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TX REAL ESTATE EXAM SAMPLE
TX REAL ESTATE EXAM SAMPLE
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This is a sample state exam for a real estate sales license in the state of Texas
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1
The condition which allows a property owner to convey a right to another party while retaining full legal title is
ordinance
covenant
encroachment
easement
2
In order for a tenant to claim relief for constructive eviction
defect must be related to either heating or water systems
landlord must have intentionally withheld required repairs or maintenance
tenants must prove continuous residence in remises
defects must bedeemed to present health hazard to tenants
3
G borrowed $15,000 with 11% interest rate. If G paid all the interest & amount borrowed with a single payment in 16 mos:
the payment would be $17,475
the payment would be $16,650
the payment would be $16,925
the payment would be $17,200
4
The provision in a mortgage/deed of trust that gives lender the right to call the entire balance due upon default
right of redemption clause
prepayment penalty clause
prepayment privilege clause
acceleration clause
5
A geographic region in which similar properties compete with the subject property for potential buyers is called a:
municipality
demand unit
market area
political district
6
A buyer contracts to purchase a single-family home. Buyer didn't receive Seller's Disclosure before signing the contract
TX Property Code: buyer may reduce sales price by necessary repair costs
TX Property Code: buyer may file a complaint with TREC
TX Property Code: buyer may terminate contract 7Days after receiving notice
TX Property Code: buyer may sue for 3x's amount of earnest money
7
In absence of an appraisal report, which is the MOST appropriate for setting a listing price in a new neighborhood
an average of the cost of reproducing the structure & recent sales prices
an average of the listed prices of the most recently sold properties
the cost of reproducing the structure plus the original lot value
price that willing buyers have recently paid for similar structures
8
Right of local government officials to acquire title to real estate for public purposes by condemnation is based on
eminent domain
land-use planning
taxation
escheat
9
If a buyer makes 20% down payment & obtains a $75,000 mortgage, what is the sales prie of the property
$93,750
$82,500
$97,500
$90,000
10
A buyer's interest in real property, acquired the moment the seller & buyer enter into a sales contract is known as:
legal title
equitable interest
fee simple determinable
an option to purchase
11
As a marketing promotion a real estate salesperson offers property for sale by lottery. This practice is:
prohibited unless authorized by the owners in writing
lawful if a real estate lottery license has been issued
grounds for suspension and revocaion of license
lawful since the adoption of Texas State Lottery
12
Which of the following statements about the law of agency is CORRECT?
There is no employment relationship
it refers specifically to insurance
it does not require a high degree of loyalty and fidelity from an agent
it establishes a fiduciary relationship
13
Who can pay money to a licensed salesperson to perform sales activities for a house a broker has listed for sale
any licensed broker involved in the transaction
the seller under the listing
the salesperson's sponsoring broker and no one else
the related entities in the sale, the title company or the mortgage company
14
Property is located in a service area of a water supply corp. Seller fails to give buyer written notices required by law
buyer may terminate the purchase contract with the seller
buyer may sue the seller and title company for punitive damages
buyer may sue for specific performance of notice requirements
buyer may seek an award of damages in court not to exceed $10k/attorney fee
15
Which of the following acts is illegal under Federal Fair Housing law
providing special loan programs for low-income people
refusing to sell a home to a person with a poor credit history
advertising property for sale only to military people
advertising property for sale only to members of a specific national origin
16
Under exclusive right-to-sell listing, broker has the authority to take the following actions on seller's behalf
accept any bona fide offer
accet only those offers that meet the seller's list price
pay for any needed repairs to the property & submit bills for reimbursement
advertise the property for sale
17
Who is responsible to TREC, the public, and the clients for the act of a sales person
Texas Association of Realtors
Attorney General
salesperson's sponsoring broker
only the salesperson
18
The acuisition of another's title to real property by means of open, notorious, and continuous use is known as an
adverse possession
easement by prescription
easement in gross
eminent domain
19
Broker leases 1,200 sqft space at $6 per sqft per yr. The broker's commission is 8% of 1st yr rental income which is:
$576
$960
$720
$691
20
Agent is showing a home built in 1972 to buyers who notice paint flaking on the woodwork. How should the agent proceed?
