Texas Real Estate Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a mortgage in a real estate financing transaction?

Accepted Answer

It serves as security for the loan by giving the lender a claim against the property if the borrower defaults

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It sets the property's assessed tax value

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It transfers full ownership of the property to the lender immediately

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It replaces the need for a purchase contract

Question 2

What distinguishes an easement from a fee simple ownership interest in real property?

Accepted Answer

An easement grants a limited right to use another's land for a specific purpose, without granting ownership

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An easement can only exist on commercial property

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An easement transfers full ownership rights to the easement holder

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An easement and fee simple are identical legal concepts

Question 3

What does loan-to-value (LTV) ratio measure in a real estate financing transaction?

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The relationship between the loan amount and the appraised or sale value of the property

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The borrower's monthly income compared to their monthly debts

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The commission rate paid to the buyer's agent

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The interest rate charged over the life of the loan

Question 4

What is the general effect of a contingency clause in a real estate purchase contract, such as a financing contingency?

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It makes the buyer's obligation to close conditional on a specified event, such as securing financing

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It makes the contract void immediately upon signing

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It has no legal effect and can be ignored by either party

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It removes all obligations from the seller only

Question 5

A buyer's loan is approved with private mortgage insurance (PMI) required. Under what general circumstance is PMI typically required by conventional lenders?

Accepted Answer

When the down payment is below a certain threshold, commonly 20 percent of the purchase price

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Whenever the buyer is a first-time homebuyer, regardless of down payment

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Only on cash purchases with no financing

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Only when the seller requests it in the contract

Question 6

What does the term 'fee simple' describe in real estate?

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The most complete form of property ownership, with the fewest limitations

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A lease arrangement with a fixed monthly payment

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A commission paid only at closing

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A temporary right to occupy land

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a property's legal description in a deed?

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To identify the exact boundaries and location of the parcel being conveyed

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To list the seller's personal financial history

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To set the property's future resale price

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To describe the interior finishes of the home

Question 8

For a real estate purchase contract to be legally valid, which element must generally be present?

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Mutual consent, consideration, legal capacity, and a lawful purpose

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A notarized signature from a licensed appraiser

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Verbal agreement only, with no writing required

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Approval from the local zoning board before signing

Question 9

A buyer's agent receives two competing offers from unrepresented buyers on the same listed property but represents the seller. What must the agent do regarding disclosure of agency relationships?

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Clearly disclose which party they represent so all parties understand the agency relationship

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Represent both buyers equally as their fiduciary

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Automatically become a dual agent without disclosure

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Keep the agency relationship private from both buyers

Question 10

In an agency relationship, what duty does a real estate agent owe to their client regarding confidential information?

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The duty of confidentiality, protecting information that could harm the client's bargaining position

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A duty to disclose confidential information only to competing agents

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No duty of confidentiality once a contract is signed

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A duty to share all client information with the other party