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Real Estate Land Descriptions Quiz
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Real Estate Land Descriptions Quiz

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What does an adequate land description typically include to satisfy the statute of frauds?

  • Latitude and longitude coordinates
  • County and state, and other identifying information (correct)
  • City and ZIP code
  • Street address only
  • Which system of land description is used in Texas, excluding the Rectangular Survey System?

  • Lot and Block
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Meats and Bounds (correct)
  • Rectangular Survey System
  • What concept relates to the shared ownership of real estate and is crucial to understand for proper property transactions?

  • Tenancy in Common (correct)
  • Life Estate
  • Sole Ownership
  • Remainder Interest
  • What does the concept of Bundle of Sticks refer to in real estate ownership?

    <p>Various interests that make up ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ownership type allows for inheritance by heirs or through a will?

    <p>Fee Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In real estate law, what follows another interest, often a life estate, and results in fee simple ownership again?

    <p>Remainder Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the delivery of a deed to be considered valid?

    <p>Intent and actual delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a land description in a contract only includes a street address?

    <p>It may not be considered a valid contract of sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between tenancy in common and joint tenancy regarding the passing of interest upon death?

    <p>Tenancy in common passes to heirs, joint tenancy to other joint tenants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under equitable conversion, what does the buyer become entitled to?

    <p>Real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if someone trespasses openly and continuously on a property?

    <p>Adverse possession may occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of listing agreement gives the most protection to the real estate agent?

    <p>Exclusive right to sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically the percentage for real estate commissions?

    <p>~6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Consequences of breaching a real estate contract can lead to compensatory damages or _____?'

    <p>Liquidated damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Written agreements with real estate agents are essential, with most states requiring _____ for them to be valid and enforceable.'

    <p>Written agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party does the seller's agent represent?

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

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