Esa

Question 1

Often purchased by seller to provide reassurance to potential buyers

Answer 1

Home warranty program

Question 2

Provides protection for up to ten years on major construction defects resulting from noncompliance with building standards.

Answer 2

New construction warranty programs.

Question 3

The home inspector cannot tell a buyer every deficiency in the house but can recommend _________ he brought in by the buyer

Answer 3

Specialized inspectors such as plumbers or electricians.

Question 4

Any indication that a property may have a problem, or that something in a property may require a closer inspection.

Answer 4

Red flag issue

Question 5

Musty odors, ceiling stains, or a crack in the foundation would be considered

Answer 5

A red flag issue

Question 6

Is the buyer we’re made malware, would influence their decision on whether to buy the house.

Answer 6

Material fact

Question 7

Enters through cracks in the foundation and cause cancer over a long period of time.

Answer 7

Radon

Question 8

Location in a _____ would be a red flag issue for the buyer

Answer 8

Superfund site

Question 9

Alternative system for waste disposal where there is no sewer system available.

Answer 9

Septic tank

Question 10

Peeling paint and water systems are sources of

Answer 10

Lead poisoning

Question 11

Real estate professionals must distribute to buyers and renters a

Answer 11

Federal lead hazard pamphlet

Question 12

Used for many years as insulation on plumbing pipes and heat ducts and as general insulation because it is a poor heat conductor. Also used in floor and roofing material

Answer 12

Asbestos

Question 13

Anything using combustion can produce a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas resulting from incomplete combustion called

Answer 13

Carbon monoxide

Question 14

Any alterations or additions made without a building permit may be

Answer 14

Nonconforming or illegal

Question 15

Generally administered by a local zoning and building code through a planning department.

Answer 15

Zoning and planning information

Question 16

____ is concerned with compatibility among land uses.

Answer 16

Municipality

Question 17

Misrepresentation of zoning or building permits can result in the city

Answer 17

Issuing a stop work order.

Question 18

Real estate taxes and special assessments, if unpaid, can result in

Answer 18

The property owner losing ownership.

Question 19

Other liens, such as unpaid judgements or federal tax liens, if unpaid, can result in

Answer 19

The property owner losing his property.

Question 20

The potential impact of unpaid liens make it imperative that the buyer of a home

Answer 20

Have a title search performed prior to taking title to the property.

Question 21

Real estate licensees must be aware of possible ______________ and where to get professional advice.

Answer 21

Environmental hazards.

Question 22

External hazards include any impact on

Answer 22

Air quality, noise, or public health and safety.

Question 23

Disclosure requirements of such stigma are determined by state law.

Answer 23

Megan’s law

Question 24

Requires states to notify the public about the presence of convicted sex offenders in their communities.

Answer 24

Megan’s law