment involves originating a _____ _____ mortgage loans.
Definition
federally related
Term
if a sales associate performs a BPO, The compensation must be paid to the _____ and not _____ to the sales associate who prepared the BPO.
Definition
Kroger, directly
Term
set of guidelines to follow when providing appraisal services.
Definition
USPAP
Term
anyone who takes residential mortgage loan applications or offered to go Occie terms of residential mortgage loan application for compensation must be licensed as a _______,______,______.
Definition
mortgage loan originator
Term
MLO
Definition
mortgage loan originator's - One who finds a lender for a potential borrower, and vice versa.
Term
Real estate licensees may not accept ______ _______ lenders without also being licensed as a mortgage loan originator's.
Definition
referral fees
Term
land acquisition
Definition
developers and builders a acquire raw land and then prepare the site for construction. They must carefully study zoning and land use plans to determine what type of development is permissible. During this phase developer seeks approval for the proposed project from the local municipal polity. For increased comfort engineering plans, attorney fees, surveyed and application fees.
Term
subdividing
Definition
The process of converting parcels of land into smaller units or lots
Term
development
Definition
The process of improving raw land so that it can be put to productive use
Term
List three general phases of development and construction.
Definition
land acquisition, subdividing and development, recording the subdivision plat map.
Term
what is a gift of land by developer to a local government to be used for a public use.
Definition
dedication
Term
what is a spec what is a spec home
Definition
speculative homes- building "on speculation" involves purchasing one or more lots in constructing a home, or homes, without a buyer in advance of construction.
Term
what are custom homes?
Definition
A custom builder constructs homes under contract with a buyer, often using building plans provided by architects or buyers.
Term
what is a tract home?
Definition
A type of speculative building. A new subdivision will typically feature several models. Buyer selected plan from the models and a lot on which to build in the new subdivision.
Term
List three general categories of residential construction
Definition
SPEC or speculative homes, custom homes, tract homes
Term
USPAP
Definition
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice- A set of guidelines to follow when conducting appraisal services.
Term
A developer acquires a tract of land that he divided into 25 homesites. Before marketing the home site, the developer message Missy sent division back to the?
Definition
local government cleaning agency
Term
The term follow up refers to
Definition
what a sales associate guys for buyers and sellers after the sale
Term
The term follow up refers to
Definition
what a sales associate guys for buyers and sellers after the sale
Term
even though certain exceptions apply an active real estate licensee is legally entitled to appraise real property for compensation concerning a non-federally related transaction
Definition
as long as he or she does not represent themselves as a state certified or licensed appraiser and complies with the USPAP
Term
The field of property management has experience growth and specialization primarily because of
Definition
The increase in the number of absentee owners
Term
Real estate license easements comply with uniform standards of professional appraisal practice (USPAP) when conducting which value estimates
Definition
appraisals
Term
appraisers are paid a fee because
Definition
to except compensation based on the appraised value is a conflict of interest
Term
The real estate activity that is devoted to leasing, managing, marketing, and overall maintenance of property for others it's called
Definition
property management
Term
which type of construction involves building to a buyer's specifications?
Definition
custom homes
Term
the term dedication as it applies to development and construction refers to
Definition
a gift of land by the owner to the local government for public use
Term
what type of license is required to sell or lease business opportunities for another person?
Definition
real estate license
Term
selecting a limited geographical area in which a real estate professional develops special expertise
Definition
farming
Term
managing which type of property of more than 10 units requires a CAM licence?
Definition
condominium complex
Term
effective advertising involving developing a database of prospects to direct a specific message is called
Definition
target marketing
Term
a broker charges a prospective seller $50 for a Comparative Market Analysis. Which statement applies
Definition
it is fine as long as the broker does not represent the CMA as an appraisal
Term
broker
Definition
an individual or business entity licensed by the DBPR to perform services of real estate for others
Term
broker associate
Definition
an individual who is qualified to be issued a brokers license but who operates as a sales associate in the employee of another
Term
compensation
Definition
anything of value or a valuable consideration, directly or indirectly paid, promise, or expected to be paid or received'
Term
expungement
Definition
A process by which the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed after expiration of time
Term
Florida resident
Definition
for application and licensing purposes, a person who has resided in Florida continuously for four calendar months or more within the preceding year
Term
license
Definition
A privilege greeted by the state to operate as a real estate broker, broker associate associate; a type of time – share interest
Term
Mutual recognition agreement
Definition
A transactional agreement between Florida and another state that provides for the two states to recognize each other's real estate license education
Term
Nola contenders/no contest
Definition
A pleading of no contest by a defendant; a plea in criminal action not admitting guilt but subjecting the defendant to punishment as though it were a guilty plea
Term
owner – developer
Definition
an unlicensed entity that sells, exchanges, or lease is it's own property
Term
primary facile evidence
Definition
requiring no further proof; acceptable on the face of
Term
Real estate services
Definition
Real estate activities involving compensation for performing activities for another
Term
reciprocity
Definition
The practice of mutual exchanges of privileges. Some states have reciprocal arrangement for recognizing and granting licenses to licensed real estate professionals from other states
Term
registration
Definition
authorization by the state to place an applicant on the register or record I've officially recognized individuals and businesses
Term
sales associate
Definition
A licensed individual who, for compensation, is employed by a broker owner-developer
Term
sealed
Definition
statutes in some states permit a persons criminalrecord to be sealed, and there after such records cannot be examined except by order of the court or by designated officials
Term
withhold adjudication
Definition
when the court determines that a defendant is not likely to again engage in a criminal act and it ends of justice and the welfare of society do not require that the defendant step of the penalty imposed by the law, the court may withhold adjudication of guilt, stay the imposition of the sentence and Pleas.
Term
withhold adjudication
Definition
when the court determines that a defendant is not likely to again engage in a criminal act and it ends of justice and the welfare of society do not require that the defendant step of the penalty imposed by the law, the court may withhold adjudication of guilt, stay the imposition of the sentence and Pleas.
Term
Florida statute 20
Definition
chapter 20 organizational structure, establishes the structure of the executive branch afford us government. Provides for the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
Term
Florida statute Chapter 475
Definition
this life is often called the real estate professional practice act. Chapter 475 was created by the Florida legislature to establish the legal rights and responsibility of real estate licensees and real estate appraisers. Chapter 475 is divided up into four parts
Term
4 parts of Florida Statute Chapter 475
Definition
1. real estate brokerage
2. real estate appraisers
3. Commercial Real Estate Sales Commission Leininger Act
4. Commercial Real Estate Leasing Commission Leininger Act
Term
Florida Statute Chapter 475:
Part I
Definition
pertains to real estate brokerage. Real estate license he's responsible for knowing the provisions of this chapter. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) implements, interpret, and enforces the regulatory provisions of chapter 475.
Term
Florida statute chapter 475:
part II
Definition
pertains to real estate appraisers in sets forth the requirements for licensed and certified appraisers according to federal statute. The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB)regulate state certified licensed and registered trainee appraisers. The FREAB functions very similarly to the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC). Both quasi-judicial bodies follow the same procedures for disciplining licensees.
Term
Florida statute chapter 475:
Part III
Definition
commercial real estate sales commission lien act, gives a broker right for earned commission. This act applies only to commercial property, not residential property. The meeting is only against the owners net proceeds, personal property, from the sale and is not attached to the commercial real property.
Term
Florida statute chapter 475:
Part IV
Definition
The commercial real estate leasing commission lien act, gives a broker lien rights for earned commission associated with a brokerage agreement to lease commercial real estate.
Term
Chapter 455
Definition
Business and Professional Regulation: General provisions, defines the general legal practice and procedures for the DBPR and the licensees of all professions regulated by the DBPR, including real estate. Section 455. 10 at the statute provides that an individual cannot be disqualified from practicing an occupation for profession regulated by the state of Florida silly because the person is not a US citizen.
Term
Florida Statute 120
Definition
The Administrative Procedure Act defines the procedural process by which regulatory agencies deciding employment agency action. The licensing and disciplinary process for real estate licensees as outlined in this chapter.
Term
Chapter 61J2
Definition
the rules of the Florida Real Estate Commission. it is a set of administrative rules developed by the Florida Real Estate Commission, pursuant to the rule making process outline in chapter 120, Florida Statutes. administrative rules are published in the Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
Term
Chapter 20, Florida Statute
Definition
executive branch of Florida government
Term
chapter 475, part I, Florida statute
Definition
Real estate brokers, sales associates, as in schools
Term
chapter 455, Florida statute
Definition
department of business and professional regulation and professions under the department
Term
chapter 120, Florida statute
Definition
procedural process for all government entities authorized under the Florida constitution
Term
chapter 61J2, Florida administrative code
Definition
Florida real estate commission rules
Term
what is a set of administrative rules developed by the Florida real estate commission?
Definition
chapter 61J2
Term
which of the Florida statutes establishes the structure of the executive branch a thought it's government.
Definition
chapter 20
Term
what are the three categories of real estate licenses?
Definition
sales associate, broker, broker associate
Term
what is the time period for the DB PR to check for errors and omissions?
Definition
30 days
Term
what is the time. For the DB PR to inform the applicant of approval or denial of the license application?
Definition
90 days
Term
is proof of US citizenship required of applicants?
Definition
no
Term
does Florida have reciprocity?
Definition
no
Term
A license sales associate who moved from Florida to another state must comply with nonresident license requirements within how many days?
Definition
60 days
Term
an applicant is considered to be a Florida resident for licensure process procedures if the applicant has resided in Florida for how many consecutive calendar months within the preceding year?
Definition
4
Term
Mutual recognition applicants must pass a ______ question real estate license exam with a grade of ______or higher.
Definition
40, 75%
Term
how long is a real estate license application valid from the date the complete application is received?
Definition
two years
Term
is a US social security number required to apply for real estate license?
Definition
yes
Term
what is the Social Security number used for on the application?
Definition
to determine whether applicants are in compliance with child support obligations
Term
Who is exempt from pre-license course I?
Definition
4 – year or higher real estate degree,
Florida – licensed attorney
Term
Who is exempt from pre-license course II?
Definition
4 – year or higher real estate degree
Term
Who is exempt from post – license?
Definition
4-- year or higher real estate degree
Term
Who is exempt from continuing education?
Definition
Florida – licensed attorney
Term
examinees who fail the license exam are ______ entitled to review the questions I answered incorrectly within days after the date of examination.
Definition
21 days
Term
________ Who are active members of The _______ _______ are exempt from the sales associate pre-license course.
Definition
Attorneys, Florida Bar
Term
individuals who have received a _______ _______ or higher in _______ _______ from an accredited institution of higher education are exempt from the sales associate pre-license course.
Definition
four year degree, real estate
Term
how many years is a real estate license application valid for?
Definition
2
Term
students must pass the 45 – hour end – of – of course exam with a score of _______ or higher.
Definition
75%
Term
after completing the post – licensing education requirement during the initial license. Active and in active licensees must complete at least _______ hours of continuing education during every two – year license period after that.
Definition
14
Term
A licensee who takes the three –hour core-law course in each year of the renewal. Receives how many hours of credit toward the 14 –hour continuing education requirement?
Definition
6 hours
Term
licensees must complete 14 hours of continuing education every how many years?
Definition
2
Term
The 14 – our continuing education requirement includes a three –hour _________
Definition
Core-law requirement
Term
licensees to attend one legal agenda session for the FREC May substitute _______ continuing education credits per renewal cycle.
Definition
3
Term
associates must successfully complete _______ hours of post – licensing education before the first renewal of their licenses.
Definition
45
Term
A broker applicant must have held an active real estate license for at least _______ during the preceding _______.
Definition
24 months, 5 years
Term
A broker must complete _______ of post – licensing education before the _______ of the initial broker license.
Definition
60 hours, first renewal
Term
A real estate license serves as _______ _______ evidence that the person named on the license possesses a current and valid license.
