Barron's How to Prepare for the Real Estate

Nine full-length practice exams prepare test takers for real estate exams in all 50 states. All questions are answered and explained. More than 1,500 additional practice questions and special short tests covering contracts, closing statements, and the rectangular survey are also presented, with answers. Other helpful features include an extensive glossary and math review chapters.

List of Illustrations

iv

List of Tables

v

Preface

vi

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE

How to Use This Book

1

(3)

Definitions of Real Estate Terms

4

(36)

Fundamentals of Real Estate Law

40

(12)

PART II: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Agency Law

52

(7)

Real Estate License Law

59

(27)

PART III: REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS

Introduction to Contracts

86

(13)

Description of Land

99

(13)

Contracts of Sale

112

(6)

Deeds

118

(7)

Leases and Property Management

125

(8)

Listings

133

(10)

Other Real Estate Contracts

143

(4)

PART IV: REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS

Mortgages and Finance

147

(17)

Appraisals

164

(61)

Certified General Appraiser

225

(36)

Taxation and Assessment

261

(6)

Arithmetic

267

(2)

Real Estate Mathematics and Problem Solving

269

(32)

Closing Statements

301

(12)

PART V: FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING REAL ESTATE

Fair Housing Law

313

(8)

Truth in Lending Law

321

(10)

PART VI: REAL ESTATE LICENSING EXAMINATIONS

Preparing for the Examination

331

(4)

Examination Strategy

335

(6)

Model Examinations

341

(94)

Model Examination 1 (Salesperson)

341

(10)

Model Examination 2 (Salesperson)

351

(10)

Model Examination 3 (Salesperson)

361

(7)

Model Examination 4 (Broker)

368

(8)

Model Examination 5 (Broker)

376

(8)

Model Examination 6 (Broker)

384

(8)

Model Examination 7 (Appraiser)

392

(14)

Model Examination 8 (Appraiser)

406

(14)

Model Examination 9 (Appraiser)

420

(15)

Supplemental Examinations

435

(11)

Supplemental Examination 1 (Listing Contract)

435

(3)

Supplemental Examination 2 (Contract of Sale)

438

(2)

Supplemental Examination 3 (Settlement Statement)

440

(3)

Supplemental Examination 4 (Government Rectangular Survey)

443

(3)

Answer Keys and Explanations

446

(18)

Appendix: State Real Estate Licensing and Appraisal Certification Offices

464

(19)

Examination Answer Sheets

473

(10)

Index

483

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