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Georgia License Requirements

Being at least 18 years old
All applicants are required to be a high school graduate or have a GED
Must provide a Georgia Crime Information Report (GCIC) that is not more than 60 days old.
The fee for the GCIC is $25 and applicants may obtain it from a local sheriff’s office or police department. If the applicant is required to make child support payments, these payments must be current.
Complete the 75 hour prelicensing salesperson’s course approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission; OR
Complete 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in real estate courses at an accredited college or university (usually only real estate department or law school courses will meet this qualification). College credits to meet this education requirement must meet normal degree requirements. Special short courses or adult education courses will not meet the education requirement unless the college or university gives full academic credit for the course or the course is a Commission approved course.

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Question 1

A Salesperson license fee costs how much?

A	$100
B	$150
C	$170
D	$175

Question 2

A Broker's license fee costs how much?

A	$100
B	$130
C	$170
D	$190

Question 3

The license law is administered by:

A	Georgia Real Estate Commission
B	Department of Real Estate
C	Georgia Department of Real Estate
D	Commission of Real Estate in Georgia

Question 4

How often must you take Continuing Education?

A	Every year
B	Every 2 years
C	Every 3 years
D	Every 4 years

Question 5

How many hours of continuing education is required to renew a 4 year real estate salesperson license?

A	12
B	24
C	30
D	45

Question 6

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	offer
B	legal object
C	acceptance
D	due date

Question 7

Which of the following isn't part of a deed?

A	Premises
B	Habendum
C	acknowledgement
D	novation

Question 8

What term means "going to the state?"

A	Taxation
B	Eminent Domain
C	police power
D	escheat

Question 8 Explanation:

Escheat is if someone dies and there is no one to inherit or no will the property goes to the state.

Question 9

Which of the following is a landlord's option for a tenant not paying rent?

A	unlawful detainer action in court
B	shut off the power
C	shut off the gas
D	Lock the tenant out.

Question 10

Who is responsible for maintaining a habitable property and for complying with local housing and building codes?

A	Lessor
B	Lessee
C	Buyer
D	Agent

Question 11

Standing trees would be considered

A	Personal Property
B	Chattels
C	Emblements
D	Real property

Question 12

Does Georgia allow Holographic wills?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 13

Which of the following would not put a sales person in jeopardy of losing their license in Georgia?

A	Being authorized to accept and excessive commission.
B	Convicted of a felony
C	Placing an ad claiming to be a broker when they are not.
D	Depositing his/her clients escrow money into a personal account

Question 14

Which of the following is required for an applicant to receive a Real Estate License?

A	Must have a Bachelors degree
B	Must sit and pass the required exam
C	Must have lived in the state for more than a year
D	Must be 25 or older

Question 15

How soon can a broker receive a commission check after a closing in Georgia?

A	After the transaction is completed and funded.
B	Once the buyer moves in
C	Once the Seller agrees to the price
D	When the offer sheet is signed

Question 16

In what circumstances, if any, can a broker in Georgia who is serving as an intermediary representing both parties collect compensation from both the buyer and the seller?

A	None; the broker may only collect compensation from one party to a transaction
B	Only when both buyer and seller give informed consent to this arrangement
C	Only when both buyer and seller have legal representation
D	In most circumstances, except when the buyer and seller are related

Question 17

Mortgage "discount" points only apply if which of the following conditions are met?

A	The seller has agreed to pay 1% of the closing costs
B	The interest rate on the mortgage loan has been lowered by 1% for each point charged
C	The interest rate on the mortgage loan has been lowered by 2% for each point charged
D	The loan does not close and the buyer owes the lender for services rendered

Question 18

Does Georgia have Dower Laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 19

Is Georgia a community property state?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 19 Explanation:

Georgia is an "equitable distribution state" which means that all marital property acquired during the marriage is subject to division. Property brought into the marriage is not subject to division in a divorce.

Question 20

Does Georgia allow Joint tenancy or Tenancy by the entirety?

