Which of the following buyer’s questions may a
salesperson answer?
Detailed Answer
D. Each of the other choices deals with a protected class in federal and/or California law.
2
The maximum fine for an unlicensed person who
practices real estate is
Detailed Answer
A. This is statutory.
3
The seller of a commercial building with masonry
construction and wood-frame floors built before
what date would have to provide the buyer with a
booklet entitled “Commercial Property Owner’s
Guide to Earthquake Safety�
Detailed Answer
C. This is statutory.
4
If the buyer of a property in an earthquake fault
zone receives a copy of the “Homeowner’s Guide
to Earthquake Safety,†the broker
Detailed Answer
D. This is statutory.
5
If a real estate agent is employed in the sale of a
house that requires a lead-based paint disclosure,
the agent should do all but which of the following?
Detailed Answer
C. The agent should do all the things stated except complete the form for the seller.
6
Violations of the lead-based paint hazard
disclosure requirements by a broker can result in
Detailed Answer
D. This is statutory.
7
An agent has completed an inspection of a
property she is selling and notes asbestos in the
basement. She provides the buyer with the booklet
entitled “Environmental Hazards: A Guide for
Homeowners, Buyers, Landlords, and Tenantsâ€
and never mentions the asbestos specifically.
Which of the following is true?
Detailed Answer
B. Although Choice C might practically satisfy disclosure, technically the broker must complete the inspection
portion of the transfer disclosure form and note the asbestos.
8
Owner A agrees to sell her property to Buyer B for
$500,000 any time within the next year if Buyer B
wishes to proceed with the sale. This is an
example of a(n)
Detailed Answer
B. The option agreement is a valid contract, and it is unilateral because only one party must act.
9
Which of the following is not one of the
requirements for a valid real estate sales contract?
Detailed Answer
C. The contract need not be witnessed.
10
Buyer A loses his job after he has signed an
agreement to buy a piece of property. Because he
can longer afford to buy the property by himself,
he finds someone who will share the purchase
price. The seller agrees to sell the property to the
two buyers. What would the substitute contract
be called?