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  1. 1A Florida owner hires a licensee to bring together buyers and sellers without taking title to the listed property. Which business function is the licensee performing?

    1. A. Brokerage
    2. B. Development
    3. C. Construction
    4. D. Appraisal regulation

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Brokerage brings parties together in a real estate transaction. Florida defines a broker by acts that include selling, buying, renting, and negotiating real property for another for compensation. The official syllabus states, "The broker acts as an agent or intermediary between two or more people in the negotiation of the sale, purchase or rental of real estate".

    Reference: Fac 61J2 3.008 Current — FREC Course I syllabus, Section 1, corresponding outline and learning objectives

  2. 2Which Florida body consists of seven members and exercises the real estate commission's statutory powers?

    1. A. Florida Real Estate Commission
    2. B. Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    3. C. Construction Industry Licensing Board
    4. D. Board of Architecture and Interior Design

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 475.02 creates the Florida Real Estate Commission and specifies its composition: "The commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 475.02(1)

  3. 3What physical minimum does Florida law require for an active broker's office?

    1. A. At least one enclosed room in a building of stationary construction
    2. B. An unenclosed desk in any public lobby
    3. C. A vehicle used only as a mobile office
    4. D. A post-office box with no physical room

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 475.22 states: "Each active broker shall maintain an office, which shall consist of at least one enclosed room in a building of stationary construction."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 475.22(1)

  4. 4A Florida housing provider rejects an otherwise qualified applicant solely because of race. Which law is implicated?

    1. A. Florida Fair Housing Act
    2. B. Florida Marketable Record Title Act
    3. C. Florida Building Code
    4. D. Florida Documentary Stamp Tax

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Florida's Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful "to make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or religion." Rejecting the applicant solely because of race falls directly within that prohibition.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 760.23(1)

  5. 5Which concept refers to ownership rights in real property rather than the physical document used to convey them?

    1. A. Title
    2. B. Deed
    3. C. Lease
    4. D. Mortgage note

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Title is the legal ownership interest; a deed is an instrument used to convey title. The official syllabus states, "Concept of Title A Ownership in a bundle of rights B Legal vs equitable title".

    Reference: Candidate information booklet — FREC Course I syllabus, Section 9, corresponding outline and learning objectives

  6. 6A Florida sales associate is asked to draft a novel legal clause for a purchase contract. What is the safest lawful response?

    1. A. Draft it independently
    2. B. Refer the parties to a Florida attorney for legal drafting
    3. C. Copy language from an unrelated lease
    4. D. Select language that favors the brokerage

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The Florida court system's official summary explains that although a real estate licensee may prepare a sale contract within the recognized exception, "any other documents must be prepared by a member of The Florida Bar." A request for novel legal drafting should therefore be referred to a Florida attorney.

    Reference: SUMMARY OF UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW CASES — Summary of Unlicensed Practice of Law Cases, p. 10, Real Property (Including Real Estate Licensees & Title Insurance Companies)

  7. 7When market interest rates rise sharply, what generally happens to the quantity of mortgage funds borrowers demand, all else equal?

    1. A. It tends to decrease
    2. B. It tends to increase because borrowing costs rise
    3. C. It remains unchanged while only lender supply changes
    4. D. It rises until mortgage demand becomes perfectly inelastic

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Higher interest rates increase the cost of mortgage borrowing, so the quantity borrowers demand generally decreases when other conditions are held constant; the alternatives reverse or improperly eliminate that price response. The official syllabus states, "Slow to respond to change in supply and demand".

    Reference: Candidate information booklet — FREC Course I syllabus, Section 13, corresponding outline and learning objectives

  8. 8Why do local real estate markets usually adjust more slowly than markets for easily manufactured goods?

    1. A. Real property is immobile and new supply takes time to create
    2. B. Every parcel has the same location
    3. C. Real property can be produced instantly
    4. D. Demand never changes by neighborhood

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Immobility, location differences, and long construction lead times make real estate supply relatively slow to respond. The official syllabus states, "Slow to respond to change in supply and demand".

    Reference: Candidate information booklet — FREC Course I syllabus, Section 15, corresponding outline and learning objectives

  9. 9An investor receives $12,000 annual cash flow on $100,000 cash invested. What is the cash-on-cash return?

