| |
Unit Name |
Lesson |
Learning Objectives |
| 100 |
The Real Estate Business |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
define farm area; |
| |
|
|
identify reasons why property management has grown in
importance; |
| |
|
|
define absentee owner; |
| |
|
|
define residential real estate; |
| |
|
|
describe the appraisal process; |
| |
|
|
identify the reasons for the method of compensation for
appraisal services; and |
| |
|
|
distinguish among the three categories of residential construction. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 1 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 1 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 120 |
License Law and Qualifications for Licensure |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
define sales associate, broker associate, and broker; |
| |
|
|
list the academic requirements for sales associate and broker licenses; |
| |
|
|
list the application requirements for sales associate and broker
licenses; |
| |
|
|
identify services of real estate requiring licensure; |
| |
|
|
recognize exemptions from licensure; and |
| |
|
|
distinguish between post-licensing education and continuing education. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 2 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 2 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
120 |
License Law and Administration |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
describe the composition and member qualifications of the Florida Real
Estate
Commission; |
| |
|
|
explain how members of the Commission are appointed; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between active and inactive license status; |
| |
|
|
explain the purpose of multiple and group licenses; and |
| |
|
|
distinguish between void licenses and ineffective
licenses. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 3 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 3 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
190 |
Brokerage Relationships and Ethics |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
distinguish between the terms general agent and special agent; |
| |
|
|
describe which legal provisions apply only to residential
real estate transactions; |
| |
|
|
describe the duties and disclosure requirements of a transaction broker; |
| |
|
|
describe the duties and disclosure requirements that
single agents have to their principals; |
| |
|
|
define a dual agent; |
| |
|
|
describe the purpose and requirements of the no brokerage
relationship notice; |
| |
|
|
list the no brokerage relationship duties; |
| |
|
|
describe the process of transition from a single agent to
a transaction broker; |
| |
|
|
identify actions that will terminate an agency; and |
| |
|
|
recognize activities that are considered to be fraudulent. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 4 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 4 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 205 |
Real Estate Brokerage Options |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
identify the requirements for a broker's office(s); |
| |
|
|
explain what determines whether a temporary shelter must
be registered as a branch office; |
| |
|
|
list the requirements related to sign regulation; |
| |
|
|
list the requirements related to the regulation of
advertising by real estate licensees; |
| |
|
|
explain the term immediately as it applies to earnest
money deposits; |
| |
|
|
describe the four settlement procedures available to a
broker who has received conflicting demands or who has a good-faith doubt
as to who is entitled to disputed funds; |
| |
|
|
list the rule requirements for the handling of advance
fees; |
| |
|
|
explain the rule regarding the advertisement of rental
property information or lists or negotiation of rentals; |
| |
|
|
describe the obligations placed on a sales associate who
changes employers; and |
| |
|
|
contrast the features of the various types of business organizations. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 5 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 5 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 173 |
Complaints, Violations, and Penalties |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
explain the procedures involved in the reporting of violations, the
investigation of complaints, and the conduct of hearings; |
| |
|
|
describe the elements of a valid complaint; |
| |
|
|
describe the composition of the probable-cause panel; |
| |
|
|
describe events that would cause a license to be denied; |
| |
|
|
recognize actions that would cause a license to be subject
to suspension or revocation; |
| |
|
|
identify individuals who would be eligible to seek
reimbursement from the Real Estate Recovery Fund; and |
| |
|
|
describe the monetary limits imposed by law on the Real
Estate Recovery Fund. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 6 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 6 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 155 |
Federal and State Housing Laws |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
describe the features of the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1968; |
| |
|
|
recognize examples of steering, redlining, and
blockbusting; |
| |
|
|
describe the features of the Truth-in-Lending Act, the
Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures
Act; and |
| |
|
|
describe the provisions of the Florida Residential
Landlord and Tenant Act. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 7 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 7 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 160 |
Property Rights - Estates, Tenancies, and Multiple
Ownership Interests |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
define real property based on the definition in Chapter 475, F.S.; |
| |
|
|
list and explain the physical components of real property; |
| |
|
|
explain the four tests courts use to determine if an item is a fixture; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between real and personal property; |
| |
|
|
describe the bundle of rights associated with real property ownership; |
| |
|
|
list the principal types of estates (tenancies) and describe their
characteristics; |
| |
|
|
describe the features associated with the Florida
