CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP
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,When does a tax year run? July 1-June 30
Legally combining smaller, adjacent parcels of land to form a Plottage or assemblage
larger parcel.
Separating large parcels into smaller lots Subdividing or separating
Amount or size of land being increased by natural forces such Accretion
as deposits by wind or water.
Gradual uncovering of land previously covered by water such Reliction
as when a stream changes course.
The Statute of Limitations in the state of California allows how 4 years
long to take action?
The process by which the court may seize real or personal Attachment
property as security for a satisfaction of monetary judgement.
When is a 20-day preliminary notice of a mechanics lien need 20-days after the claimant (contractor) has first furnished labor, services, equipment, or
to be issued? materials.
What is the purpose of issuing a preliminary notice of a To inform concerned parties that the property may be subject to liens arising out of
mechanics lien to a claimant? contract.
What is the brokers relationship to the customer? The broker is the agent to the customer (customer employs the broker).
What is the agents (salesperson) relationship to the broker? The salesperson is the agent to the broker (the broker gives the salesperson authority to
act on his/her behalf).
A Home Equity Line of Credit is An Open Ended Mortgage
An Open Ended Mortgage is A type of note that permits the borrower to obtain more money at a future date under
the same deed of trust.
Zoning is an example of Police power
, Local jurisdictions have the authority to divide land into Zoning
districts and impose land use regulations to promote health,
safety, and welfare of the public--this is known as
When can restrictions placed on a deed be removed? Never
What is the only restriction placed on a deed that is Race restrictions
considered illegal?
Is an option contract bilateral or unilateral? Unilateral
What does an option contract NOT do? Create a legal interest in a property
If a buyer has defaulted on on an original land contract which a Quiet Title Action.
had been recorded, this would result in a defective title,
requiring legal action to clear the title. This is called
A promise is also known as a Covenant
A court action is mandatory to evict a delinquent tenant. This Unlawful Detainer
process is called
A verbal contract is considered Valid
California Statute of Frauds require a real estate agreement to In writing
be
What kind of listing agreement offers a listing broker to Exclusive right to sell
receive a commission regardless of who is the "procuring"
cause? Is also considered the greatest protection for the
agent.
What does a deed NOT need to be considered valid? A date
A valid deed must have 3 components Be in writing, be signed by the grantor, and delivered to the grantee
For a deed to be recorded, it must Be acknowledged (notarized)
AND GUIDE COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS
AND COMPREHENSIVE DRE LICENSE
EXAM REVIEW | GRADED A+ |
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
,When does a tax year run? July 1-June 30
Legally combining smaller, adjacent parcels of land to form a Plottage or assemblage
larger parcel.
Separating large parcels into smaller lots Subdividing or separating
Amount or size of land being increased by natural forces such Accretion
as deposits by wind or water.
Gradual uncovering of land previously covered by water such Reliction
as when a stream changes course.
The Statute of Limitations in the state of California allows how 4 years
long to take action?
The process by which the court may seize real or personal Attachment
property as security for a satisfaction of monetary judgement.
When is a 20-day preliminary notice of a mechanics lien need 20-days after the claimant (contractor) has first furnished labor, services, equipment, or
to be issued? materials.
What is the purpose of issuing a preliminary notice of a To inform concerned parties that the property may be subject to liens arising out of
mechanics lien to a claimant? contract.
What is the brokers relationship to the customer? The broker is the agent to the customer (customer employs the broker).
What is the agents (salesperson) relationship to the broker? The salesperson is the agent to the broker (the broker gives the salesperson authority to
act on his/her behalf).
A Home Equity Line of Credit is An Open Ended Mortgage
An Open Ended Mortgage is A type of note that permits the borrower to obtain more money at a future date under
the same deed of trust.
Zoning is an example of Police power
, Local jurisdictions have the authority to divide land into Zoning
districts and impose land use regulations to promote health,
safety, and welfare of the public--this is known as
When can restrictions placed on a deed be removed? Never
What is the only restriction placed on a deed that is Race restrictions
considered illegal?
Is an option contract bilateral or unilateral? Unilateral
What does an option contract NOT do? Create a legal interest in a property
If a buyer has defaulted on on an original land contract which a Quiet Title Action.
had been recorded, this would result in a defective title,
requiring legal action to clear the title. This is called
A promise is also known as a Covenant
A court action is mandatory to evict a delinquent tenant. This Unlawful Detainer
process is called
A verbal contract is considered Valid
California Statute of Frauds require a real estate agreement to In writing
be
What kind of listing agreement offers a listing broker to Exclusive right to sell
receive a commission regardless of who is the "procuring"
cause? Is also considered the greatest protection for the
agent.
What does a deed NOT need to be considered valid? A date
A valid deed must have 3 components Be in writing, be signed by the grantor, and delivered to the grantee
For a deed to be recorded, it must Be acknowledged (notarized)