    1. A. 8%
    2. B. 10%
    3. C. 12%
    4. D. 15%

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Cash-on-cash return is annual cash flow divided by cash invested: $12,000 ÷ $100,000 = 12%. The official syllabus states, "Cash flow".

    Reference: Candidate information booklet — FREC Course I syllabus, Section 17, corresponding outline and learning objectives

  10. 10A Florida property owner seeks permission to depart from a zoning dimensional requirement because of a qualifying hardship unique to the parcel. What relief is typically requested?

    1. A. Variance
    2. B. Building moratorium
    3. C. Comprehensive plan amendment
    4. D. Tax certificate

    Answer: A

    Explanation: A variance is the site-specific zoning relief described. Florida's statutory definition confirms that a "Development permit" includes a "special exception, variance, or any other official action of local government" affecting development.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 163.3164(16), definition of development permit

Topics in this practice bank

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  • I. The Real Estate Business
    • A. An Introduction to the Real Estate Business
    • B. Real Estate Brokerage
    • C. Development and Construction
    • D. The Role of Government
    • E. Professional Organizations
  • II. License Law and Qualifications for Licensure
    • A. Historical Perspective of Florida Real Estate License Law
    • B. Statutes and Rules Important to Real Estate
    • C. General Licensing Provisions
    • D. Sales Associate Qualifications for Licensure
    • E. Post-Licensing Education
    • F. Continuing Education
    • G. Broker Requirements
    • H. Registration and Licensure
    • I. Real Estate Services
    • J. Individuals Who Are Exempt from a Real Estate License
  • III. Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules
    • A. Florida Real Estate Commission
    • B. Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): 1. Real Estate Regulation
  • IV. Authorized Relationships, Duties and Disclosures
    • A. Law of Agency
    • B. Brokerage Relationships in Florida: 1. Transaction Broker
    • B. Brokerage Relationships in Florida: 2. Single Agent
    • B. Brokerage Relationships in Florida: 3. No Brokerage Relationship
    • B. Brokerage Relationships in Florida: 4. Transition to Transaction Broker
    • C. Misrepresentation and Fraud
    • D. Professional Ethics
    • E. Sales Associate to Broker
  • V. Real Estate Brokerage Activities and Procedures
    • A. Brokerage Offices
    • B. Advertising
    • C. Escrow or Trust Accounts – General Rules: 1. Broker Held
    • C. Escrow or Trust Accounts – General Rules: 2. Attorney/Title Company Held
    • C. Escrow or Trust Accounts – General Rules: 3. Commingling
    • D. Broker's Commission: 1. Anti-Trust Laws
    • D. Broker's Commission: 2. Lien Law on Real Property
    • D. Broker's Commission: 3. Sales Associate Commission: a. Math-Commission
    • D. Broker's Commission: 4. Kickbacks
    • D. Broker's Commission: 5. Change of Employer
    • E. Types of Business Entities That May or May Not Register: 1. Sole Proprietorship
    • E. Types of Business Entities That May or May Not Register: 2. Partnerships
    • E. Types of Business Entities That May or May Not Register: 3. Corporations
    • E. Types of Business Entities That May or May Not Register: 4. LLC- Limited Liability Company
    • F. Trade Names
    • G. Unlicensed Personal Assistants
  • VI. Violations of License Law, Penalties and Procedures
    • A. Complaint Process – Seven Steps
    • B. Violations and Penalties: 1. Grounds for Denial
    • B. Violations and Penalties: 2. Grounds for Suspension
    • B. Violations and Penalties: 3. Grounds for Revocation
    • C. Types of Penalties
    • D. Real Estate Recovery Fund
    • E. Legal Terms to Know
    • F. Disciplinary Guidelines
  • VII. Federal and State Laws Pertaining to Real Estate
    • A. Federal and State Fair Housing Law
    • B. Federal Laws Regarding Land and the Environment
    • C. Federal Laws Regarding Mortgage Lending
    • D. Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: 1. Security Deposit
    • D. Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: 2. Advance Rentals
  • VIII. Property Rights: Estates, Tenancies; Condominiums, Homeowner Associations, and Time-Sharing
    • A. The Nature of Property: 1. Physical Components
    • A. The Nature of Property: 2. Personal Property
    • B. General Property Rights
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 1. Fee Simple
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 2. Life Estate
