CA DRE SALESPERSON EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A & B)
ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A
What is the concept of "fee simple" ownership? - ANSWER: The most complete form
of ownership in real estate, providing full possessory rights and responsibilities for an
indefinite duration.
Define "leasehold estate." - ANSWER: A tenant's right to occupy real estate during
the term of the lease, typically without ownership of the property.
What are restrictive covenants? - ANSWER: Private agreements that restrict the use
of real estate in some way, often placed by developers or property owners.
Explain "adverse possession." - ANSWER: A method of acquiring title to real property
by possession for a statutory period under certain conditions.
What is "eminent domain"? - ANSWER: Government's power to take private
property for public use with just compensation to the owner.
What does "zoning" regulate? - ANSWER: Regulations for land use, specifying what
types of buildings and uses are permitted in different areas
Describe "easements." - ANSWER: Rights to use the property of another for specific
purposes, such as utilities or access.
What is a "variance" in zoning? - ANSWER: An exception to zoning laws granted to a
property owner, allowing for use that deviates from current zoning requirements.
What are the types of agency relationships in real estate? - ANSWER: Seller's agency,
buyer's agency, dual agency, and transaction brokerage.
What is the "duty of loyalty" in fiduciary responsibilities? - ANSWER: Requires the
agent to act solely in the best interest of their principal.
Define "dual agency." - ANSWER: Occurs when a real estate agent represents both
the buyer and the seller in the same transaction, with both parties' consent.
What is required for agency disclosure in California? - ANSWER: Agency disclosure
must be provided before entering into an agency relationship and must be
acknowledged in writing by the parties involved.
What does "OLD CAR" stand for in fiduciary duties? - ANSWER: Obedience, Loyalty,
Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable care.
, What is the "duty of care" in fiduciary responsibilities? - ANSWER: Requires the agent
to provide competent and diligent service to their principal.
What is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)? - ANSWER: An informal estimate of
market value by comparing similar properties that have recently sold in the area.
Explain the "Sales Comparison Approach". - ANSWER: Estimates property value by
comparing it to similar properties that have recently sold.
What is "cost approach" in appraisal? - ANSWER: Determines property value by
calculating the cost to replace or reproduce the improvements minus depreciation
plus land value.
Define "income approach" in property valuation. - ANSWER: Estimates the value of
income-generating properties based on the present value of future income streams.
What does "DUST" stand for in characteristics of value? - ANSWER: Demand, Utility,
Scarcity, and Transferability.
What is "highest and best use"? - ANSWER: The most profitable legal use of a
property, resulting in the highest value.
What is an "amortization schedule"? - ANSWER: A table detailing each periodic
payment on a loan, showing the amounts going towards principal and interest.
Explain "private mortgage insurance (PMI)." - ANSWER: Insurance that protects the
lender against losses if a borrower defaults on a conventional loan with a down
payment less than 20%.
What is an "adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)"? - ANSWER: A mortgage with an
interest rate that may change periodically based on changes in a corresponding
financial index.
Define "loan-to-value ratio (LTV)." - ANSWER: The ratio of the loan amount to the
appraised value or purchase price of the property, whichever is lower.
What is a balloon payment? - ANSWER: A large payment due at the end of a loan
term after a series of smaller periodic payments.
Explain "equity" in real estate. - ANSWER: The difference between the current
market value of a property and the outstanding balance of any mortgages on the
property.
What is the purpose of a "deed"? - ANSWER: A legal document that transfers
ownership of real property from one person to another.
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