Free California Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (November 2023) 150+

California Real Estate Exam

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If someone is unlawfully forced to execute a contract it is called what?

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The period over which a property may be profitably utilized is called its:

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The fact there is a limited amount of land on earth represents what essential element of value?

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Which of the following contracts would best be described as a contract in which only one party makes a promise to perform an action?

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All of the following will void an offer except

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What is the maximum paid out (per judgment) from the California Consumer Recovery Account?

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Which of the following fits the description? "A mortgage loan available for military service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses; which often comes with better terms than a traditional mortgage."

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A seller made a counteroffer and gave three days for acceptance. The very next day, the seller receives a better offer, which they want to accept. What is the first step the seller should make?

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Who funds the California Consumer Recovery Account?

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Usually, the appraiser is hired by the:

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A bilateral contract is one in which

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A lease agreement where the tenant has the right to buy the property within a specified period of time is called what?

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A buyer wants to be represented by several different agents while looking at various properties. This is an example of what?

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Often required for mortgages, property insurance for a home is commonly called:

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Fee packing, equity stripping, and balloon payment abuses are all examples of what?

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Philip has a contract with his neighbor Jessica for lawn service. Philip can no longer mow the lawn due to an ankle injury. Paul, Jessica's other neighbor, agrees to carry out the terms of Philips contract. In order to do this, Jessica must substitute Philip's name with Pauls on the contract. What is this an example of?

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The best way to determine fair value.

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The owner of a condominium has the use of many facilities there, including a pool. Under the typical condominium arrangement, the facilities are owned by

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Joint tenants with a right of survivorship means

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An appurtenant easement has several ways of legal termination. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to terminate an easement?

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What is the highest form of real estate ownership that is recognized by law, in which the owner can enjoy the property to its fullest extent?

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Which of the following would be classified as “consideration” in a real estate contract?

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What is radioactive gas dispersed from natural decay of mineral in earth (odorless, colorless, tasteless)?

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An example of economic obsolescence in real estate is

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Which business structure traditionally features a board of directors?

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Holding earnest money without depositing it, is what?

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Researching recently sold homes in the area and homes that haven't been sold in the area and comparing their prices. Is an example of

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Who dictates trust accounts and when to deposit earnest money or other trust funds?

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According to the Do Not Call list and Established Business Relationship (EBR) Rules, a real estate professional may contact a past client for relationship building purposes when?

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During the listing agreement a commission of 6% is established. The house is sold for $250,000. What is the commission?

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The Bundle of Rights include:

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Which of the following is a lien?

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What is the measurement or boundary between a plot of land or a building and the road onto which the plot or building fronts?

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If a buyer refuses to go ahead with a purchase of property which he has signed a contract, what usually happens to the earnest money?

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Tenants by the Entirety and Community Property both generally pertain to

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Which of the following might suggest that rent is too low in an apartment unit?

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The type of easement that is a right-of-way for a utility company's power lines is what?

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Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacts which type of property?

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What best describes an agent hired to perform a specific duty?

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What of the following is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)?

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Altering a written document by improperly signing someone else's name to an instrument is what?

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Which of the following is a private land-use control?

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What is the LAST requirement in the process of offer and acceptance that creates an executory contract?

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Generally speaking, what happens when the supply of available houses in an area decreases significantly?

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Which of the following would generally constitute an antitrust violation?

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A real estate commission is usually based on the:

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Which act amended the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act (also known as CERCLA)?

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A couple owns an older home in a neighborhood that is becoming a commercial area. Because of the change in the use of the land, the couple can expect the value of their parcel to increase at some future time. This is an example of the principle of

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An agent took a listing and later discovered that her client had previously been declared incompetent by the court. The listing is now

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Which of the following are the main participants in real estate markets?

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Commingling is the opposite of what?

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In an offer to purchase property, the buyer states, "If we cannot obtain a mortgage loan for 4.5 percent or less, we will not purchase the property and expect the earnest money to be refunded in full." This is an example of what?

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As a listing agent, what obligations do you owe to an unrepresented buyer?

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To whom does an agent always owe their fiduciary responsibility?

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Under these rights, all landowners whose properties adjoin a river or stream, have the right to make reasonable use of it as it flows through or over their properties.