A	Joint Tenancy
B	Neither
C	Both
D	Tenancy by the Entirety

Question 21

Does Georgia have homestead laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 22

What is homestead protection?

A	The status provided to a home owner's principal residence that protects the home against judgement up to a specified amount.
B	The estimated value that an asset will have at then end of it's useful life
C	Net cash remaining to investor after sale of investment property
D	Gradual subsidence of waters, leaving dry land

Question 23

You must be at least ___ years old in Georgia to obtain a sales person license.

A	18
B	19
C	20
D	21

Question 24

In Georgia, each of the following statements is part of the process that explains how a manufactured house becomes real property EXCEPT

A	The owner of the house permanently affixes it to land that he also owns
B	The owner of the house and the lenders file a Certificate of Permanent Location
C	The owner of the house intends to permanently affix it to land that he also owns
D	The owner of the house parks it on land that he intends to buy

Question 25

In Georgia, which of the following is NOT a cost or expense of owning a home?

A	Interest paid on borrowed capital
B	Homeowners insurance
C	Maintenance and repairs
D	Taxes on personal property

Question 26

Homeowners in Georgia may deduct all of the following expenses when preparing their income tax return EXCEPT

A	Real estate taxes
B	Mortgage interest on a first home
C	Mortgage interest on a second home
D	Mortgage interest on a third home

Question 27

A building that is remodeled into residential units and is no longer used for the purpose for which it was originally built is an example of

A	A converted-use property
B	An urban homesteading
C	A planned unit development
D	A modular home

Question 28

Which of the following BEST expresses the concept of equity?

A	Current market value minus capital gain
B	Current market value minus property debt
C	Current market value minus cost of land
D	Replacement cost minus depreciation

Question 29

A couple bought a house in 1975 for $30,000 and have lived in it ever since. Today, the neighborhood is very fashionable, and the house sells for $500,000. How much of the gain is taxable on the couple's joint return this year?

A	None
B	$25,000
C	$650,540
D	All

Question 30

Theft, smoke damage, and damages from fire are all covered under which type of homeowners insurance policy?

A	Basic form
B	Broad form
C	Coinsurance
D	National Flood Insurance Program policies

Question 31

A community that merges housing, recreation, and commercial units into one self-contained development is called a

A	MUD
B	PUD
C	Cooperative
D	Condominium

Question 32

The relationship between broker and seller is generally what type of agency?

A	Special
B	General
C	Implied
D	Universal

Question 33

In Georgia, a broker may act as a dual agent

A	With the express verbal consent of all parties
B	With the express written consent of all parties
C	without the consent of the parties, as long as the agent discloses the dual agency in the sales contract
D	Without restriction

Question 34

In Georgia, broker duties owed to a client

A	Are general fiduciary duties
B	Are determined by the Georgia Real Estate Commission
C	Are determined by BRRETA
D	Must be set forth in the engagement agreement

Question 35

A broker has one licensee who represents the seller in listing a house for sale. Another of the broker's licensees has a client who would like to see the house. The broker appoints the second licensee to represent the buyer exclusively. The second licensee's status is that of a

A	Dual agent
B	Designated agent
C	Transaction broker
D	Universal agent

Question 36

Which is NOT a duty of a broker engaged by a buyer?

A	Disclosing the fact that the seller's roof has leaks
B	Advising the buyer to consult with a tax adviser regarding the tax consequences of owning a second home
C	Giving the buyer an account of money that the seller gave to the broker to repair defects in the property
D	Seeking other properties for the buyer after the buyer is a party to a contract of sale

Question 37

The real estate licensing authority in Georgia is the

A	Georgia Real Estate Commission
B	Georgia Secretary of State
C	Georgia Business License Division
D	Georgia legislature

Question 38

In Georgia, real estate closings must be conducted by

A	Real estate brokers
B	Attorneys
C	Real estate consultants
D	Real estate salespersons

Question 39

The contract in which a client hires a real estate broker in Georgia is known as

A	An option agreement
B	A listing agreement
C	A multiple listing
D	A brokerage engagement

Question 40

Which of the following listing agreements is illegal in Georgia?

