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Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics as it is examined in Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
Define 'conversion' in real estate license law.
The illegal use of a client's trust funds for the licensee's own personal benefit (more serious than commingling).
What are the typical grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee?
Fraud, misrepresentation, commingling/conversion, dishonest dealing, criminal conviction, license law violations, and breach of fiduciary duty.
List common disciplinary sanctions a Real Estate Commission can impose.
License revocation, suspension, censure/reprimand, fines, probation, and required additional education.
What due process is a licensee entitled to before discipline is imposed?
Notice of the charges and an administrative hearing before the Commission, with the right to present evidence and appeal.
What is a property condition disclosure statement?
A seller-completed form disclosing known material defects in the property (e.g., roof, foundation, systems) to prospective buyers.
What is a 'material fact' that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction?
Any fact that could affect a reasonable buyer's decision to purchase or the price they would pay (e.g., structural defects, flooding, code violations).
What federal disclosure is required for homes built before 1978?
Lead-based paint disclosure under Title X, including the EPA pamphlet and a 10-day inspection opportunity for the buyer.
What is a 'stigmatized property' and how is it generally treated for disclosure?
A property psychologically impacted by events (death, crime, alleged haunting); many states do not require disclosure of these non-physical facts.
What is the difference between latent and patent defects?
A latent defect is hidden/not readily observable and must be disclosed; a patent defect is obvious and visible upon ordinary inspection.
Define 'misrepresentation' in real estate.
A false statement of a material fact that a party relies on to their detriment; it may be innocent, negligent, or fraudulent.
What is the difference between fraud and innocent misrepresentation?
Fraud involves intentional deception (knowing falsehood with intent to deceive); innocent misrepresentation is an unintentional false statement made without knowledge of its falsity.
What is 'puffing' and is it legally actionable?
Exaggerated opinion or sales talk (e.g., 'best view in town'); it is generally not actionable as long as it is opinion, not a false statement of fact.
Define 'fraudulent concealment' (deceit by silence).
Deliberately hiding or failing to disclose a known material defect to deceive a buyer; it is a form of fraud.
What is Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance for real estate licensees?
Professional liability insurance covering claims of negligence, mistakes, or unintentional errors made in performing professional duties.
Does E&O insurance cover intentional fraud or criminal acts?
No. E&O covers unintentional errors and negligence; it excludes intentional misconduct, fraud, and criminal acts.
What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics for real estate professionals?
To set standards of professional conduct beyond legal minimums, protecting clients, customers, and the public and promoting fair dealing.
Under the REALTOR Code of Ethics, what is the duty of 'honesty' owed to all parties?
Article 1 duty to protect/promote the client's interests while treating all parties honestly and not misleading anyone.
What federal law governs antitrust compliance in real estate?
The Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits agreements that restrain trade such as price-fixing and group boycotts.
What is 'price-fixing' in real estate and why is it illegal?
Competing brokers agreeing to set commission rates or fees; it is a per se antitrust violation because commissions must be set independently and negotiable.
Define a 'group boycott' as an antitrust violation.
Two or more competitors conspiring to exclude or refuse to deal with another competitor or business, illegally restraining trade.
What is 'market allocation' (division) under antitrust law?
Competitors agreeing to divide territories, customers, or property types among themselves, which is an illegal restraint of trade.
What does the 'Do Not Call' Registry require of real estate agents?
Agents must not make telemarketing solicitation calls to numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry and must scrub their call lists regularly.
What consumer-protection law governs unsolicited fax and email marketing relevant to agents?
The CAN-SPAM Act (commercial email opt-out requirements) and the TCPA/Junk Fax rules restricting unsolicited fax advertisements.
What is a licensee's general data-privacy duty regarding client personal information?
To safeguard confidential and personal client information (financial, identity data), use it only for the transaction, and not disclose it without authorization.
What this deck covers
The Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics deck follows the Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 133 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics flashcards FAQ
How many Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics flashcards are in this Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics cards cover?
They follow the Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam Fair Housing, License Law, and Ethics syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.