Definition
prima facie
Term
which information is included on the face of the real estate license?
A. Florida governor's name
B. Name of the secretary of the DB PR
C. Licensees name and address
D. license type
E.Expiration date
F. Licensees email address
G. License number
Definition
A, B, C, D, E, G,
Term
which information is included on the face of the real estate license?
A. Florida governor's name
B. Name of the secretary of the DB PR
C. Licensees name and address
D. license type
E.Expiration date
F. Licensees email address
G. License number
Definition
A, B, C, D, E, G,
Term
to remember: real estate services:
Use A BAR SALE
Definition
A Advertise
B Buy
A Appraise
R Rent or provide rental information or lists
S Sell
A Auction
L Lease
E Exchange
Term
which individuals are exempt from real estate licensure?
Definition
A person who has been given a power of attorney for the purpose of signing a contract on another person's behalf, a sales person for a real estate developer who receives commission for each lot the sales person sales, owners of a time – share. Who offered their time – share. For resale, a salaried employee of the corporation who sells property owned by the corporation so he is a part of the employees responsibility as an employee
Term
A licensed sales associate me operate
Definition
for the broker registered as the sales associates employer
Term
is a sales associate required to be a bona fide Florida resident?
Definition
no
Term
which person does not meet the experience requirements to Tina for the brokers license?
Definition
an applicant who has held an active Florida sales associate license during two of the preceding five years while employed by owner – developer
Term
what information appears on the face of a real estate license?
Definition
license number
Term
A sales associate applicant is not required to disclose which information on the license application
Definition
Proof of US citizenship
Term
A sales associate sells real estate for a real estate broker to company he also works as a field since it for another real estate brokerage company
Definition
The sales associate is in violation of F.S. 475.
Term
what is the Latin term for a fleet of "no contest"
Definition
nolo cotendere
Term
Florida statute 455 requires real estate license he is to notify the DB PR have a conviction, plea, or adjudication of a crime within how many days?
Definition
30
Term
which event may cause the FREC to refuse to certify an individual as qualified for license?
Definition
if he was convicted of fraud in an insurance scam
Term
license applicant has had a real estate license in good standing from the state of Alabama since 2005. Five months ago, the Alabama licensee move to Orlando, Florida. Is this licensee eligible to apply for a Florida real estate license under mutual recognition?
Definition
no the applicant is a Florida resident
Term
A woman receive her Florida sales associates license last year. Which requirement must she complete to become a licensed real estate broker?
Definition
successfully complete the 45 our post licensing course
Term
A man has a North Carolina brokers license, but he is not licensed in Florida. He sells a parcel of land he owns in Florida. Assuming all else is proper, this is a legal transaction because?
Definition
Florida law exams from licensure individual owners selling their own real property
Term
A sales associate applicant who has submitted it correctly completed application for the state license examination he successfully pass is the state exam may legally begin to operate as a licensee when the
Definition
applicant is notified of having passed the state exam, has file the appropriate form to become registered as an active with DBPR and the DBPR website indicates the applicants license status is active.
Term
if the post licensing requirement is not for filled before the first renewal and sales associate licensee wishes to continue in the real estate business, the licensee
Definition
must requalify for licensure
Term
services of real estate do not include
Definition
filling cemetery lots for compensation
Term
which statement best describes who must be licensed to practice real estate in Florida?
Definition
anyone who performs any of the services of real estate for another for compensation, unless specifically excepted by law
Term
which individual is not exempt from licensure under F.S. 475?
Definition
and employee of a real estate developer who receive the salary plus bonus is based on sales quotas
Term
A salaried individual managers a condominium building in renting it for three Dash months 26 – months. The manager
Definition
is exempt from license you're under F.S. 475
Term
Active license
Definition
A current, valid license registered with the DB PR. The status required to activate and gauge in the real estate business
Term
cancel
Definition
A license ceases to exist, if active as of the date approved by the commission, and does not involve disciplinary action.
Term
cease to be enforce
Definition
A license he cannot perform real estate services because certain events occur, such as when he broke a change of business address
Term
executive
Definition
duties related to the education of licensees, the regulating a professional practices, and the publishing of materials
Term
Group license
Definition
A right granted a sales associate broker associate to work very properties owned by affiliated entities under one owner developer
Term
involuntary inactive
Definition
The license that is the results when a license is not renewed at the end of the license.
Term
ministerial duties
Definition
did you need at the division of real estate that involve record keeping
Term
multiple licenses
Definition
licenses held by a broker in two or more real estate brokerage firms
Term
Null and void
Definition
The license status when a sales associate has failed to successfully complete post license education prior to the first renewal of the license or when he license has failed to renew two or more renewal cycles; the license status has been volunteering at the for more than 24 months
Term
probation
Definition
and administrative penalty imposed by the FREC that allows the licensee to continue to practice real estate under the guidance of the FREC for a period of time while completing condition specified by the FREC
Term
promulgates
Definition
The formal active announcing a statute or an administrative rule. To publish and officially announce a new or amended rule or statute. The FREC may promulgate rules and regulations
Term
quasi – judicial
Definition
Powers delegated to the FREC to discipline real estate licensees for violations of real estate license law and FREC administrative rules.
Term
quasi-legislative
Definition
Powers delegated to the FREC to enact rules and regulations, decide questions of practice, and validate records.
Term
voluntary and active
Definition
The license status that results when a licensee has met all the requirements for licensure, yet the licensee chooses not to engage in the real estate business and has requested that the license be placed in the status.
Term
voluntary relinquish
Definition
The licensee – respondent may choose to avoid a disciplinary hearing and relinquish the real estate license in lieu of discipline, permanently revoking the Leslie's.
Term
The DBP our offices are located where?
Definition
Tallahassee Florida
Term
Who appoints the secretary at the DBPR?
Definition
The governor
Term
once acquainted who confirms the appointment of the secretary at the DBPR?
Definition
The Senate
Term
where are the DRE offices located?
Definition
Orlando
Term
what do the DRE ministerial duties involve?
Definition
Record keeping
Term
The appointment of the director of the DRE is subject to approval by the?
Definition
secretary
Term
commissioners may not serve more than how many consecutive terms?
Definition
to
Term
what is the composition of the Florida Real Estate Commission??
Definition
4 active brokers- licensed at lest 5 years
1 active sales associate or broker- licensed at least 2 years
2 consumer members - never been licensed
Term
where are FR EC meetings held and when?
Definition
each month at the Division of Real Estate, DRE, headquarters in Orlando Florida
Term
4 FREC members must be licensed brokers who have held active licenses for how many years preceding appointment?
Definition
5
Term
how many commission members must be 60 or older?
Definition
1
Term
what are the three general areas of responsibility that encompass the FREC's powers and duties?
Definition
executive, quasi-legislative, and quasijudicial
Term
The commission power to an act rules and regulations is an exercise of its ______ power.
Definition
quasi-legislative
Term
The commissions power to determine violations of license law into the minister penalties as his exercise of its
Definition
quasi judicial power
Term
fostering education of real estate license he uses an exercise of the FREC's _______
Definition
executive power
Term
The seal, when I fix two official documents, becomes _______ _______ evidence that the document is authentic.
Definition
prima facie
Term
The commission ____________ rules and regulations.
Definition
promulgates
Term
if a licensee does not renew a license by the expiration date, the license reverts automatically to _______ _______ status.
Definition
involuntarily inactive
Term
A real estate licensee must not perform real estate services following the _______ date of the license.
Definition
expiration
Term
A licensee who is a member of the US Armed Forces is exempt from the renewal provision is during active duty and _______ _________ after discharge.
Definition
six months
Term
A temporary license expires _______ _______ after the date of issue and is _______ renewable.
Definition
six months, not
Term
license who has been involuntary inactive for more than _______ months but less then _______ months must complete _______ hours of reactivation education.
Definition
12, 24, 28
Term
in the event a brokers license is suspended or revoked, the licenses of the sales associates registered under the broker are placed on
Definition
involuntary in active status.
Term
what is sometimes used to sales associates or broker associate who are registered under an owner – developer.
Definition
group license
Term
what are issued to a broker who qualifies as the broker for more than one business entity?
Definition
multiple licenses
Term
do members of the Florida real estate commission have to be DB PR employees?
Definition
no
Term
members of the FREC are appointed by the
Definition
governor and confirmed by the state Senate
Term
examples of water included in the intent of the Florida legislature concerning regulation of professional and licensed occupations to protect the public.
Definition
when the potential for harm to the public is clear
when other ordinances in laws are not sufficient to protect the public
when less constraining measures of regulation or not available or apparent
Term
Real estate licensees on active duty with the US Army are required to renew their licenses
Definition
within six months after discharge
Term
The term of office for each commission member is
Definition
four years
Term
The members of the commission receive
Definition
$50 per day went on official business, plus expenses
Term
which commission responsibility is an exercise of its quasi judicial power?
Definition
Grant or deny license applications
Term
The commission is not empowered to
Definition
Levy fines and imprisonment as penalties for certain crimes
Term
examples of responsibilities of the FREC
Definition
determining the amount of licensing fees needed to operate the commission
reporting criminal violations to the states attorney
informing the division of Florida condominiums,timeshares, and mobile homes of disciplinary action against and any of its licensees.
Term
examples of powers granted to the DPR under Florida statute 455
Definition
issue citations
investigate consumer complaints
issue subpoenas
Term
which branch of government is the DBP under?
Definition
executive
Term
A sales associate is employed by a broker. The brokers license is suspended. This action causes the sale associate license to be
Definition
placed in involuntary inactive status
Term
what an active broker change is a business address and the broker notifies the FR EC within the required 10 days, the licenses of the sales associates
Definition
remain in force
Term
if an active license he feels to renew her third to your license before the expiration date on the license, the license will
Definition
revert automatically to involuntary inactive
Term
and involuntary an active license will automatically become void without further action by the FREC or the DBPR after
Definition
2 years
Term
Who may not react to be a license to active status?
Definition
A sales associate he did not complete post licensing education before the expiration of the initial license
Term
and ordered – developer owns several properties with different names that all our business entities closely connected and controlled by the owner – developer. If he has associate working for the owner developer me legally obtain
Definition
Group license
Term
A broker moved his real estate office to renew, trendy location. He so busy coordinating the move but he forgets to notify the DBPR. The brokers license
Definition
Will cease to be enforced
Term
and initial real estate license is issued on September 10, 2016. Will expire
Definition
march 31, 2018
Term
A broker decide to relocate her real estate brokerage office. She notifies the DB PR at the change in business address. She also informed the DDP are the names of 2000 associates who are no longer associated with her brokerage. This is associates license will be
Definition
placed on involuntary inactive status
Term
administrative law
Definition
The body of law created by administrative agencies in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions.
Term
agent
Definition
The representative; one who is authorized to act on behalf of another
Term
at arms length
Definition
conducting negotiations on one's own behalf without being subject to the other parties control or influence
Term
caveat emptor
Definition
Latin for "let the buyer beware."
Term
common law
Definition
judge – made law manifested in degrees and judgments of the courts, caselaw, as opposed to statutory law.
Term
consent to transition
Definition
A written agreement to gain the principles permission to a change in brokerage relationship.
Term
customer
Definition
one with whom the broker or sales associate hopes to be successful in accomplishing the purpose of employment. Per section 475.01, F.S., a member of the public who is or may be a buyer or seller of real property and may or may not be represented by real estate license he in an on authorized brokerage relationship
Term
designated sales associate
Definition
two real estate licensees designated to represent the buyer and the seller as a single agents in a non-residential transaction. The buyer and the seller must have assets of $1 million or more and sign disclosures stating that their assets meet the required special.
Term
dual agency
Definition
representing both principles any transaction, not a legal agency relationship in Florida.
Term
fiduciary
Definition
A person in a position of trust and confidence with respect to another person.
