Introduction to Real Estate Practice Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What is the provincial act that regulates real estate brokers, mortgage brokers, and associates

A

The Real Estate Act

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2
Q

What is an associate broker

A

A person who holds real estate broker qualifications but who is not authorized to operate a brokerage

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3
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What events should the registrar be notified of immediately

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Name changes

Brokerage changes

Disciplinary matters

Judgement relating to the provision of goods and services to the public

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4
Q

Real Property goes beyond real estate to include a bundle of rights, which rights are included in that bundle

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The right to dispose of

The right to enjoy

The right to posses

The right to control

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5
Q

Two sisters purchase a home, which type of type of ownership is best for them

A

Tenancy-in-common

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6
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A son purchases a home for him and his mother to live in, which type of ownership is best for him

A

Sole ownership

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7
Q

Which governing body is responsible for registering land ownership rights in Alberta

A

Service Alberta

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8
Q

A notice or warning has been given that someone is declaring they have an interest in a specific property. What type of encumbrance is this?

A

Caveat

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9
Q

What is a housing bubble

A

Occurs when the price of housing rises at a rapid pace

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10
Q

Four components of the Real Estate Act (REA)

A

The Act

The Bylaws

The Rules

The Regulations

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11
Q

RECA protects the public interest by

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Licensing practitioners

Setting standards of competency

Providing a mechanism to discipline members who fail to meet standards

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12
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RECA is composed of

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Board of directors

Executive director

Registrar

Industry councils

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13
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If the hearing panel finds the conduct of the licensee “deserving of sanction” there are a number of possible penalties

A

A letter of reprimand

Fines of up to $25,000

Suspension of, or cancellation of the licensee’s license

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14
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If a unlicensed individual causes financial harm to a client, are they protected under the REA

A

No

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15
Q

Who required a license to trade real estate in Alberta

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Anyone completing a service on behalf of someone else

Anyone who is being compensated for that service

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16
Q

Which items must a brokerage have in order to operate according to RECA

A

A licensed broker

A registered business office

A trust account

17
Q

What is the best definition for the REALTOR Code

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Sets out standards of professional conduct for members of the national real estate association in Canada

18
Q

The Real Estate Assurance Fund provides

A

Compensation to consumers who suffer a financial loss as a result of fraud by a licensee

19
Q

The facts about the Real Estate Insurance Exchange (REIX)

A

Is a mandatory program

Is also known as REIX

Provides errors and omissions insurance for the industry in both Alberta and Sakatchewan

20
Q

True or False: A brokerage is defined as a person in Alberta

A

True