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In real estate, alienation is best described as:

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A contract may include a clause that limits the amount of money to which the seller is entitled in case the buyer breaches the contract. What is this called?

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Three identical properties in a suburban neighborhood were listed at the same time in a market where demand was constant. According to the law of supply and demand, which property would have sold for the lowest price?

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Who is most likely to win a suit for specific performance?

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While the economy is experiencing inflation, interest rates typically:

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An example of an antitrust violation is

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Johnny is purchasing a house and does not want to purchase all of the furniture that is being left behind. He signs the contract on Tuesday, and on Thursday changes his mind about the furniture. He calls his agent, and they add the furniture to the contract. What is this an example of?

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Which of the following fiduciary duties continues after a listing agreement expires?

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Complete the following statement. The rescission of a contract occurs when:

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In real estate, a deed is best defined as:

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An interest in real property which is held for the duration of the life of a designated person is called a

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If a minor signs a contract to buy real estate, the resulting contract is legally what?

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A parcel of real property that has an easement over another piece of property is best described as:

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If a seller rejects a written offer made by a buyer, changes the terms of the offer, and has the new offer delivered to the buyer, it is considered what?

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If a legal description is too long to include in the body of a sales contract, a real estate professional should do what?

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What is a written supplement or amendment to an existing will such as one affecting the transfer of real estate upon death?

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What best describes the type of agency typical in property management - in which an agent has limited power?

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What is the key difference between a Less than Freehold Estate and a Freehold estate is

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A buyer was negotiating the purchase of a lot to build a new family house, the seller indicated that the land was firm enough to support the construction of a building when, in fact, the seller knew it was not. The contract is

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What is the best definition listed for the term: “conventional loan?”

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How many hours of continuing education are required for California real estate salesperson's and brokers?

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The statute of frauds, applies to

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Generally speaking, what is the most common type of contingency?

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Economic life is the length of time during which a piece of property may be put to profitable use. Economic life is usually:

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A salesperson working for Trinity Real Estate LLC has moved to Lotus Realty. What happens to the listings the salesperson took at Trinity Real Estate LLC?

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Mrs Thompson hired a broker to find her a 100+ unit apartment complex for sale. Upon finding one she liked, she made an offer for $2.5 million to include all the personal property as well. In order to include all the personal property Mrs Thompson needs a/an:

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What best describes an agency relationship where an agent has legal authority to act on behalf of the principal?

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The ability to buy and sell is also known as what essential element of value?

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If a contract has prepayment penalties, they can be found in which real estate contract clause?

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What is the total quantity that buyers are willing to buy at a given time at certain prices?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about trusts and trustors?

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Any loss in the value of a property over time from any cause.

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In preparing for variable expenses in a property management budget, the property manager should set up a what?

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What is the act of mixing the client’s funds with the broker’s own funds? This can be both legal and illegal depending on the state and circumstance.

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What is a legally enforceable obligation that arises from one or more parties due to the parties actions, conduct, or circumstances?

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How many miles does a township contain?

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An individual seeking to be excused from the requirements of a zoning ordinance needs a

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Whose obligation is it to disclose potential lead-based paint to buyers of homes built before 1978?

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Mrs. Jackson signs an open listing on her home with three different brokers. In this case:

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What is best defined as, a document in which a property owner contracts with a real estate agent to find a buyer for the owner's property?

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A property owner enters into a listing agreement with an agent. The seller obtains a buyer for the house, but the agent receives a commission. The listing agreement between the agent and the property owner was probably

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What is the illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest?

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Appraiser Leo was hired to prepare a feasibility study for a 12-unit apartment complex in which the owner is considering putting in a swimming pool. Which basic principle of appraising should Leo use?

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In the case of a standard tax lien who gets paid first?

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After smoking, this is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. A naturally occurring gas that forms in rocks, soil, and water.

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If a court decides a remedy for a seller compelling them to sell the property, it is known as what?

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Which of the following would not be considered real property?

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A property owner enters into an exclusive agency listing with an agent. The seller ends up obtaining a buyer for the house themselves. Is the agent entitled to compensation?

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What is the difference between void and voidable contracts? Choose the best answer.

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Real property can be converted to personal property by

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The legal principle under which a person who does not have legal title to a property acquires legal ownership based on the continuous occupation of the property.