Term
General agent
Definition
A representative authorized by the principal to perform only acts related to the business or to employment of a particular nature
Term
Limited representation
Definition
transaction broker's provide a limited form of non-fiduciary representation to a buyer, a seller, or both in a real estate transaction.
Term
no brokerage relationship
Definition
The broker doesn't represent the customer, the customer may be the buyer or the seller.
Term
not a representation
Definition
A new brokerage relationship
Term
principal
Definition
The party employing the services of a real estate broker; amount of money borrowed any mortgage loan, excluding interest and other charges.
Term
residential sale
Definition
The sale of improved residential property of four or fewer units, the sale of unimproved residential property intended for use as four or fewer units. Or the sale of agricultural property at 10 or fewer acres
Term
Single agent
Definition
Per section 475.01, F.S., A broker who represents, as a fiduciary, either the buyer or the seller but not both in the same transaction.
Term
special agent
Definition
One authorized by a principal to perform a particular act or transaction, without contemplation of continuity of service as with a general agent.
Term
statutory law
Definition
The created by the announcement of legislation, as opposed to law created by judicial decisions (common law).
Term
set agent
Definition
A person authorized to assist and represent the agent and his duties are delegated by the original agent.
Term
transaction broker
Definition
A broker who provides limited representation to the buyer, a seller, or both any real estate transaction, but does not represent either any fiduciary capacity or is he single agent.
Term
A person who delegates authority to another is called the
Definition
principal
Term
An _______ is the person interested with another's business.
Definition
agent
Term
common law is sometimes called
Definition
unwritten law
Term
Laws created by the Florida Legislature are called
Definition
statutory law
Term
what are the three brokerage relationship options?
Definition
transaction broker
Single agent
no brokerage relationship, or nonrepresentation
Term
A residential sale is defined as the sale at improved residential property of ______ or fewer units.
Definition
4
Term
A residential sale is defined as the sale of agricultural property of _________ or fewer acres.
Definition
10
Term
A sales associate is a ______ agent of the employing broker.
Definition
general
Term
The seven duties of a transaction broker are
Definition
Account for all funds,
disclose all known facts that materially affect the value of residential real property
deal honestly and fairly
use skill, care and diligence
present all offers and counter offers in a timely manner,
exercise limited confidentiality unless waived in writing by a party, perform any additional duties they are mutually agreed to by the parties.
Term
what are the ADD requirements in a no brokerage relationship? what are the code requirements for a single agent?
Definition
Account for all funds
disclose all known facts that affect the value of residential property,
dealhonestly and fairly
Term
what are the COLD requirements for a single agent?
Definition
confidentiality
obedience,
loyalty,
disclosure ( full)
Term
in Florida, there is a presumption that the brokerage is working in a ______ relationship.
Definition
transaction broker
Term
A transaction broker is a broker who provides ______ representation to a buyer, a seller, or both the buyer and the seller in a real estate transaction.
Definition
Limited
Term
and a transaction broker relationship, the brokerage does not represent the buyer or the seller in a ____________ capacity.
Definition
fiduciary
Term
what are the nine duties of a single agent?
Definition
Account for all funds
disclose on then facts that affect the value of the residential property
deal honestly and fairly
use skill, care, and diligence
present all offers and counter offers
confidentiality
obedience
loyalty
disclosure
Term
The duty of loyalty includes
Definition
attaining most favorite full price and terms for the principal
acting on behalf of the principal
not acting for parties with adverse interest in the same transaction
never concealing the identity of the purchaser to induce the principal to sell
disclosing to the principal if age it becomes personally interested in the principles property
never advancing the agents or another persons interest at the expense of the principal
Term
what for duty apply only to the single agent relationships?
Definition
COLD

confidentiality
obedience
loyalty
disclosure (full)
Term
List the five brokerage relationship duties that apply to both a transaction broker relationship and a single agent relationship
Definition
Account for all funds,
disclose all known facts that affect the value of residential property,
deal honestly and fairly,
use skill, care, and diligence,
present all offers and counter offers
Term
The duty of _______ prevents an agent from revealing to a third-party, without the principals permission, personal or private information that might lessen the principles bargaining position.
Definition
confidentiality
Term
The duty of ______ obligates an agent to act in good faith according to the principlals lawful instruction
Definition
obedience
Term
The duty of _______ requires the broker to place the principles interest above those of other persons with whom the broker deals.
Definition
loyalty
Term
_________ __________ is a broker – agents duty to keep the principal fully informed at all times of all the facts or information that might affect the transaction or the property value.
Definition
full disclosure
Term
what are the three duties and I know brokerage relationship?
Definition
Account for all funds
deal honestly and fairly
disclose all known facts that affect the value of residential property
Term
The new brokerage relationship notice messed be given before the
Definition
showing at the property
Term
The buyer or seller any nonrepresentation relationship with the broker is called the
Definition
customer
Term
The single agent disclosure must be made before, or at the time of, _______ or before the ___________ of property, whichever occurs first.
Definition
entering into a listing agreement, showing
Term
Real estate brokers are required to retain buyer brokerage agreement for a period of
Definition
five years
Term
A single agent relationship maybe change tree transaction broker relationship, provided the agent first obtains the principles
Definition
written consent to the change in the relationship
Term
we can send to transition to transaction broker notice includes a list of the _______ that a transaction broker owes to the _______
Definition
duties, customer
Term
designated sales associates are used only in
Definition
non-– residential transactions
Term
The broker serves as an advisor to the
Definition
designated sales associate
Term
The designated sales associates act as _________ _______ for the buyer and the seller in the same transaction
Definition
single agents
Term
designated sales associates have the duties of a
Definition
Single agent
Term
what are the reasons that a brokerage relationship maybe terminated?
Definition
for filament of the brokerage relationships purpose
Mutual agreement to terminate
description of the sellers property
death of a seller's broker or the seller before the broker find a ready, willing, and able buyer.
bankruptcy of the principal or the customer
Term
A real estate brokerage company has entered into a single agent buyer broker relationship with the buyer. In order to show this buyer property that is listed with the same brokerage company for which it is a single agent, in what brokerage capacity may the company work with this buyer and seller?
Definition
both the seller and the buyer must transition to a transaction broker relationship before the buyer can be shown the sellers property
Term
The brokerage relationship disclosure requirements in chapter 475, FS, apply to the
Definition
Sale of a condominium unit
Term
A real estate broker who works in a limited capacity for both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction is
Definition
A transaction broker
Term
when must a licensee of ABC realty give the new brokerage relationship notice to a seller customer?
Definition
before the showing of theFSBO Home to a buyer
Term
A broker has listed a sellers property. The seller has disclosed to the broker that the ceramic tile is loose in the dining room because the cement did not adhere to the tile. The loose tile is not readily visible because it is covered with an area rug to protect the sellers toddler. The broker has satisfied his legal obligation if he tells the buyer
Definition
that ceramic tile in the dining room or loose
Term
does a transaction broker need to be obedient and his duties?
Definition
no
Term
in the common public relationship that exists in a typical real estate transaction, buyers and sellers are said to be dealing
Definition
at arms length with each other
Term
if a principal gets the broker instructions that will result in loss or harm to the principal, the broker
Definition
should inform the principle of possible harm inherent in the instructions, and then either do as instructed or withdraw from the relationship (if illegal)
Term
designated sales associates are best described as
Definition
Single agent for the buyer and the seller in nonresidential transaction where the buyer and the seller meet certain asset threshold
Term
which relationship is a general agency relationship?
Definition
relationship between the employing broker and the broker associate
Term
antitrust laws
Definition
State and federal laws designed to maintain and preserve business competition
Term
arbitration
Definition
The act of having a third-party render a binding decision in a dispute between two parties
Term
blind advertisement
Definition
and advertisement that provides only a telephone number, a PO Box, and/or an address without the license name of the brokerage firm.
Term
commingle
Definition
to mix together money or a deposit with personal funds; combined; intermingle.
Term
conflicting demands
Definition
when different parties each make claims that are inconsistent with one another
Term
declaratory judgment
Definition
A course of action declaring rights claimed under a contract or statute intended to prevent loss or to guide performance by the party or parties affected
Term
escrow disbursement order (EDO)
Definition
A course of action for determining the disposition of a contested deposit
Term
General partnership
Definition
and association of two or more persons for the purpose of jointly conducting a business, each being responsible for all the debts incurred in the conducting of that business.
Term
good – faith doubt
Definition
A brokers uncertainty as to which party should receive the escrowed property.
Term
kickback
Definition
payment of money from someone other then the buyer or the seller associated with the real estate business
Term
Limited liability company (LLC)
Definition
and alternative, hybrid business entity with the combine characteristics and benefits of both limited partnerships and S corporations
Term
A brokerage office must be at least _____ enclosed room that will provide ______ to conduct negotiations and close real estate transactions.
Definition
one, privacy
Term
A broker may have an office in the brokers residence provided local _____ allow such activity in the brokers _______ is displayed at the entrance to the office.
Definition
zoning, sign
Term
our registrations issue to branch office is transferable to a different location?
Definition
no
Term
our sales associates permit to open offices of their own?
Definition
no
Term
what must be displayed on the official sign for an active real estate brokers office?
Definition
Tradename (if one is used)
brokers name
The words "licensed real estate broker in "or "lic. real estate broker"
Term
if the sales associates names are listed on the office sign
Definition
The names must be below the name of the broker
there must be an observable line or space to separate the brokers name from the associates name
The license type must be included next to each associates name
Term
this is the Florida financial institutions that maybe used to maintain a brokers escrow account.
Definition
Credit union, savings Association, Florida bank
Term
The broker must sign a _______ on the escrow account
Definition
signatory
Term
if the broker chooses not to open an escrow account, the fence maybe held by a
Definition
title company or in an attorney trust account
Term
sales associates must deliver escrow deposit to their broker by the end of
Definition
The next business day
Term
brokers must deposit escrow funds by the end of
Definition
third business day
Term
brokers must maintain records of real estate transactions for how many years
Definition
5
Term
brokers must maintain records of real estate transactions for how many years after that litigation if beyondthe five your period?
Definition
2 years
Term
The broker must get what from all parties to the contract before placing funds into an interest-bearing escrow account?
Definition
written permission
Term
What are the three exceptions to the notice and settlement procedures for sales escrow accounts?
Definition
Brokers who are entrusted with an earnest money deposit concerning a residential sale contract used by HUD in the sale of HUD owned property
Buyer of a residential condo timely delivers to a licensee written notice of buyers intent to cancel. Buyer in good faith fails to satisfy the terms specified in the financing clause of a contract.
Term
Condominium Act
Definition
If a buyer of a residential condominium unit timely delivers to a licensee written notice of the buyer's intent to cancel the contract, the licensee may return the escrowed property to the purchaser without notifying the commission or initiating any of the settlement procedures.
Term
HUD Agreement to Abide, Broker Participation Requirements
Definition
Brokers who ae entrusted with an earnest money deposit concerning a residential sale contract used by HUD in the sale of HUD owned property are exempted from the notice and settlement procedures in Chapter 475. Instead they follow the HUD Agreement to Abide, Broker Participation Requirements.
Term
Good Faith Doubt
Definition
If a broker has a good faith doubt as to which party should receive the escrowed property, the broker must notify the FREC, in writing, within 15 business days after having such doubts and institute one of the settlement procedures within 30 business days after having such doubt.
Term
What situations constitute good faith doubt?
Definition
The transaction closing date has passed, and the broker has not received identical instructions from both the buyer and the seller regarding how to disburse the funds.
The transaction closing date has not passed, but one or more parties have expressed the intention not to close and the broker has not received identical instructions from the buyer and seller regarding how to disburse escrowed funds.
One party to a failed transactions does not respond to a brokers inquiry about escrow disbursement.
Term
List the four settlement procedures
Definition
Mediation
Arbitration
Litigation
Escrow disbursement order (EDO)
Term
Broker's must notify the Commission in _________ of conflicting demands or of a goodpfaith doubt within ______ _________ days.
