In a jurisdiction where the common law of agency applies, a broker has listed a home and then presented to the seller an offer from another client of the broker. The offer has been accepted. The broker has what type of agency relationship with the parties?
A buyer is looking in several different cities for land to purchase for a shopping center. The buyer has decided to hire several real estate licensees, each representing the buyer in that licensee's city. Which type of agreement would protect the buyer from owing multiple commissions?
A listing agent presents a signed offer to a seller who then changes the amount of the down payment. Before presenting the counteroffer to the buyer, the New Jersey Real Estate License Law requires the listing agent to
A broker who charges or collects an advance fee in excess of $25 for services to be rendered MUST:
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) board members decided that the population of each area of the city would be best served by the brokerages who have offices actually located within those areas. The board established boundaries dividing the city into six districts and voted to limit listings for each district to only those brokerages with offices within the district. Brokerages who tried to advertise beyond their own district would be prohibited from listing properties in the MLS. This action violates what Real Estate Law?
A buyer wants to purchase a home for $400,000 with a 15% down payment. The lender charges 1.5 points.
How much money does the buyer need up front to make the purchase?