NJ Real Estate Prelicensing Exam 1

Real Estate License Act

Title 45, Chapter 15

Rules and regulations set up by the Real Estate Commission

Title 11, Chapter 5, Administrative Code

Number of Members in Real Estate Commission

8

Number of Real Estate Brokers on Commission

5

Number of Members of General Public on Real Estate Commission

2

Number of years a person on the Real Estate Commission serves

3

Person allowed to charge the public for services.

Broker

Number of people each real estate company must have as authorized broker

one

A real estate agent receives compensation from

the broker only

Only allowed to refer prospects for brokerage services to the supervising broker or the broker's designate

Referral Agent

All initial, renewed and reinstated licenses are issued on a _________ term

2 years

list real estate, sell, buy or rent real estate, collect rent, solicit prospective purchasers or sellers, negotiate a real estate loan, sell lots or other parcels sell business opportunities that involve real estate.

A broker's license is required to:

negotiate the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate, negotiating real estate loans, leasing renting and collecting rent and selling lots or other parcels

A real estate salesperson, under the supervision of a broker, assists in:

A real estate license is not required for

1. Owners handling their own properties
2. attorneys, executors, trustees, receivers, administrators, legal guardians, and others handling real estate under the court of law
3. Banks and trust companies
4. Insurance Companies

Exception to the payment of services

a selling broker can rebate part of the commission to the buyer in the form of either a credit or a check. NO FINDERS FEES ALLOWED.

Unlicensed assistants may not:

show property
answer any questions about property
make cold calls
discuss or explain a contract or other documents with clients
make calls for rent
host open houses alone
distribute promotional material alone
attend home inspections alone

Unlicensed assistant may

answer phones and forward calls
process and submit listings and changes to the MLS
place signs on properties, pick up keys and deliver documents
schedule appointments for showing
set up files
have keys made, write and place ads, type contract forms, order

Apply for broker's license

have served three years full-time as a licensed salesperson; consecutively!
Complete 150 hrs of study

Referral Agents license requirement

submit a certificate stating the legal restrictions on the brokerage activity of a referral agent have been reviewed with the supervising broker

Exceptions to EXPERIENCE and fee requirements for broker licensure

honorably discharged war veteran with a service connected wound or disability

No license

convicted within 5 years

Non residents obtaining a license

file a form consenting to be sued in NJ

Corporations can get a license if

An officer holds a broker's license

Temporary License

issued if salesperson has 3 years experience immediately preceding the date of application

Guaranty Fund

to reimburse public who suffer monetary loss due to wrongdoing in a transaction. Must get a court judgement. $20,000 max pymt per offense. license revoked; must pay back.

Rental Units advertised

must be checked every day for availability

Rental Units listed

must be checked every 3 days for availability

Number of hours of study a broker's license requires

150: 90 hours broker course, 30 ethics, 30 office management

Application for a license must be submitted within _______ time of taking prelicensing course

one year

Applicant requesting a temporary broker license must file application within ____ time of broker's death

30 days

All brokers and salespersons must complete ______hours of continuing education before each two-year license renewal

12 hours

Continuing education must contain ____hours of ethics training

2 hours

When the Guaranty Fund pays a claim against a borker or salesperson, what happens to their license?

The license is revoked until the fund is reimbursed with interest.

Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act

regulations covering out-of-state properties sold in New Jersey; protect public

non-NJ properties advertised in NJ in languages other than English are required to provide

forms in the same language the property was advertised in

Rental Referral Agencies must

furnish prospective tenants with a written contract

broker

One who buys and sells for another for a fee.

broker-salesperson

a qualified broker who practices real estate in the position of a salesperson in another broker's office.

Bureau of subdivided land control

State Agency that approves and registers sales of some out-of-state property

New Jersey Real Estate Commission

Administrator of Real Estate Licenses

Real Estate License Act

The law governing real estate practice in NJ

Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act

Regulation covering the sales of out-of-state property in NJ

Realtor-Associate

Salesperson associated with a Realtor who joins the national and state associations of Realtors

Realtor

A registered trademark reserved for the sole use of members of the National Association of Realtors

referral Agent

a licensee with authority only to prospect for potential buyers and sellers

referral fee

Part of a commission or fee shared with a broker who sends a client or customer to an agent

salesperson

person who performs real estate activities while employed by or associated with a licensed real estate broker

Title 11, Chapter 5

Rules and regulations set by the NJ real estate commission

Waiver of Broker Cooperation

Seller's statement that only one office will be marketing the property

Buyers purchasing subdivided land out of state have ? time to cancel contracts for the purchase or lease of land

7 calendar days

Which of the following are never allowed to sell real esate without a license? Bank, insurance broker, attorney or owners?

Insurance Brokers.