Definition
writing, 15 business
Term
A broker must institute one of the settlement procedures within ______ ________ days from the time the broker _________ the conflicting demands.
Definition
30 business, received
Term
For rental information and lists, the receipt must state that a prospective tenant who does not obtain a rental is entitled to be repaid _______ of the fee paid if requested within _______ days. ;
Definition
75%, 30
Term
If the information provided to the prospective tenant is not current or is inaccurate in any material respect, the broker must repay ______ of the fee to the prospective tenant.
Definition
100%
Term
Any demand from the prospective tenant for the return of any part or all of the fee must be made within ______ days from the date of broker or sales associate contracted to provide services.
Definition
30
Term
A violation of the requirements for rental lists is a
Definition
misdemeanor
Term
The Sherman Antitrust Act, The Clayton Antitrust Act, and the Federal Trade Commission deal with preserving ....
Definition
competition and ensuring against restraint of trade.
Term
A broker may place a lien on real property for nonpayment of commission only if the broker is expressly authorized to do so in a
Definition
contractual agreement.
Term
commercial Real Estate Lien Act.
Definition
Chapter 475, Part III, called the Commercial Real Estate Sales Commission Lien Act, gives a broker lien rights for earned commission.
Term
kickback
Definition
unearned fee paid to a licensee associated with a real estate transaction for non-real-estate services.
Term
The parties to the transaction must fully _______ of a kickback.
Definition
informed
Term
The kickback must not be prohibited by ______ _______
Definition
other law
Term
It is unlawful to share a commission with an _______ ________ other than the _______ or the _________ in the transaction.
Definition
unlicensed, seller, buyer
Term
It is unlawful for a licensee to pay an ________ __________ for performing real estate services.
Definition
unlicensed person
Term
Florida license law does proved that a _________ ________ _____or the owner of an __________ __________ may pay a finder's fee of no more than $50 to any unlicensed person who is a tenant of the apartment complex for the referral of a prospect who becomes a tenant of the apartment complex.
Definition
property management firm, apartment complex
Term
The DPBR must be notified with ______ days after the change by filing the appropriate DBPR form disclosing the name and address of the new employer.
Definition
ten
Term
Duplication of records from a previous employer constitutes
Definition
breach of trust
Term
To divert buyers or sellers or to use confidential information is both unethical and _________ in Florida.
Definition
illegal
Term
Licensees must notify the DBPR in writing within _______ days of a change in current mailing address. f
Definition
10
Term
Licensees who fail to timely notify the DBPR of a chance of address are in violation of Florida Statute ________ and are subject to a citation and _______ fine.
Definition
455, $500
Term
The only broker of a real estate brokerage retires and changes his license status to voluntary inactive. The sales associate registered under the broker must submit the proper DBPR form within_______ days to change to a new broker.
Definition
10
Term
A sales associate registered under the retiring broker is working with several customers. She wants to continue to show property to the prospective buyers. The sales associate must register under a new broker/employer ____________ in order to continue to perform real estate services.
Definition
immediately.
Term
A broker may place a lien on residential property for nonpayment of commission, provided the broker is ___________ ____________ to do so in a contractual agreement.
Definition
expressly authorized
Term
Licensees must notify the DBPR within _______- days of a change in current mailing address.
Definition
ten
Term
What type of business entities may register as a Real Estate Brokerage?
Definition
Corporations ( foreign and domestic)
General Partnerships
Limited Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies
Limited Liability Partnerships
Sole Proprietorships
Term
What types of business entities may not Register as a Real Estate Brokerage?
Definition
Corporations Sole (church)
Joint Ventures
Business Trusts
Cooperative Associations
Incorporated Associations
Term
sole proprietorship
Definition
a business owned by an individual
responsible for their own actions as well as their employees
Term
general partnership
Definition
an association of two or more persons for the purpose of jointly conduction a business.
Term
Real Estate Brokerage General Partnership requirements
Definition
The partnership must register with the DBPR under the partnership name
at least one partner must be licensed as an active broker
Any partner dealing with public and services of real estate must be licensed as active brokers
Sales associates and broker associates may not be general partners in a real estate brokerage partnership.
Term
limited partnership
Definition
created by a written instrument filed with the Florida Department of State. Partners must make an investment of cash or property but not of services.
Term
what are the requirements of Real estate brokerage limited partnerships?
Definition
must register with the DB PR under limited partnership name, general partners who deal with the public and perform services of real estate must be licensed as active brokers,
at least one general partner must be licensed as an active broker, all other general partners must register with the DB PR for identification purposes
Term
are limited partners required to register with the DBPR in a real estate brokerage limited partnership?
Definition
no
Term
sales associates and broker associate may not be general partners in a real estate brokerage limited partnership; however they may be _______ _________.
Definition
Limited partners
Term
List the types of business entities that may be registered as a real estate brokerage
Definition
sole proprietorship
general partnerships
limited partnership
corporation
limited liability company
limited liability partnership
Term
List the types of business entities prohibited from registering as a real estate brokerage
Definition
Corporation sole
joint venture
business trust
Cooperative Association
unincorporated association
Term
in the event a brokerage has only one active broker, and the broker is unable to remain the active broker of the corporation, that they can see must be filled and how many days?
Definition
14
Term
in the event a brokerage has only one of the broker, and the broker is unable to remain the active broker the corporation, The corporation may appoint what type of broker for how long?
Definition
A temporary broker for up to 60 days
Term
can and an unlicensed personal assistant present an offer to the seller?
Definition
no
Term
does a personal assistant need a real estate license to negotiate and prepare a listing contract with the property owner?
Definition
yes
Term
A sales associate received the binder deposit from a prospective buyer on Thursday morning. Later that same day, the associate gives the binder deposit to his broker. By the end of business on what day of the week with the broker deposit the funds into her escrow account?
Definition
Tuesday
Term
what must a real estate sales associate do if he/she receives checks payable to them as deposit on the purchase of a real property?
Definition
endorse the check and immediately turn them over to their employer
Term
is it illegal for the broker to keep any earned interest even if the buyer and the seller give written permission?
Definition
no
Term
A dispute arises between the buyer and the seller as to which one is entitled to as "property. The broker should first?
Definition
notify the FREC in writing, unless exempted from the notice requirements
Term
when you deposit is placed with the title company, what information regarding the title company must be included on the purchase and sale agreement?
Definition
telephone number
name of the tile company
address of the title company
Term
A woman purchase a rental list one week ago from a real estate broker. She inspected in apartment described in the list. The apartment manager told her that cats were not allowed. She had specifically look at the apartment because the rent to list indicated that pets were allowed. Immediately, the woman orally demanded and should legally received from the broker?
Definition
100% of the fee paid
Term
if the license issued to the only active broker of a real estate Corporation becomes void for any reason, another broker must be appointed within 14 calendar days. Failure to appoint another active or temporary broker will result in what action against the corporation's registration?
Definition
automatic cancellation
Term
A sales associate employees an unlicensed personal assistant to help with real estate property management. Can the unlicensed assistant show a rental property to a potential tenant?
Definition
no
Term
A broker must disclose to the owner at the time of signing, or before the owner signs the brokerage agreement, that chapter 475, par III
Definition
creates lien rights for commission earned by the broker via the commercial real estate sales commission Lein Act
Term
Limited partners must make a cash or property investment, this is one difference between a limited partnership and
Definition
A general partnership
Term
Kenny limited partnership be registered as a real estate broker?
Definition
yes
Term
A licensed real estate broker and an attorney who specializes in contract law form a joint venture for the purpose of locating and selling to investors Rall land that is suitable for commercial development. Do you both parties need to be licensed?
Definition
yes because they're performing real estate services for compensation.
Term
A broker received conflicting demands concerning a roof inspection report. Both the buyer and the seller claimed the earnest money deposit. The broker must
Definition
Institute one of the statutory settlement procedures within 30 business days from the time the broker received conflicting demands
Term
The sales commission rates applicable to the various types of property sold in Florida are determined by
Definition
agreement between each broker and buyer or seller
Term
decides to leave the employee of her broker to work for another broker, she must do what?
Definition
notify the DB PR within 10 days of her change and broker employer
Term
in Florida, listings obtained and any commissions paid by the owner or the seller are
Definition
legally the property of the sales associates employer
Term
wcan a real estate licensee be paid a fee for referring buyers to the title company, provided the buyer is inform advance of the facts concerning the fee?
Definition
no
Term
can a real estate licensee share part of the commission with the buyer or the seller in a real estate transaction?
Definition
yes
Term
must a real estate licensee also be licensed as a mortgage loan or a chair to be legally paid a fee for referring buyers to a mortgage lender?
Definition
yes
Term
two brokers from different brokerages agreed to work with one another to market a prestigious marina in Naples, Florida,. One broker is particularly knowledgeable regarding marinas and the other is an expert on the Naples real estate right market, so they decide to combine your expertise on this particular listing. This business arrangement is a
Definition
joint venture
Term
A sales associate received the binder deposit from a prospective buyer on Thursday morning. Later that same day, the associate gives the binder deposit to his broker. By the end of business on what day of the week with the broker deposit the funds into her escrow account?
Definition
Tuesday
Term
breach of trust
Definition
any violation or omission of a legal or moral duty.
Breaking of a promise or obligation Buy an act of commission or omission default or non performance.
Term
commingle
Definition
to mix the money or other personal property of a buyer or a seller with a brokers own money or property, or to combine escrow money with personal or business funds. Sometimes called intermingling.
Term
concealment
Definition
withholding of information or a material fact. And if you do fiduciary relationship for example, the broker has a duty to speak, unless the principal knows the information or fact.
Term
conversion
Definition
licensee's personal use or miss use of client monies.
Term
culpable negligence
Definition
involves negligent conduct that, while not intentional, involves a disregard of the consequences likely to result for one's actions.
Term
failure to account for and deliver
Definition
The act of failing to pay money to a person entitled to receive it.
Term
Fraud
Definition
intentional deceit and reliance on the deception for the purpose of inducing another person to rely on the deceitful information and for the injured person to part with some valuable thing or just a renter
Term
material fact
Definition
A piece of information that is relevant to a person making a decision and that affects the value of the real property.
Term
misrepresentation
Definition
an untrue statement of fact and an incorrect or false representation of the facts.
Term
moral turpitude
Definition
involves conduct contrary to honest, good morals, justice, or excepted customs. Depravity against society.
Term
complaint
Definition
and alleged violation of the law or rule
Term
legally sufficient
Definition
if a complaint contains fax indicating that he violation of any of the following has occurred
Florida statute
any existing, legally and acted DBPR rule
any existing, legally and acted FREC rule
Term
what is the recommended penalty for a first violation of breach of trust, section 475.25 FS?
Definition
The penalty for breach of trust for a first violation is a $1000-$2500 administrative fine and a 30 day suspension to revocation..
Term
what is the recommended penalty for a first foundation or concealer, section 475.25 FS?
Definition
The penalty for a first violation of concealment is a $1000-$2500 administrative fine and a 30 day suspension to revocation.
Term
The penalty for a first violation of concealment is a $1000-$2500 administrative fine and a 30 day suspension to relocation. what is the recommended penalty for a first violation of section 475.2 5FS convicted or found guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Definition
The penalty for a first violation of conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude is a $250-$1000 administrative find any 30 day suspension to revocation.
Term
A broker is the property manager for a duplex that rents for $1000 per unit. Last month, he collected the rent from each tenant at the beginning of the month. Because the broker was having trouble making his mortgage payments, he used the $2000 to pay his lender. Two weeks later, the broker received a commission check from a sale and then paid the owner of the duplex the $2000 of rent. Which legal term applies to the broker's misuse of the rent money?
Definition
The broker is guilty of conversion. He used the landlord's money to make his mortgage payment. If the checks were made payable to the broker, he should have deposited them in his escrow account.
