Real Estate Concepts and Terminology Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a promissory note in real estate transactions?

  • To establish ownership of the property
  • To serve as a contract for the sale of property
  • To detail the terms of the mortgage
  • To provide evidence of the debt (correct)
  • How can functional obsolescence affect a property's market value?

  • By enhancing the property's aesthetic appeal
  • By reducing the value due to outdated features (correct)
  • By increasing the overall market demand for the property
  • By ensuring the property complies with current building codes
  • What happens to a joint tenancy if one tenant transfers their ownership?

  • The ownership changes to tenants in common (correct)
  • The new owner becomes a joint tenant
  • The joint tenancy is automatically terminated
  • The ownership is divided equally among the remaining tenants
  • Which of the following statements accurately reflects the function of a power of sale clause?

    <p>It permits the lender to foreclose without initiating court proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are riparian rights in relation to property ownership?

    <p>Rights to use water from adjoining streams or bodies of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does functional obsolescence in real estate primarily refer to?

    <p>Outdated features that reduce a property's value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal action must a squatter take to gain ownership after occupying someone else's land?

    <p>File a quiet title action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the ownership type when a joint tenant transfers their ownership interest?

    <p>It converts to a tenancy in common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the power of sale clause in a mortgage agreement?

    <p>To allow immediate foreclosure by the lender without court action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for an owner in an HOA or POA to act as a manager?

    <p>Can act without needing a license</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Real Estate Questions

    • Pre-approval is a preliminary check by the lender to qualify a buyer, including checking credit, income, and debt.
    • Functional obsolescence involves outdated features that depreciate a house's value. Curable obsolescence can be fixed, while incurable obsolescence cannot.
    • After squatting on someone else's land for a long time, a quiet title action can be used to gain adverse possession.
    • When a joint tenant transfers their ownership share, other joint tenants remain as tenants in common.
    • A promissory note is evidence of debt.
    • A power of sale clause allows a lender to foreclose without a lawsuit.
    • Riparian rights allow an owner to use the water of an adjoining stream.
    • Up Front MIP is calculated by multiplying the Loan amount by the MIP Rate, then rounding up to 2 decimal places and dividing by 12.
    • Owners in a community with an HOA or POA do not need a license to act as managers.
    • A net listing is a real estate listing arrangement where the seller receives the proceeds above a set price or percentage of the sales price. It is illegal.

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    Test your knowledge of key real estate terms and concepts with this quiz. From pre-approval processes to various forms of property rights, the questions cover essential elements of real estate law and practices. Perfect for aspiring agents or anyone interested in the real estate market.

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