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TEXAS PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS RECENT VERSION 1. TRELA Texas Real Estate License Act - ANSWER -law that governs all real estate licensees and sets powers for TREC 2. TREC Texas Real Estate Commission - ANSWER -three prong test to determine if license required (Is activity or dealing in real property for compensation for others?) -Lists, Leases, Buys, Exchanges, Auctions, Negotiates, Sells (LLBEANS) -acts w/o license punishable ($4k + 1 year in jail) -practicing w/o license punishable by court w/penalty of up to 1 to 3x total money received 3. TRELA & TREC purpose - ANSWER protect public 4. Obtaining License *no experience required* - ANSWER -18, US citizen or legal alien -legal resident of TX at time of filing -work under supervision of broker -complete education -apply w/fee -letter of eligibility & test -satisfy commission 5. Licensee Education - ANSWER 12 semesters or 180 hours -4 semesters/60 hours principles of real estate and -2 semesters/30 hours of agency, contracts, contract forms, addenda & finance 6. Written Application w/Fee - ANSWER Salesperson Sponsorship Form -can be submitted before or after exam -active license cannot be issues w/o sponsoring broker Certifications showing education completion Fingerprinting 7. Real property - ANSWER all the legal rights, powers, and privileges of real estate ownership. The rights of ownership are often referred to as the bundle of rights. 8. Bundle of Rights - ANSWER 1.Possession, 2.Use, 3.Encumber, 4.Exclusion, 5.Transfer 9. Personal Property - ANSWER movable rather than being permanently attached to real estate 10. Chattel - ANSWER personal property 11. Fixture - ANSWER An item of personal property that has been converted to real property by being permanently affixed to the realty. Ex: cabinets, carpet, built-in shelves 12. Emblements - ANSWER crops or any type of seasonal/annual plantings that are cultivated for profit. These are classified as personal property. 13. Trade fixtures - ANSWER personal property that a business operator installs as part of the business operations. 14. MARIA - ANSWER Method of Attachment, Adaptability, Relationship, Intention, Agreement 15. severance - ANSWER turning the item into personal property 16. Economic Characteristics of Land - ANSWER scarcity, improvements, permanence of investment, area preference 17. Scarcity - ANSWER There's a limited supply of real property, particularly when considering a specific area. 18. Improvements - ANSWER Adding improvements to real property affects its value. 19. Permanence of investment - ANSWER Investment in improving a property tends to be very long term. 20. Area preference (location) - ANSWER The location of a parcel can dramatically affect its value. 21. Physical Characteristics of Land - ANSWER Immobility, Indestructibility, Uniqueness 22. Immobility - ANSWER In general, land doesn't move. 23. Indestructibility - ANSWER This refers to the fact that land can't be destroyed. 24. Uniqueness - ANSWER Each property is unique. 25. Metes and bounds - ANSWER A method of land description which involves identifying distances and directions and makes use of both the physical boundaries and measurements of the land. 26. Samantha is a real estate licensee. She's showing her client a property. The client asks about some spots on the ceiling and wonders if they're an indication of a roof leak. What should Samantha do? - ANSWER Suggest that her client contact a roofing expert to make a determination. Buying and selling homes is Samantha's area of expertise, not identifying roof leaks. She shouldn't offer an opinion about whether the roof leaks, but she should suggest contacting an expert in this field. 27. Not wanting to delay closing, Alice, the seller's agent, didn't disclose when the seller informed her a week before closing that the water heater needed to be replaced. Which fiduciary duty to the customer is Alice violating? a Confidentiality b Honesty and fair dealing c Loyalty d Obedience - ANSWER b 28. Real estate licensees in Texas need to pay attention to updates from what agency, which is responsible for enforcing Texas Fair Housing Law? A) The Discriminatory Acts Board b) The Fair Housing Administration and Enforcement Board c) The Fair Housing Updates Board d) The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division - ANSWER d 29. What's the best definition of land? - ANSWER The earth's surface, extending downward to the center of the earth and upward to infinity, including permanently attached natural objects 30. TREC must notify consumers of their right to file a complaint against a licensed sales agent, broker, or easement or right-of-way agent by which of the following means? - ANSWER By displaying it in a readily noticeable location in each place of business the brokers maintain 31. Can an unlicensed assistant show properties for sale for a broker in Texas? - ANSWER No, a license is required for helping find potential buyers of real estate 32. The "MAIA" acronym helps to identify the four tests of a fixture. In "MAIA," the two As stand for __________________________. - ANSWER Adaptability of the item to the land's use and agreement of the parties 33. Which of the following provides an example of a universal agent? A court-appointed guardian Buyer's agent Listing agent Property manager - ANSWER A court-appointed guardian 34. A person performing real estate activities under the judgment or order of a court, such as a trustee in a bankruptcy, is _______. - ANSWER An exception to the real estate licensing requirement 35. Which of these is the best definition of real estate? a. Everything that's not real property b. Land, plus all things permanently attached to it naturally or artificially c. Real property, plus all of the interests, benefits, and rights included in ownership d. The earth's surface extending downward to the center of the earth and upward to infinity, including permanently attached natural objects - ANSWER Land, plus all things permanently attached to it naturally or artificially 36. Courses for the renewal of an active real estate broker or sales agent license are called - ANSWER continuing education (CE) 37. What is the maximum amount that the Commission will pay from the real estate recovery trust account for claims against any one license holder, until the account has been repaid in full by the license holder? - ANSWER $100,000 38. Which is owned by the tenant? - ANSWER a trade fixture 39. Which of the following terms refers not only to the surface of the earth but also below to the center of the earth, above to infinity, and natural things permanently attached but does NOT refer to artificial things permanently attached? - ANSWER land 40. If the court learns that the seller placed a sign that said "Not Included" on the stove every time a buyer looked at the property, the court will consider which of the following in determining whether the stove is a fixture, absent a written agreement? - ANSWER Intention of the parties 41. What type of estate is complete ownership and exists for an unlimited time? - ANSWER fee simple 42. If a condition of ownership is violated, title to the subject property automatically reverts to the original owner in - ANSWER a determinable fee estate 43. An urban homestead is limited to a lot or lots NOT to exceed how many acres? - ANSWER 10 44. The method used to describe real estate by distance, direction, and boundaries is - ANSWER metes-and-bounds method 45. Which equals one square mile or 640 acres? - ANSWER section 46. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, real estate organizations, such as multiple listing services, may NOT do which because someone is in a protected group? - ANSWER refuse membership or put conditions on participation 47. Which aspect of the Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct requires the broker or sales agent to be informed on market conditions and national, state, and local developments affecting the real estate business? - ANSWER competency. 48. A complaint of discrimination brought under the Texas Fair Housing Act can be filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or with - ANSWER the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division 49. An aggrieved person who believes illegal discrimination has occurred may file a complaint within what time frame following the alleged discriminatory act? - ANSWER ONE YEAR 50. Appurtenant easement rights transfer with - ANSWER the dominant tenement