A	Exclusive-right-to-sell listing
B	Net listing
C	Buyer agency agreement
D	Open listing

Question 41

A woman's husband died, owning real property and personal property in Georgia. He did not have a will. The woman petitioned the probate court for an award of real and personal property from her husband's estate. Her right to this property is known as

A	Year's support
B	Dower
C	Curtesy
D	Community property

Question 42

Kim owns a house in Georgia that she occupies as her principal residence. She receives a partial exemption from ad valorem taxed and from levy and sale. This exemption is known as

A	Dower
B	Curtesy
C	Homestead
D	Year's support

Question 43

Georgia law allows which of the following form(s) of co-ownership?

A	Tenancy by the entirety
B	Community property
C	Both tenancy by the entirety and community property
D	All of the above

Question 44

Under the Georgia Condominium Act, which of the following must be in the condominium declaration?

A	Only the name of the condominium, which must contain the word "condominium"
B	Only a metes-and-bounds legal description
C	Both the name of the condominium, which must contain the word "condominium"
D	None of the above

Question 45

The squared or rectangles used in Georgia legal description are

A	Townships and ranges
B	Sections and meridians
C	Land lots and districts
D	Base lines and meridians

Question 46

The county portions used to identify county properties located in the head right area of Georgia are

A	Georgia Militia Districts (GMDs)
B	Sections
C	Townships
D	Ranges

Question 47

In Georgia, which legal document pledges the property as collateral for the lender to receive a return of funds at a foreclosure sale?

A	Deed of trust
B	Mortgage
C	Security deed
D	Tax deed

Question 48

All of the following exist in Georgia EXCEPT

A	Equitable right of redemption
B	Statutory right of redemption
C	Special assessments
D	Ad valorem taxation

Question 49

A buyer signs a contract to purchase an office building in Savannah. The contract is silent as to who bears the risk of loss proper to closing. After the contract is signed, but before the closing, the building burns to the ground. According to Georgia law, the

A	Buyer can void the contract for lack of consideration
B	Buyer can rescind the contract but forfeits the earnest money
C	Buyer must bear the risk of loss or damage before the closing
D	Parties must split the loss equitably

Question 50

In Georgia, the statute of limitations to bring a legal action based on a real estate sales contract

A	two years
B	four years
C	Six years
D	Ten years

Question 51

To be recorded in Georgia, the deed must be witnessed by

A	An acknowledgement
B	One official witness and one unofficial witness
C	An acknowledgment and one unofficial witness
D	An acknowledgment and one official witness

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a covenant of warranty in a Georgia general warranty deed?

A	Covenant of seisin
B	Covenant against encumbrances
C	Covenant of quiet enjoyment
D	Covenant of further assurance

Question 53

The Georgia real estate transfer tax rate is

A	$1 for every $1,000 and $0.10 per $200 of transferred value
B	$1.50 for every $1,000 and $0.15 per $100 of transferred value
C	$2 for every $1,000 and $0.20 per $100 of transferred value
D	$3 for every $10,000 or fraction of transferred value

Question 54

Under Georgia law, to claim adverse possession, the claim must be

A	Accompanied by a claim of right
B	Free of fraud
C	Accompanied by a claim of right and free of fraud
D	None of the above

Question 55

The period of time in Georgia in which adverse possession ripens is

A	Seven years under color of title
B	20 years under color of title
C	Seven years under a claim of right
D	14 years under claim of right

Question 56

The real estate records in Georgia are maintained by the

A	Clerk of Probate Court
B	Clerk of Superior Court
C	Recorder of Deeds
D	County Treasurer

Question 57

A title search in Georgia is typically traced backwards for a period

A	Of 30 years
B	Of 50-60 years
C	Of 100 years
D	back to the original deed to the first owner from the state of Georgia

Question 58

Georgia uses which of the following theories of mortgage (Security deed)?

