Free California Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (June 2025) 150+

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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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In real estate, alienation is best described as:

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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 best describes an agent hired to perform a specific duty?

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

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Which of the following best describes the term "emblements?"

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

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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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In common law, a deed is any legal instrument in writing which passes, affirms or confirms an interest, right, or property and that is signed, attested, delivered, and in some jurisdictions, sealed. It is commonly associated with transferring title to property. Within deeds, covenants are:

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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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At the very minimum advertising property or services by real estate professionals, should include what?

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What form of legal land description consists of principal meridian lines that cover most states in the US, running north to south and baselines running east to west?

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Which answer includes 3 actual types of business structures? Choose the best answer.

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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 fact that land has a number of important uses is the basis for what essential element of value?

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When a home is purchased using an adjustable rate mortgage or ARM, the monthly loan payment on the mortgage will:

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A real estate contract can be rescinded because of what?

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Commingling is the opposite of what?

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The statute of frauds, applies to

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Which of the following is a common example of real estate police power?

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What is the difference between commingling and conversion in real estate?

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Which of the following best describes a blind offer?

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Andrew created a life estate on his property for his sister Gabby. Under the terms of the deed, ownership of the property will last until

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During a standard residential transaction, verifying ingress and egress rights is an essential part of the:

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Under agency law in California Dual Agency is

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

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California Real Estate Law describes several prohibited practices (Commissioner’s Regulation 2780). Which of the following are NOT prohibited practices listed in the regulation?

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

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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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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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Typically a warranty deed contains how many covenants?

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A man named Troy lives in California, but owns property across the U.S. He owns property in cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and D.C. Troy decides he wants to sell his property in D.C. Instead of traveling all the way to D.C. to complete all the paperwork, he calls up his buddy Tony. Troy authorizes Tony, who lives in D.C., to sell his property for him. Troy gives Tony a/an:

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A lender agrees to release the first borrower from all financial obligations and let a second buyer be responsible for the repayment of the debt. What is this an example of?

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Who appoints or selects the California State Real Estate Commissioner?

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A claim that has the appearance of having valid title, but in reality, the person either does not hold actual title, or there is a significant defect in the written documents supporting title, that makes it invalid. This an example of which legal concept:

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Tony and Taylor are two unmarried individuals who own property with equal interests and a right to survivorship. Which of the following forms of ownership would Tony and Taylor most likely have?

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How many miles does a township contain?

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Which of the following is not a type of depreciation used in the cost approach?

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Which of the following would generally constitute an antitrust violation?

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Real property can be converted to personal property by

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Which term refers to the packaging of a number of mortgage loans for sale in the secondary mortgage market by a financial institution or mortgage banker who originated the loans?

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Which of the following is a physical characteristic of real estate?

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Which of the following best describes Eminent Domain?

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Which of the following best describes the acceleration clause?

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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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When you borrow money to buy real estate, you give the lender a _____ against the property.

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

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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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Unlike apartments, which are leased by their tenants, condominium units are owned outright. A condominium is often shortened to

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Acceleration is a term associated with which type of document?

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What is Ginnie Mae’s primary responsibility?

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What is the final step of the real estate appraisal process in which the appraiser weighs each appraisal approach and determines which one is most relevant and should be used?

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

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

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Which of the following best describes real property?

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A mortgagor is also known as the:

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What is Fannie Mae’s primary responsibility?

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What determines who pays for what and how much at closing?

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What specific formula would be used to estimate the value of a property using the income approach?

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Which of the following BEST describes a contract that is voidable?

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

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The owner of a secluded area adjacent to the ocean noticed that people from the local town walked along the shore in front of his property. The owner learned that the local citizens had been walking along this beach for half a century. The owner went to court to try to stop people from walking along the water's edge in front of his property. The owner is likely to be:

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When contracting parties have signed a contract and both parties have done all they promised to do, it is called this:

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Which of the following enforces all federal environmental rules and regulations?

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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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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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An appraiser has been hired to prepare an appraisal report of a property for loan purposes. The property is a 25-year-old strip mall. To which approach to value should the appraiser give the greatest weight when making this appraisal?

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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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One individual or married couple in business alone (The most common form of business structure):

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What is it called when parties have fully performed the terms of a contract?

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

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Tenants by the Entirety and Community Property both generally pertain to

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Who administers real estate law in California?

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A buyer of a home was not informed that his house was on a septic tank system. The buyer has the right to:

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The EPA requires real estate professionals to give purchasers and tenants of residential dwelling a pamphlet about Lead-Based paint if the dwelling was built before when?

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What is the difference between a testate estate and an intestate estate?

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A bilateral contract is one in which

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Which type of lien is a claim imposed against a property without the consent of its owner?

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Which of the following would not be considered real property?