advise the prospective buyers to get a lead-based paint inspection
Suggest the prospective buyers speak to the sellers about reducing price
Talk with the broker about how to repair the damage
Contact the listing agent for direction before taking next step
21
The commission earned by a listing broker on a sale of property is established by
agreement between the buyer and the broker
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
local custom
agreement between the seller and the broker
22
A broker lists a property, prosect buyer tells broker he's heard crime rate is increasing. What's the broker's response
crime rate is not a defective property condition and need not be disclosed
any information about the crime rate must come directly from sellers
crime rate in the neighborhood is no higher than in any other area
check with local law enforcement authorities about the crime rate
23
Under a commercial lease a tenant agrees to pay $4k per mo. plus 3% of gross monthly sales. This type of lease is called
net
tripple net
ground
percentage
24
An individual is exempt from real estate licensure in Texas when performing which of the following activities
selling real estate for another person
procuring prospects for the purpose of renting particular properties
offering an employer's property for rent
locating apartment units for tenants
25
What information is in the written statutory statement a licensee MUST provide to consumers at 1st face-to-face meeting
duties of the broker representing one of the parties/acting as intermediary
disclosure by the seller of defects in the property
rights of the consumer filing a complaint with TREC
rights of the consumer filing a suit to be paid out of recovery fund
26
The appropriate time for a selling broker to explain the agency relationship to a prospective buyer is:
at closing
after the buyer has viewed a number of properties
at their initial meeting
when the buyer is prepared to sign a purchase agreement
27
To be eligible for a real estate license an individual MUST:
be a resident of Texa for at least 60 days
be at least 21 years of age
satisfy TREC as to the individual integrity
prove competece by completing a number of core courses
28
Absent an agreement, spouse's rental income from separate proerty is
community property
not subject to reimbursment by the other spouse on divorce
the individual spouse's separate property
not income to the community
29
According to TRLA of Texas which one of the following actions is a fair & impartial act for intermediary?
agreeing to represent an owner
appointing subagents to work with the parties
agreeing to represent a buyer
appointing associated licensees to work with the parties
30
When the association of a salesperson with the sponsoring broker is terminated, the broker MUST
return the saleserson's license to TREC within 10 days
immediately return the salesperson's license to TREC
have the salesperson apply for an inactie license
reurn the salesperson's license to TREC within 30 days
31
The price for which a property will sell if offered openly under normal condition is known as
market value
cash value
mortgage loan value
assessed vale
32
Which of the following factors would be included in the description of replacement cost
similar utility and replica of material
different utility and replica of material
similar utility and current material
different utility and current material
33
A free-standing appliance is sold separately from a real estate transaction, the seller should furnish the buyer with
bill of sale
trust deed
quitclaim deed
transfer of equity
34
A lender's title policy wil protect the
lender against existing undiscovered title defects
lender against default in loan payments
borrower against unrecorded liens
borrower against default in loan payments
35
Which type of developments allows fee ownership of individual units with joint ownership of common areas
cooperatives
planned unit development (PUDs)
condominiums
subdivisions
36
To determine a property's net operating income, which of the following fee is subtracted from effective gross income
debt service
operating exenses
advances to owners
reserve for replacements
37
Combining a principal's funds with the licensee's personal fund is
standard practice to ensure a commission
necessary in real estate speculation
establishing an escrow account
considered to be commingling
38
Value placed on land/buildings by a governmental unit for use in levying annual real estate taxes is called
assessed value
economic value
appraised value
market value
39
A broker who enters into a property management contract is considered a:
trustee
principal
trustor
fiduciary
40
A special warranty deed provides
protection against foreclosure by lender
protection against defects that occurred while the grantor held title
maximum title protection for a buyer
covenants of quiet enjoyment to the grantee
41
A single woman dies intestate. In regards to her surviving heirs, her property will
go to her parents, if they survived her
escheat to the State of Texas
be distributed according to the law of descent and distribution
be distributed according to her will
42
A percentage lease would MOST often be used for tenants in
doctors' offices
an apartment complex
industrial warehouses
shopping center
43
A lone that provides for increases & decreases in the interest rate during its term is known as
equity sharing mortgage
graduated-payment mortgage
reverse mortgage
adjustable-rate mortgage
44
For a brokerage to represent both the buyer & seller in a real estate transaction the brokerage needs the permission of
the buyer only
both parties
the property owner only
the lender
45
When MUST an existing agency relationship be disclosed to another party to a proposed transaction
during a substantive discussion
at the time of licensee's first contact
before submitting an offer
at no time during negotiations
46
The agency that enforces Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (owner dumps waste)
Housing & Urban Development
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Environmenal Protection Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
47
When negotiating contracts binding the sale/lease of property an agent MUST use TREC promulgated form unless
another contract form is prepared & required by owner of property
another contract form is prepared & required by lender's appraiser
another contract form is prepared & required by property surveyor
another contract form is prepared & required by title company attorney
48
A standard contract form has been developed for
commercial conventional sales, leases, and options
sale of mult-family (five or more) residences
sale of single-family residences
indusrial convenional sales, leases, and options
49
Buyer purchases furnised condominium for investment. What document evidences the buyer's ownership of the furniture?
buyer's inventory
homeowner's insurance policy
bill of sale
special warranty deed
50
Purchased a lot for $10,500 & sold a year later at a loss of 20%. If owner paid 10% commission what was the net loss
$2,820
$2,920
$2,940
$3,150