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Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a salesperson while acting within the scope of the agency
agreement? - (ANSWER)The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his or her salespersons. The principal
is liable for any wrongs committed by the broker while acting within the scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and option contracts? - (ANSWER)One characteristic of
sales contracts is mutual obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The buyer in an option
contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: - (ANSWER)a standard street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and determines that an individual's real estate license should
be suspended or revoked, the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the commission within how many
days after the commission reaches its decision? - (ANSWER)A licensee who faces suspension or
revocation of their license is entitled to a hearing within 30 days of the commission reaching their
decision.
Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the regulatory authority of the Texas Real Estate
Commission? - (ANSWER)The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board has jurisdiction over
state licensed and certified appraisers. In addition to licensing brokers and salespersons, the Texas Real
Estate Commission is responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and for regulation of companies
that sell and issue residential service contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed and authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law
includes altering contracts, or drawing up: - (ANSWER)a deed, deed of trust, will, or other written
instrument that may transfer or affect the title to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency relationship face? - (ANSWER)A licensee who
breaches the agency relationship may be sued for damages, termination of the contract, and/or non-
payment of the commission.
Undisclosed dual agency is: - (ANSWER)a violation of the TRELA.
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What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer Committee? - (ANSWER)Six broker members are
appointed by the Texas Real Estate Commission; six attorney members are appointed by the President
of the State Bar of Texas. The appointees serve a term of six years with one-third of them being
appointed every two years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency relationships to a new client. This disclosure: -
(ANSWER)may be done orally or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual without actually representing the individual? -
(ANSWER)A broker may obtain financing, assist in locating a property, and prepare a contract or lease
for an individual without representing the individual.
A real estate licensee must notify the real estate program manager if: - (ANSWER)A licensee must notify
the real estate program manager within 20 days of receiving any criminal complaint, information,
indictment, or conviction in which the licensee is named as a defendant; or entry of a civil court order,
verdict, or judgment, against the licensee in any court of competent jurisdiction in which the subject
matter therein involves any real estate or business-related activity by the licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are rented, decides to open a rental agency in order
to assist her friends in finding suitable renters. Pamela's conduct is - (ANSWER)unacceptable because it
involves an activity for which a real estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real estate license suspended for two years. What
would happen to the licenses of the salespersons affiliated with this broker? - (ANSWER)If the broker's
license is suspended or revoked, the salespersons' licenses are made inactive and must be returned to
the commission. A salesperson's license may be made active when the salesperson is sponsored by a
new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used by Texas licensees? - (ANSWER)The Texas Real
Estate Commission
A community property with rights of survivorship agreement must: - (ANSWER)doesn't need to go
through probate, must be signed by both spouses, must include the property description, be in writing,
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contain wording that makes evident the intent of survivorship, and be recorded in the county
courthouse.
Generally, the most important responsibility of an agent is to: - (ANSWER)represent the financial
interests of the client.
Broker Bea recently entered into a listing contract with Seller Sally. Broker Bea just learned that Sally is
actually 17 years old and not married. The listing contract is: - (ANSWER)voidable at the option of the
minor.
Which of the following people would need to obtain a real estate license if they were involved in a real
estate activity?
A. the executor of an estate
B. a court-appointed guardian
C. a trustee of the bankruptcy court
D. one who sells lots in a mobile home park - (ANSWER)D. The sale of land/lots is an act of brokerage
and requires that one have a license if he or she is not the owner of the lot. The other three answers are
listed as people who do not need a license in Section 3 of the Texas Real Estate License Act.
An agency relationship may be terminated by - (ANSWER)expiration of time, agreement, rescission,
abandonment, or by the death of either party.
A property owner may claim a homeowner's exemption in Texas on a residence that is both owned and
occupied. The exemption reduces the assessed value of the residence by - (ANSWER)$7,000 dollars
A broker must maintain a place of business in the state of Texas. If the location changes, the broker has
how long to notify the commission? - (ANSWER)The broker must notify the commission of any change of
address within 10 days.
