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Texas License Requirements

To become a licensed Texas real estate agent, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Be a United States citizen or a legal resident alien
Pass the Texas real estate license exam
Be able to provide proof that you have completed the following educational requirements:
60 classroom hours of Principles of Real Estate core real estate class
30 classroom hours of Law of Agency real estate class
30 classroom hours of Law of Contracts real estate class
60 classroom hours in core real estate classes or related classes as deemed acceptable by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

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Question 1

After getting the initial Texas salesperson license and fulfilling first time renewal obligations, how often must you take Continuing Education classes?

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

Question 1 Explanation:

SAE, Salesperson Apprenticeship Education, courses are 30-hour courses which are required to renew your license for the first time and/or if you have not reached 270 hours of core real estate courses. Mandatory Continuing Education (CE) courses are required every two years after your first year.

Question 2

What term means "going to the state?"

A	Eminent Domain
B	Taxation
C	police power
D	escheat

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

What forms of agency are allowed in Texas?

A	agent for buyer
B	agent for both—intermediary
C	subagent
D	all of the above
E	agent for owner

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Does Texas have homestead laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What is homestead protection?

A	Gradual subsidence of waters, leaving dry land
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	The status provided to a home owner's principal residence that protects the home against judgement up to a specified amount.

Question 9

The Salesperson application fee due to the Texas Real Estate Commission is:

A	$100.00
B	$90.00
C	$94.00
D	$205.00

Question 9 Explanation:

License Fees: All Licenses issue for a two-year period. $20 paper processing fee is not included in the fees. Sales Agent - Initial $205.00 Miscellaneous Fees Fingerprint Fee – paid to Morpho Trust if the applicant has not previously been fingerprinted for TREC. $37.00 Background Check Fee – due on initial applications and renewals if applicant has previously been fingerprinted for TREC $27.00 Real Estate Recovery Fee – due on initial applications for a license $10.00 Paper Processing Fee – due if you submit a paper application for a transaction that can be submitted online $20.00

Question 10

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

A	Lessee
B	Agent
C	Buyer
D	Lessor

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

A	shutoff the gas
B	lock the tenant out of the apartment
C	Deliver a Notice to Vacate then File a Petition for Eviction
D	shut off the power

Question 13

What tenancies does Texas allow?

A	community property with rights of survivorship
B	joint tenancy with right of survivorship
C	all of the above
D	joint tenancy that does not carry right of survivorship
E	tenancy in common

Question 14

Does Texas have dower laws?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 15

Does Texas allow Holographic wills?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 15 Explanation:

The holographic will must be wholly composed and signed in the handwriting of the testator.

Question 16

Does Texas allow reciprocity with other states?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 16 Explanation:

However, a person actively licensed as a real estate broker or sales agent in another state may be entitled to have certain experience and educational requirements waived

Question 17

What is a holographic will?

A	a will that has been approved by each family member.
B	a will and testament that has been entirely handwritten and signed by the testator.
C	a will that displays in 3D
D	a standard boiler plate will.

Question 18

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

A	Depositing his/her clients escrow money into a personal account
B	Selling property.
C	Placing an ad claiming to be a broker when they are not.
D	Convicted of a felony

Question 19

An easement by prescription may establish:

A	a claim to title
B	homestead rights
C	use of property
D	who owes back taxes

Question 20

Standing trees would be considered:

A	Chattels
B	Emblements
C	Personal Property
D	Real property

Question 21

Is Texas a community property state?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 22

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	legal object
B	acceptance
C	offer
D	due date

Question 23

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

A	novation
B	Habendum
C	Premises
D	acknowledgement

Question 24

The license law is administered by:

A	Real Estate Department of Texas
B	Texas Department of Real Estate
C	Texas Real Estate Commission
D	Commission of Texas Real Estate

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