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Barney Fletcher Real Estate Final Exam | Verified Q&A Resource: Covers Real Estate Principles,
Property Ownership, Brokerage Operations, Contracts, Financing, Appraisal, Agency
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Introduction
This updated 2025/2026 Barney Fletcher Final Exam package includes all verified exam
questions with fully correct answers. It thoroughly covers Georgia real estate law, licensing
requirements, property transactions, and professional ethics in real estate practice. All answers
are expert-reviewed, graded A+, and tailored to ensure success on the Barney Fletcher Licensing
Final Exam.
Answer Format
All correct answers are highlighted in bold and green, with clear rationales that reinforce real
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Barney Fletcher Real Estate Final Exam 2025/2026
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Real Estate Commission
(GREC)?
A) To build residential properties
B) To regulate real estate licensees and protect the public
C) To provide mortgage financing
D) To appraise property values
B) To regulate real estate licensees and protect the public
Rationale: GREC oversees licensing, enforces laws, and ensures ethical practices in Georgia
real estate.
Question 2: Which type of property ownership allows for the right of survivorship?
A) Tenancy in common
B) Joint tenancy
C) Tenancy by the entirety
D) Community property
B) Joint tenancy
,Rationale: Joint tenancy includes survivorship, where the deceased owner's share passes to
survivors.
Question 3: What is required for a real estate contract to be enforceable in
Georgia?
A) Verbal agreement
B) Written document with offer, acceptance, and consideration
C) Electronic signature only
D) Payment in cash
B) Written document with offer, acceptance, and consideration
Rationale: Georgia Statute of Frauds requires written contracts for real estate (O.C.G.A. §
13-5-30).
Question 4: Which financing term refers to the cost of borrowing as a percentage
of the loan?
A) Principal
B) Interest rate
C) Annual percentage rate (APR)
D) Down payment
C) Annual percentage rate (APR)
Rationale: APR includes interest and fees, reflecting the true cost of the loan.
Question 5: Under Georgia law, what is the maximum commission a broker can
charge?
A) 6%
B) No legal maximum, set by agreement
C) 3%
D) 10%
B) No legal maximum, set by agreement
Rationale: Commissions are negotiable; GREC does not set rates (Rule 520-1-.08).
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a property appraisal?
A) To set the listing price
B) To estimate fair market value
C) To negotiate the sale
D) To inspect the roof
B) To estimate fair market value
Rationale: Appraisals provide an unbiased value for lending and sales.
Question 7: Which document transfers ownership of real property?
A) Purchase agreement
B) Deed
C) Mortgage
D) Lease
B) Deed
Rationale: A deed conveys legal title from seller to buyer (O.C.G.A. § 44-2-1).
, Question 8: What is a broker’s fiduciary duty to a client?
A) Obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accounting, reasonable care
B) To guarantee a sale
C) To provide tax advice
D) To handle repairs
A) Obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accounting, reasonable care
Rationale: These are the six fiduciary duties in Georgia (Rule 520-1-.65).
Question 9: Which Georgia law requires disclosure of material defects?
A) Georgia Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act
B) Georgia Fair Housing Act
C) Georgia Building Code
D) Georgia Condominium Act
A) Georgia Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act
Rationale: O.C.G.A. § 44-1-16 mandates seller disclosure of known defects.
Question 10: What is the term for a buyer’s good faith deposit?
A) Down payment
B) Earnest money
C) Security deposit
D) Closing costs
B) Earnest money
Rationale: Earnest money shows buyer commitment and is held in escrow.
Question 11: Which type of mortgage requires private mortgage insurance (PMI)?
A) VA loan
B) FHA loan
C) Conventional loan with less than 20% down
D) USDA loan
C) Conventional loan with less than 20% down
Rationale: PMI protects the lender when equity is below 20%.
Question 12: What is the purpose of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
A) To regulate property taxes
B) To disclose loan costs and terms
C) To set commissions
D) To enforce zoning
B) To disclose loan costs and terms
Rationale: TILA ensures borrowers understand APR and fees.
Question 13: Which entity insures bank deposits up to $250,000?
A) Federal Reserve
B) FDIC
C) Fannie Mae
D) Freddie Mac
B) FDIC
Rationale: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides deposit insurance.