PA Real Estate Practices

PA portion of exam

36 cards   |   Total Attempts: 185
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Appraisers must be certified by the ________
State Board of Certified Appraisers
In Pennsylvania, real estate counselors or consultants must be ___________
Licensed real estate brokers
What is the current maximum limit for flood insurance?
$250,000
An unlicensed personal assistant to perform activities that do not require licensure. These activities may include
Erecting "For Sale" signs, maintaining lock-boxes on listed properties, and performing clerical and administrative tasks for the licensee
According to Pennsylvania license law, brokers may share fees with:
A salesperson licensed with the broker, another licensed broker, a consumer represented by the broker
Compensation is construed to include: _________ This is not to be confused with referral fees paid between brokers for business. Such fees are legal as long as the individuals are licensed brokers.
Personal property (a new television or other premiums, such as vacations and the like) as well as money.
The penalties for antitrust violations are felony offenses punishable by a maximum ______fine and/or imprisonment up to ______ years for individuals;
$100,000 /three
In a civil suit a person who has suffered a loss because of the antitrust activities may recover ______ the value of the actual damages plus attorney's fees and costs.
Triple
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) permits a broker to act as
  • the agent of a buyer or tenant (known as a buyer's agent);
  • the agent of a seller or landlord (known as a seller's agent);
  • a dual agent for the seller/landlord and buyer/tenant in the same transaction; or
  • a transaction licensee. This means that the broker provides customer-level service for both the buyer/tenant and seller/landlord in the transaction and does not represent anyone
  • True/False Designated Agency is permitted in PA
    True
    A major difference between the state and federal law is that the Pennsylvania law applies to housing accommodations and _________
    commercial property
    Fair Housing Act Penalties
    The penalties range from up to $10,000 for the first offense to $25,000 for a second violation within five years and $50,000 for further violations within seven years. The ALJ also has the authority to issue an injunction to order the offender to either do something (such as rent the apartment to the complaining party) or refrain from doing something
    Civil penalties may result in an amount not to exceed ________for a first violation and an amount not to exceed ________for second and subsequent violations.
    $50,000 / $100,000
    Ethnic Intimidation and Vandalism Act
    This law also prohibits retaliation against those who file complaints alleging discrimination, fair housing activists, and real estate licensees who are attempting to conduct business in compliance with the fair housing laws
    The licensing law (RELRA Section 608.1) requires written agreements to contain
  • that the broker's fee and the duration of the contract have been determined as a result of negotiations between the broker and the consumer;
  • the nature and extent of the broker's services to be provided and the fees that will be charged;
  • any possibility that the broker or any licensee employed by the broker may provide services to more than one consumer in a single transaction, along with an explanation of the duties owed to each party;
  • the broker's policies regarding cooperation and compensation arrangements with subagents, buyer agents, and listing agents (depending on whether the agreement is with a buyer or a seller), and potential for dual agency;
  • the purpose of the Real Estate Recovery Fund and the telephone number where a consumer may receive further information; and
  • any possible conflicts of interest and ongoing duty to disclose conflicts in a timely manner