Indiana Real Estate License Law

Indiana Real estate law is administered by the

Indiana real estate commission (IREC)

The members of IREC are appointed by the

Governor

The IREC has the authority to

Adopt and enforce the rules by which all real estate licensees must abide

In order to be appointed as an Indiana real estate commissioner, an individual must

have been licensed an an Indiana broker for five years

The appointees of Indiana real estate commission consists of

1 member from each congressional district and 3 at large

Members of the IREC are appointed for

four years term

All of the following statements regarding the IREC are true EXCEPT

they can spend the interest earned from monies accrued I the recovery fund for continuing education for all licensees

The IREC may undertake an investigation of a licensee based on all of the following ground EXCEPT a

Random selection of the licensees

The IREC may do all of the following EXCEPT

Spend the license renewal fees for commission purposes

As evidence of current licensure, the IREC requires a

Valid pocket card

In Indiana, all of the following would be grounds for disciplining a licensee EXCEPT

Agreeing with a seller to accept a listing for more than the normal commission rate

The IREC has the power to discipline a salesperson licensee if the salesperson

Has had disciplinary action taken against him or her in another state

In Indiana, a broker may be disciplined for all of the following actions EXCEPT

Submitting to a reasonable physical exam at the commission's request

Upon finding a licensee guilty of a real estate violation, which of the following penalties may be imposed by the IREC

Put the licensee on probation with an order to perform community service

Upon learning that a person falsified information on an application for licensure, IREC has the authority to

hold a hearing to determine if disciplinary sanctions are appropriate

A licensed Indiana salesperson assigned to a principal broker may be disciplined by the IREC for

representing more than one broker at a time

Rules and regulations to enforce the Indiana real estate license law may be enacted by the

IREC

Before an Indiana real estate licensee can be disciplined by the commission, the licensee is entitled to

a hearing before the commission

In Indiana, if activities that require a license are performed by an unlicensed person, it is considered

Class A infraction

The IREC may issue a cease and desist order when a person

Solicits or accepts enrollment of real estate students in a school not officially approved by the commission

The IREC may impose the sanctions of license law upon finding that a licensee has

engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in the delivery of service

The IREC has the power to discipline a licensee who

Advertises his or her services in a misleading manner

When a licensee is convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the licensee's ability to practice competently, Indiana license law allows the commission to

require the license to attend a hearing on the matter

The Indiana recovery fund has a balance in excess of $750,000 at the end of the state fiscal year. The amount in the fund over $750,000 will be paid to the

Indiana state general fund

In order to receive payment from the recovery fund, an aggrieved person must

file the case with the attorney general's office

If the IREC is ordered by a court to make payment from the recovery fund because of a licensee's actions, the commission will

suspend the license until the fund is reimbursed with interest

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Indiana real estate recovery fund

Licensees may be assessed a surcharge at time of renewal if the fund balance is less than $450,000

An Indiana real estate license unlawfully obtained money by the false pretense from a consumer. The consumer filed with the court and was awarded a judgment claim against the licensee on June 15. 2005. When must the consumer file an application for paymen

within one year of the judgment awarded, in this case June 15, 2006

The IREC may spend the interest earned on the recovery fund

For information concerning the commission's activities

An Indiana real estate licensee embezzled $10,000from consumer A, $20,000 from consumer B, and $ 25,000 from consumer C. All three consumers received final judgments and payments out of the recovery fund. What monetary amount will each consumer receive

The $50,000 lifetime aggregate for a licensee will be prorated according to the loss of each consumer

In order for the Indiana real estate recovery fund statute to apply, the final judgment must arise directly from a transaction that

was an act for which real estate license was required

If an aggrieved person is awarded a judgment against a real estate licensee for violation of the Indiana license law, what right does the aggrieved party have regarding the recovery fund

A $20,000 maximum recovery from the fund can be paid, plus the court cost. attorney's fees are not reimbursed

If a broker violates the license law resulting in monetary damages to a consumer, what is the latest date on which the injured party may file a lawsuit that may result in a payment from the Indiana recovery fund

Two years after the alleged violation occur

The purpose of the Indiana real estate recovery fund is to

Provide a means of compensation for actual monetary losses suffered by consumers as a result of the acts of a licensee in violating the license law

