Reference no: EM132279590
1. A deed is recorded agreement and the most common method use to transfer title to real property.
True
False
2. The statue of frauds is the basic legal principle involved in the sale of real estate and requires contracts to be written
True
False
3. Title to real property passes to the grantee at the time the deed is notarized
True
False
4. Title to real property passes to the grantee at the time the deed is _________.
executed
delivered and accepted
notarized
written
5. A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument used to convey whatever title the grantor has; it contains no warranties or covenants or implication of grantor’s ownership.
True
False
6. A gift deed conveys legal tile.
True
False
7. The covenant which promises that the grantor will execute any instruments necessary to protect the grantee's title is the convenant of further assurances.
True
False
8. Notice of ownership given by one's presence on his land is called
public notice
constructive notice
attendant notice
inquiry notice
9. Deeds are recorded
to give actual notice
to provide constructive notice of their existence
because the law requires it
to satisfy a lender
10. A deed, which is not recorded, is
valid
voidable
void
unenforceable
11. What is an abstract of title?
a history of unrecorded deeds
title insurance
a history of all recorded activity for a particular parcel of real estate
a judgement on real property
12. A title report usually includes all of the following EXCEPT
the conditions of the purchase agreement
the property description
a statement that there could be unrecorded matters that encumber the title
a list of recorded objections for claims to title
13. When an attorney issues a certification of title, the attorney has based his/her opinion on the abstract of title.
True
False
14. When a title defect must be removed, a quiet title suit may be the best solution
True
False
15. All of the following are real estate contracts EXCEPT
a sales agreement
a lease agreement
a closing statement (HUD-1)
an exclusive right to sell listing
16. The agency relationship of a real estate broker with his client is most often established by (Hint: Consider the Statue of Frauds)
a written contract only
an implied contract only
All of the above
an unwritten endorsement
17. A contract that results when a promise is exchanged for a promise is called
unilateral contract
None of the above
bilateral contract
express contract
18. All of the following are essential elements of a contract EXCEPT
meeting of the minds
competent parties
lawful objectives
monetary consideration
19. The broker has the power to sign documents for the principal. This is probably because she holds
an attorney-at-law
limited power of attorney
special agent status
an agency relationship
20. A contract entered into by a minor is _________.
illegal
valid
voidable
unenforceable