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Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a salesperson while acting within the scope of the agency
agreement? - (ANSWER)The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his or her salespersons. The principal
is liable for any wrongs committed by the broker while acting within the scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and option contracts? - (ANSWER)One characteristic of
sales contracts is mutual obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The buyer in an option
contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: - (ANSWER)a standard street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and determines that an individual's real estate license should
be suspended or revoked, the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the commission within how many
days after the commission reaches its decision? - (ANSWER)A licensee who faces suspension or
revocation of their license is entitled to a hearing within 30 days of the commission reaching their
decision.
Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the regulatory authority of the Texas Real Estate
Commission? - (ANSWER)The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board has jurisdiction over
state licensed and certified appraisers. In addition to licensing brokers and salespersons, the Texas Real
Estate Commission is responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and for regulation of companies
that sell and issue residential service contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed and authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law
includes altering contracts, or drawing up: - (ANSWER)a deed, deed of trust, will, or other written
instrument that may transfer or affect the title to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency relationship face? - (ANSWER)A licensee who
breaches the agency relationship may be sued for damages, termination of the contract, and/or non-
payment of the commission.
Undisclosed dual agency is: - (ANSWER)a violation of the TRELA.
,TEXAS STATE PORTION REAL ESTATE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer Committee? - (ANSWER)Six broker members are
appointed by the Texas Real Estate Commission; six attorney members are appointed by the President
of the State Bar of Texas. The appointees serve a term of six years with one-third of them being
appointed every two years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency relationships to a new client. This disclosure: -
(ANSWER)may be done orally or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual without actually representing the individual? -
(ANSWER)A broker may obtain financing, assist in locating a property, and prepare a contract or lease
for an individual without representing the individual.
A real estate licensee must notify the real estate program manager if: - (ANSWER)A licensee must notify
the real estate program manager within 20 days of receiving any criminal complaint, information,
indictment, or conviction in which the licensee is named as a defendant; or entry of a civil court order,
verdict, or judgment, against the licensee in any court of competent jurisdiction in which the subject
matter therein involves any real estate or business-related activity by the licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are rented, decides to open a rental agency in order
to assist her friends in finding suitable renters. Pamela's conduct is - (ANSWER)unacceptable because it
involves an activity for which a real estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real estate license suspended for two years. What
would happen to the licenses of the salespersons affiliated with this broker? - (ANSWER)If the broker's
license is suspended or revoked, the salespersons' licenses are made inactive and must be returned to
the commission. A salesperson's license may be made active when the salesperson is sponsored by a
new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used by Texas licensees? - (ANSWER)The Texas Real
Estate Commission
A community property with rights of survivorship agreement must: - (ANSWER)doesn't need to go
through probate, must be signed by both spouses, must include the property description, be in writing,
, TEXAS STATE PORTION REAL ESTATE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
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contain wording that makes evident the intent of survivorship, and be recorded in the county
courthouse.
Generally, the most important responsibility of an agent is to: - (ANSWER)represent the financial
interests of the client.
Broker Bea recently entered into a listing contract with Seller Sally. Broker Bea just learned that Sally is
actually 17 years old and not married. The listing contract is: - (ANSWER)voidable at the option of the
minor.
Which of the following people would need to obtain a real estate license if they were involved in a real
estate activity?
A. the executor of an estate
B. a court-appointed guardian
C. a trustee of the bankruptcy court
D. one who sells lots in a mobile home park - (ANSWER)D. The sale of land/lots is an act of brokerage
and requires that one have a license if he or she is not the owner of the lot. The other three answers are
listed as people who do not need a license in Section 3 of the Texas Real Estate License Act.
An agency relationship may be terminated by - (ANSWER)expiration of time, agreement, rescission,
abandonment, or by the death of either party.
A property owner may claim a homeowner's exemption in Texas on a residence that is both owned and
occupied. The exemption reduces the assessed value of the residence by - (ANSWER)$7,000 dollars
A broker must maintain a place of business in the state of Texas. If the location changes, the broker has
how long to notify the commission? - (ANSWER)The broker must notify the commission of any change of
address within 10 days.