Whenever the commission is required to satisfy a claim against a licensee with money from the Indiana real estate recovery fund, the

Licensee must repay the full amount paid from the fund plus interest if his or her license is to be reinstated

The maximum amount that will be paid from Indiana real estate recovery fund for each judgment is

$20,000

Who may receive compensation from the Indiana real estate recovery fund

Seller who pays a commission to a broker under false pretense

In order to make a claim against the Indiana real estate recovery fund, an aggrieved consumer must

file suit in a court of law, obtain a judgment, and exhaust all legal remedies

What is the balance in the Indiana real estate recovery fund below which licensees will be assessed an additional fee at time of renewal

$450,000

In Indiana, a licensee has an agency relationship with the individual with whom the licensee is working unless that license

has a written agreement to the contrary

An Indiana licensee who is found to be guilty of incompetent practice subject to which of the following penalties

Probationary period with mandatory community service

An Indiana licensed broker who performs a real property appraisal must

Comply with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice USPAP

in Indiana, who of the following would need a real estate broker or salesperson license

Person negotiating an exchange of like properties

which of the following activities would require an Indiana real estate license

company that offers Indiana real estate for sale in other states

Under Indiana law, any person who acts as a real property securities dealer must

be registered under Indiana and federal securities laws

Under Indiana real estate law, a partnership will be granted a license only if

All partners are licensed broker

Areal estate license is required for all of the following activities EXCEPT

reselling a mobile home not on a permanent foundation

If engaged in the sale of real estate, who of the following is exempt from the Indiana real estate license requirement

Public official performing acts authorized by law

The office manager for a local Indiana real estate firm is responsible for coordinating the flow of paperwork through the office, preparing forms and advertising copy, and hiring and supervising clerical personnel. The office manager is

exempt from real estate license

In order to obtain a salesperson's license, which of the following is TRUE

Applicant must be 18 years of age

In Indiana which of the following are requirements for obtaining a broker's license

Having continuous active experience as a licensed salesperson for two years

A person successfully completed her Indiana pre license real estate education requirement on November 1, 2006. How long does this Individual have to take the state exam before having to retake the pre license course

1 year from the date of completion

Which of the following persons must have a real estate license in order to transact business

Person acting as a business broker who negotiates the sales of entire business, including their stock, equipment, and building for a promised fee

An applicant for a real estate salesperson's license in Indiana must

not have been convicted of a crime indicating a propensity to endanger the public

A person who is NOT an Indiana real estate licensee cannot list and sell real estate in Indiana unless that person

qualifies for an exemption under current license law

A person in Indiana has been offered the position of resident manager of an apartment complex. In order to take this position, the person

must be a salaried employee of the owner to manage the complex without a broker's license

To obtain a corporation license in Indiana, the corporation must,

have a licensed broker residing in Indiana who is an officer or employee of the corporation with authority to bind the corporation in real estate transactions

The on-site property manager for Acme Apartments is responsible for negotiating leases for the apartments. A licensed Indiana broker supervises the manager. In this position, the on-site manager

is exempt from the licensing requirement

An individual wants to sell her own house. In order to do this legally, she

is exempt from licensure in Indiana

A valid Indiana real estate license is required in order to be compensated for all of the following activities EXCEPT

performing a written home inspection

A licensee whose license is revoked may

apply for a new license after seven years

To renew an active license in Indiana, a salesperson must,

have completed 16 hours of continuing education in the last biennial licensing period

A licensee who allows his or her license to expire has how long to reinstate the license without monetary penalty

There is no free time

In Indiana, individual real estate licenses are renewed

biennially

A new partnership in Indiana receives its license on July 1, 2006. Unless renewed earlier, the license will expire in

24 months

In Indiana, an unlicensed real estate assistant may perform all of the following duties EXCEPT

explain contract documents to prospective buyers

Personal assistants in Indiana

may perform clerical work, such as inserting factual information into contracts under the employing broker's supervision and approval

A broker's unlicensed assistant worked late nights and weekends to help ensure the successful closing of a difficult transaction. The assistant's extra work included making several phone calls to the prospective buyers, encouraging them to accept the sell

not pay a commission to the assistant under the facts presented here. They have both violated the rules regarding unlicensed assistants

