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WRA EXAM QUESTIONSThe WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase describes which of the following as the
way an earnest money payment should be handled as a result of a sale involving
cooperating firms? - CORRECT ANSWER-The selling licensee should have all
earnest money checks paid directly to the listing firm... Explanation: The Earnest
Money section of the offer states: "Unless otherwise agreed, earnest money shall
be paid to and held in the trust account of the listing broker."
An appraisal would most likely be used in all of the following transactions or
situations EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-subletting an apartment unit.... Value
does not need to be established in order to sublet an apartment unit.
A buyer has an inspection contingency in the offer to purchase that does not give
the seller the right to cure. The home inspector finds a defect during the
inspection. The buyer would like the seller to repair the defect according to the
buyer's specifications. If the seller does not want to repair the defect as specified
by the buyer then the buyer is no longer interested in purchasing the property.
How would you accomplish this for the buyer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deliver an
amendment to the seller specifying the repairs that must be made and if the
seller does not agree then deliver a notice of defects. ...Explanation: Because the
seller does not have the right to cure, delivering a notice of defects will terminate
the offer. The buyer should first try and negotiate the repairs by amending the
offer. If the seller does not agree to the amendment, then issuing the notice will
terminate the offer.
Which of the following would violate advertising rules for real estate licensees? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Advertising a property that has already been sold.
...Explanation: Wis. Admin. Code § REEB 24.04(1) states, "Licensees shall not
advertise in a manner which is false, deceptive, or misleading."
At closing, the seller needs to give a credit to the buyer for property taxes. Last
year's taxes were $3,700 and there are 242 days from the first of the year
through the day of closing. How much will the buyer's tax credit be? - CORRECT
ANSWER-$2,443.02... Explanation: $3, day year = $10.1370 daily
,proration. $10.1370 x 241 days between January 1 and the day prior to closing =
$2,443.02.
The right of a governmental body to take ownership of real estate for public use
is called: - CORRECT ANSWER-eminent domain...Explanation: Eminent domain
is one form of police power and is the power of a governmental body to take
ownership of real estate for a public use.
Rental property is sold to a new owner. Tenants remain under a written lease.
The new owner wants to raise the rent. When can the new owner raise the rent?
- CORRECT ANSWER-When the lease with the current tenants expires
Explanation: Unless the terms of the tenants' current lease permit an increase in
rent, the new owner must wait until the lease expires and execute a new lease at
the desired rent.
Which of the following activities can an unlicensed personal assistant do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule appointments. Explanation: An unlicensed
personal assistant cannot do any activities that would require a real estate
license such as showings, open houses, or completing forms. An unlicensed
assistant can complete activities that do not require a license such as scheduling
appointments.
A city zoning board changes the zoning for a single parcel of property to meet a
public need. This would be called: - CORRECT ANSWER-spot
zoning...Explanation:Spot zoning occurs when a single parcel of land rezoned. A
variance allows a parcel to violate permanently a zoning law. Downzoning
changes the use of all the properties within a zoning district.
A licensee is listing a 4-bedroom, two-story house. Which of the following would
be the most suitable comparable property? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 3-bedroom,
two-story house that was recently sold in the same neighborhood as the listed
property. Explanation: A comparable property is a similar property currently being
sold. The maximum value of a property tends to be established by value of
similar properties that have recently sold. A foreclosed property does not provide
a good comparison because it is not an arm's length sale.
, Evelyn and her boyfriend, Noah, are getting married, and are looking to purchase
a new home. They have asked you as their real estate licensee for advice on
how to take title. What advice can you give them regarding on how they should
take title? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suggest they speak to an attorney.
Explanation: Real estate licensees cannot give legal advice such as how to take
title.
Which of the following is the way that title appears on public records? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Record....Explanation: Record title is the way that the title
appears on public records.
Omar lists his house with Brandon. Nancy goes to Brandon's open house and
decides she wants to make an offer on the house. Nancy does not have an
agency agreement with Brandon and she asks Brandon to write the offer. Which
of the following CORRECTLY identifies the relationship between Brandon and
Nancy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nancy is Brandon's customer...Explanation:
Brandon has a listing contract with Omar. Nancy does not sign a buyer agency
agreement with Brandon. Brandon provides brokerage services to Nancy as a
customer.
Question 14 - CORRECT ANSWER-
A licensee is purchasing a home. When completing the offer to purchase how
should they handle the agency information on line 1? - CORRECT ANSWER-All
of the agency information should be stricken because the licensee is acting as a
principal not an agent. Explanation: A licensee cannot act as a principal and an
agent at the same time. Therefore, the agency information found at line one of
the Residential Offer to Purchase should be stricken completely.
A condominium owner has to pay a condominium fee each month. The
condominium fee is calculated on an annual basis and then is paid monthly in
equal installments. The fee paid is 1% of the assessed value of the unit, which is
$240,000. The fee is due on the first of every month. How much would the owner
of the condominium have paid in condominium fees as of June 1? - CORRECT
ANSWER-$1,200...Explanation: $240,000 assessed value x .01 = $2,400. $2,400
/ 12 months = $200 monthly fee. $200 x 6 = $1,200 paid in condominium fees
through June 1.
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