Free Reciprocal Salesperson Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1Which body administers Alabama's real estate license law?

   1. A. Alabama Real Estate Commission
   2. B. Alabama Board of Appraisers
   3. C. Alabama Department of Revenue
   4. D. Alabama Secretary of State

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 34-27-7 states, "There is created the Alabama Real Estate Commission." It is the body established to administer this license law.

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-7(a)

2. 2A person expects compensation for negotiating the lease of Alabama real estate. What license-law result applies?

   1. A. A license is required
   2. B. Only a business privilege license is required
   3. C. No license is required for lease negotiations
   4. D. A license is required only after occupancy

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 34-27-30 makes it unlawful, for expected compensation and without a license, to "Negotiate or attempt to negotiate the listing, sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or leasing of real estate situated within the State of Alabama."

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-30(3)

3. 3A salesperson wants to change qualifying brokers. What notice must the salesperson give?

   1. A. Oral notice to both brokers
   2. B. Written notice to the Commission, with a copy to the current qualifying broker
   3. C. Written notice only to the new qualifying broker
   4. D. Certified notice only to the local probate court

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 34-27-34 requires the salesperson to "give notice in writing to the commission, and shall send a copy of the notice to his or her qualifying broker."

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-34(b)

4. 4An on-site condominium office avoids classification as a branch office only if its workers confine their activities to which scope?

   1. A. That one condominium building or complex
   2. B. One residential subdivision or development
   3. C. The firms operating at the same address
   4. D. One vacation timesharing plan

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 790-X-2-.24 requires that "activities of all licensed and unlicensed persons in the office shall be confined to the business of that one condominium building or complex." The other choices are distinct operational scopes recognized elsewhere in Chapter 790-X-2.

   Reference: Api Chapter 790 X 2 — Ala. Admin. Code r. 790-X-2-.24(1)(c)

5. 5What initial fee accompanies an application for an original Alabama salesperson license for deposit in the Recovery Fund?

   1. A. $15
   2. B. $25
   3. C. $30
   4. D. $50

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 34-27-31 requires "a fee of thirty dollars ($30) for deposit in the Recovery Fund."

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-31(c)(1)

6. 6What must occur before Commission staff files a formal complaint alleging a license-law violation?

   1. A. A civil judgment must be entered
   2. B. Probable cause must be found
   3. C. The licensee must admit the conduct
   4. D. A consumer must retain counsel

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 34-27-36 provides, "If probable cause is found, a formal complaint shall be filed and the commission shall hold a hearing on the formal complaint."

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-36(a)(1)

7. 7In a single-family residential sale, when must a licensee furnish an estimated closing statement?

   1. A. Only at final closing
   2. B. Each time the licensee presents or prepares a written offer or counteroffer
   3. C. Only when the buyer requests financing
   4. D. Once after inspection contingencies expire

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 790-X-3-.04 requires the statement "each time the licensee presents a written offer or counteroffer ... or each time the licensee prepares a written offer or counteroffer."

   Reference: Api Chapter 790 X 3 — Ala. Admin. Code r. 790-X-3-.04(1)

8. 8A salesperson receives trust money from a buyer. What is the salesperson's immediate duty?

   1. A. Deposit it into a personal transaction account
   2. B. Pay it over to the qualifying broker immediately
   3. C. Hold it until the seller accepts in writing
   4. D. Deliver it directly to the seller within seven days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 790-X-3-.03 says, "Each real estate salesperson or associate broker shall pay over to his or her qualifying broker all funds coming into his or her possession in trust for other parties immediately upon receipt."

   Reference: Api Chapter 790 X 3 — Ala. Admin. Code r. 790-X-3-.03(2)

9. 9At initial contact, before any signed brokerage agreement exists, what role does Alabama law assign the licensee?

   1. A. Single agent
   2. B. Dual agent
   3. C. Transaction facilitator
   4. D. Subagent

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 34-27-82 provides that the licensee "shall be considered a transaction facilitator and not an agent of that consumer" until a specific written agency agreement exists.

   Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-82(b)

10. 10When must a licensee provide Alabama's brokerage-services disclosure form to a consumer?

    1. A. At least before providing brokerage service and before disclosing confidential information
    2. B. Only after the consumer signs an agency agreement
    3. C. Within three days after an offer is accepted
    4. D. Only at the consumer's written request

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 34-27-82 requires disclosure "as soon as reasonably possible and before any confidential information is disclosed" and "at least prior to a licensee providing any brokerage service."

    Reference: AREC View Law — Code of Alabama §34-27-82(c)