Broker Zeke is busy and doesn't have time to go to the bank, so he deposits his client's earnest money funds into his personal account. He plans to move
... [Show More] the funds to the appropriate account within a week. This violation is an example of ______.
a. Commingling
b. Contractural Interference
c. Failure to disclose an agency relationship
d. Performing services that would qualify as practice of law - a. Commingling
Which regulation sets forth the Virginia Real Estate Board's licensing regulations?
a. Code of Virginia Title 53, Chapter 20
b. Real Estate Settlement Agents Act
c. Sherman Act
d. Virginia Administrative Code Title 18, Agency 135, Chapter 20 - d. Virginia Administrative Code Title 18, Agency 135, Chapter 20
Karen just received her real estate license in Virginia. She must take post-licensing education this year and then she can renew her license next year. What type of license does Karen have?
a. Associate broker
b. Broker
c. Managing broker
d. Salesperson - d. Salesperson
Which of the following is NOT an example of a misrepresentation or omission?
a. Kari knows that the low rent she's advertising for some new apartments is too good to be
true, but she advertises it anyway.
b. Katherine's ad for her newly-renovated home states, "new from the studs up." Her
carpenter has a different story.
c. Kevin's MLS remarks note that the condo has the city's "most beautiful twilight view of
downtown and the bay."
d. Kim notes that the property is next to a "serene, peaceful green space." It's next to an
industrial park. - c. Kevin's MLS remarks note that the condo has the city's "most beautiful twilight view of
downtown and the bay."
John is 18 and he wants to be a real estate broker in Virginia. He is ready to complete the 180 hours of required real estate licensing coursework. Is there anything that might prevent him from doing this?
a. No - you go, John!
b. Yes - he must be at least 19 years old.
c. Yes - he must have at least three years of experience as a Virginia salesperson before he
can become a broker.
d. Yes - he must schedule his exam before beginning the required coursework. - c. Yes - he must have at least three years of experience as a Virginia salesperson before he
can become a broker.
Daniel is a full-time member of the armed services. He is renting a property, but just received orders to relocate to a new base in another state for no less than two years. What actions could he take related to his existing lease?
a. Abandon the leased property
b. Ask to be evicted from the property
c. He must fulfill the provisions of the lease
d. Use the orders to receive a military release from his lease obligation - d. Use the orders to receive a military release from his lease obligation
Virginia's Big Valley Brokerage was just audited and the auditor found several instances of noncompliance. What happens next?
a. The brokerage's license will be temporarily suspended until the noncompliance issue is
resolved.
b. The licenses of all affiliated brokers will be temporarily suspended.
c. The principal broker must address the noncompliance or create a plan to do so.
d. The principal broker must pay for another more in-depth audit within six weeks. - c. The principal broker must address the noncompliance or create a plan to do so.
Business is slow and you've decided to pull in some more clients with a marketing campaign claiming you're the top-producing real estate agent in town. What type of violation are you committing?
a. Conflict of interest
b. Improper disclosure
c. Mishandling funds
d. Misrepresentation - d. Misrepresentation
What is the VREB authorized to do?
a. License appraisers and home inspectors
b. Regulate advertising of small home businesses
c. Require minimum daily work hours for all licensees
d. Set requirements and standards of conduct for real estate licensees as well as enforce
Virginia's real estate laws - d. Set requirements and standards of conduct for real estate licensees as well as enforce
Virginia's real estate laws
Why is it important to call 811 before any work involving excavation is performed?
a. So that underground utilities can be marked with flags
b. To ensure the proper permits are in place
c. To ensure work is done according to code
d. To notify the local planning office that permits are required - a. So that underground utilities can be marked with flags
What happens to you if you're involved in a case and can't pay the judgment amount and the consumer is awarded money from the Real Estate Recovery Fund?
a. Nothing! That is what the fund is for!
b. You can continue to practice real estate but must pay back the money to the fund at 10%
interest.
c. You must pay back the money from the fund at 30% interest from your real estate
commissions.
d. Your license will be revoked and can't be reinstated until you pay back the fund, plus
interest. - d. Your license will be revoked and can't be reinstated until you pay back the fund, plus
interest.
In Virginia, how many hours of approved real estate courses must an individual complete before taking the real estate broker's exam?
a. 180
b. 30
c. 60
d. 75 - a. 180
Which of the following statements best describes a standard agent?
a. They are not required to perform all duties required by statute.
b. They only work for buyers.
c. They only work for sellers.
d. They perform duties required by statute throughout the transactional process. - d. They perform duties required by statute throughout the transactional process. [Show Less]