HOSMERIT
ALABAMA REAL ESTATE EXAM
2024-2025 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
Special or Specific Agency - ANSWER-The Principal gives the agent authority to do one
specific thing-sell property. They enter into a contract that stipulates how the task will be
done-multiple listings of the property, commission paid etc.
General - ANSWER-Principal and agent enter into a contract giving the agent the
authority to conduct several activities-show property to renters, check references and
negotiate leases.
Designated agency - ANSWER-A dual agent cannot fully represent both parties so the
agent designates another agent in their office to respresent either party-usually the
buyer.
Nonagency - ANSWER-transaction or facilitative-the agent faciliates the transaction by
showing properties and assisting with paperwork. Both parties are on their own when it
comes to their interests.
Listing contract - ANSWER-it is not between the agent and the seller but between the
seller and the broker
Exclusive Right to Sell - ANSWER-Most advantageous type of listing-gives the broker
the sole right to market a property. Regardless of who finds a ready, willing and able
buyer, the broker receives a commission.
Exclusive Agency - ANSWER-agent markets the property but if the principal sells it then
the agent does not receive a commission
Open listing-general - ANSWER-gives the right to market the poperty to a number of
brokers. The principal can sell it themselves and only the broker that brings a ready,
willing and able buyer recieves commission.
Net listing - ANSWER-broker receives the difference between the selling price and the
price that the owner wants
,Multiple listings - ANSWER-Multiple listing systems or services are marketing tools.
Allows brokers to share listings and commissions.
Buyer agency - ANSWER-binds the broker to look out for the buyers best interests. With
a dual agency the broker is not able to tell the buyer if the property is overpriced or if
another property is better.
Exclusive buyer agency-exclusive right to represent - ANSWER-gives the broker the
exclusive right to help a buyer find a property. The broker is paid a commission even if
the buyer buys a property during the time period of the agreement without the brokers
help.
Exclusive Agency Buyer Agency - ANSWER-does not guarantee a commission. The
broker is given exclusivity over other agents to find a property for the buyer, but if the
buyer finds a property he does not have to pay the broker a fee.
Open buyer agency - ANSWER-buyer enters into an agreement with a number of
brokers to find a property. only the broker that finds the property that the buyer
purchases receives a commission. no commission is paid if the buyer finds his own
property.
Termination of agency - ANSWER-PERFORMANCE- happy seller and happy buyer at
closing
expiration of the listing, mutal agreement,
RENUNCIATION- resignation of the agent
REVOCATION-principal firing agent
Real estate settlement procedures act (RESPA) - ANSWER-a federal law requires
certain disclosures such as a standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that explains key
loat terms and escribes a best estimate of closing costs
Mandated disclosures - ANSWER-presence of lead paint in homes built before 1978. A
seller does not have to test for lead paint, but must disclose the fact if known.
if property is in a flood zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management
(FEMA)
the need for the buyer to purchase flood disaster insurance, b/c the current owner has
received flood disaster insurance from the federal govt
other disclosures - ANSWER-some states require disclosures of sex offenders due to
Megan's Law
Property stigmas - ANSWER-seller and seller's agent need to be honest about anything
int he history of the property that could hinder the sale; such as criminal acts or deaths
that are associated with the property.
, Fiduciary responsiblities of agents - ANSWER-loyalty, obedience, disclosure,
confidentiality and resoanable care and diligence and accountablility
fiduciary notes - ANSWER-disclosure responsibilities are for both buyer-agent and
seller-agent.
The agent has a fiduciary responsibility to disclose any relationships or fees he has that
affect the seller or buyer. The agent must also disclose any known financial issues the
buyer might have.
Standards for commission - ANSWER-there is no standard percentage for commission.
Any attempt to standardize commission rates among brokers is considered price fixing
according to federal law
Bundle of Rights - ANSWER-Occupy, use and enjoy your property including the land,
water and air. Right to employ the property in productive ways such as farming or
leasing and to sell, bequesth, give or lease the property in part or in total.
Sole Owner - ANSWER-an individual's ownership of property is called sole ownerhsip or
tenancy in severalty. No one else has an iterest int hat particular property except that
individual
Joint Tenancy - ANSWER-Right of survivorship, if one dies, the other tenants
automatically take ownership of the deceased's share.
The person's heirs do not inherit the interest.
Four requirements: Unities of time, title, interest and possession.
Tenancy in Common - ANSWER-No right to survivorship.
Most often used form of co or joint ownership.
Interests does not have to be 50/50
Each tenant holds ownership in severalty, which means that each tenant may dispose
of that interest as he or she chooses without the consent of the other. One tenant may
put a second mortgage on his itnerest, sellt he itnerest, or leave it to a third party in his
will.
Owning as a married couple - ANSWER-tenancy by the entirety-owned by two parties
ina marriage, they each have undivided and equal interest and the right of survivorship.
If divorced, tenancy by entirety is replaced by tenancy in common.
Community property- no right of survivorship. A spouse may leave his or her half to the
surviving spouse, to a child, or to anyone he/she wishes.
Trusts - ANSWER-a legal arrangement in which the owner (trustor) conveys the
ownership of the propertyto the trust, thus giving another (trustee) the power to manage
the poperty/trust for the benefit of a third party (beneficiary)
Living trust-inter vivos - ANSWER-a trustor creates the trust to be effective during his or
her lifetime
ALABAMA REAL ESTATE EXAM
2024-2025 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
Special or Specific Agency - ANSWER-The Principal gives the agent authority to do one
specific thing-sell property. They enter into a contract that stipulates how the task will be
done-multiple listings of the property, commission paid etc.