Real Estate License Act

Title 45, Chapter 15

Rules and regulations set up by the Real Estate Commission

Title 11, Chapter 5, Administrative Code

Number of Members in Real Estate Commission

8

Number of Real Estate Brokers on Commission

5

Number of Members of General Public on Real Estate Commission

2

Number of years a person on the Real Estate Commission serves

3

Person allowed to charge the public for services.

Broker

Number of people each real estate company must have as authorized broker

one

A real estate agent receives compensation from

the broker only

Only allowed to refer prospects for brokerage services to the supervising broker or the broker's designate

Referral Agent

All initial, renewed and reinstated licenses are issued on a _________ term

2 years

list real estate, sell, buy or rent real estate, collect rent, solicit prospective purchasers or sellers, negotiate a real estate loan, sell lots or other parcels sell business opportunities that involve real estate.

A broker's license is required to:

negotiate the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate, negotiating real estate loans, leasing renting and collecting rent and selling lots or other parcels

A real estate salesperson, under the supervision of a broker, assists in:

A real estate license is not required for

1. Owners handling their own properties
2. attorneys, executors, trustees, receivers, administrators, legal guardians, and others handling real estate under the court of law
3. Banks and trust companies
4. Insurance Companies

Exception to the payment of services

a selling broker can rebate part of the commission to the buyer in the form of either a credit or a check. NO FINDERS FEES ALLOWED.

Unlicensed assistants may not:

show property
answer any questions about property
make cold calls
discuss or explain a contract or other documents with clients
make calls for rent
host open houses alone
distribute promotional material alone
attend home inspections alone

Unlicensed assistant may

answer phones and forward calls
process and submit listings and changes to the MLS
place signs on properties, pick up keys and deliver documents
schedule appointments for showing
set up files
have keys made, write and place ads, type contract forms, order

Apply for broker's license

have served three years full-time as a licensed salesperson; consecutively!
Complete 150 hrs of study

Referral Agents license requirement

submit a certificate stating the legal restrictions on the brokerage activity of a referral agent have been reviewed with the supervising broker

Exceptions to EXPERIENCE and fee requirements for broker licensure

honorably discharged war veteran with a service connected wound or disability

No license

convicted within 5 years

Non residents obtaining a license

file a form consenting to be sued in NJ

Corporations can get a license if

An officer holds a broker's license

Temporary License

issued if salesperson has 3 years experience immediately preceding the date of application

Guaranty Fund

to reimburse public who suffer monetary loss due to wrongdoing in a transaction. Must get a court judgement. $20,000 max pymt per offense. license revoked; must pay back.

Rental Units advertised

must be checked every day for availability

Rental Units listed

must be checked every 3 days for availability

Number of hours of study a broker's license requires

150: 90 hours broker course, 30 ethics, 30 office management

Application for a license must be submitted within _______ time of taking prelicensing course

one year

Applicant requesting a temporary broker license must file application within ____ time of broker's death

30 days

All brokers and salespersons must complete ______hours of continuing education before each two-year license renewal

12 hours

Continuing education must contain ____hours of ethics training

2 hours

When the Guaranty Fund pays a claim against a borker or salesperson, what happens to their license?

The license is revoked until the fund is reimbursed with interest.

Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act

regulations covering out-of-state properties sold in New Jersey; protect public

non-NJ properties advertised in NJ in languages other than English are required to provide

forms in the same language the property was advertised in

Rental Referral Agencies must

furnish prospective tenants with a written contract

broker

One who buys and sells for another for a fee.

broker-salesperson

a qualified broker who practices real estate in the position of a salesperson in another broker's office.

Bureau of subdivided land control

State Agency that approves and registers sales of some out-of-state property

New Jersey Real Estate Commission

Administrator of Real Estate Licenses

Real Estate License Act

The law governing real estate practice in NJ

Real Estate Sales Full Disclosure Act

Regulation covering the sales of out-of-state property in NJ

Realtor-Associate

Salesperson associated with a Realtor who joins the national and state associations of Realtors

Realtor

A registered trademark reserved for the sole use of members of the National Association of Realtors

referral Agent

a licensee with authority only to prospect for potential buyers and sellers

referral fee

Part of a commission or fee shared with a broker who sends a client or customer to an agent

salesperson

person who performs real estate activities while employed by or associated with a licensed real estate broker

Title 11, Chapter 5

Rules and regulations set by the NJ real estate commission

Waiver of Broker Cooperation

Seller's statement that only one office will be marketing the property

Buyers purchasing subdivided land out of state have ? time to cancel contracts for the purchase or lease of land

7 calendar days

Which of the following are never allowed to sell real esate without a license? Bank, insurance broker, attorney or owners?

Insurance Brokers.