Which of the following is a permitted activity for an unlicensed real estate assistant in Indiana

Giving potential buyers information regarding price, address, and geographic directions

In order to obtain an Indiana reciprocal real estate license, a person

is required to comply with the continuing education requirements in Indiana

What must a nonresident license applicant for an Indiana license file with the commission

Irrevocable written consent to suit

When the license of a real estate firm's principal broker and sole proprietor is suspended for two years, what effect does this have on the associated broke-salespersons and salespersons

The associates' licenses must be returned to the commission

If an Indiana principal broker has more than one office, the principal broker

may manage one office, but must have a managing broker in any additional branch offices

Which of the following tasks may an unlicensed administrative assistant in an Indiana real estate office perform

Give listed price and directions to listed properties

An Indiana real estate licensee who has been granted an inactive license

is not required to complete his or her continuing education requirement

Three weeks before N begins his real estate pre license class, he offers to help his neighbor sell her house. The neighbor agrees to pay N a 5 percent commission. An offer is accepted while N is taking the class and closed the day before N passes the exam

No, because state law prohibits lawsuit to collect commissions unless the injured party was properly licensed and the license was in effect before the agreement was reached

If a licensee tells a lender that the sales price on a property is something above its actual sales price in order to assist the buyer in getting a larger loan, the

licensee can be disciplined for material deception

An Indiana licensee entering into a listing agreement and agency relationship with a seller has the duty to

exercise reasonable care and skill

An Indiana licensee representing a seller exclusively

may show alternative properties not owned by the seller to prospective buyer

In Indiana, a licensee who has an agency relationship with a buyer must

treat all sellers honestly

An Indiana licensee who has an agency relationship with a buyer has another buyer whom he is also representing that is interested in viewing a property that the first buyer is interested in. The licensee

may shoe the property to the second buyer without informing the first buyer

Under Indiana real estate license law, licensee becomes a limited agent when the licensee

shows the licensee's own listings

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding Indiana agency law

Merely assisting an individual creates a customer relationship

A seller listed her home with an Indiana licensee for $90,000. The seller's agent tells a buyer agent from another brokerage firm to have his buyer submit a low offer because the seller is desperate to sell. The buyer offers $80,000 and the seller accepts

has violated the agency relationship with the seller

Which of the following best describes Indiana agency law

The rules of law that apply to the responsibilities of a person who acts on behalf of another in dealings with third parties

An Indiana broker who has an agency relationship with a buyer should

advise the buyer if the listing price of the home is unrealistic

All of the following statements concerning Indiana agency law are true EXCEPT that

sub agency is permitted if both principal brokers agree to it

In Indiana which of the following would be a TRUE statement regarding in-house agency relationship

Two agents in the same office may represent two different clients

Mark, a licensed Indiana broker, procures a ready, willing, and able buyer for his seller client. The seller accepts the buyer's offer in writing, hen experience a change of heart and withdraws the acceptance. In this situation, Mark

is entitled to collect a commission from the seller

An Indiana real estate licensee has entered into agency relationships with both a seller and a buyer. The buyer is interested in making an offer on the seller's property. Can the licensee show the property to the buyer

Yes, if both buyer and seller give their written consent

The listing agreement with a seller has expired and the seller lists with a different brokerage firm. Jim, the original listing agent, now has a buyer interested in the seller's property. Based on this information, Jim

cannot disclose to the buyer any confidential information regarding the seller

An Indiana real estate sales person has been working with buyers. After helping them negotiate for their dream home, the buyers ask the sales person if she can help them secure a mortgage. The sales person knows a lender that pays a fee for referring purc

No, because this violates incompetent practice and RESPA

A buyer prospect is interested in seeing a house listed with the real estate company but does not wish to enter into an agency relationship with an agent. A licensed Indiana salesperson from the real estate company can show the buyer the listing if the

buyer declines the agency relationship in writing

Under Indiana agency law, a buyer who is exclusively represented by a licensed sales person would expect the licensee t

disclose the seller's motivation for selling to the buyer, if the agent has knowledge