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 3. Tenancy at Will
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 4. Tenancy at Sufferance
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 5. Tenancy in Common
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 6. Joint Tenancy
    • C. Estate and Tenancies: 7. Tenancy by the Entireties
    • D. Homestead: 1. Protection of Homestead
    • D. Homestead: 2. Tax Exemption
    • E. Cooperatives, Condominiums, and Time Sharing
  • IX. Titles, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions
    • A. Title to Real Property
    • B. Acquiring Legal Title: 1. Voluntary Alienation
    • B. Acquiring Legal Title: 2. Involuntary Alienation
    • B. Acquiring Legal Title: 3. Types of Notice
    • B. Acquiring Legal Title: 4. Condition of Title
    • C. Deeds: 1. Clauses-Deed
    • C. Deeds: 2. Statutory Deeds
    • C. Deeds: 3. Special Purpose Deeds
    • D. Ownership Limitations and Restrictions: 1. Easements
    • D. Ownership Limitations and Restrictions: 2. Leases
    • D. Ownership Limitations and Restrictions: 3. General and Specific Liens
    • D. Ownership Limitations and Restrictions: 4. Public/Government Restrictions
    • D. Ownership Limitations and Restrictions: 5. Deed Restrictions
  • X. Legal Descriptions
    • A. Purposes of Legal Descriptions
    • B. Types of Legal Descriptions: 1. Metes and Bounds
    • B. Types of Legal Descriptions: 2. Lot and Block
    • B. Types of Legal Descriptions: 3. Government Survey System
    • B. Types of Legal Descriptions: 4. Math-Legal Description
  • XI. Real Estate Contracts
    • A. Preparation of Contracts
    • B. Essentials of a Contract
    • C. Statute of Frauds
    • D. Statute of Limitations
    • E. Transfer of Real Property
    • F. Contract Categories
    • G. Contract Negotiation
    • H. Termination of Contracts
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 1. Listing Contracts: a. Brokers' Compensation
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 2. Buyer-Broker Agreement
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 3. Option Contracts
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 4. Sale and Purchase Contracts
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: a. Material Defects
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: b. Radon Gas
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: c. Lead-based Paint
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: d. Energy Efficiency Brochure
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: e. Homeowners Association
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: f. Property Tax
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: g. Building Code
    • I. Contracts Important to Real Estate: 5. Mandatory Disclosures: h. Community Development District Disclosure
  • XII. Residential Mortgages
    • A. Legal Theories of Mortgages
    • B. Loan Instruments
    • C. Mortgage Clauses
    • D. Types of Mortgage Loans: 1. FHA
    • D. Types of Mortgage Loans: 2. VA
    • D. Types of Mortgage Loans: 3. Conventional
    • E. Methods of Purchasing Mortgaged Property
    • F. Other Types of Financing
    • G. Qualifying the Buyer
    • H. Math-Finance
  • XIII. Types of Mortgages and Sources of Financing
    • A. The Mortgage Market and Money Supply
    • B. Federal Regulatory Bodies
    • C. Primary Mortgage Market
    • D. Secondary Mortgage Market
    • E. Mortgage Fees
  • XIV. Real Estate Related Computations and Closing of Transactions
    • A. Math-Computations
    • B. Closing Statements
  • XV. Real Estate Markets and Analysis
    • A. Characteristics of the Real Estate Market
  • XVI. Real Estate Appraisal
    • A. Appraisal Regulation/USPAP
    • B. Market Value
    • C. Approaches to Estimating Real Property Value: 1. Sales Comparison Approach
    • C. Approaches to Estimating Real Property Value: 2. Cost-Depreciation Approach
    • C. Approaches to Estimating Real Property Value: 3. Income Capitalization Approach
    • D. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
    • E. Broker Price Opinion (BPO)
  • XVII. Real Estate Investments and Business Opportunity Brokerage
    • A. Real Estate as an Investment
    • B. Analyzing Investment Properties
    • C. Assessment of Risks
    • D. Leverage
    • E. Business Brokerage
  • XVIII. Taxes Affecting Real Estate
    • A. City and County Property Taxes: 1. Math-Taxes
    • B. Federal Income Taxes
  • XIX. Planning and Zoning
    • A. Local Planning Agency
    • B. Florida's Growth and Community Planning Act
    • C. The Planning Process
    • D. Zoning Laws and Code Enforcement

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