General - ANSWER-Principal and agent enter into a contract giving the agent the
authority to conduct several activities-show property to renters, check references and
negotiate leases.
Designated agency - ANSWER-A dual agent cannot fully represent both parties so the
agent designates another agent in their office to respresent either party-usually the
buyer.
Nonagency - ANSWER-transaction or facilitative-the agent faciliates the transaction by
showing properties and assisting with paperwork. Both parties are on their own when it
comes to their interests.
Listing contract - ANSWER-it is not between the agent and the seller but between the
seller and the broker
Exclusive Right to Sell - ANSWER-Most advantageous type of listing-gives the broker
the sole right to market a property. Regardless of who finds a ready, willing and able
buyer, the broker receives a commission.
Exclusive Agency - ANSWER-agent markets the property but if the principal sells it then
the agent does not receive a commission
Open listing-general - ANSWER-gives the right to market the poperty to a number of
brokers. The principal can sell it themselves and only the broker that brings a ready,
willing and able buyer recieves commission.
Net listing - ANSWER-broker receives the difference between the selling price and the
price that the owner wants
,Multiple listings - ANSWER-Multiple listing systems or services are marketing tools.
Allows brokers to share listings and commissions.
Buyer agency - ANSWER-binds the broker to look out for the buyers best interests. With
a dual agency the broker is not able to tell the buyer if the property is overpriced or if
another property is better.
Exclusive buyer agency-exclusive right to represent - ANSWER-gives the broker the
exclusive right to help a buyer find a property. The broker is paid a commission even if
the buyer buys a property during the time period of the agreement without the brokers
help.
Exclusive Agency Buyer Agency - ANSWER-does not guarantee a commission. The
broker is given exclusivity over other agents to find a property for the buyer, but if the
buyer finds a property he does not have to pay the broker a fee.
Open buyer agency - ANSWER-buyer enters into an agreement with a number of
brokers to find a property. only the broker that finds the property that the buyer
purchases receives a commission. no commission is paid if the buyer finds his own
property.
Termination of agency - ANSWER-PERFORMANCE- happy seller and happy buyer at
closing
expiration of the listing, mutal agreement,
RENUNCIATION- resignation of the agent
REVOCATION-principal firing agent
Real estate settlement procedures act (RESPA) - ANSWER-a federal law requires
certain disclosures such as a standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that explains key
loat terms and escribes a best estimate of closing costs
Mandated disclosures - ANSWER-presence of lead paint in homes built before 1978. A
seller does not have to test for lead paint, but must disclose the fact if known.
if property is in a flood zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management
(FEMA)
the need for the buyer to purchase flood disaster insurance, b/c the current owner has
received flood disaster insurance from the federal govt
other disclosures - ANSWER-some states require disclosures of sex offenders due to
Megan's Law
Property stigmas - ANSWER-seller and seller's agent need to be honest about anything
int he history of the property that could hinder the sale; such as criminal acts or deaths
that are associated with the property.
, Fiduciary responsiblities of agents - ANSWER-loyalty, obedience, disclosure,
confidentiality and resoanable care and diligence and accountablility
fiduciary notes - ANSWER-disclosure responsibilities are for both buyer-agent and
seller-agent.
The agent has a fiduciary responsibility to disclose any relationships or fees he has that
affect the seller or buyer. The agent must also disclose any known financial issues the
buyer might have.
Standards for commission - ANSWER-there is no standard percentage for commission.
Any attempt to standardize commission rates among brokers is considered price fixing
according to federal law
Bundle of Rights - ANSWER-Occupy, use and enjoy your property including the land,
water and air. Right to employ the property in productive ways such as farming or
leasing and to sell, bequesth, give or lease the property in part or in total.
Sole Owner - ANSWER-an individual's ownership of property is called sole ownerhsip or
tenancy in severalty. No one else has an iterest int hat particular property except that
individual
Joint Tenancy - ANSWER-Right of survivorship, if one dies, the other tenants
automatically take ownership of the deceased's share.
The person's heirs do not inherit the interest.
Four requirements: Unities of time, title, interest and possession.
Tenancy in Common - ANSWER-No right to survivorship.
Most often used form of co or joint ownership.
Interests does not have to be 50/50
Each tenant holds ownership in severalty, which means that each tenant may dispose
of that interest as he or she chooses without the consent of the other. One tenant may
put a second mortgage on his itnerest, sellt he itnerest, or leave it to a third party in his
will.
Owning as a married couple - ANSWER-tenancy by the entirety-owned by two parties
ina marriage, they each have undivided and equal interest and the right of survivorship.
If divorced, tenancy by entirety is replaced by tenancy in common.
Community property- no right of survivorship. A spouse may leave his or her half to the
surviving spouse, to a child, or to anyone he/she wishes.
Trusts - ANSWER-a legal arrangement in which the owner (trustor) conveys the
ownership of the propertyto the trust, thus giving another (trustee) the power to manage
the poperty/trust for the benefit of a third party (beneficiary)
Living trust-inter vivos - ANSWER-a trustor creates the trust to be effective during his or
her lifetime
