TEXAS STATE PORTION REAL ESTATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT /ACCURATE
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Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a
salesperson while acting within the scope of the agency
agreement? -
-Solution -The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his
or her salespersons. The principal is liable for any
wrongs committed by the broker while acting within the
scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and
option contracts? -
-Solution -One characteristic of sales contracts is mutual
obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The
buyer in an option contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: -
-Solution -a standard street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and
determines that an individual's real estate license
should be suspended or revoked, the licensee is entitled
to a hearing before the commission within how many
days after the commission reaches its decision? -
-Solution -A licensee who faces suspension or
revocation of their license is entitled to a hearing within
30 days of the commission reaching their decision.
,Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the
regulatory authority of the Texas Real Estate
Commission? -
-Solution -The Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board has jurisdiction over state licensed
and certified appraisers. In addition to licensing brokers
and salespersons, the Texas Real Estate Commission is
responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and for
regulation of companies that sell and issue residential
service contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736,
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed
and authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law includes
altering contracts, or drawing up: -
-Solution -a deed, deed of trust, will, or other written
instrument that may transfer or affect the title to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency
relationship face? -
-Solution -A licensee who breaches the agency
relationship may be sued for damages, termination of
the contract, and/or non-payment of the commission.
Undisclosed dual agency is: -
-Solution -a violation of the TRELA.
What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer
Committee? -
-Solution -Six broker members are appointed by the
Texas Real Estate Commission; six attorney members
,are appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas.
The appointees serve a term of six years with one-third
of them being appointed every two years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency
relationships to a new client. This disclosure: -
-Solution -may be done orally or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual
without actually representing the individual? -
-Solution -A broker may obtain financing, assist in
locating a property, and prepare a contract or lease for
an individual without representing the individual.
A real estate licensee must notify the real estate
program manager if: -
-Solution -A licensee must notify the real estate
program manager within 20 days of receiving any
criminal complaint, information, indictment, or
conviction in which the licensee is named as a defendant;
or entry of a civil court order, verdict, or judgment,
against the licensee in any court of competent
jurisdiction in which the subject matter therein involves
any real estate or business-related activity by the
licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are
rented, decides to open a rental agency in order to
assist her friends in finding suitable renters. Pamela's
conduct is -
, -Solution -unacceptable because it involves an activity
for which a real estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real
estate license suspended for two years. What would
happen to the licenses of the salespersons affiliated
with this broker? -
-Solution -If the broker's license is suspended or
revoked, the salespersons' licenses are made inactive
and must be returned to the commission. A
salesperson's license may be made active when the
salesperson is sponsored by a new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used
by Texas licensees? -
-Solution -The Texas Real Estate Commission
A community property with rights of survivorship
agreement must: -
-Solution -doesn't need to go through probate, must be
signed by both spouses, must include the property
description, be in writing, contain wording that makes
evident the intent of survivorship, and be recorded in
the county courthouse.
Generally, the most important responsibility of an agent
is to: -
-Solution -represent the financial interests of the client.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT /ACCURATE
ANSWERS| 100% RATED CORRECT !! 2025-2026|
100% SURE PASS
Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a
salesperson while acting within the scope of the agency
agreement? -
-Solution -The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his
or her salespersons. The principal is liable for any
wrongs committed by the broker while acting within the
scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and
option contracts? -
-Solution -One characteristic of sales contracts is mutual
obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The
buyer in an option contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: -
-Solution -a standard street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and
determines that an individual's real estate license
should be suspended or revoked, the licensee is entitled
to a hearing before the commission within how many
days after the commission reaches its decision? -
-Solution -A licensee who faces suspension or
revocation of their license is entitled to a hearing within
30 days of the commission reaching their decision.
,Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the
regulatory authority of the Texas Real Estate
Commission? -
-Solution -The Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board has jurisdiction over state licensed
and certified appraisers. In addition to licensing brokers
and salespersons, the Texas Real Estate Commission is
responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and for
regulation of companies that sell and issue residential
service contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736,
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed
and authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law includes
altering contracts, or drawing up: -
-Solution -a deed, deed of trust, will, or other written
instrument that may transfer or affect the title to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency
relationship face? -
-Solution -A licensee who breaches the agency
relationship may be sued for damages, termination of
the contract, and/or non-payment of the commission.
Undisclosed dual agency is: -
-Solution -a violation of the TRELA.
What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer
Committee? -
-Solution -Six broker members are appointed by the
Texas Real Estate Commission; six attorney members
,are appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas.
The appointees serve a term of six years with one-third
of them being appointed every two years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency
relationships to a new client. This disclosure: -
-Solution -may be done orally or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual
without actually representing the individual? -
-Solution -A broker may obtain financing, assist in
locating a property, and prepare a contract or lease for
an individual without representing the individual.
A real estate licensee must notify the real estate
program manager if: -
-Solution -A licensee must notify the real estate
program manager within 20 days of receiving any
criminal complaint, information, indictment, or
conviction in which the licensee is named as a defendant;
or entry of a civil court order, verdict, or judgment,
against the licensee in any court of competent
jurisdiction in which the subject matter therein involves
any real estate or business-related activity by the
licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are
rented, decides to open a rental agency in order to
assist her friends in finding suitable renters. Pamela's
conduct is -
, -Solution -unacceptable because it involves an activity
for which a real estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real
estate license suspended for two years. What would
happen to the licenses of the salespersons affiliated
with this broker? -
-Solution -If the broker's license is suspended or
revoked, the salespersons' licenses are made inactive
and must be returned to the commission. A
salesperson's license may be made active when the
salesperson is sponsored by a new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used
by Texas licensees? -
-Solution -The Texas Real Estate Commission
A community property with rights of survivorship
agreement must: -
-Solution -doesn't need to go through probate, must be
signed by both spouses, must include the property
description, be in writing, contain wording that makes
evident the intent of survivorship, and be recorded in
the county courthouse.
Generally, the most important responsibility of an agent
is to: -
-Solution -represent the financial interests of the client.
