California Real Estate Practice Final Exam
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Using time-management to increase income, you should realize that doubling "A" time activities should double your income.

true

What are the advantages of a good time-management program? (Select all that apply)

  • Improved efficiency (correct)
  • Time management is not beneficial
  • A release from time pressures (correct)
  • Increased income (correct)
  • What is one requirement for a real estate salesperson to be regarded as an independent contractor by the IRS?

    broker-salesperson contract states that the salesperson shall be treated as an independent contractor for tax purposes.

    Once set, goals should never be changed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Brokers have liability to commission salespeople as to what?

    <p>workers compensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a broker providing a sliding commission scale that rises as sales volume increases?

    <p>both motivate salespeople and retain top producers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are going to be buying a new car for real estate sales, you should consider what?

    <p>a full-sized, four-door car for easy entrance and exit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you find out how things are done in your office?

    <p>by studying your office procedure manual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding mobile home sales is TRUE? (Select all that apply)

    <p>A real estate agent can sell a mobile home in a rental park space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of abstract goals? (Select all that apply)

    <p>I will become a better salesperson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Advertising a home in an area occupied solely by members of a minority group only in newspapers directed toward that minority group would be regarded as?

    <p>steering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Civil Rights Act that applied only to race is the?

    <p>Civil Rights Act of 1866.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A broker may discriminate against a tenant who?

    <p>neither has AIDS nor has a guide dog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Real Estate Commissioner's suggestions for professional conduct include that the agent should?

    <p>Report violations of the real estate law to the Bureau of Real Estate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The California Act that prohibits discrimination by all California businesses is the?

    <p>Unruh Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Redlining is prohibited by the?

    <p>Holden Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Civil Rights Act of 1968 prohibits? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Steering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethics tends to precede the law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Redlining refers to a refusal to?

    <p>loan in designated areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best test to evaluate if an act is ethical?

    <p>The Golden Rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Seller Financing Disclosure Statement provided to both buyer and seller provides?

    <p>Credit terms, disclosure of deferred interest, a warning as to balloon payments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An agent need not disclose to a buyer that a former owner had AIDS or there was a death by murder or suicide on the property more than 3 years ago.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compliance with environmental hazards disclosure requires?

    <p>the buyer to sign that they have received a booklet titled Environmental Hazards: A Guide for Homeowners, Buyers, Landlords, and Tenants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An agent's inspection under Easton v. Strassburger applies to?

    <p>visual inspections, accessible areas only, 1 to 4 residential units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The earthquake safety disclosure statement applies to? (Select all that apply)

    <p>1 to 4 residential units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Transfer Disclosure Statement must be provided to the buyer when the sale involves? (Select all that apply)

    <p>A commercial building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Real estate disclosure laws apply primarily for 1 to 4 residential units.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fiduciary relationship applies to a real estate licensee and to?

    <p>his or her principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Time Management in Real Estate

    • Doubling time on "A" activities can potentially double income.
    • A good time-management program enhances efficiency, increases income, and alleviates time pressures.

    Independent Contractor Requirements

    • A broker-salesperson contract must specify the salesperson's independent contractor status for IRS recognition.

    Goal-Setting in Real Estate

    • Goals should remain flexible; the misconception that once set, they should never change is false.

    Broker Responsibilities

    • Brokers are liable for commission-related matters, specifically workers' compensation.

    Commission Structures

    • A sliding commission scale incentivizes salespeople and aids in the retention of top performers.

    Vehicle Selection for Real Estate

    • Opt for a full-sized, four-door vehicle to facilitate easier access for clients.

    Office Procedures

    • Familiarity with office procedures can be achieved by reviewing the office procedure manual.

    Mobile Home Sales

    • Real estate agents can sell mobile homes both in rental parks and with accompanying land.

    Abstract Goal Examples

    • Common abstract goals include improving sales techniques, communication skills, and overall sales performance.

    Fair Housing Violations

    • Advertising exclusively to minority groups in targeted publications is considered steering.

    Civil Rights Legislation

    • The Civil Rights Act of 1866 specifically addresses race-related discrimination.
    • The Unruh Act prohibits discrimination by all California businesses.

    Discrimination and Ethics

    • A broker can discriminate against tenants who do not have AIDS or a service animal.
    • Redlining, the refusal to provide loans based on area designation, is banned under the Holden Act.

    Ethical Standards

    • Ethics often guide legal frameworks, since ethical standards typically precede laws.

    Disclosure Requirements

    • Seller Financing Disclosure Statements must inform parties about credit terms, deferred interest, and potential balloon payments.
    • Agents are not obliged to disclose non-recent deaths or health conditions of previous owners.

    Environmental Hazards and Safety

    • Buyers must acknowledge receipt of "Environmental Hazards: A Guide for Homeowners, Buyers, Landlords, and Tenants" for compliance.
    • The earthquake safety disclosure applies only to 1 to 4 residential units and requires signatures from both buyer and seller.

    Transfer Disclosure Statement

    • Required for transactions involving commercial buildings, vacant lots, or 3-unit residential buildings.

    General Disclosure Laws

    • Real estate disclosure laws predominantly apply to properties with 1 to 4 units.

    Agency Relationships

    • Fiduciary relationships exist between licensed real estate professionals and their principals.

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    Test your knowledge on California Real Estate Practice with this final exam quiz. The questions cover essential time-management strategies and their impact on income, as well as requirements for real estate salespersons. Perfect for final preparations or quick review!

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