Term
A sales associate received a $1000 cash deposit with an offer. She was uncomfortable holding that much cash so she used the night depository to place the money in her checking account. She then wrote a check to the escrow account for $1000. Which legal term describes the sales associates actions.
Definition
Commingling.
Term
A broker received an earnest money check for $5000 payable to John Stetson, Attorney Trust Account. The broker placed the check in his desk drawer until he was able to get it to the attorney's office. The he received a copy of the closing disclosure before closing, the buyer noted that the earnest money was not mentions. The attorney had no record of an earnest money deposit. Which legal term best describes this situation?
Definition
Because the broker did not deposit the check with the attorney's trust account, the broker can be charged with failing to account for or deliver escrowed property.
Term
A complaint is __________ ______________ if it contains facts indicating that a violation of Florida statute or administrative rule has occurred.
Definition
legally sufficient
Term
A complaint and the information obtained during the investigation is treated as __________ until __________days after probable cause is found to exist.
Definition
confidential, 10
Term
Reasonable grounds for prosecution is called
Definition
probable cause
Term
The probable cause panel must make a decisions within ______ days of receipt of the final investigative report, unless an __________ is granted by the secretary of the Department.
Definition
30, extension
Term
What does it mean when the subject is given a letter of guidance?
Definition
The probable cause panel found that probable cause does not exist.
Term
What happens if probable cause is found?
Definition
A formal complaint is filed.
Term
At least _________ of the probable cause panel members must be a __________ member of the Commission.
Definition
1, current
Term
Are probable cause proceedings open to the public?
Definition
no
Term
Are remaining FREC members allowed to attend the proceedings?
Definition
no
Term
A formal (Administrative) Complaint
Definition
an outline of allegations of facts and charges against the licensee.
Term
What are the 3 options of Election of Rights?
Definition
1. Not dispute the allegations of fact and request an informal hearing.
2. dispute the allegations of fact and request a formal hearing
3. not dispute the allegations of fact an waive the right to be heard.
Term
What is a settlement stipulation?
Definition
an agreement as to the facts of the case and the penalty reached between the attorneys for the DRE and the licensee or licensee's attorney.
Term
A Settlement Stipulation must be approved by who for it to be effective?
Definition
FREC
Term
Voluntary Relinquishment for permanent revocation
Definition
permanently puts the licensee out of the real estate business.
Term
final order
Definition
FREC's final decision on innocence or guilt and the determination of the appropriate penalty.
Term
Judicial Review (Appeal)
Definition
A challenge of the final order by the licensee who files an appeal within 30 days of the decision.
Term
What is a Stay of Enforcement?
Definition
if granted, it stops the enforcement of a suspension or revocation in the final order pending the outcome of the appeal process.
Term
Writ of Supersedeas
Definition
An order issued by the courts that supersedes the action of the Commission and allows the licensee to continue to practice until the case can be heard on appeal.
Term
A __________ is a possible settlement between a licensee-respondent and a DRE attorney that is reached before the hearing.
Definition
stipulation
Term
If a licensee-respondent does not dispute the material facts of the case, the case is heard in an ____________ hearing.
Definition
informal
Term
Who presides over formal hearings?
Definition
Administrative Law Judge
Term
The administrative law judge prepares and submits to the FREC a ___________
Definition
recommended order
Term
The licensee-respondent may challenge the final order within how many days?
Definition
30
Term
Can the Commission issue a penalty of incarceration?
Definition
no
Term
Does the FREC have authority to order restitution to an injured party?
Definition
no
Term
What are the three types of penalties imposed for violations of the real estate license law?
Definition
administrative
civil
criminal
Term
If a license is issued by mistake, the license will be revoked without
Definition
prejudice
Term
What are the types of Administrative Penalties
Definition
Denial of license
Letter of Reprimand
Notice of noncompliance
citation
probation
fine up to $5000
Suspension of a license
Revocation of a license (permenant)
Term
What is a letter of reprimand?
Definition
criticism from the FREC noting that the conduct of the licensee is not considered satisfactory. Usually conveyed in a letter.
Term
What is a Notice of Noncompliance?
Definition
The DBPR may issue this for a first time minor violation by a licensee.
Term
If a licensee receives a Notice of Noncompliance and fails to take action to correct the minor violation within _________ days after being notified, the licensee may be issued a _________ or the licensee may be subjected to a ________________ proceeding.
Definition
15, citation, Disciplinary.
Term
citations
Definition
fines that currently range from $100 to $500 per offensed
Term
For licensees who fail to pay their fines in a timely manner, the FREC will file an
Definition
administrative complain
Term
Administrative fiine
Definition
Fine imposed by the FRECup to $5000 per violation of Chapter 475 F.S.
Term
Suspension
Definition
The FREC may suspend a licensee for up to 10 years
Term
Revocation
Definition
The most severe type of administrative penalty that the FREC is authorized to impose. It permanently puts the licensee out of the real estate business.
Term
Probation
Definition
The FREC may place a licensee on probation. The conditions are set by the commission.
Term
The FREC may suspend a real estate license for up to how many years?
Definition
10
Term
The LEAST severe administrative penalty is a
Definition
reprimand
Term
Revocation of a license is
Definition
permenant
Term
A notice of noncompliance may be issued for a minor _________ offense
Definition
first time
Term
What may be issued for a licensee's failure to time notify the DBPR of a change in current mailing address?
Definition
citation
Term
What are civil penalties?
Definition
may be enforced by the courts if an unlicensed person performs real estate services or a licensee commits fraud in a real estate transaction.
Term
Criminal Penalties
Definition
issued by the criminal courts. The DBPR must refer any criminal matters to the state attorney general's office for investigation and possible prosecution.
Term
What are the Criminal penalties for a third-degree felony?
Definition
$5,000 fine or 5 years incarceration
Term
What are the Criminal penalties for a second-degree misdemeanor?
Definition
$500 or 60 days incarceration
Term
What are the Criminal penalties for a First-degree misdemeanor?
Definition
$1000 or 1 year in prison
Term
What is a third-degree felony in real estate?
Definition
Making misleading statements or giving false information a DBPR license application.
Unlicensed activity without a license
Theft or reproduction of a license exam
Term
What is a First-Degree Misdemeanor?
Definition
Failing to provided accurate and current rental information for a fee.
Term
What is a Second-Degree Misdemeanor?
Definition
A criminal violation of Chapter 475 False and misleading advertising
Term
List three real estate violations that are third-degree felonies.
Definition
Falsifying a license application
Unlicensed activity
Theft or reproduction of a license exam
Term
Failing to provide accurate and current rental information for a fee is a misdemeanor of the ________ degree.
Definition
first
Term
False and misleading advertising is a misdemeanor of the ______ degree.
Definition
second
Term
What is the Florida Real Estate Recovery Fund?
Definition
the purpose of the fund is to reimburse an individual or business entity judged by a Florida court to have suffered monetary (compensatory) damages as a result of an act committed by a broker or sales associate.
Term
A claim for recovery will not be considered unless
Definition
a civil suit resulted in a final judgement against an individual licensee as defendant (not merely agains a real estate brokerage entity).
Term
Mandatory Suspension
Definition
Suspension of a licensee's license is mandatory on payment of any amount from the Real Estate Recovery Fund in settlement of a claim to satisfy a judgement against any licensee as described in 465.482 (1) F.S. The license is automatically suspended on the date of payment from the fund and will not be restored until the licensee has repaid the amount paid from the fund in full (plus interest)
Term
What type of damages are never paid by the FREC
Definition
Punitive damges and interest
Term
Who are the individuals who cannot make a claim from the recovery fund?
Definition
The spouse of the offending licensee
A licensee who acted as a single agent or transaction broker
An individual whose claim is against a licensee who owned property under contract
A person who files a claim against an unlicensed licensee
Individuals who obtain a judgment against a real estate brokerage entity only, rather than against a licensed individual
Term
List the types of costs that may be reimbursed to a broker who complies with an EDO and is later sued in court.
Definition
Attorneys Fees
Court costs
Actual damages
Term
The maximum payment from the fund for a single transaction is?
Definition
$50,000
Term
The maximum payment based on multiple transactions against a single licensee is
Definition
$150,000
Term
The authorized fund limit (maximum fund amount) is?
Definition
$1,000,000
Term
A person is eligible to seek recovery from the Real Estate Recovery Fund if that person
Definition
Received a final judgment against a licensee in a legal action and the case was based on a real estate brokerage transaction (assuming no specific exceptions apply)
Term
The decision as to whether probable cause exists is made by a majority vote of the
Definition
probable-cause panel (or the department if there is no panel)
Term
A sales associate received her license as a result of administrative error by the Division of Real Estate. What action would take place?
Definition
The license would be revoked without prejudice.
Term
Failing to provide current and accurate rental information for a fee leads to what criminal penalty?
Definition
Misdemeanor of the first degree
Term
Who prepares and submits a recommended order if findings and conclusions in a complaint case?
Definition
Administrative Law Judge
Term
Any order issued by the DBPR secretary or a legally appointed designee that results from circumstances posing an immediate danger to the public's health, safety or welfare is called a
Definition
summary or emergency suspension
Term
A buyer gives the broker a $47,500 earnest money deposit. The broker defrauds the buyer of the $47,500. The buyer sues the broker and is awarded a judgment in the amount of $62,500 for the original $47,500 deposit plus $15,000 for punitive damages. Because the buyer was unable to collect the judgment from the broker, the buyer requests relief from the Florida Real Estate Recovery Fund. How much can the buyer receive from the recover fund?
Definition
$47,500 because the fund does not award punitive damages
Term
The DBPR is authorized to investigate a written complaint filed against a licensee
Definition
if the alleged complaint is legally sufficient
Term
If a broker's license is suspended, the licenses of all sales associates working for that broker are
Definition
placed on involuntary inactive status.
Term
One of the grounds for the suspension or revocation of a licensee's license is the unauthorizes use or retention of money or property, otherwise called
Definition
conversion
Term
A licensee received a citation for $500 for operating as a sales associate without a registered employer. The sales associate feels the citation was issued in error. How should the sales associate proceed?
Definition
File a written objection within 30 days
Term
When payment from the Real Estate Recovery Fund is made to satisfy a claim against a licensee and the claim was not the result of the broker complying with an escrow disbursement order, the Commission's action against the licensee must be
Definition
mandatory suspension
Term
Which type of penalties may be imposed for violations of the real estate license law?
Definition
Criminal, Civil, and Administrative penalties
Term
Can the Florida Real Estate Commission impose a penalty of imprisonment?
Definition
no
Term
The collective amount to be paid from the Real Estate Recovery Fund as a result of any one real estate transaction may Not exceed.
Definition
$50,000
Term
The Civil Rights Act of 1866
Definition
prohibits any type of discrimination based on race in any real estate transaction (sale or rental) without exception.
Term
Can a suit be filed in a federal court under the 1866 Civil Rights Act?
Definition
yes
Term
The C ivil Rights Act of 1866 protect what class?
Definition
race in all real estate residential and commercial
Term
The Civil Rights act of 1964 protects what class?
Definition
Race, color, religion, and national origin; It ended racial segregation and the focus is Public accommodations and Public facilities
Term
The Fair Housing Act is protects what class?
Definition
Race, olor, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and handicap status. The focus is sSale or rental of single-familyand multi-family residential property, including advertising sales and rentals, financing, and brokerage services.
Term
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Titles II and III)
Definition
landmark legislation that need racial segregation in schools, workplaces, and public accommodations.
Title II prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, and national origin in places of public accommodation
Title III prohibits state and municipal governments from denying access to public facilities on grounds of the above.
Term
Civil Rights Act of 1968
Definition
The Fair Housing Act is contained in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin when selling or renting residential property.
Term
Fair housing Amendments Act
Definition
1988 congress amended the Fair Housing Act of 1968to include two additional protected classes: familial status and handicap status. prohibits discrimination in sales, leasing, the advertising of sales and rental, financing, and brokerage services.
