Colibri Real Estate Exam
During which stage of a real estate transaction must the licensee remember to impart
information to the seller regarding the potential buyer's qualifications and the quality of
the offer being presented? - answer During the negotiation stage
Why should real estate licensees have good knowledge of the loan programs that are
currently available from local banks and other lenders? - answer Financing is a critical
part of the transaction. Licensees need to stay current on lenders' guidelines so they
can qualify both the buyers and the property.
What is the mission of the Division of Licensing Services? - answerTo protect the
health, safety and welfare of consumers.
To provide efficient processing and examination services to license applicants.
To provide accurate information and qualified licensees to the business community. The
Division of Licensing issues licenses and enforces the real estate law.
What are the duties of the Secretary of State? - answerAll licensing, examination,
education, and compliance provisions of Article 12-A.
The rules of the Board.
The rules of the Secretary of State
How is an associate broker different from a broker? - answerAn associate broker must
meet the same qualifications as a licensed broker; however, an associate broker
chooses to work under the name and supervision of a licensed real estate broker.
How do licensees collect their commissions? - answerA broker can collect commissions
from the clients. However, the licensees working for the broker can only receive
commission payments from their sponsoring broker.
How old must a person be who wishes to become licensed in New York? -
answerSalespersons must be 18 years old; brokers must be 20 years old.
How many hours of instruction are required to become licensed in New York? -
answerSalespersons are required to complete 77 hours of instruction; brokers must
complete 152 hours.
How are exam scores reported, and what percentage is needed to pass the exam? -
answerASAP after the exam as either pass or fail; 70%
,Besides individual and associate broker, name 2 classes of broker licenses available. -
answerTrade name broker, corporate broker, partnership broker
What are the experience requirements to become a broker? - answerTwo full years of
experience as a licensed salesperson and 3,500 points.
Three years of equivalent experience in some other aspect of real estate and 5,250
points, subject to approval by the Department of State.
Which penalty is not imposed by the DOS on a real estate broker for engaging in fraud?
License revocation
Fine
Imprisonment
Reprimand - answerImprisonment
An___________ real estate broker is a licensed real estate broker who chooses to work
under the name and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. - answerAssociate
Associate brokers may receive commission payments from
Seller
Buyer
Cooperating broker
Sponsoring broker - answerSponsoring broker
Passed exam results are only valid for a period of ____ years. - answer2
For what are members of the Board compensated?
Their time
Their expertise
Contractual terms
Expense reimbursements - answerExpense reimbursements
How much is the fee charged by the DOS for an associate broker license?
$50
$185
$15
No fee is charged - answer$185
How many points are given for hotel sales experience?
400
300
250
125 - answer400
From whom can a salesperson receive compensation?
From any broker he or she works for
From a broker or client
, From his or her sponsoring broker only
From the broker or another licensee in the same firm - answerFrom his or her
sponsoring broker only
How many points are given for 3 years of certain types of real estate activities?
1,000
3,500
5,250
7,625 - answer5,250
Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a licensed real estate broker in
NY?
Be at least 21 years old
No misdemeanor convictions
Demonstrate fair knowledge of the English language
Be a US citizen - answerDemonstrate fair knowledge of the English language
A real estate transaction has four stages. Which of the following is NOT one of those
stages?
Listing the property
Marketing the property
Negotiating the purchase contract
Settling the transaction - answerMarketing the property
How many members of the NYS Board of Real Estate must be real estate brokers?
5
7
All
None - answer5
How many members are on the Board of Real Estate?
13
9
12
15 - answer15
In New York the real estate examinee must correctly answer at least ______percent of
the questions to pass the exam. - answer70
A real estate salesperson works on behalf of a licensed real estate broker to perform
any of the following duties associated with real estate transactions except?
List property
Sell property
Lease property
Collect commissions - answerCollect commissions
During which stage of a real estate transaction must the licensee remember to impart
information to the seller regarding the potential buyer's qualifications and the quality of
the offer being presented? - answer During the negotiation stage
Why should real estate licensees have good knowledge of the loan programs that are
currently available from local banks and other lenders? - answer Financing is a critical
part of the transaction. Licensees need to stay current on lenders' guidelines so they
can qualify both the buyers and the property.
What is the mission of the Division of Licensing Services? - answerTo protect the
health, safety and welfare of consumers.
To provide efficient processing and examination services to license applicants.
To provide accurate information and qualified licensees to the business community. The
Division of Licensing issues licenses and enforces the real estate law.
What are the duties of the Secretary of State? - answerAll licensing, examination,
education, and compliance provisions of Article 12-A.
The rules of the Board.
The rules of the Secretary of State
How is an associate broker different from a broker? - answerAn associate broker must
meet the same qualifications as a licensed broker; however, an associate broker
chooses to work under the name and supervision of a licensed real estate broker.
How do licensees collect their commissions? - answerA broker can collect commissions
from the clients. However, the licensees working for the broker can only receive
commission payments from their sponsoring broker.
How old must a person be who wishes to become licensed in New York? -
answerSalespersons must be 18 years old; brokers must be 20 years old.
How many hours of instruction are required to become licensed in New York? -
answerSalespersons are required to complete 77 hours of instruction; brokers must
complete 152 hours.
How are exam scores reported, and what percentage is needed to pass the exam? -
answerASAP after the exam as either pass or fail; 70%
,Besides individual and associate broker, name 2 classes of broker licenses available. -
answerTrade name broker, corporate broker, partnership broker
What are the experience requirements to become a broker? - answerTwo full years of
experience as a licensed salesperson and 3,500 points.
Three years of equivalent experience in some other aspect of real estate and 5,250
points, subject to approval by the Department of State.
Which penalty is not imposed by the DOS on a real estate broker for engaging in fraud?
License revocation
Fine
Imprisonment
Reprimand - answerImprisonment
An___________ real estate broker is a licensed real estate broker who chooses to work
under the name and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. - answerAssociate
Associate brokers may receive commission payments from
Seller
Buyer
Cooperating broker
Sponsoring broker - answerSponsoring broker
Passed exam results are only valid for a period of ____ years. - answer2
For what are members of the Board compensated?
Their time
Their expertise
Contractual terms
Expense reimbursements - answerExpense reimbursements
How much is the fee charged by the DOS for an associate broker license?
$50
$185
$15
No fee is charged - answer$185
How many points are given for hotel sales experience?
400
300
250
125 - answer400
From whom can a salesperson receive compensation?
From any broker he or she works for
From a broker or client
, From his or her sponsoring broker only
From the broker or another licensee in the same firm - answerFrom his or her
sponsoring broker only
How many points are given for 3 years of certain types of real estate activities?
1,000
3,500
5,250
7,625 - answer5,250
Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a licensed real estate broker in
NY?
Be at least 21 years old
No misdemeanor convictions
Demonstrate fair knowledge of the English language
Be a US citizen - answerDemonstrate fair knowledge of the English language
A real estate transaction has four stages. Which of the following is NOT one of those
stages?
Listing the property
Marketing the property
Negotiating the purchase contract
Settling the transaction - answerMarketing the property
How many members of the NYS Board of Real Estate must be real estate brokers?
5
7
All
None - answer5
How many members are on the Board of Real Estate?
13
9
12
15 - answer15
In New York the real estate examinee must correctly answer at least ______percent of
the questions to pass the exam. - answer70
A real estate salesperson works on behalf of a licensed real estate broker to perform
any of the following duties associated with real estate transactions except?
List property
Sell property
Lease property
Collect commissions - answerCollect commissions
