ASSESSMENT PAPER BROKERAGE OPERATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ plottage. Answer: an increase in value resulting from assemblage
◉ fixture. Answer: personal property that is permanently attached
to real property and goes with the property when its sold
◉ what makes something a fixture. Answer: if object was fixed or
installed with the intention of improving the home
◉ appurtenances. Answer: when new fixtures are attached ex.
heat/air, roof
◉ have brokers license but are working for another broker. Answer:
associate broker
◉ principal/employing broker. Answer: in charge of and responsible
for all real estate operations conducted by a real estate brokerage
firm
,◉ which type of land description are the properties described as
they relate to meridians. Answer: government / rectangular survey
◉ alienation of title. Answer: any change of ownership - transferring
ownership rights or interests in real property from one person to
another
◉ legal title. Answer: right of ownership of a parcel of real property
held by an owner
◉ equitable title. Answer: interest in a piece of real estate held by a
buyer held under a contract to obtain absolute ownership of the
property at a future date
◉ bare legal title. Answer: lacks the usual rights and privileges
associated with ownership
◉ constructive notice. Answer: information has been made available
to the public
◉ inquiry notice. Answer: when factors exist that make someone
inquire further
ex. dirt road running across you would inquire whether there is an
easement in place
, ◉ marketable title. Answer: a title free from reasonable doubt as to
who the owner is
◉ abstract of title. Answer: detailed report of the title search
◉ torrens system. Answer: an owner petitions the state court to
register his property
transfer of land
◉ allodial system. Answer: individuals are able to own land
◉ eminent domain. Answer: right of govs to assume property for
necessary public use
◉ escheat. Answer: power the gov has when someone dies intestate
and leaves no known heirs
◉ PETE - powers of gov over title. Answer: police power, eminent
domain, taxation, escheat
◉ encroachment. Answer: unauthorized infringement on a property
owners rights as a result of physical intrusion