homestead law; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between cooperatives, condominiums, and time-shares; and |
| |
|
|
describe the four main documents associated with
condominiums. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 8 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 8 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 166 |
Title, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
differentiate between voluntary and involuntary alienation; |
| |
|
|
explain the various methods of acquiring title to real
property; |
| |
|
|
describe the conditions necessary to acquire real property
by adverse possession; |
| |
|
|
list and describe the various types of governmental and
private restrictions on ownership of real property; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between actual notice and constructive notice; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between an abstract of title and a chain of
title; |
| |
|
|
explain the different types of title insurance; |
| |
|
|
describe the essential elements of a deed; and |
| |
|
|
list and describe the four types of statutory deeds. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 9 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 9 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 100 |
Legal Descriptions |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
explain the necessity for legal land descriptions; |
| |
|
|
list and explain the various methods of describing real
property; |
| |
|
|
calculate the number of acres in a parcel described by the
government survey system; |
| |
|
|
identify the location of a township by township and range number; and |
| |
|
|
number the sections of a township. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 10 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 10 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 198 |
Real Estate Contracts |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
:list and describe the essentials of a real estate contract; |
| |
|
|
describe the differences between formal contracts and parol contracts; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among bilateral, unilateral, implied, express,
executory, and executed contracts; |
| |
|
|
describe the various ways in which an offer is terminated; |
| |
|
|
describe the various methods of terminating a contract; |
| |
|
|
explain the remedies for breach of a contract; |
| |
|
|
describe the effect of the statute of frauds and the statute of
limitations; |
| |
|
|
describe the elements of an option; and |
| |
|
|
differentiate among the various types of listings. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 11 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 11 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 245 |
Real Estate Finance |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
distinguish between title theory and lien theory doctrines; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between the mortgage instrument and the note; |
| |
|
|
explain the provisions of the various mortgage clauses; |
| |
|
|
differentiate among FHA, VA, and conventional mortgages; |
| |
|
|
describe the features of amortized, adjustable, package,
and purchase-money mortgages; |
| |
|
|
explain the purpose of an estoppel certificate; |
| |
|
|
calculate the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, given the
purchase price and down payment amounts; and |
| |
|
|
calculate the down payment, given the purchase price and LTV ratio. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 12 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 12 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 135 |
The Mortgage Market |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
describe the factors that influence the supply and demand for mortgage
funds; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between the primary and secondary markets; |
| |
|
|
understand the mortgage practices of commercial banks,
savings associations, mutual savings banks, and life insurance companies; |
| |
|
|
distinguish between a mortgage banker and mortgage broker; |
| |
|
|
describe the three methods the Fed uses to control the
supply of money in circulation; |
| |
|
|
describe the function of Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac; and |
| |
|
|
calculate the cost of discount points and the approximate
yield resulting from discounts. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 13 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 13 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 130 |
Computations and Title Closing |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
compute a sale commission; |
| |
|
|
calculate the percent of profit or loss, given the
original cost of the investment, the sale price, and the dollar amount of
profit or loss; |
| |
|
|
amortize a level-payment plan mortgage when given the
principal amount, the interest rate, and the monthly payment amount; |
| |
|
|
prorate the buyer's and seller's expenses using either the
30-day-month method or the 365-day method; |
| |
|
|
calculate the dollar amount of transfer taxes on deeds,
mortgages, and notes; and |
| |
|
|
allocate taxes and fees to the proper parties and compute
individual costs. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 14 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 14 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 195 |
Estimating Real Property Value |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
differentiate among the terms price, cost, and value; |
| |
|
|
describe the four characteristics of value; |
| |
|
|
differentiate among the three approaches to estimating the
value of real property; |
| |
|
|
describe the three types of depreciation and recognize
examples of each type; and |
| |
|
|
apply the steps in the various approaches to estimating
value when given an appropriate scenario. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 15 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 15 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
120 |
Product Knowledge |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
contrast pier and slab-on-grade foundations; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among the various lot types; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among the three types of frame construction; |