An Indiana limited agent has limitations regarding his or her conduct and representation of clients. Which of the following actions would violate limitations

Telling the buyer that the property appears to be over priced and the seller would probably take less

An Indiana licensee advised his buyer that the home he was considering was well insulated. After the buyer ought the house, his heating bills were very high and were found to be due to poor insulation. Which of the following is true

Because the licensee held himself out as an expert on insulation, he may be liable for unintentional misrepresentation

Which of the following would be an example of incompetent practice

Guaranteeing, based on past market performance, that a property will increase in value

An Indiana broker licensee, who is not a licensed or certifies appraiser, receives a call from a former buyer client requesting an appraisal in connection with a divorce decree. The former client stipulates that the property must NOT appraise for more tha

may do the appraisal, but cannot agree to the predetermined value

Which of the following is legal and NOT grounds for disciplinary sanctions for incompetent practice

Receiving commission from both parties in a limited agency transaction

An Indiana licensee receives a call from neighbors who inform licensee that they have their home listed with another broker but are very dissatisfied. They would like the licensee to tell them how they can get out of the listing agreement so they could li

inform the neighbors that the licensee cannot discuss the current listing situation and that any request for the discussion of future services must be put in writing

An Indiana licensee offers to pay a finder's fee of $50 to any of his unlicensed friends who find and refer a buyer or seller to the licensee. Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding this situation

the commission could discipline the licensee for incompetent practice

An Indiana seller gives the survey and owner's title insurance policy to the listing agent at the time the seller listed their property for sale. When the listing expired, the agent did not return the documents to the seller claiming that they were mispla

Would be subject to disciplinary actionfor incompetent practice

An Indiana licensee, who is associated with a principal broker, enters into an agreement with a builder for the payment of fees directly to the licensee for referring buyers who contract for new construction. This agreement is

not acceptable because the licensee must receive all compensation only from the principal broker

An Indiana licensee learns that her niece, whom she hasn't seen for months, has made an offer to purchase a home through an agent with another company, but the offer has not yet been accepted. The licensee calls the niece and suggests that she withdraw he

may be deemed incompetent practice and subject to discipline

An Indiana licensee reads a newspaper article regarding a local business executive transferring to another state. The licensee sends a referral letter to the large real estate companies in the area where the executive will be relocating. What does the law

In order to have a valid referral and receive a fee, the licensee must have a written agreement with the executive

An Indiana broker licensee is asked by a client to perform an appraisal on an apartment building. The client does not know that the broker is the property manager of the apartment building. Under what conditions, if any, can the broker do the appraisal

The broker could do appraisal if his or her interest as property manager was n writing to all parties

In Indiana, when completing a listing agreement or an offer to purchase, real estate licensees who are not attorneys may

fill in the blanks on preprinted forms

Under Indiana real estate license law, what is the relationship between the principal broker and the associated broker

It is presumed to be an independent contractor relationship unless there is an agreement to the contrary

Regarding sub agency In the state of Indiana, a principal broker may

not offer it under any circumstances

An Indiana real estate licensee misrepresented the age and condition of a home's furnace and air conditioner. At a disciplinary hearing, the commission would probably find that

Discipline was appropriate due to the misrepresentation being material deception

An Indiana licensee who has an agency relationship with a seller may disclose which of the following without informed written consent

Material facts regarding the property

A licensee acting as a limited agent in Indiana

may disclose property information available through the MLS or other information sources to both parties

A sales person has a property listed and has an agency relationship with the seller. Upon discovering a latent defect in the property, the licensee should discuss the problem with seller and then

contact the city building inspector

An Indiana sales person has an agency relationship with a seller and is showing the property to a prospective buyer who has provided written confirmation that the buyer does NOT want representation and wishes t be a customer only. The listing sales person

Withholding the information is illegal and prevents the buyer from making an informed decision

An Indiana licensed sales person was describing his client's listing to a buyer agent from another company. The licensee told the buyer agent that the furnace was new when in fact it was 20 years old. The seller client was unaware of the misrepresentation

The licensee and the licensee's principal broker would face liability

An Indiana licensee offers to provide and pay for a home warranty policy for sellers as inducement to list their home with the licensee. Which of the following would be TRUE regarding this practice

written disclosure must be given to all parties at the time of any offer or acceptance of the offer