Term
Today the Fair Housing Act includes seven protected class which are
Definition
race, color, religion, sex, handicap status, familial status, and national origin.
Term
Fair Housing Poster
Definition
created by the Amendment of 1988 The poster features the equal housing logo and a statement pledging adherence to the Fair Housing Act.
Term
The Fair Housing Poster is available without charge from the
Definition
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Term
List four criteria not protected under the Fair Housing Act.
Definition
age, occupation, marital status, sexual orientation
Term
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in places of
Definition
public accommodation including hotels and restaurants
Term
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended
Definition
racial segregation in schools
Term
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination based on race in both
Definition
residential and commercial real estate.
Term
The Fair Housing aCt is contained in the
Definition
Civil Rights Act of 1968
Term
What two categories does the Fair Housing Act cover?
Definition
Single-family houses
Multifamily housing
Term
What constitutes Single-family housing user the Fair Housing Act?
Definition
Residential property that is not privately owned
Privately owned residential property if a real estate licensee is employed to sell or rent the propers.
Residential property owned by a person who owns four or more residential units in total
Residential property when the owner, during the immediate past two-year period, sells two or more houses in which the owner was not a resident.
Term
What constitutes Multifamily housing under the Fair Housing Act?
Definition
Multifamily dwellings of five or more units
Multifamily dwellings of four or fewer units if the owner does not reside in any of the units.
Term
Considering Housing for Older Persons, certain hosing is exempt from the familial status protection under the Fair Housing Act, provided:
Definition
all units are occupied by one or more persons 62 years of age or older; or
at least 80% of the units are occupied by one or more persons 55 years of age or older, and housing policies are published and followed that demonstrate an intent to be housing for persons 55 and older.
Term
Considering the Real Estate Transactions exempted under the Fair Housing Act, what two conditions need to be met for the exemptions to apply?
Definition
1. A real estate licensee was not involved
2. there was no discriminatory advertising
Term
What Real Estate transactions are exempted under the Fair Housing Act?
Definition
Sell er owns three or fewer single-family dwellings and sells or rents the property.
Seller was not living in the single-family house and was not the most recent resident when the property was sold or rented.
Rentals in multifamily dwelling with four or fewer family units as long as the owner lives in one of the units.
Term
Under the Special Exemptions of the Fair Housing Act Religious organizations may restrict dwelling units they own or operate to members of their religion if the organization
Definition
does not otherwise discriminate in accepting its members.
Term
Under the Special Exemptions of the Fair Housing Act, Private clubs may
Definition
restrict rental or occupancy of its units to its members
Term
What is steering?
Definition
Channeling home seekers to or away from particular neighborhoods because they are members of a protected class.
Term
What is it called when use of the entry or rumor of the entry, of a protected class into a neighborhood to persuade owners to sell
Definition
block busting
Term
To deny loans or insurance coverage by a lender or an insurer that present different terms or conditions for homes in certain neighborhoods is called
Definition
redlining
Term
How long does a person have to file a complain with HUD?
Definition
one year from when the discriminatory act occurred
Term
List the two categories of residential housing covered by the 1968 Fair Housing Act.
Definition
Single Family homes
multifamily housing
Term
Lenders who den loan applications in certain neighborhoods based on social or economic considerations of the geographic area are practicing
Definition
redlining
Term
The practice of channeling potential buyers to or away from a particular neighborhood because of their race, national origin, or other protected class is called?
Definition
steering
Term
Religious organizations may restrict dwelling units they own or operate to who?
Definition
members of their religion
Term
What is the American Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Definition
a federal statute from 1990, that protects employment and accessibility rights of individuals with mental and physical disabilities. The act prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodations and in commercial facilities.
Term
Public accommodations are
Definition
facilities open to the public including sales and rental establishments, hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Term
Individuals with disabilities may not be denied access to what
Definition
public transportation
public accommodation
commercial facilities
Term
Developers of 25 or more lots must provide buyers with a
Definition
property report
Term
What is a property report
Definition
contains important information about the property.
Term
purchasers who receive a property report may cancel the contract up until midnight of the
Definition
seventh day following signing the contract
Term
Subdivisions of no more than 24 lots are _________ from ILSA.
Definition
exempt
Term
A landlord has how many days to return the security deposit and any accrued interest if applicable provided the landlord does not intend to make a claim on the security deposit?
Definition
15 days
Term
How many days does the landlord have to notify the tenant of intentions to impose a claim on the deposit?
Definition
30 days
Term
A landlord who intends to make a damage claim against a security deposit must give the tenant written notice of the intent to make the claim within how many days?
Definition
30
Term
If a landlord holds a security deposit and advance rent in an interest-bearing rental account, the tenant is entitled to at least _________ of the annualized average interest rate payable on the account or _________ simple interest, with disbursements at least once each year, whichever the landlord elects.
Definition
75%, 5%
Term
If a real estate brokerage provides property management services, the broker must place rental deposits and advance rent in an
Definition
escrow account
Term
Brokers may keep put to how much money of personal funds or business funds in a property management escrow account?
Definition
$5000
Term
The Federal Statute that prohibits a private homeowner from discriminating strictly on the basis of ra e if selling, renting, or leasing is the
Definition
1866 Civil Rights Act
Term
The law requiring developers with subdivisions of 100 or more lots to register with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the
Definition
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA)
Term
Thed federal 1968 Fair Housing Act as amended prohibits discrimination based on
Definition
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap status
Term
A sales associate collects the rent for an absentee owner of a multifamily building. The sales associate must deliver the rent to the sales associates broker
Definition
no later than the end of the next business day after receipt
Term
When security deposits or advance rents are required by a landlord in Florida, such funds
Definition
may be deposited in the landlords account if a sufficient surety bond has been posted
Term
The sales associates in a real estate office have been instructed to send all their Spanish speaking prospects to a new subdivision "beautifully designed with a Spanish flavor". This is an example of
Definition
steering
Term
a landlord who rents a duplex to two tenants is obligated to provide
Definition
working smoke detectors
Term
Which disclosure must be given to tenants in multifamily buildings of five or more units?
Definition
Notice of where the deposit is held within 30 business days
Term
If a tenant vacates rented premises promptly when a lease or tenancy expires, the landlord must
Definition
inform the tenant within 30 days if part of the tenants deposit will be claimed.
Term
Does the Fair Housing Act apply to a property owner of a single-family home who owns two residential properties and is selling the single-family property as a for sale by owner?
Definition
no
Term
If a tenant's rent is current and the tenant notifies the landlord of an intended absence, the landlord may not
Definition
enter the tenants rented premises without the tenant's consent, except in an emergency
Term
How long does a landlord have to correct a noncompliance after receiving written notice from the tenant?
Definition
7 days
Term
A landlord must follow designated procedures in evicting a tenant. the first step in a legal eviction is
Definition
notify the tenant in writing to demand posession
Term
Which law prohibits hotels from discriminating against customers because of the customer's national origin?
Definition
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Term
Land refers to
Definition
the surface of the earth and to everything attached to it by nature, such as trees and lakes.
Term
Are oil and limestone included in the products of nature?
Definition
yes
Term
Real Estate refers to
Definition
the land and all human made improvements permanently attached to the land.
Term
Real Property includes
Definition
all real estate plus the legal bundle of rights inherent in the ownership of real estate.
Term
What other terms is used interchangeable with Real Property?
Definition
real estate
Term
What are surface rights?
Definition
land and water rights
Term
What are the two types of water rights?
Definition
Riparian and Littoral
Term
What are Riparian rights?
Definition
associated with land abutting a flying waterway, such as the banks of a river or stream.
The property owner does not own the river or stream but has a right to use the water, such as for fishing or boating.
Term
What are Littoral rights?
Definition
associated with land abutting tidal bodies of water, such as an ocean or a sea.
Term
What is the process of land buildup from water borne rock, sand, and soil?
Definition
Accretion
Term
What is new deposits of land as a result of accretion:__________ deposits commonly occurring at the mouth of large rivers?
Definition
Alluvion and landowner is entitled to all new soil deposits.
Term
What is reliction?
Definition
gradual receding of water, uncovering additional land. The new land usually belongs to the landowner of the area that was previously covered by water.
Term
What are an owner's rights to underground minerals, petroleum, natural gas, and so forth, and what is the alternate name for those rights?
Definition
Subsurface rights, mineral rights
Term
What are air rights
Definition
involve the space above a tract, extending up to a height established by law. Building rights, basements, aerial navigation
Term
What are the three physical components of land?
Definition
air
surface
sub-surface
Term
Reasonable use of waters that flow past an owners property is called
Definition
riparian rights
Term
Littoral rights are associated with land that abuts ________ water.
Definition
tidal
Term
Land refers to the _______ of the earth and to everything attached to it by _________.
Definition
surface, nature
Term
Real Estate is defined as land plus all _______ ________ _________ permanently attached to the land.
Definition
human made improvements
Term
What are the two types of property?
Definition
Real property and personal property
Term
Property that is not real property is
Definition
personal property or chattel
Term
what property usually consists of items having a limited life that are easily morale from one place to another?
Definition
personal property
Term
Real property can become personal property by the act of
Definition
severance
Term
What is a fixture?
Definition
an item that was once personal property but has been permanently attached to or made part of real estate and is now legally considered real property.
Term
What is the legal test for fixtures?
Definition
IRMA
Intent of the parties
Relationship or agreement of the parties
Method or degree of attachment
Adaptation of the item.
Term
In what test does the four seek to determine the exact nature of the relationship of the parties? Buyer and seller or landlord and tenant?
Definition
Relationship or Agreement of the Parties
Term
What is the Method or Degree of Attachment?
Definition
The manner in which a article is attached to real property generally indicating whether it is a fixture or personal property.
Term
What is the test that seeks to determine whether an item was designed for, or necessary to, the normal use of a specific property?
Definition
Adaptation of the item.
Term
Personal property is also called _______ or _______, consists of items having a __________ life.
Definition
Chattel
personality
limited
Term
what are articles of personal property that are attached by a tenant and are a necessary part of the tenant's trade or business?
Definition
Trade fixture
Term
what are bundle of legal rights?
Definition
Real property ownership rights including
Disposition
Enjoyment
Exclusion
Possession
Control
Term
What is a freehold estate?
Definition
an ownership interest for an indefinite period.
Term
What is an ownership interest for an indefinite period, that can be inherited or can be measured by the lifetime of an individual?
Definition
Freehold Estate
Term
What is the largest bundle of legal rights; an ownership interest with complete power to use, to dispose of, and to allow the property to descend to heirs?
Definition
Fee Simple Estate- the highest type of real property interest recognized by law. Most property is held in Fee
Term
Life Estates are another type of ?
Definition
Free hold estate
Term
The life estate owner owns the property for only the period of the ________
Definition
lifetime
Term
Fee, Fee Simple, and Fee Simple Absolute are all terms to describe the
Definition
Fee Simple Estate
Term
During the time an owner enjoys a life estate, the owner must maintain the property and not permit
Definition
waste
Term
What is a Conventional Life Estate?
Definition
Life estates that are created by the p person who holds title to real property
Term
When the life estate ends, the property reverts to the original grantor or goes to a third party called a
Definition
remainderman
Term
Life estates can also be created by law. These life estates are called
Definition
legal life estates
Term
What are the four protections and benefits of Homestead?
Definition
Protection of the family.
Protection of the homestead
Tax exemption.
Size of homestead
Personal Property
Term
Non freehold estates have
Definition
a known duration and do not involve an ownership interest.
Term
Non freehold estates or less-than-freehold estates grant the right of
Definition
quiet enjoyment (the right to use and possess but not own)
Term
non freehold estates are also called
Definition
leasehold estates
Term
A leasehold estate is
Definition
an interest in real property that a tenant possesses.
Term
What are the three types of leasehold estates?