A	Equitable theory
B	Title theory
C	Lien theory
D	Intermediate theory

Question 59

In Georgia, the legal document that pledges the property as collateral for the repayment of the loan is the

A	Note
B	Security deed
C	Tax deed
D	Contract for deed

Question 60

In Georgia, when a lender wants to prevent a future purchaser of the property from being able to assume the loan, what clause does the lender place into the security deed?

A	Acceleration
B	Assignment
C	Alienation
D	Assumption

Question 61

In Georgia, the landlord's eviction of a tenant is generally known as

A	An actual eviction
B	A constructive eviction
C	A dispossession
D	A sufferance

Question 62

If a landlord has a tenant who has not paid rent and is removing personal belongings from property, the landlord can file an affidavit for

A	Distraint
B	Disturbance
C	Eviction
D	Recapture

Question 63

According to Georgia law, security deposits must be

A	Promptly deposited in the building's assessment fee account
B	Deposited in an earnest money account
C	Deposited by the property manager in a damage deposit account
D	Deposited in an escrow account established only for that purpose

Question 64

In Georgia each of the following individuals needs a sales associate's license to lease space in property EXCEPT a

A	Community association manager
B	Property manager
C	Property owner
D	Sales manager

Question 65

Which of the following statements about a management agreement is false?

A	It makes the property manager an agent of the property owner
B	It creates a fiduciary responsibility of the property manager to the owner
C	It requires the property manager to work diligently to maximize the licensee's rate of return
D	It specifies terms and conditions to dictate the manner in which the property manager must operate the property

Question 66

Based on the ability to accept assignments, which appraiser has the most latitude?

A	Certified general
B	Certified residential
C	Licensed
D	Registered

Question 67

Which of the following constitutes an unfair trade practice in Georgia?

A	A licensee who holds an appraiser's license gives his appraisal opinion to a landlord.
B	A state-licensed real property appraiser provides an appraisal on HUD property valued at $300,000
C	A real estate salesperson gives a client an appraisal opinion of the clients's cabin
D	A state-certified residential real property appraiser gives an appraisal on commercial property valued at $3.5 million

Question 68

In Georgia, zoning variances may be issued

A	Administratively
B	After a public hearing
C	Both administratively and after a public hearing
D	None of of the above

Question 69

Which of the following acts is NOT a violation of the Georgia Fair Housing Law?

A	Stating a property is not for sale to one person when it in fact is for sale
B	Raising the rent for one specific person not for others
C	Raising the conditions of a loan for one specific person but not for others
D	Refusing to rent to a minority household because they have bad credit

Question 70

Which state agency is responsible for the implementation of the Georgia Lead Paint Prevention Act of 1994?

A	Georgia Real Estate Commission
B	Georgia Environmental Protection Agency
C	Georgia Department of Natural Resources
D	Georgia Department of Pollution Prevention

Question 71

Regarding disclosure of environmental problems in Georgia, BRRETA requires a licensee to

A	Discover problems
B	Disclose what they know
C	Disclose issues only when asked
D	Discover problems and disclose them immediately

Question 72

Under the Georgia Brokerage Relationship in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA), a broker can perform which ministerial acts?

A	Locating inspectors
B	Locating architects
C	Locating lenders
D	All of the above

Question 73

A person seeking a Georgia sales associate license must meet each of the following criteria EXCEPT?

