Real Estate Broker Records Keeping Quiz
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Do your agents turn in every offer they write or receive regardless of outcome?
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Yes
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No
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The Real Estate Broker Records Keeping Quiz assesses the compliance of record-keeping practices in real estate. It evaluates if agents properly handle offers, lease applications, and correspondence, ensuring all transactions are documented and stored as per industry standards.
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Do your agents turn in every lease application written or received?
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Many agents and Brokers are not aware that B&P code 10148 requires you to retain copies of all licensed activity. This includes applications that were never accepted.Rate this question:
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Does your office issue the Denial of Rental Application "DRA" or a similar form on rejected lease applications?
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
While the importance of this disclosure is often overlooked, it is very important for you to issue some sort of Notice of Action when an application is declined, especially when credit is pulled.
We are looking for the CFPB to extend its reach into your business for compliance in consumer privacy.Rate this question:
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Do they turn in a copy of all text or email correspondence?
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
This is something you will be hearing a lot about this summer from N.A.R. & C.A.R. The saving or documenting of emails and text conversations. They both feel this is an area of upcoming litigation against agents.Rate this question:
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Does your office have a record of deposit receipts, canceled checks, trust records on every transaction?
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Yes
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No
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I think so
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A. YesExplanation
You are doing this.Rate this question:
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Does your office store all the records for a min of 3 years
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Many agents and Brokers are not aware that B&P code 10148 requires you to retain copies of all licensed activity. This includes offers or applications that were never accepted.Rate this question:
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What is the #1 complaint received by the BRE from licensees and consumers?
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Agents working with expired licenses
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Improper handling of trust funds
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My offer was never presented to the seller
Correct Answer
A. My offer was never presented to the sellerExplanation
This is directly from the Cal BRE Investigative Operations & Enforcement Division.
Quote from WCR fraud luncheon.2/12/14Rate this question:
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Mar 13, 2014Quiz Created by
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