The Indiana residential real estate sales disclosure form

is to be completed by the seller and given to the purchaser prior to acceptance of an offer

A tenant asks the landlord for an Indiana residential real estate sales disclosure form, but the landlord refuses to complete on. In this circumstance, the

Landlord is not required to furnish the form to the lessee

Which of the following situation would require the completion of an Indiana real estate sales disclosure form

transfer of real estate to a buyer by a relocation company holding title to the property

When is the owner of a four unit apartment building require to submit an Indiana real estate sales disclosure form

Before an offer to purchase is accepted

A buyer and seller enter into a contract for sale of a residential property. A home inspection reveals a major defect that the seller claims to have no knowledge of. The buyer decides not to purchase the property. What obligation does the seller now have

The seller must amend the disclosure form to disclose the defect to other purchasers

After giving the potential buyer a residential real estate sales disclosure form, an Indiana licensee is asked by the buyer if a home inspection is necessary. As a buyer's agent, what position would be appropriate for the licensee to take

explain that the form is not a substitute for an inspection and is not a seller's warranty

Which of the following would be a TRUE statement regarding Indiana- certified a appraisers and the residential real estate sales disclosure form

Appraisers are entitled to a copy of the form if the appraisal is for financing purposes

An Indiana buyer has an accepted offer to purchase on a property. He later receives an amended residential real estate sales disclosure form that discloses a defect. Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the buyer to take

Nullify the contract within two business days by delivering a written recission to the seller

A buyer has not received an Indiana residential real estate sales disclosure form with an accepted offer to purchase. The property is scheduled to close, but the buyer reuses to do so until the disclosure form is provided. What may the seller do in this s

Provide the form as the contract is not enforceable until the form is delivered

A seller of Indiana residential real estate has the furnace inspected by a licensed heating contractor. The contractor reported the furnace to be in good working order and the seller indicated "not Defective" on the disclosure form. After closing, the fur

would not be liable since "Not defective" statement was based on information from a licensed professional

In Indiana, a seller is required to give a buyer a residential real estate sales disclosure form in all of the following transactions EXCEPT

If the property is zoned commercial

In Indiana, when a licensee is listing a home and asks the seller to complete a residential real estate sales disclosure form, which of the following statement is TRUE

seller disclosure of known property defects is required

Six months after an Indiana buyer bought a home, the roof leaked during a heavy rainstorm. When the house was listed, the seller told the listing agent that the roof had leaked one time and had not leaked since. The seller and the agent agreed that the le

can sue the listing agent for nondisclosure of a material fact

The term "defect" as used in Indiana Residential real estate sales disclosure form, means all of the following EXCEPT

A condition that has been repaired by professional licensed repairman

When must Indiana residential real estate sales disclosure form be delivered to the buyer

Prior to the acceptance of an offer to purchase

An Indiana real estate licensee lists a house in which the elderly owner had recently died. What obligation does the licensee have regarding this property

The licensee is not required to disclose any knowledge of the death

An owner of an Indiana residential property informs the listing broker that the property had been the site of criminal gang activity. The owner instructs the agent that she is not to divulge this information to any potential seller, even if asked. A few d

tell the buyer that the seller does not wish to make any representations regarding psychological affectations

All of the following would qualify as a psychologically affected property EXCEPT

dwellings where firearms had been discharged by party revelers

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Indiana limited agents and psychologically affected properties

Limited agents, when asked, must not intentionally misrepresent the facts

An Indiana sales person lists a property that was reasonably suspected to have been the site of a murder, but was never proven to be. In this situation, which of the following is TRUE

Due to the fact of reasonable suspicion, this property would be psychologically affected

Five years ago, a condominium unit was the site of a brutal and highly publicized murder. The unit was sold to an elderly woman who contracted HIV virus through a blood transfusion and recently died in the unit. As the Indiana licensee who listed the prop

You would be relieved of liability for nondisclosure of either event

An Indiana real estate broker who has an agency relationship with the seller has knowledge that the home has a cracked foundation and that its former owner committed suicide in the kitchen. The broker must disclose

the cracked foundation, not the suicide

An Indiana sales person licensee has an unlicensed friend who assists the licensee in obtaining listings. The licensee offers to compensate his friend $200 in cash for each listing. This payment is illegal due to the fact that