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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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A legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments to the lender by forcing the sale of the asset:

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Typically a trust is a _____ -party relationship.

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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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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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As a general rule of thumb ALL written offers must be:

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What form of legal land description uses a plat map?

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A double net lease is a rental agreement where:

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Even after an offer has been accepted and signed (by all parties), the buyer and seller may still choose to sign mutual release papers rather than proceed to closing. Which of the following circumstances would NOT give either party a justifiable reason to insist on a mutual release?

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A contract agreed to and signed under duress is what?

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Puffing is a term referring to

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The execution date or date executed is the day a contract is signed. The effective date is what? Choose the best answer.

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In a typical real estate market, if the demand for commercial office space declines and the supply of office space also declines at the same ratio, market rent per square foot should:

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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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When calculating the amount of real estate taxes owed, calculations are based on what type of value?

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

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During your time as agent you will run into many different types of people from areas across the world. Closing is called many names depending on which region of the U.S you are from. Which of the following is NOT a legal name for closing?

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Mrs. Jane lives in a small residential neighborhood. 100-year-old trees surround her home, and her neighbor Mr. Joe claims the trees are on his property and is planning on cutting them down. Mrs. Jane tries to reason with Mr. Joe, but he refuses to listen. Mrs. Jane files a lawsuit that includes a court order for Mr. Joe to stop his actions until they can work something out. What type of court order is this?

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Justin takes out a mortgage loan that requires monthly payments of $650.50 for 25 years and a final payment of $30,000. What type of loan is this?

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

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

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

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A buyer gave a broker a written offer to purchase property, which contained a 14-day acceptance clause along with a $3,000 deposit. On the seventh day, before acceptance by the seller, the buyer notified the broker that they were withdrawing their offer and asked for the return of the $3,000 deposit. Which of the following statements are true?

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Under the Federal Fair Housing Law, which of the following is considered discriminatory advertising?

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The Bundle of Rights include:

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Most states, including California have abolished which of the following?

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When you buy real property, you gain several different kinds of rights. One of which are rights called "subsurface rights." What are subsurface rights?

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The increase of value with the passage of time is best described as:

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In order for a month-to-month tenancy to be legally valid which of the following MUST the contract include?

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Which of the following consumers would most likely qualify and be able to derive the most benefit from refinancing their mortgage?

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Which of these meets the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) definition of family as a protected class?

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When a furnishing company creates materials for the construction of a house and is subsequently not paid, it may file a(n):

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Richard is renting property from Becky. Richard is on a month to month lease agreement. This past month he did not pay his rent. Richard's interest would be classified as:

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In a single agency relationship a real estate broker represents who?

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A seller tells the listing agent that her home was treated for termites five years ago, and that there are no termites now. Before listing the property, the agent should

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

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Which of the following would NOT apply to the income approach in the valuation process?

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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 best describes the prepayment penalty clause?

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What is the biggest difference between private and public land use controls?

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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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A broker's listing on a house expired. The next day it was listed with another broker and offered in the MLS. A week later, a third licensee called the first broker and asked for the key to show the home. The broker should inform the caller that:

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What is the difference between the market value of your home, and the amount you owe the lender who holds the mortgage?

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

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Market value is

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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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Used in connection with CERCLA and the creation of The Superfund; Retroactive liability means:

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The amount borrowed is called the:

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

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An example of an antitrust violation is

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Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe a fiduciary?

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A non licensed buyer negotiated the purchase of a house. During a conversation with the seller, the seller agreed to include both the washer and the dryer, in the sale, and this was included in the sales contract. In this situation, if the seller takes the appliances, what recourse (if any) does the buyer have?

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

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

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Mr. Jay lives on a property right next to a bridge. The state wants to widen the bridge due to the higher amounts of traffic reported. The state needs the space on either side of the bridge to widen the road. The government seizes Mr. Johnson’s property and gives him $150,000 for it. This government's right to take over privately-owned real for public use is an example of:

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about radon?

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

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All of the following will void an offer except

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Buyer Dan is considering buying a lot to build a single family residence. Dan hires an appraiser to appraise the lot. Which approach to value would the appraiser choose to complete the task?

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

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

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Local zoning ordinances often regulate all of the following except

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The “time is of the essence” contract clause in real estate contracts generally has to do with what?

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When, if all, can an executed contract be assigned?

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Which of the following would be an example of a deed restriction?

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  • Must be 18 years or older.
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The 150 multiple-choice questions on the salesperson examination cover a variety of topics that are relevant to California real estate license law. Here is what topics you are expected to know:

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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  1. California State License Law
  2. California Department of Real Estate (DRE) Purpose and Guidelines
  3. California Real Estate Prohibited Practices
  4. Administrative Procedure Act
  5. Unruh Civil Rights Act
  6. Holden Act

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