brokerage - correct answer the aspect of the real estate business that pertains to overseeing the needs of the parties and completing a transaction; a
... [Show More] brokerage transaction may or may not involve agency relationships
The role of a property manager - correct answer Generally responsible for the day to day operations of the property, maintenance, and tenant relations
How are home inspectors licensed? - correct answer Home inspectors are licensed in Texas by TREC.
Real Estate Development - correct answer most often involves the acquisition of land for development into residential subdivisions, retail centers and other commercial uses.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) - correct answer the nationwide association is divided into state associations, and further divided into local associations or boards. The local associations or boards operate the MLS in markets throughout the US.
The benefits of home ownership include: - correct answer Pride of Ownership, Occupancy, Tax Benefits, Investment, Security: POOTIS=m
Physical Characteristics of Land: Indestructibility - correct answer Indestructibility refers to the fact that land cannot be destroyed. The other two characteristics are immobility and non-homogeneity (uniqueness)
Demand for real estate is affected by: - correct answer 1. Growth in employment
2. Personal preference
3. Availability of credit
as well as transportation systems and Federal government policy
Common Law vs. Statutory Law - correct answer Common Law was developed in England and based on common sense and local custom; under this system, a court looks to the findings of prior courts when rendering a decision
Statutory law is enacted by federal and state legislative bodies
What is the purpose of the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act (TRELA 1939)? - correct answer The purpose of TRELA is to protect the public against unscrupulous brokers and sales agents.
What is TREC (1949)? - correct answer TREC was created by the state legislature in 1949. It has 9 members who carry out the provisions in TRELA.
TREC has been granted powers by the Legislature to: - correct answer -File actions against a license holder on its own notion
-Assess admin. penalties of up to $5k per day against offending licensed and unlicensed officials
-Promulgate forms which are mandatory for license holders
- Suspend or revoke licenses of violators
-Subpoena books, records, witnesses and file suit with the AG to enforce subpoena
as well as issue licenses, enact rules and regulations, place a license holder on probation, require education
Land - correct answer the surface of the earth extending downward to the center of the earth and upwards above the surface extending to infinity; includes trees, crops and water
Rights to land are considered "severable"... - correct answer the ability for different individuals to own the different rights of the same piece of land
Surface Rights - correct answer The owner of surface rights has the ability to develop (improve) the surface, and to use resources extracted from or near the surface including stone, gravel, water, and limestone. [Show Less]