| |
|
|
identify various roof styles; |
| |
|
|
explain how a basic electrical system works; |
| |
|
|
describe basic residential plumbing and mechanical
systems; and |
| |
|
|
identify the various window types. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 16 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 16 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 160 |
Real Estate Investment Analysis and Business Opportunity
Brokerage |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
identify the advantages and disadvantages of investing in real estate; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among the various types of risk; |
| |
|
|
explain the concepts of liquidity and leverage; |
| |
|
|
describe the similarities and differences between real
estate brokerage and business brokerage; |
| |
|
|
describe the types of expertise required in business
brokerage; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among the methods of appraising businesses;
and |
| |
|
|
describe the steps in the sale of a business. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 17 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 17 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 180 |
Taxes Affecting Real Estate |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
distinguish between immune and exempt or partially exempt properties;
|
| |
|
|
calculate the total tax exemptions on a property, given a scenario; |
| |
|
|
describe the various personal exemptions available to
qualified owners of homestead property; |
| |
|
|
compute the property tax on a specific parcel, given the
current tax rates, assessed value, and eligible exemptions; |
| |
|
|
list the steps involved in the tax appeal procedure; |
| |
|
|
describe the purpose of Florida's Green Belt Law; |
| |
|
|
calculate the cost of a special assessment, given the
conditions and amounts involved; and |
| |
|
|
list tax advantages resulting from home ownership. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 18 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 18 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 98 |
The Real Estate Market |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
list factors that influence supply and demand for real estate; |
| |
|
|
describe the five characteristics unique to the real
estate market; and |
| |
|
|
distinguish between buyer's and seller's markets. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 19 |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 19 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 140 |
Planning and Zoning |
Reading Assignment |
After completing this unit, the student should be able to:
distinguish among the six types of land-use planning background
studies; |
| |
|
|
distinguish among zoning ordinances, building codes, and health
ordinances; |
| |
|
|
explain the purpose of a variance, a special exception,
and a nonconforming use; |
| |
|
|
calculate the number of lots available for development,
given the total number of acres contained in a parcel, the percentage of
land reserved for streets and other facilities, and the minimum number of
square feet per lot; and |
| |
|
|
describe the characteristics of a planned unit
development. |
| |
|
Reading Comprehension Quiz 20 |
|
| |
|
Interactive Exercises |
|
| |
|
Unit Exam 20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| 55 |
Case Studies in Real Estate |
Reading Assignment |
Which subsections of Chapter 475, F.S., were violated? |
| |
|
|
What was the violation that the Respondent committed? |
| |
|
|
How should the Respondent have handled the initial
questioning by Ms. Dow regarding the racial or ethnic background of Jones
and Smith? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Which subsections of Chapter 475, F.S., did the Respondent
violate, and what were the violations? |
| |
|
|
Did the Respondent's actions constitute fraud? |
| |
|
|
What are the essential elements of actionable fraud in a
civil proceeding? |
| |
|
|
Were the essential elements of fraud present in this case? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Which subsections of Chapter 475, F.S. were violated, and
what were the violations? |
| |
|
|
Are the elements of fraud present in this case? |
| |
|
|
Can an administrative penalty be imposed on a licensee for
dishonest acts when dealing for his own account? |
| |
|
|
What is a partially amortized mortgage and balloon
payment? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Which subsection of Chapter 475, F.S., was violated, and
what were the violations? |
| |
|
|
Does the Respondent sales associate have potential
liability in a civil suit? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Which subsections of Chapter 475, F.S., were violated, and
what were the violations? |
| |
|
|
Did the Respondent violate her fiduciary relationship with
her broker or her obligations to the principal? |
| |
|
|
What are the presumptions in Chapter 475.43, F.S.? |
| |
|
|
What course of action should the Respondent have followed? |
| |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Instructions for the Final Exam |
Reading Assignment |
|
| |
|
|
You have ONE opportunity to complete this final exam. If
you pass, you may upload your results or choose to save your results to
disk. If you do not pass, you must wait at least 30 days to take the
alternate exam. To help you study for the alternate exam, you will have
access to this course. Please contact your school for further information. |
| |
|
|
The final exam consists of 100 questions. |
| |
|
|
The pass rate for the final exam is 70%. |
| |
|
|
Book marking is not allowed. |
| |
|
|
Read the question carefully, select the answer you believe
to be correct, and click Next. |
| |
|
|
You have three hours to complete this exam. If you have not completed the
exam within the time limit, all unanswered questions will be marked
incorrect. |
| |
|
|
When you have answered the last question, click Finish to
turn in your exam. |
| |
|
Student Certification Statement |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Final Exam A (100 question, 3-Hour Timed Exam) |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| 3150 |
TOTAL MINUTES |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| 63 |
TOTAL HOURS (50 minute hours) |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |