Real Estate License Law and Regulations Flashcards
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In most U.S. states, a real estate salesperson license applicant must work under the supervision of a:
Answer: Licensed real estate broker
Salesperson licensees are required by law to operate under the sponsorship and supervision of a licensed real estate broker.
Which federal law requires real estate licensees to disclose known material defects in a property?
Answer: State disclosure statutes
State disclosure statutes (not federal law) require sellers and their agents to disclose known material defects to buyers.
A real estate license is typically suspended or revoked for which of the following actions?
Answer: Commingling client funds with personal funds
Commingling — mixing client escrow funds with personal or business funds — is a serious violation that can result in license suspension or revocation.
Continuing education (CE) requirements for real estate license renewal are primarily designed to:
Answer: Ensure licensees stay current with laws and practices
CE requirements ensure that licensees remain knowledgeable about changes in real estate law, ethics, and industry practices.
Which document must a real estate licensee provide to a potential buyer at the first substantive contact?
Answer: Agency disclosure form
Most states require licensees to present an agency disclosure form at first substantive contact to clarify whom they represent.
A real estate salesperson who moves to a new broker must:
Answer: Notify the state real estate commission and transfer the license
When changing sponsoring brokers, a salesperson must notify the state commission and complete the license transfer process to remain legally active.
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