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TEXAS PRINCIPLES OF REAL
ESTATE FINAL EXAM PREP
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
BANK WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <RECENT VERSION>

1. TRELA
Texas Real Estate License Act - ANSWER ✔ -law that governs all real
estate licensees and sets powers for TREC

2. TREC
Texas Real Estate Commission - ANSWER ✔ -three prong test to determine
if license required
(Is activity or dealing in real property for compensation for others?)
-Lists, Leases, Buys, Exchanges, Auctions, Negotiates, Sells (LLBEANS)
-acts w/o license punishable ($4k + 1 year in jail)
-practicing w/o license punishable by court w/penalty of up to 1 to 3x total
money received

3. TRELA & TREC purpose - ANSWER ✔ protect public

4. Obtaining License
*no experience required* - ANSWER ✔ -18, US citizen or legal alien
-legal resident of TX at time of filing
-work under supervision of broker
-complete education
-apply w/fee
-letter of eligibility & test
-satisfy commission

,5. Licensee Education - ANSWER ✔ 12 semesters or 180 hours
-4 semesters/60 hours principles of real estate and
-2 semesters/30 hours of agency, contracts, contract forms, addenda &
finance

6. Written Application w/Fee - ANSWER ✔ Salesperson Sponsorship Form
-can be submitted before or after exam
-active license cannot be issues w/o sponsoring broker
Certifications showing education completion
Fingerprinting

7. Real property - ANSWER ✔ all the legal rights, powers, and privileges of
real estate ownership. The rights of ownership are often referred to as the
bundle of rights.