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Prior to settlement, a California broker discovers dry rot in the floor joists. The broker should:

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Complete the statement and make it factually accurate. “In title theory states, banks or mortgage lenders hold the title of a property until it is paid in full. In lien theory states:

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Brokerages and real estate agents across America connect using a

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What party usually pays the loan origination fee on a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan?

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Which of the following can be achieved by dividing the price of the property by the rent that is produced?

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Which of the following situations would a percentage lease be most commonly used in?

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Under the terms in a mortgage, the lender must be paid in full if the property is sold to another person. This is known as the

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When talking about business and professional ethics, as a licensed real estate agent, it is important to make sure:

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A property owner enters into a listing agreement with an agent. Another agent obtains a buyer for the house, and the first agent does not receive a commission. The listing agreement between the first agent and the property owner was probably

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An example of functional obsolescence in real estate is

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If a leased premises becomes uninhabitable deliberately in an attempt to remove the tenant. What is this action called?

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By statute, California and other states have modified the potentially summary and abrupt conclusion of certain estates like estates at will. How many days does California require notice for an estate at will?

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Typically a warranty deed contains how many covenants?

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An elderly man in a nursing home, has no family and is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Because of his Alzheimers, he doesn’t remember much. Eventually, he passes away in his sleep. There is no will for the man, and again he has no family. So what happens to the money left in his savings account and his old farm that has been left untouched since he entered the nursing home?

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How often is continuing education required for California real estate licensees?

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The lender in a traditional mortgage loan transaction is known as what?

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Requires public accommodations to remove barriers in existing buildings such as adding braille markings to elevator buttons, is a requirement of which law?

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A double net lease is a rental agreement where:

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Using a trust typically has advantages and disadvantages. One of the main advantages of Land Trusts are:

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Who or what determines the amount of an earnest money deposit?

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Liquidated damage is most likely to be found in which of the following documents?

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The California Act that prohibits discrimination by all California businesses is the:

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The term "Licensee," is commonly used in real estate law. A licensee is just:

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination in real estate based on:

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Is replacement cost and reproduction cost the same thing and if it is different, what is the difference?

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The purpose of the California Consumer Recovery Account is to enable

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The cost of public services is distributed among real estate owners through what?

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A collection of federal and state government laws that regulate the conduct and organization of business corporations, normally to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.

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Which action is legal as a real estate agent? (Antitrust Laws)

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Choose the best answer. A lawsuit for inverse condemnation may be brought by:

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An offer to purchase real estate becomes a contract when it is signed by the

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Which of the following is an economic characteristic of real estate?

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After paying off a loan, the lender files what to release the lien?

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This approach determines what the property generates in profit for it’s owner or potential owner.

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What is a one-of-a-kind contract that is solely between the seller and the buyer. In this arrangement, the seller gives the buyer the option to purchase property at a given price for a set period?

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State laws differ on whether a buyer is entitled to know about:

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Which of the following real estate contract clauses establishes order of priorities of financial claims (liens)?

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Generally speaking, what happens when the supply of available houses in an area increases significantly?

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A contract for the sale of real estate that does not state the consideration to be paid for the property and is not signed by the parties is considered what?

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Tina and Tom are two unmarried individuals who own property with equal interests and without a right to survivorship. Which of the following forms of ownership would Tina and Tom most likely have?

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A real estate agent advertised a home for $250,000. When a Chinese couple asked the agent for the price of the house. The agent told them the seller wanted $260,000 instead. Under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, such a statement is

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Earnest money should be deposited into a trust account:

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A contract that legally binds two or more parties together, to specific obligations, that create a legally binding contract between the buyer and the seller.

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Traditionally real estate agents are paid through a fee paid for performing a transaction, called a

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California General Exam Topics:

  1. Property Ownership
  2. Land Use Controls and Regulations
  3. Valuation and Market Analysis
  4. Financing
  5. General Principles of Agency
  6. Property Disclosures
  7. Contracts
  8. Leasing and Property Management
  9. Transfer of Title
  10. Practice of Real Estate

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  3. California Real Estate Prohibited Practices
  4. Administrative Procedure Act
  5. Unruh Civil Rights Act
  6. Holden Act

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