Unlicensed persons may never be compensated for this activity

Which of the following would NOT result in a disciplinary sanction against an Indiana licensee

Failure to pay the licensee renewal fee on a timely basis

An Indiana broker may place all of the following in his or her trust account EXCEPT

MLS fees from associated agents

An Indiana broker received a check for earnest money from a buyer and deposited the money in the broker's interest bearing checking account over the weekend. This action would be known as

commingling

Regarding escrow/trust accounts in Indiana

the accounts may only contain funds belonging to others

The owner and the principal broker of an Indiana real estate firm died. At the time of death, there was $9,500 in the trust/escrow account. How should this account be handled

the commission should appoint a successive trustee

All earnest monies received an connection with a transaction in Indiana must be

deposited in the listing broker's trust/escrow account within two banking days after acceptance of the offer

An Indiana real estate licensee has taken an offer to purchase from a buyer client with $1000 earnest money deposit. The licensee should

communicate the offer to the listing agent and submit the earnest money with the offer for deposit by the listing broker after acceptance

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding an Indiana real estate trust/escrow account

The licensing agency may inspect the account records at any time

An Indiana listing broker holding the earnest money on an accepted transaction in her trust/escrow account paid for a survey out of the account prior to closing. Which of the following would be a correct statement

This is a violation and the broker could be disciplined

After acceptance of an offer, the Indiana listing broker shall

delegate the responsibility for the earnest monies to the selling principal broker

In Indiana, the primary responsibility for earnest monies submitted with an accepted offer belongs to the

listing principal broker

An Indiana licensee submitted an offer to purchase from a buyer client to the listing agent, using an expensive watch in place of earnest money. Which of the following is a TRUE statement

The offer could be accepted if the seller is informed of the nature of the deposit prior to acceptance

An Indiana broker manages three properties for the same owner. One property is in need of emergency repairs, but there is not enough money in the management account to cover the cost. The broker borrows money from the earnest/escrow account to make the re

The broker could be disciplined for an escrow/trust account violation

An Indiana broker establishes an escrow/trust account to hold money belonging to others

the account must be clearly identified as an escrow/trust account

An Indiana broker received an accepted offer to purchase with a buyer's earnest money check for $5,000. The broker immediately cashed the check. At the closing, the broker handed the title company a check drawn on the broker's company operating account fo

should have deposited the monies in an interest bearing trust/escrow account

An Indiana licensed buyer agent offers a $500 commission rebate to all buyers who utilize his agency services. Which of the following is a TRUE statement

The rebate is allowable if it is disclosed to all parties to the transaction

An Indiana licensee receives monetary compensation from a home warranty company if a home warranty is sold in connection with a real estate transaction. Which of the following is TRUE

disclosure of the compensation is required to all parties to the transaction

An individual who has recently passed the sales person licensing examination contacts an Indiana principal broker. The individual explains that he has full time employment and does not intend to be active in the real estate business. This individual would

decline to hold the license

How is a broker associate advertising his or her real estate services in Indiana different than a sales person doing the same

There is no difference, as both types of licensees must follow the same guidelines

Regarding advertising requirements in Indiana

advertising that carries a licensee's name must also contain the name of the principal broker or firm

For sale signs used in real estate advertising

may be placed on a property only with the written consent of the seller or authorized agent

Indiana real estate advertising requirements would be violated if a licensee

places an ad in church newsletter without the name of the principal broker or firm

Indiana sales person J paid the local telephone company to list her name in the directory under the real estate heading as "j, real estate sales person, residential property, my specialty." Based on this information, J must also include

the name of her employing broker

An Indiana associate broker who wishes to place a for sale sign on a listed property must first

obtain a written consent of the owner

When advertising real property, Indiana real estate licensees

must state the firm name or the principal broker's name

An Indiana real estate licensee decides to sell her or his property without using a broker. When advertising the property, the licensee

must disclose the fact that he or she is a real estate licensee

A sales person associated with an Indiana real estate firm has a compensation arrangement that requires her to pay all of her own expenses in addition to her share of the firm's expenses. She has contracted with a signage company for two large billboard s

must have the firm's name in larger print than her own name

principal brokers in the state of Indiana must follow certain guidelines. One guideline is that principal broker is

responsible for the actions of sales persons and broker-sales persons associated with him

