Arkansas Real Estate License Arkansas Real Estate License Property Ownership and Transfer Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In Arkansas, which type of deed provides the LEAST protection to the buyer?

Accepted Answer

Quitclaim deed

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General warranty deed

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Special warranty deed

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Bargain and sale deed

Question 2

Which of the following is required for a valid deed transfer in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Competent grantor and delivery to the grantee

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Recording at the county courthouse

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Consideration of at least one dollar

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Signatures of both grantor and grantee

Question 3

Under Arkansas law, what is the primary purpose of recording a deed with the circuit clerk?

Accepted Answer

To provide constructive notice to third parties

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To make the transfer legally binding between the parties

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To satisfy the statute of frauds requirement

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To trigger the transfer tax assessment

Question 4

A married couple in Arkansas holds property as tenants by the entirety. What happens to the property when one spouse dies?

Accepted Answer

The surviving spouse automatically receives full ownership

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The property goes through probate

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The deceased spouse's share passes to their heirs

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The property is divided equally among all family members

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE about adverse possession in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The statutory period is 7 years with color of title

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The claimant must have the owner's verbal permission

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Adverse possession cannot apply to government-owned land

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The possession must be intermittent over 20 years

Question 6

In Arkansas, which of the following would be considered an involuntary transfer of property?

Accepted Answer

Property acquired through eminent domain

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Sale through a real estate agent

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Gift deed from parent to child

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Transfer via a living trust