A	Be 18 years old
B	Be a resident of Georgia
C	Be a high school graduate
D	Successfully complete a 75-hours pre-licensing course

Question 74

To keep a Georgia sales associate license, an individual must do all of the following EXCEPT

A	Have a good reputation for honesty, trust worthiness, integrity, and competence to conduct business to safeguard the public's interest.
B	Take 24 hours of continuing education in the four-year renewal period
C	Take at least ten quarter hours or six semester hours of college courses in real estate
D	Take a 25-hour salesperson's post-licensing course

Question 75

For a sales associate, each of the following is considered an unfair practice under Georgia license law EXCEPT

A	Accepting an undisclosed commission for procuring a loan
B	Accepting an undisclosed commission from a broker other than the broker holding the sales associate's license
C	Acting for more than one party in a transaction, even with the written consent of all parties
D	Acting in a dual capacity of agent and undisclosed principal in a transaction

Question 76

For a salesperson, each of the following is considered an unfair practice under the Georgia license law EXCEPT

A	Indicating a fixed date of expiration in a listing agreement
B	Indicating that your sales price estimate is a valid appraisal
C	Making false statements about the property
D	Making changes in the commission structure without the consent of other interested licensees

Question 77

A broker is responsible if an affiliated licensee violates any provisions of the Georgia Real Estate License Law unless the broker is able to demonstrate

A	That the licensee is covered by a current errors and omissions insurance policy
B	That the broker did not participate in or ratify the violation
C	That the licensee is covered by a current errors and omissions insurance policy, and the broker did not participate in or ratify the violation
D	None of the above

Question 78

When a licensee has been found guilty of violating the Georgia Real Estate License Law or the Commission's Rules and Regulations, the Commission has the power to

A	Revoke any other Georgia licenses that the licensee holds, such as a license to practice law
B	Impose a fine not to exceed $6,000 for each violation.
C	Both revoke any other Georgia licenses that the licensee holds and impose a fine not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.
D	None of the above

Question 79

A man has been a Georgia licensed salesperson for four years. When his license is renewed, he must furnish the Commission with evidence of completing approved continuing education courses totaling at least how many hours for each year of the renewal period?

A	4
B	6
C	7
D	12

Question 80

The states in which the owner gives up legal title of mortgaged real estate are known as

A	Title theory states
B	Lien theory states
C	Statutory title of states
D	Strict title forfeiture states

Question 81

How far back does a normal Georgia title search go?

A	30 years
B	50 years
C	80 years
D	None of the above

Question 82

An item of functional obsolescence is considered incurable if the

A	Repair is difficult to make or easy to replace
B	Cost of the repair is high
C	Cost to repair is more than the value it adds
D	Value of the property decreases after the repair

Question 83

A man buys a house in Macon for $264,550. What is the amount of Georgia real estate transfer tax that must be paid upon filing the deed?

A	$264.00
B	$264.55
C	$264.60
D	$265.00

Question 84

An auctioneer who auctions real estate must have

A	A real estate salesperson's or broker's license
B	An auctioneer's license
C	Both a real estate salesperson's or broker's license and an auctioneer's license
D	None of the above

Question 85

Which of the following actions does the Georgia Real Estate Commission NOT have the authority to do?

A	Pass rules and regulations
B	Set fees to fund the Commission's operations
C	Set the brokerage fees licensees can charge
D	Impose disciplinary actions and penalties

Question 86

Which individual does NOT need a sales associate's license?

A	An attorney-in-fact acting under duly executed power of attorney to convey real estate from owner or lessor
B	A person selling or leasing real estate for a blood relative
C	A person selling a neighbor's home
D	None of the above

Question 87

A Georgia fee or tax imposed on the recording of a warranty deed is

A	An impact fee
B	An intangible tax
C	A real property tax
D	A transfer tax

Question 88

Real property legal descriptions in Georgia can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

A	Township
B	Land lots
C	Districts
D	Georgia militia districts

Question 89

What is TRUE about an associate broker in Georgia?

A	An associate broker acts on behalf of a broker
B	An associate broker may perform any real estate brokerage act that requires a license
C	Both A and B
D	None of the above

Question 90

The Georgia Real Estate Commission may initiate an investigation of an applicant for licensure or a license

A	By its own motion
B	Upon written request
C	By either its own motion or upon written request
D	None of the above

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