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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fee Simple (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is typically the percentage for real estate commissions?

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

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

<p>Liquidated damages (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which party does the seller's agent represent?

<p>Seller (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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