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1
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What is a contract in which each party promises to do something?

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Bilateral Contract

2
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When one party promises to do something if the other party performs a certain act, but the other party does not promise to perform it; the contract is formed only if the other party does perform the requested act.

A

Unilateral Contract

3
Q

__A__ is bilateral agreement between broker and seller (not the agent).

A

listing agreement

4
Q

What listing is given to as many brokers willing to list it? Chances are 95% not going to find a broker willing to list it. The seller is not represented by an agent, the buyer agent will have to do 2 times the work for half the commission. The seller agent does not get pay unless they find the buyer and do twice the work. not really a listing. Similar to FSBO, you get pay if you bring the buyer and do twice the work. Rare in CA.

A

Non-exclusive listing (Open listing)

5
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What listing is where the agent gets compensated after all sums received over and above a net price to the owner? Never going to use it. Illegal in most states. There is no set commission. They are subject to lawsuit. Easy to take advantage of seller that are elderly.

A

Net listing

6
Q

What listing is a contract within a contract that the broker may exercise to buy the property? In CA it’s forbidden for the broker to profit secretly at the expense of seller. Rarely used listing.

A

Option listing

7
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What listing when the seller lists with an exclusive broker, who is entitled to a commission if they find a buyer, but if the seller finds a buyer, the seller does not have to pay a commission to the broker? Wasting time Never really happens.

A

Exclusive agency listing

8
Q

What’s authorization and right to sell

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exclusive agreement aka exclusive right to sell listing agreement

9
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What is a contract in which a property owner employs a real estate broker to market the property described in the contract?

A

listing agreement

10
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What is a listing given to one or more brokers in which the broker procuring a sale is entitled to the commission but imposes no commission obligation on the owner when the owner sells the property?

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Non-Exclusive Listing (Open Listing)

11
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What is a right given for a consideration to purchase or lease a property upon specified terms within a specified time, without obligating the party who receives the right to exercise the right.

A

option listing

12
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What is a listing given to only one broker who is entitled to the commission if anyone sells the property during the term of the listing contract?

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exclusive agreement

13
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What is exclusive agreement aka?

A

Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement

14
Q

Authorization or right to sell listing means even when seller’s friend buys the house, the agent/broker gets the commission. This ensure you get pay for your work.

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exclusive listing

15
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What is signed before listing agreement?

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agency contract

16
Q

What do you sign to solidify that you are an agent of your broker and representing your client on behalf of your broker?

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agency contract

17
Q

Many are putting their property in the trust of Sam Jones even when the property title is only Sam Jones. In trust listing agreement is located in the __a__, stating the person signing is authorized and will be part of the escrow process.

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zip forms

18
Q

How to handle showing short sell home objecting to lock box?

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Most sellers are not excited about moving. Not the easiest to show the home. Need to work harder. They feel violated and by appt only. Sensitive subject.

19
Q

Fill out AVID form at __a__ appt, first casual walk around the house for the price range, then sit down with seller to discuss comps.

A

listing

20
Q

How to discuss the benefits of having lock box with seller?

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Explain in order to sell the property quickly we need to have a lock box for the agent to show the home. when the seller owner occupied they are nervous. Showing between 9 to 5pm no appt needed when at work. When you are home, showing 5-7pm and call seller’s number first before showing. For weekend call for appt.

21
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What is the risk of doing for sale by owner (FSBO)?

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Risking by not having lock box. Anyone calling will show the home. Will not know what bad person you are showing. No security factor. Also limit the agent in show to their clients.

22
Q

How to set up listing showing for Million dollar home or luxury home >700k?

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By appt showing due to valuable assets. Takes longer to sell. More money more work.

23
Q

What do you fill out in the AVID form?

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Bring clip board write down stain on living room carpet, broken lack sliding door, crack in master wall. If hand writing is mess go back to office to type up and email to client to sign or bring to client later.

24
Q

After getting the 3 forms (agency agreement,

listing agreement, AVID form signed) what are the next steps before uploading to MLS?

A
  • give a copy of all 3 form to seller
  • put lock box
  • install for sell sign
  • go back to office to give them a copy above
  • upload to MLS and pending broker to approve
25
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What is a seller’s attempt to sell the real estate whereby the liens are greater than the value of the property?

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short sell

26
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What are the 2 reasons to do short sell?

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The seller has a hardship or tired paying on a house and that’s not going to catch up on value.

27
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In short sell, do your comps and commission is paid by the __a__. Don’t need to negotiate the price with seller. Most commission is higher. FHA and VA are __b__ commission with short sell and will not negotiate down. Once approved, then 30 days escrow process. The seller will need to find a new place to live. If the buyer backs out of the deal while the bank is going through the approval process, just re-list to get another buyer where you have or don’t have to go through the bank approval process.

A

a) bank

b) 6%

28
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What is your closing convincing FSBO to list with you?

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I understand that you want to sell your own home. Do you know that most buyers have an agent showing them homes and that it does not cost them anything for the representation. The seller usually pays for the commission. Most agents will show their clients the MLS home that will pay them a commission.

29
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What are the 2 reasons to do short sell?

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The seller has a hardship or tired paying on a house that’s not going to catch up on value.

30
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What are the criteria to provide for short sell listing: must write a letter showing a __1__ , last __2__ months paystub, last 2 months bank statement, last 2 years tax returns; and write a letter explaining the reason i.e. health issues, lost job. Short sell is negative on credit and to avoid foreclosure. Foreclosure is when the owner stops making payment. Doing a responsible thing. Be understanding and ask when they last made a payment. If missed more than 3 payments, then you can do short sell. If there is no missed payments, then there is no hardship. Lock box sell the home faster. Most seller do not know where they are going to move. Sooner they sell, the sooner the nightmare can be behind them.

A

1) hardship

2) 3

31
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After you sign a buyer broker agreement with a couple, the next day the couple puts an offer in at an open house without saying you were their agent? Who gets the commission?

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You do. Just call up the listing agent and tell them you have a buyer broker agreement. That way it is your transaction and commission.

32
Q

FSBO seller wants to save __a__. Most FSBO are past RE agent or knows someone that’s an agent to help them. Do not call them to unless you have a buyer. Ask willing to pay commission if bring a buyer. Ask to preview the property and discuss with seller. What commission are you willing to pay? Ask anyone even thinking about FSBO. Most brokerage will hire agents if they belong to local MLS, local, state, and nat’l association. Is the seller willing to do open house? Most home buyers prefer to be with __b__without owner presence. Before open house, remove __c__ to allow buyers to envision themselves living there.

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a) commission
b) professional
c) personal pictures and certificates,

33
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Most licensed agent will have __a__ list his property that may affect the buyers’ opinion, emotional attached to home, so list with commission split with the agent.

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a) another agent

34
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Most licensed agent will have __a__ list his property that may affect the buyers’ opinion, emotional attached to home, so list with another agent and do __b__commission.

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a) another agent

b) split