To facilitate the sale or purchase of real estate.

To provide legal advice to clients.

To manage rental properties.

To appraise real estate properties.

A broker is licensed to sell real estate, while an agent is not.

A broker can work independently, while an agent must work under a broker.

A broker is responsible for overseeing real estate transactions, while an agent is responsible for carrying out the transactions.

All of the above.

To protect consumers from fraudulent or unethical practices.

To ensure that real estate professionals have the necessary knowledge and skills.

To generate revenue for the government.

Both A and B.

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Complete a pre-licensing education course.

Pass a state licensing exam.

All of the above.

A listing agreement is between a seller and a broker, while a buyer's representation agreement is between a buyer and a broker.

A listing agreement authorizes the broker to market and sell the property, while a buyer's representation agreement authorizes the broker to represent the buyer in the purchase of a property.

A listing agreement is typically for a specific period of time, while a buyer's representation agreement is typically for the duration of the transaction.

All of the above.

To protect the lender against loss if the title to the property is defective.

To protect the buyer against loss if the title to the property is defective.

To protect both the lender and the buyer against loss if the title to the property is defective.

None of the above.

A mortgage is a loan secured by real estate, while a deed is a document that transfers ownership of real estate.

A mortgage is typically for a shorter period of time than a deed.

A mortgage is typically for a larger amount of money than a deed.

All of the above.

To summarize the costs and expenses of a real estate transaction.

To provide a detailed accounting of the funds involved in a real estate transaction.

To ensure that all parties to a real estate transaction are aware of their rights and obligations.

All of the above.

A fixed-rate mortgage has a constant interest rate for the life of the loan, while an adjustable-rate mortgage has an interest rate that can change over time.

Fixed-rate mortgages are typically for a shorter period of time than adjustable-rate mortgages.

Fixed-rate mortgages are typically for a larger amount of money than adjustable-rate mortgages.

None of the above.

To identify any defects or problems with a property.

To provide an estimate of the value of a property.

To ensure that a property is safe and habitable.

All of the above.

In a condominium, each unit owner owns their individual unit and shares ownership of the common areas, while in a cooperative, each unit owner owns a share of the entire property.

Condominiums are typically more expensive than cooperatives.

Cooperatives are typically more difficult to sell than condominiums.

All of the above.

To determine the boundaries of a property.

To identify any easements or encumbrances on a property.

To ensure that a property is in compliance with local zoning laws.

All of the above.

In a foreclosure, the lender takes possession of the property and sells it to satisfy the debt, while in a short sale, the lender agrees to accept less than the amount owed on the mortgage.

Foreclosures are typically more expensive than short sales.

Short sales are typically more difficult to obtain than foreclosures.

All of the above.

To estimate the value of a property.

To determine the amount of money a lender is willing to lend on a property.

To ensure that a property is in compliance with local zoning laws.

All of the above.

A real estate agent is licensed to sell real estate, while a real estate broker is licensed to manage real estate transactions.

A real estate agent can work independently, while a real estate broker must work under a supervising broker.

A real estate agent is typically paid a commission, while a real estate broker is typically paid a salary.

All of the above.