AYPO REAL ESTATE PRACTICE FINAL EXAM
*A real estate agent walked through a client's house. He noted 4 things: side yard is not
maintained, lock on back door doesn't effectively latch, support beams in the basement
are discolored and has some cracks, and some of the linoleum tiles in the kitchen are
loose. Which of these items should he suggest to be professionally inspected? -
answers-the support beams in the basement
*if the total cost of the loan is paid off in a set of scheduled payments across the term,
the loan is... - answers-fully amortized
In order for a deed to be legal, it must: - answers-be recorded with the county clerk
*does the real estate settlement procedures act allow the receiving of unearned fees for
services not actually preformed? - answers-no
What is the purpose of mortgage insurance - answers-to reimburse a lender should a
borrower default on a mortgage loan
What is the primary purpose of regular reconciliation on clients' trust accounts? -
answers-to catch problems when they are small
What kind of contract is an option? - answers-a unilateral contract
Discount points - answers-a fee that reduces the interest rate on a mortgage loan
*carol takes out a second mortgage on her house. What should the bank issuing the
second mortgage do if they want to give their lien preferential weight over any other
liens that may be imposed on carol's property? - answers-perfect the lien from the
second mortgage
What is the official legal term in michigan for listing or buyer agency agreement that est.
An agency relationship between a real estate broker and a client? - answers-service
provision agreement
Equitable remedy - answers-reformation
Cc&rs in real estate stands for: - answers-covenants, conditions, and restrictions
*if the demand for a product remains relatively the same, what is the best way to
increase the value of that product? - answers-decrease the supply of that product
Comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide growth and development of a
community or region? - answers-a master plan
, Who reviews the form and content of the real estate exam? - answers-both the
department of licensing and regulations and the board of real estate brokers and
salespersons
What type of agency is likely in a power of attorney arrangement? - answers-universal
*a property owner is considering "buying" discount points for a $65,000 second
mortgage with a 30 year term. This will lower annual interest rates from 10.5% to 9.5%.
Is the total cost of the second mortgage greater with the 10.5% annual interest rate or
with the 9.5% rate and the added cost of the points? - answers-greater total cost at
10.5% interest ($214,110)
*if a real estate professional intentionally fails to disclose a conflict of interest to a party
they are representing in a real estate transaction, the real estate professional could be
accused of... - answers-committing fraud
According to the regulations est. By the michigan department of insurance and financial
services in response to the passage of the dodd-frank and the safe act, in order to use a
land contract to finance the purchase of a property, the person must be able to... -
answers-qualify for a traditional mortgage loan
The current transfer tax rate in michigan is... - answers-$3.75 per $500 of the total
property value
How can a short sale be advantageous for a lender? - answers-the short sale pays off
some of the debt and avoids the extra costs associated with foreclosure processdings
*a property was purchased for $350,000. Since then, the property has appreciated a
total of $75,000 in value. The owner also built a $26,000 structure on the property. Now
the property is being sold and the seller owes transfer taxes. If the transfer tax rate is
$10 for every $5,000 of the adjusted tax basis, how much does the seller owe in transfer
taxes?
(purchase price + improvement value + total accumulated appreciation adjusted tax
basis)(adjusted tax basis x tax rate = transfer taxes) - answers-$902
Property taxes are considered which type of taxes? - answers-ad-valorem taxes
Which of the following is not true about acceptance of a contract? - answers-rejection of
a counteroffer reinstates the previous offer
A breach of contract that substantially lowers the value of the contract for the non-
breaching party is considered to be... - answers-a material breach
*which of the following is not a material fact related to the property's condition? -
answers-the existence of easements on the property
*A real estate agent walked through a client's house. He noted 4 things: side yard is not
maintained, lock on back door doesn't effectively latch, support beams in the basement
are discolored and has some cracks, and some of the linoleum tiles in the kitchen are
loose. Which of these items should he suggest to be professionally inspected? -
answers-the support beams in the basement
*if the total cost of the loan is paid off in a set of scheduled payments across the term,
the loan is... - answers-fully amortized
In order for a deed to be legal, it must: - answers-be recorded with the county clerk
*does the real estate settlement procedures act allow the receiving of unearned fees for
services not actually preformed? - answers-no
What is the purpose of mortgage insurance - answers-to reimburse a lender should a
borrower default on a mortgage loan
What is the primary purpose of regular reconciliation on clients' trust accounts? -
answers-to catch problems when they are small
What kind of contract is an option? - answers-a unilateral contract
Discount points - answers-a fee that reduces the interest rate on a mortgage loan
*carol takes out a second mortgage on her house. What should the bank issuing the
second mortgage do if they want to give their lien preferential weight over any other
liens that may be imposed on carol's property? - answers-perfect the lien from the
second mortgage
What is the official legal term in michigan for listing or buyer agency agreement that est.
An agency relationship between a real estate broker and a client? - answers-service
provision agreement
Equitable remedy - answers-reformation
Cc&rs in real estate stands for: - answers-covenants, conditions, and restrictions
*if the demand for a product remains relatively the same, what is the best way to
increase the value of that product? - answers-decrease the supply of that product
Comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide growth and development of a
community or region? - answers-a master plan
, Who reviews the form and content of the real estate exam? - answers-both the
department of licensing and regulations and the board of real estate brokers and
salespersons
What type of agency is likely in a power of attorney arrangement? - answers-universal
*a property owner is considering "buying" discount points for a $65,000 second
mortgage with a 30 year term. This will lower annual interest rates from 10.5% to 9.5%.
Is the total cost of the second mortgage greater with the 10.5% annual interest rate or
with the 9.5% rate and the added cost of the points? - answers-greater total cost at
10.5% interest ($214,110)
*if a real estate professional intentionally fails to disclose a conflict of interest to a party
they are representing in a real estate transaction, the real estate professional could be
accused of... - answers-committing fraud
According to the regulations est. By the michigan department of insurance and financial
services in response to the passage of the dodd-frank and the safe act, in order to use a
land contract to finance the purchase of a property, the person must be able to... -
answers-qualify for a traditional mortgage loan
The current transfer tax rate in michigan is... - answers-$3.75 per $500 of the total
property value
How can a short sale be advantageous for a lender? - answers-the short sale pays off
some of the debt and avoids the extra costs associated with foreclosure processdings
*a property was purchased for $350,000. Since then, the property has appreciated a
total of $75,000 in value. The owner also built a $26,000 structure on the property. Now
the property is being sold and the seller owes transfer taxes. If the transfer tax rate is
$10 for every $5,000 of the adjusted tax basis, how much does the seller owe in transfer
taxes?
(purchase price + improvement value + total accumulated appreciation adjusted tax
basis)(adjusted tax basis x tax rate = transfer taxes) - answers-$902
Property taxes are considered which type of taxes? - answers-ad-valorem taxes
Which of the following is not true about acceptance of a contract? - answers-rejection of
a counteroffer reinstates the previous offer
A breach of contract that substantially lowers the value of the contract for the non-
breaching party is considered to be... - answers-a material breach
*which of the following is not a material fact related to the property's condition? -
answers-the existence of easements on the property
