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Sally's a first- b b
time homebuyer. She's a little nervous about finding a good real estate licensee to help her- she's
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read about a lot of scams out there. Which of the following provides protection for consu mers like
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Sally? - CORRECT ANSWER -License laws
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AREC commission members Dale, Sherry, Jasmine, and Ted have convened to imposed a penalt y
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on a broker who's been found guilty of fraud. Which of these reasons could prevent them fro m
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doing this work? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The fact that only four members have convened, and there need to be at least five
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Which area of real estate law covers the rights of ownership and tenancy, and the government' s
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rights and authority under eminent domain? - CORRECT ANSWER -General property law
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What are the main ways that license laws ensure consumer protection? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
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establish requirements, define activities, and set standards
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Where will you find official documentation about the licensing of real estate professionals? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -State laws and regulations
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Which of the following people would NOT get their questions answered by AREC? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -
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Brock is setting up a new brokerage in Huntsville. He asks himself, "I wonder what's the best w ay to
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split commission with my employees?"
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Which area of real estate law governs the use of contracts, explains the elements required to make
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a contract valid, and describes what happens if a breach of contract should occur? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Contract law b b b
,AREC is looking for a new commission member to fill the "consumer" slot. Which of the followi ng
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people is eligible? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Terry, 43, who worked as a real estate licensee until he was 28. He now owns a small bakery in
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Tuscaloosa.
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In Alabama, hearings are typically held in which county? - CORRECT ANSWER -Montgomery
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Adele's not at all happy with the commission's final decision on her hearing because she believ es
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the commission is forcing her to sell off many of the assets of her brokerage. "Can it really d o
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that?" Adele wonders. Does she have a reason to file an application for a rehearing? -
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Yes, because she has reason to believe that the commission acted outside its legal authority.
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Which of the following is a disciplinary action that the commission may NOT take against a lice
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nsee? - CORRECT ANSWER -A jail sentence of up to 18 months
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Which of the following is NOT considered a license law violation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Listing
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a family member's home, with proper disclosure
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Which of the following is true about disciplinary actions in Alabama? - CORRECT ANSWER - A
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suspended license can be reinstated once the licensee has completed certain actions
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The commission is holding a hearing for licensee Dana. Which of the following is she NOT allo wed
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to do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask a commission member to testify on her behalf
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Adele's been a real estate agent in Alabama for the last three years. She just received notice fr om
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the Alabama Real Estate Commission assessing her $30. What's the assessment for? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -To replenish the recovery fund b b b b b b
,Which of the following is true about Alabama Real Estate Commission hearings? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -They are usually held in Montgomery County.
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Meghan filed a notice of appeal and a $200 bond in the circuit court of Montgomery County. S he
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did this 21 days after she received the outcome of her hearing. She is waiting now for the c
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ommission to file the case record with the circuit court. Did Meghan file her notice of appeal c
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orrectly? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, she's done everything right so far.
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Serious violations of the real estate license laws typically result in which disciplinary action or a
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ctions? - CORRECT ANSWER -License suspension or revocation
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AREC has just noticed that the amount of money in the Alabama Recovery Fund has dropped b elow
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$500,000. Can it impose a fee on an inactive licensee? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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No, but it can have inactive licensees pay the fee when they reactivate.
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If your license is suspended, it's only temporary. If your license is revoked, it is permanently re
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moved and requires
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A new license application after the penalty period
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Misrepresentation or false promises, fraud, improper disclosure, improper document and recor d b b b b b b b b b b b
keeping, net listings, and prohibited compensation practices - CORRECT ANSWER -
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License law violations b b
Affirm, reverse, or modify the commission's decision, or return the case to the commission for
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further proceedings - CORRECT ANSWER -Circuit court's options with commission appeals
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When a final decision is arbitrary, unreasonable, careless, in violation of a legal provision or a c
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ommission rule, outside the commission's legal authority, influenced by unlawful procedures, o r
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opposed to reliable evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -Rehearing conditions
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, Give testimony, examine witnesses, and engage an attorney - CORRECT ANSWER - Permitted
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licensee actions at a hearing
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Reprimands, license revocation, or suspension, fines between $100 and $2,500, or both revoca
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tion/suspension and fines - CORRECT ANSWER -Disciplinary actions the commission may invoke
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Contracts, general property, agency, state-specific license laws - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The four areas of real estate law
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Compensates consumers who are awarded a judgment for fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation i n a
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real estate transaction and have exhausted all other remedies to collect -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Alabama real estate recovery fund
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created in 1928 to administer real estate license law in Alabama - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC)
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Total number of commission members - CORRECT ANSWER -Nine
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Protect consumers from unprofessional practices - CORRECT ANSWER -Purpose of license
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An investigation may include - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Subpoenas, witness testimony, and a request for documents and records
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Licensee initial or assessment fee for the recovery fund - CORRECT ANSWER -$30
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Alabama residents who are 19 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, have co
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mpleted 60 hours of salesperson coursework, and have achieved a score of 70% or better on t he
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licensing exam - CORRECT ANSWER -Specific requirements for licensure
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