8. Bundle of Rights - ANSWER ✔ 1.Possession, 2.Use, 3.Encumber,
4.Exclusion, 5.Transfer

9. Personal Property - ANSWER ✔ movable rather than being permanently
attached to real estate

10.Chattel - ANSWER ✔ personal property

11.Fixture - ANSWER ✔ An item of personal property that has been converted
to real property by being permanently affixed to the realty. Ex: cabinets,
carpet, built-in shelves

12.Emblements - ANSWER ✔ crops or any type of seasonal/annual plantings
that are cultivated for profit. These are classified as personal property.

13.Trade fixtures - ANSWER ✔ personal property that a business operator
installs as part of the business operations.

14.MARIA - ANSWER ✔ Method of Attachment, Adaptability, Relationship,
Intention, Agreement

15.severance - ANSWER ✔ turning the item into personal property

,16.Economic Characteristics of Land - ANSWER ✔ scarcity, improvements,
permanence of investment, area preference

17.Scarcity - ANSWER ✔ There's a limited supply of real property, particularly
when considering a specific area.

18.Improvements - ANSWER ✔ Adding improvements to real property affects
its value.

19.Permanence of investment - ANSWER ✔ Investment in improving a
property tends to be very long term.

20.Area preference (location) - ANSWER ✔ The location of a parcel can
dramatically affect its value.

21.Physical Characteristics of Land - ANSWER ✔ Immobility,
Indestructibility, Uniqueness

22.Immobility - ANSWER ✔ In general, land doesn't move.

23.Indestructibility - ANSWER ✔ This refers to the fact that land can't be
destroyed.

24.Uniqueness - ANSWER ✔ Each property is unique.

25.Metes and bounds - ANSWER ✔ A method of land description which
involves identifying distances and directions and makes use of both the
physical boundaries and measurements of the land.

26.Samantha is a real estate licensee. She's showing her client a property. The
client asks about some spots on the ceiling and wonders if they're an
indication of a roof leak. What should Samantha do? - ANSWER ✔ Suggest
that her client contact a roofing expert to make a determination.

Buying and selling homes is Samantha's area of expertise, not identifying
roof leaks. She shouldn't offer an opinion about whether the roof leaks, but
she should suggest contacting an expert in this field.

, 27.Not wanting to delay closing, Alice, the seller's agent, didn't disclose when
the seller informed her a week before closing that the water heater needed to
be replaced. Which fiduciary duty to the customer is Alice violating?

a Confidentiality
b Honesty and fair dealing
c Loyalty
d Obedience - ANSWER ✔ b

28.Real estate licensees in Texas need to pay attention to updates from what
agency, which is responsible for enforcing Texas Fair Housing Law?

A) The Discriminatory Acts Board
b) The Fair Housing Administration and Enforcement Board
c) The Fair Housing Updates Board
d) The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division - ANSWER ✔ d

29.What's the best definition of land? - ANSWER ✔ The earth's surface,
extending downward to the center of the earth and upward to infinity,
including permanently attached natural objects

30.TREC must notify consumers of their right to file a complaint against a
licensed sales agent, broker, or easement or right-of-way agent by which of
the following means? - ANSWER ✔ By displaying it in a readily noticeable
location in each place of business the brokers maintain

31.Can an unlicensed assistant show properties for sale for a broker in Texas? -
ANSWER ✔ No, a license is required for helping find potential buyers of
real estate

32.The "MAIA" acronym helps to identify the four tests of a fixture. In
"MAIA," the two As stand for __________________________. - ANSWER
✔ Adaptability of the item to the land's use and agreement of the parties

33.Which of the following provides an example of a universal agent?

A court-appointed guardian
Buyer's agent

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