Definition
estate for years
tenancy at will
tenancy at sufferance
Term
a tenancy with a specific starting and ending date is a
Definition
Estate for Years
Term
a lease agreement that has a beginning date but no fixed termination date, such as a well tp well pr a ,pmts tp ,pmts agree,eat os
Definition
Tenancy at Will
Term
Wehn a tenant stays in possession of the property beyond the ending date of a legal tenancy without the consent of the landlord. The tenant has no estate or title but only "naked" possession and is not entitled to notice to terminate. This is
Definition
Tenancy at Sufferance
Term
What are the two types of Sole Ownership?
Definition
Estate in Severalty
One owner
Term
What are the three types of Concurrent ownership?
Definition
Tenancy in Common
Term
Joint Tenancy
Definition
Tenancy by the Entireties
Term
Tenancy in Common
Definition
When two or more persons wish to share the ownership of a single property, they machos to do so as tenants in common. Most frequently used co-ownership.
Term
What is the difference between a joint tenancy and a tenancy in common?
Definition
the right of survivorship
Term
Right of survivorship means
Definition
that the share of a co-owner who has died goes to the surviving co-owners and not to the deceased tenant's heirs.
Term
What are the four unities of a Joint Tenancy?
Definition
PITT
possession
Interest
Title
Time
Term
a joint tenancy between a husband and wife is called
Definition
Tenancy by the Entireties
Term
What are the two general groups of estates
Definition
Freehold Estates
Lease hold Estates (non freehold)
Term
Three types of estates with concurrent owners are
Definition
Tenancy in Common
Joint Tenancy
Tenancy by Entireties
Term
What are the four entities of a joint tenancy?
Definition
PITT
Possession
Interest
Title
Time
Term
List the two types of estates that provide for right of survivorship.
Definition
Joint Tenancy
Tenancy by the Entireties
Term
How many days notice to vacate must a tenant be given based on rent payment time intervals?
Definition
Week to week - 7 days
Month to month - 15 days
Term
A freehold estate is an estate of ownership for an ________ period of time.
Definition
indefinite
Term
The most comprehensive estate with the largest bundle of legal rights is the
Definition
Fee Simple Estate
Term
Leasehold estates are estates of ________ and are also called
Definition
fixterm
non free hold
Term
A husband and wife who take ownership of property together create a
Definition
Tenancy by the Entireties
Term
A tenancy for years must have a definite
Definition
starting and ending date
Term
IF title passes upon the death of a life tenant to someone other than the original grantor, the person receiving title is the
Definition
remainderman
Term
A life estate created by the grantor is called a conventional life estate; whereas a life estate created by law is called a
Definition
legal life estate
Term
What is a cooperative?
Definition
cooperative association, or co-op, is a multiunit building that is owned by a corporation. The corporation holds the title to the land and improvements
Term
proprietary lease
Definition
the right to occupy a unit by ownership of stock
Term
What are condominium documents?
Definition
a set of written instruments describing the condominium and the association.
Term
What is included in the condominium documents?
Definition
Declaration of condominium
Articles of incorporation of the association
Bylaws of the association
Frequently asked quests and answered
Estimated operating budget
Term
What purpose do FAQs serve?
Definition
Frequently asked questions inform prospective purchases about restrictions on the leasing of a unit, information concerning assessments, and whether and in what amount of the unit owners or the association are obligated to pay rent or land use fees for recreational facilities.
Term
IF purchasing from a private party (resale), the buyer is entitled to a copy of the
Definition
declaration of condominium
articles of incorporation of the association
bylaws
rules of the association
FAQ
copy of the most recent year-end financial information
at sellers expense
Term
What is a "deeded interest" time-share format that provides for fee simple ownership of each unit in specific time increments and allows the buyer to purchase a fractional interest in a unit?
Definition
Interval ownership
Term
What is the Right to Use?
Definition
The time-share purchaser receives the right to use the unit for a specified number of years, usually 20-40 years.
Term
Stock ownership in the corporation entitles the purchaser to the right of occupancy through a
Definition
proprietary lease
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The shareholders pay a _______________ share of the property taxes to the corporation and the corporation pays the tax bill.
Definition
pro-rated
Term
Transfer of ownership of a cooperative unit is accomplished by sale of
Definition
stock
Term
Condominium purchasers own an individual unit in ______ ______ in addition to an ______________ interest in the common elements.
Definition
fee simple
undivided
Term
Condominium property taxes are levied on
Definition
individual units
Term
Transfer of ownership of a condominium unit is accomplished by
Definition
transfer by deed
Term
Recording of the ________ creates the condominium.
Definition
declaration
Term
The "dded interest" legal format of time-share ownership is called
Definition
interval ownership
Term
The MOST comprehensive interest in real property that an individual may possess is
Definition
a fee simple estate
Term
Physical components of real property include
Definition
surface
air space and subsurface
Term
Fixtures are items that
Definition
are fixed, or attached, to real property
were once personal property but are now real property
have been incorporated as a part of real property
Term
Ad valorem taxes are assessed against each cooperative unit and each
Definition
condominium unit
Term
The handle of legal rights associated with real property includes
Definition
control
possession
disposition
Term
A son gives his mother a conventional life estate for her lifetime. The deed states that upon her death, the property will transfer to her granddaughter. What type of estate does the granddaughter possess during the grandmothers lifetime?
Definition
Remainder Estate
Term
At the expiration of the lease period and before renegotiation of the lease, a tenant continued to occupy the apartment. The tenant's position is called
Definition
a tenancy at sufferance
Term
A woman received a new microwave for Christmas. The microwave was installed above her range by screwing the unit to the kitchen cabinets and venting it through the attic. The microwave is considered
Definition
a fixture
Term
The homestead tax exemption is deducted from the
Definition
assessed value of a property
Term
A husband and his wife own a home with title in both names. They have one minor child and one adult son. The husband dies. What happens?
Definition
The widow owns the entire home through right of survivorship
Term
The real estate protected by homestead rights is limited to
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160 acres outside a city or town or .5 acres in town.
Term
A constitutional homestead is owned by a man who is head of a family consisting of himself, his wife, and their three children. The man dies unexpectedly. After his death
Definition
by operation of law, the widow owns a life estate in the homestead, and the children are vested remainder men.
Term
Which estate features right of survivorship?
Definition
Estate by the entireties
Term
Chapter 475, F.S., defines real property as any interest or estate in
Definition
land, business enterprises and business opportunities including any assignment, leasehold, subleasehold, or mineral rights
Term
In Florida, cooperatives and time-shares are regulated by the
Definition
Division of Florida Condominiums, Time-shares, and Mobile Homes
Term
A condominium unit buyer has how long to cancel the purchase contract after signing an agreement with a developer?
Definition
15 days
Term
Developers of condominium projects with 20 or more units must give buyers
Definition
a copy of the prospectus
Term
Which characteristic applies to condominium ownership?
Definition
The purchaser receives a deed to a particular unt
Term
What applies to constitutional homestead exemption?
Definition
-protection from forced sale for nonpayment of certain debts
-deduction of up to $50,000 from the assessed value of the homesteaded property , if claimed
-claimants must hold title to the property and use the home as their principal residence.
Term
A woman paid cash for a 60 acre lemon grove in Citrus County. The estate is for an indefinite period of time. The woman does NOT own which type of estate in the property?
Definition
Lease-hold
Term
What is a beneficial interest in real estate implying that an individual will receive legal title at a future date?
Definition
Equitable title
Term
What is the act of transferring ownership, title, or an interest in real property from one person to another?
Definition
Alienation it may be voluntary or involuntary
Term
Voluntary Alienation
Definition
the legal term used to indicate the transfer of title is accomplished with he owner's control and consent.
Term
what is a written instrument used to convey an interest in real property?
Definition
A deed
Term
A deed conveys
Definition
legal title
Term
What is a legal instrument used to convey title to real and personal property after the person's death?
Definition
A Will
Term
What is a decent?
Definition
dead person
Term
what indicates the decent (deceased person) prepared a will before death?
Definition
To die in testate
Term
Conveyance of property according to a last will and testament is _____________ _______________ because the person who left the will intended to gift property to a particular individual.
Definition
voluntary alientation
Term
A person who left a will is called
Definition
testator (male)
testatrix (female)
Term
A gift of personal property is a
Definition
bequest
Term
The recipient of the personal property gift is called
Definition
beneficiary
Term
Real Property conveyed by Will is called
Definition
Devise (the person conveying )
Term
Real property received by Will is called
Definition
Devisee (the person receiving)
Term
Title to property may be transferred without the owner's consent by
Definition
involuntary alienation- usually carried out by the law
Term
a person who dies without leaving a will dies
Definition
intestate
Term
When person dies intestate all the property
Definition
the person owned at the time of death passes to the deceased persons' legal descendants.
Term
legal descendants are called
Definition
heirs
Term
Person dies intestate with heirs>___________>_______________
Definition
descent/Probate>Heirs
Term
Person dies intestate; no heirs>______________>_____________
Definition
Escheat>State
Term
Open, notorious, continuous hostile, and adverse use of another's property for prescriptive period>_____________>_____________
Definition
Adverse possession>Adverse possessor
Term
Land needed for public use>______________>____________
Definition
Eminent Domain >Governmental Agency
Term
What provides for a government, normally a state government, to take the property of an owner who dies intestate and who has no known heirs entitled to receive the property?
Definition
Escheat
Term
What arises when the true owner of record fails to maintain possession and the property is seized by another?
Definition
Adverse possession
Term
Conditions for Alienation by Adverse Possession
Definition
HOT CAN
Hostile possession of the property
Open possession with no attempt to conceal occupancy
Taxes paid on the property by the adverse possessor during all the years
Claim of title, even an imperfect one
Adverse possession
Notorious and flagrant public possession of the property
Term
What gives government the power to take land from an owner through a legal process?
Definition
Eminent Domain
Term
List the two ways to transfer title to property by voluntary alienation
Definition
deed
will
Term
List the four ways to transfer title to property by involuntary alienation.
Definition
descent/probate
escheat
adverse possession
eminent domain
Term
Transfer by ______________ ___________ is accomplished with the owner's control and consent.
Definition
voluntary Alienation
Term
The instrument used to transfer title from on individual to another is
Definition
deed
Term
A person who did not prepare a will before death died
Definition
intestate
Term
Involuntary alienation is usually accomplished by
Definition
operation of law
Term
Title by adverse possession may be obtained after
Definition
seven or more consecutive years
Term
what is direct knowledge acquired in the course of a transaction
Definition
actual notice (towns people witnessed transfer)
Term
what is accomplished by recording a document in the public records? **
Definition
Constructive notice
Term
Do actual notice and constructive notice have the same legal priority?
Definition
yes
Term
The two types of notice to legal title are
Definition
actual
constructive
Term
Recording a document win the public records provides __________ notice.
Definition
constructive
Term
What is a formal declaration made before a notary public by a person signing a document declaring that the person signing the document is doing so voluntarily.
Definition
Acknowledgement
Term
The complete successive record of a property's owner-ship is a
Definition
Chain of Title
Term
What is a search of the recorded documents concerning a parcel of real property?
Definition
Abstract of Title
Term
Some buyers will accept an _________ _______ _________ executed by an attorney who has studied the abstract of title. The ___________ will list any defects or clouds on the title.
Definition
Opinion of title
Term
What is a contract that protects the policyholder from losses arising from defects in the title?
Definition
Title Insurance
Term
Does Florida law require Title Insurance?
Definition
no
Term
What protects against loss from an occurrence that has happened in the past, such as a forged deed somewhere in the chain of title?
Definition
Title Insurance
Term
What are two types of Title insurance?
Definition
Owners Policy
Lender's Policy
Term
What type of title insurance is issued for the total purchase price of the property and helps to protects against unexpected risks?
Definition
Owner's policy
Term
What type of title insurance is issued for the unpaid mortgage amount that protects against title defects?
Definition
Lender's policy
Term
Which title insurance policy is transferrable?
