Barron's How to Prepare for the Real Estate Examination

by Lindeman, J. Bruce; Murtagh, James J.; Friedman, Jack P.

• ISBN13: 9780764107733
• ISBN10: 0764107739
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Nine full-length practice exams prepare test takers for real estate exams in all 50 states. All questions are answered and explained. More than 1,500 additional practice questions and special short tests covering contracts, closing statements, and the rectangular survey are also presented, with answers. Other helpful features include an extensive glossary and math review chapters.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	iv
List of Tables	v
Preface	vi
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE
How to Use This Book	1	(3)
Definitions of Real Estate Terms	4	(36)
Fundamentals of Real Estate Law	40	(12)
PART II: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Agency Law	52	(7)
Real Estate License Law	59	(27)
PART III: REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS
Introduction to Contracts	86	(13)
Description of Land	99	(13)
Contracts of Sale	112	(6)
Deeds	118	(7)
Leases and Property Management	125	(8)
Listings	133	(10)
Other Real Estate Contracts	143	(4)
PART IV: REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS
Mortgages and Finance	147	(17)
Appraisals	164	(61)
Certified General Appraiser	225	(36)
Taxation and Assessment	261	(6)
Arithmetic	267	(2)
Real Estate Mathematics and Problem Solving	269	(32)
Closing Statements	301	(12)
PART V: FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING REAL ESTATE
Fair Housing Law	313	(8)
Truth in Lending Law	321	(10)
PART VI: REAL ESTATE LICENSING EXAMINATIONS
Preparing for the Examination	331	(4)
Examination Strategy	335	(6)
Model Examinations	341	(94)
Model Examination 1 (Salesperson)	341	(10)
Model Examination 2 (Salesperson)	351	(10)
Model Examination 3 (Salesperson)	361	(7)
Model Examination 4 (Broker)	368	(8)
Model Examination 5 (Broker)	376	(8)
Model Examination 6 (Broker)	384	(8)
Model Examination 7 (Appraiser)	392	(14)
Model Examination 8 (Appraiser)	406	(14)
Model Examination 9 (Appraiser)	420	(15)
Supplemental Examinations	435	(11)
Supplemental Examination 1 (Listing Contract)	435	(3)
Supplemental Examination 2 (Contract of Sale)	438	(2)
Supplemental Examination 3 (Settlement Statement)	440	(3)
Supplemental Examination 4 (Government Rectangular Survey)	443	(3)
Answer Keys and Explanations	446	(18)
Appendix: State Real Estate Licensing and Appraisal Certification Offices	464	(19)
Examination Answer Sheets	473	(10)
Index	483