An Indiana principal broker becomes incapacitated and dies. At that time, the associates who worked for this person

may complete any business that is under contract for a maximum of 90 days, but may not take any new business

What happens when an Indiana licensee transfers from one principal broker to another

The licensee's license must be returned to the commission office within five days

An Indiana licensed sales person may lawfully accept compensation directly from

his or her principal broker

A licensed sales person may represent and be associated with more than one Indiana principal broker under which of the following circumstances

Under no circumstances

Several weeks after closing, an Indiana associate broker received a thank you letter and a nice bonus check from a seller of the home. The associate broker cashed the check because he felt it was earned. In this situation, the associate broker

violated the commission's rule by accepting the money

If an associated sales person is unable to collect a commission from his or her Indiana principal broker, what action can he take

File a civil lawsuit

A real estate company wishes to open a branch office operation. Which of the following is TRUE

The branch office shall constitute the managing broker's sole place of business

In Indiana, how long is a listing principal broker required to retain true copies of closing statement for all real estate transactions

Five years

A principal broker participating in a referral service must

have a written agreement with the referred client

A husband and wife obtaining a divorce own their home in Indiana as tenants by the entireties. This type of title

becomes a tenancy in common

Unless stated to the contrary in a deed, ownership of a real property by an Indiana married couple is presumed to be

tenancy by the entireties

To establish a marketable title in Indiana, an unbroken chain must be established for a period of at least

40 years

How far back does a normal Indiana title search go

40 years

All of the following legal description methods are used in Indiana EXCEPT

territorial plats

In Indiana, the local official that records deeds for the transfer of real property is the county

recorder

Property taxes in Indiana are due and payable on

May 10th and November 10th

Alisting agreement establishes an agency relationship between the

Principal broker and the seller

In Indiana, an exclusive buyer agency contract

must be indicated as such in the buyer agency agreement

Which type of agency relationship is generally created between an Indiana broker and seller

special

In Indiana, which of the following statements about listing agreement is TRUE

Listing agreements must be prepared in duplicate

The type of listing agreement in Indiana that provides for the listing broker to be compensated regardless of who sells the property is a

exclusive right to sell listing

The law that requires Indiana real estate contracts to be in writing in order to be enforceable is the

Statute of frauds

All purchase agreements in Indiana

must be prepared in quadruplicate

Listing agreements in the state of Indiana must be made in

duplicate, with the original retained by the listing broker

Under what circumstance is a net listing legal in Indiana

They must show a maximum amount of commission to be legal

Listings based on a a net price are

illegal in Indiana unless the seller is informed and agrees to a maximum amount of commission to be paid

An Indiana seller told the listing broker that she wanted to clear $50,000 when she sold her house. The broker accepted the listing with no maximum amount of commission to be paid and sold it for $160,000. He gave $50,000 to the seller and kept the rest.

The broker participated in an illegal net listing

An Indiana broker signs a listing agreement with a seller. The agreement contains the following clause: "if the listed property has NOT been sold after three months from the date of the signing, this agreement will automatically renew for additional three

illegal because it automatically renews

An Indiana seller listed his house for sale with a broker on February 1. The listing agreement was to expire in five months. In April, the seller decided to take his house off the market. Can the seller do this

Yes, the seller has withdrawn the broker's authority to sell the property, but may be liable for some expenses

When a listing is obtained, the Indiana listing licensee is obligated to

give a copy of the listing agreement to the seller at the time of signing

An Indiana homebuyer wants to have a clause included in the purchase agreement under which the seller offers assurances against the existence of ghosts on the property. Should the agent include this clause

Only a licensed attorney may prepare this type of clause

In Indiana, an individual may enter into legally enforceable contracts (with no exceptions) when he or she reaches the age of

18

If a minor enters into a contract in Indiana, what is the statutory period within which he or she may legally void the contract after reaching the age of majority

There is no statutory period