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1. Use of the TREC promulgated One to Four Family Residential Contract (Re-
sale):
A. Is allowed on the sale of a residential condominium
B. Can be used for a vacant residential lot
C. Covers single family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex transactions
D. All of the above
Rationale >> : The correct answer is C. The TREC One to Four Family Residential
Contract (Resale) covers single family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex transac-
tions.: C. Covers single family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex transactions
2. Broker's fees are:
A. Included in the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) between the
Buyer and the Seller
B. Determined by writing in the Information About Brokerage Services
C. Determined by writing in the Listing Agreement
,D. Both B and C
Rationale >> :
The correct answer is C. Broker fees are agreed in the listing agree-
ment between the Seller and the Broker. The Broker has the ability to share
those fees with an agent from an outside company who works with a buyer.:
3. Fraud is:
A. A crime
B. A civil law violation
C. Both A and B
D. Only B
: The correct answer is C. Fraud can be prosecuted as a crime. Fraud
Rationale >>
charges also can go through the courts as civil law violations.:
4. Federal Fair Housing Laws forbid discriminatory practices by parties includ-
ing:
A. Owners of properties
B. Lenders
C. Real estate brokers
D. All of the above
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