Definition
Lender Policy
Term
An attorney's opinion of title is prepared after studying the ?
Definition
Abstract of Title
Term
The owner's policy is issued for the total
Definition
purchase price
Term
Real estate licensees must advise buyers to contact either an ______ or a _________ ___________ ___________ to determine the condition of the seller's title.
Definition
attorney
title insurance company
Term
What is a written instrument that conveys title to real property?
Definition
deed
Term
Who are the two parties to a deed?
Definition
grantor (owner)
grantee (new owner receiving title)
Term
Parts of a deed that spell out the necessary intent and the property which it applies are
Definition
Names of the grantor and the grantee
consideration
words of conveyance
interest or Estate being conveyed
Exceptions and Reservations
Deed Restrictions
Appurtenances
Legal Description
Voluntary Delivery and Acceptance
Signature of the Grantor and Two Witnesses
Term
What is an appurtenance?
Definition
a right or privilege associated with the propertyParking spaces, easements, water rights, improvements.
Term
What are the requirements for a valid deed?
Definition
In writing
Names of the grantor and the grantee
Grantor must be of legal capacity
Consideration must be described
Granting clause (words of conveyance)
Habendem clause ( ownership interest being conveyed)
Legal description
Signed by the grantor and two witnesses
Voluntary delivery and acceptance
Term
Transfer of riparian rights or easements to the grantee are examples of
Definition
appurtenance
Term
The deed must be signed by a
Definition
competent grantor and two witnesses
Term
The words "to have and to hold for the life of the grantee" are found in the _________ ___________ and indicate that a _________ estate is being conveyed to the grantee.
Definition
habendem clause
life
Term
Title to real property is transferred from the grantor to the grantee when the deed is voluntarily
Definition
delivered and accepted
Term
What are the types of statutory deeds?
Definition
General Warranty Deed
Special Warranty deed
Bargain and Sale Deed
Quitclaim Deed
Social purpose Deeds
Term
List the five covenants contained in a general warranty deed
Definition
Covenant of Seisin
Covenant against encumbrances
Covenant of further insurance
Covenant of quiet enjoyment
Covenant of warranty forever
Term
The Deed that provides the greatest protection to the grantee is the
Definition
general warranty deed
Term
The covenant in a general warranty deed guaranteeing that the grantee is receiving title free from hostile claims against the title is the covenant of
Definition
quiet enjoyment
Term
What is a statutory deed?
Definition
a deed whose format is defined by state law.
Term
Which deed guarantees that nothing has been done to encumber or cloud the title during the grantor's ownership?
Definition
Special warranty deed
Term
which deed contains no express warranty against encumbrances?
Definition
Bargain and Sale deed
Term
Which deed provides the grantee with the least protection of the statutory deeds?
Definition
quitclaim deed
Term
which deed is used to fix an otherwise defective title?
Definition
quitclaim deed
Term
Which deeds provide solutions for legal problems encountered when property is converted from on e owner to another?
Definition
Special Purpose Deeds
Term
What are the 4 Special Purpose Deeds
Definition
Personal representatives deed
Guardian's deed
Committee's deed
Tax deed
Term
What are the two categories of restrictions of ownership?
Definition
Government
private
Term
What are the three types of Government Restrictions under Freehold Estates?
Definition
Police power
Eminent domain
Right of taxation
Term
What are the four types of Private Restrictions under Freehold Estates?
Definition
Deed Restrictions
Easements
Leases
Liens
Term
What is Eminent Domain?
Definition
taking for just compensation by the government
Term
What are the 5 types of Lease Agreements?
Definition
Gross Lease
Net Lease
Percentage Lease
Variable Lease
Ground Lease
Term
What is the formula for Calculating the rent owed for a percentage lease?
Definition
1. Divide the new idea by the original index
2. Multiply the number from step one by the original rent.
Term
What is an assignment of a lease
Definition
occurs when a lessee assigns o another person all the leased property for the remainder of the lease.
Term
what is a claim to have a debt or other obligation satisfied out of property belonging to another?
Definition
Lein
Term
List three government restrictions on ownership.
Definition
Police power
eminent domain
right of taxation
Term
List four types of private restrictions.
Definition
Deed restrictions
easements
leases
liens
Term
list three general liens.
Definition
judgment
income tax
estate tax
Term
an easement that attaches to the land and transfers from one owner to the next is an
Definition
easement appurtenant
Term
An easement that does not benefit a specific property, such as easements for railroads, utility companies, and so forth, are
Definition
easements in gross
Term
A wooden fence that extends one foot into the neighbors side yard is an
Definition
encroachment
Term
A ___________ lease agreement stipulates that the lessee will pay fixed rent plus certain expenses, such as the utilities.
Definition
net
Term
Lien priority can be changed to allow a lien to move ahead in priority over a prior lien using a
Definition
subordinate agreement
Term
A lease calls for a minimum rent of $2,800 per month plus 4% interest of annual gross sales in excess of $500,000. What is the annual rent if the annual gross sales were $725,500.
Definition
$42,620
Term
A tenant
t lease requires a payment of $2,000 per month. The lease provides for an adjustment based on an index of 1.25. The index increases to 1.6. Why is the new rent payment?
Definition
$2,560
Term
Which type of easement gives an electric company the authority to install and maintain electric power lines?
Definition
In gross
Term
The government may take the property of an owner who has died intestate through a process called
Definition
escheat
Term
For a deed to be valid, a competent
Definition
grantor and two witnesses must sign the instrument
Term
The type of form of deed MOST commonly used to clear clouds on the title of real property is the
Definition
quitclaim
Term
If the sale contract does not specify the type of deed to be delivered, the seller is required to provide a
Definition
general warranty deed
Term
The process of taking property under the power of eminent domain is called
Definition
condemnation
Term
The type of deed in which the grantor does not warrant the title in any manner except against the grantor's acts or the acts of the grantor is called a
Definition
special warranty deed
Term
The covenant against encumbrances in a deed is designed to guarantee that the
Definition
grantor has not encumbered the property in any manner excepted as noted on the deed
Term
In answering questions pertains to quality of title, real estate licensees are
Definition
required to advise prospective buyers to have a lawyer render an opinion or obtain title insurance.
Term
The seisin clause in a deed specifies
Definition
that the grantor actually owns the property and has the right to sell it.
Term
The provision in a deed that names the parties and contains the granting clause is the
Definition
premises
Term
An owner placed a condition in the deed stipulating that a commercial building could NOT be erected on the property until at least the year 2020. This is an example of
Definition
A deed restriction
Term
An example of an encumbrance on title to real property does NOT include
Definition
A premises clause in the deed
Term
The mortgagee's title insurance policy is issued for
Definition
the loan balance and is transferrable
Term
Which lien is first in priority?
Definition
superior liens
Term
A business has a five year variable lease for a suite in an office party. The first year of the lease calls for rent of $21.50 a square foot based on a beginning index of 189. The index increases to 195 at the beginning of the second year. What is the new rental rate?
Definition
$22.18
Term
A married couple signed a contract to purchase a home in a residential subdivision. When the couple had the lot surveyed before closing, there discovered that the contractor had built the neighbor's garage three inches inside the rest boundary of their lot. The garage in its present location is an example of
Definition
an encroachment
Term
When a pathway to a property has been used continuously and without interruption for more than 20 years, it creates an
Definition
easement by prescription
Term
The seisin clause in a deed specifies
Definition
that the grantor actually owns the property and has the right to sell it.
Term
The provision in a deed that names the parties and contains the granting clause is the
Definition
premises
Term
An owner placed a condition in the deed stipulating that a commercial building could NOT be erected on the property until at least the year 2020. This is an example of
Definition
A deed restriction
Term
An example of an encumbrance on title to real property does NOT include
Definition
A premises clause in the deed
Term
The mortgagee's title insurance policy is issued for
Definition
the loan balance and is transferrable
Term
Which lien is first in priority?
Definition
superior liens
Term
A business has a five year variable lease for a suite in an office party. The first year of the lease calls for rent of $21.50 a square foot based on a beginning index of 189. The index increases to 195 at the beginning of the second year. What is the new rental rate?
Definition
$22.18
Term
A married couple signed a contract to purchase a home in a residential subdivision. When the couple had the lot surveyed before closing, there discovered that the contractor had built the neighbor's garage three inches inside the rest boundary of their lot. The garage in its present location is an example of
Definition
an encroachment
Term
When a pathway to a property has been used continuously and without interruption for more than 20 years, it creates an
Definition
easement by prescription
Term
Soon after a man's death a deed was discovered in his desk. The deed is for the man's home and it deeded the property to a charitable organization. The man is survived by his son, who discovered the deed. The man died intestate. Based on this information, the house belongs to the
Definition
legal heir because the deed was never delivered and accepted
Term
A retail business rents a space in a mall. The lease calls for a base rent of $2000 a month plus 5% of the annual gross sales that exceed $400,000. If the annual gross sales are $550,000 what is the total annual rent for the business?
Definition
$31,500
Term
simple interest formula
Definition
total - interest = loan amount
loan amount X # of years=?
interest divided by ? = simple interest rate
Term
how many sq ft per acre?
Definition
43,560
Term
Discount points
Definition
an added loan fee often charged by lenders to increase the yield on a lower-than-market-interest loan to make the loan more competitive with high interest loans.
Term
When ownership of mortgage is transferred from one company or individual to another it is called ___________
The process is accomplished by executing an ____________ ___________
Definition
an assignment
assignment mortgage
Term
When a financing device used when a buyer does not have sufficient cash to make a down payment that is acceptable the the seller so the seller finances the rest of the purchase price it is called
Definition
Contract for deed
vendor grants the vendee Equitable Title when the loan is paid
Term
A mortgage loan characterized by an interest rate that adjust wither up or down over the term of the loan.
Definition
Adjustable-rate mortgage or ARM
Term
an economic indicator that is used to adjust the interest rate in the loan
Definition
The index
Term
What economic indicator moves up and down with the fluctuations in the nations economy?
Definition
The index
Term
What is the percentage added to the index, that represents the lenders cost of doing business plus profit and remains constant over a lifetime?
Definition
Margin
Term
What is the calculated index rate?
Definition
the calculated interest rate is arrived at by adding the index to the lender's margin.
Term
FHA is the only Loan that has a
Definition
Housing Expense Ration (HER)
Term
Because VA loans do not have a due-on-sale clause, they are assumable . This is known as
Definition
assumption
Term
What you need to know about FHA loans
Definition
They are government insured
Loan limits by area
assumable
Term
What you nee to know about VA Loans
Definition
They are government guaranteed
No established loan limit
Assumable
Term
someone whose credit is used to purchase a property and secure financing but who isn't actually going to own the property is called a
Definition
straw buyer
Term
Documentary tax is an expense a debit to the
Definition
buyer
Term
the tax are for Doc stamps is $.35 per $100 on
Definition
the note
loan amount / $100= number of taxable increments (rounded up )
number of increments X $.35 = cost of Doc Stamp on notes
Term
Intangible tax on new mortgages
Definition
new loan amount X $.002 = cost of intangible tax
Term
Items credited to the seller
Definition
Total purchase price
Prepaid items
Term
Items debited to seller
Definition
Mortgages assumed or paid off
Mortgages newly created
Term
Items credited to buyer
Definition
Earnest money deposit
Term
Total purchase price is entered as a credit to the __________ and as a debit to the ________
Definition
seller
buyer
Term
The U.S. Census Bureau states that any person or group of persons occupying a separate housing space is a
Definition
household
Term
The two independent boards of Appraisal Regulation (FIRREA) are
Definition
Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB)
Appraisal Standards Board (ASB
Term
Which appraisal board establishes minimum criteria for state-certified appraisers and endorses uniform examinations for certification?
Definition
AQB Appraiser Qualifications board
Term
Which appraisal board sets mini standards for appraisals performed for federally related transactions?
Definition
ASB Appraisal Standards Board
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