1. What does `real estate appraisal` primarily determine?
A. The property`s tax rate
B. The estimated market value of a property
C. The structural integrity of a building
D. The annual rental income of a property
2. What is the meaning of `down payment` in real estate transactions?
A. The total price of the property
B. The initial payment made by the buyer to secure the property
C. The monthly mortgage payment
D. The fee paid to a real estate agent
3. What is `zoning` in the context of real estate?
A. A type of home security system
B. Local regulations dividing land into districts based on permitted uses
C. The process of surveying land boundaries
D. A method of property valuation based on zones
4. What does `cap rate compression` mean in commercial real estate?
A. An increase in capitalization rates due to higher risk
B. A decrease in capitalization rates, often indicating increased property values and lower risk premiums
C. The process of calculating property taxes
D. A strategy to reduce operating expenses of a property
5. Which of the following is NOT typically considered `real property`?
A. Land
B. Buildings
C. Furniture
D. Mineral rights
6. What is `leverage` in real estate investment?
A. The legal documents required for property transactions
B. Using borrowed capital to increase the potential return on investment
C. The process of negotiating a lower property price
D. The physical strength required to manage properties
7. What is an `adjustable-rate mortgage` (ARM)?
A. A mortgage with a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan
B. A mortgage where the interest rate adjusts periodically based on a benchmark index
C. A mortgage with no interest charges
D. A short-term mortgage loan
8. What is a `1031 exchange` in US real estate?
A. A type of mortgage with a 10.31% interest rate
B. A tax-deferred exchange that allows investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds in a `like-kind` property
C. A government program offering 1031 grants for first-time homebuyers
D. A real estate investment trust with 1031 properties
9. In real estate, `listing price` refers to:
A. The price the seller originally paid for the property
B. The estimated value by an appraiser
C. The price at which a property is offered for sale to the market
D. The final sale price of the property
10. Which term best describes a person who owns and rents out a property?
A. Tenant
B. Landlord
C. Appraiser
D. Mortgagee
11. What does `ROI` stand for in real estate investment?
A. Rate of Interest
B. Return on Investment
C. Real Opportunity Index
D. Risk of Investment
12. Choose the correct definition of `escrow account`.
A. A bank account for daily expenses
B. A neutral third-party account holding funds or documents until specific conditions are met
C. A personal savings account
D. A brokerage account for stock trading
13. What is the meaning of `property tax`?
A. Tax on rental income from a property
B. Annual tax levied by local governments on real property owners
C. Tax paid when selling a property
D. Tax on profits from real estate investments
14. What is a `lease agreement`?
A. A document transferring property ownership
B. A contract between a landlord and a tenant outlining the terms of property rental
C. A loan agreement for property purchase
D. An insurance policy for rental properties
15. Which of the following is NOT a typical type of commercial real estate?
A. Apartment buildings
B. Office buildings
C. Retail stores
D. Single-family homes
16. What is meant by `due diligence` in real estate?
A. The process of decorating a property for sale
B. The comprehensive investigation and verification of details about a property before purchase
C. The negotiation of the property price
D. The process of obtaining a mortgage
17. Which term describes the decrease in the value of a property over time?
A. Appreciation
B. Depreciation
C. Amortization
D. Inflation
18. What does `HOA` stand for in real estate?
A. Home Owners Association
B. Housing Opportunity Agency
C. Home Operating Agreement
D. House Owners Alliance
19. The term `closing costs` in real estate typically includes:
A. Costs incurred after moving into the property
B. Expenses paid by the buyer and seller to finalize the real estate transaction
C. Costs for property maintenance
D. Utility bills for the property
20. What is `title insurance` in a real estate transaction?
A. Insurance that covers damages to the property after purchase
B. Insurance protecting against defects in the title of a property
C. Insurance for personal belongings within the property
D. Insurance for the mortgage lender against borrower default
21. The term `mortgage` in real estate refers to:
A. A type of property insurance
B. A loan secured by real property, used to purchase it
C. A monthly payment for renting a property
D. A tax levied on property owners
22. What is a `comparative market analysis` (CMA)?
A. An analysis of a property`s structural components
B. An estimate of a property`s market value based on recent sales of similar properties
C. A detailed financial audit of a real estate company
D. A legal review of property titles and deeds
23. What is the function of a `property management` company?
A. To build new properties
B. To oversee the daily operations and maintenance of rental properties on behalf of owners
C. To provide loans for property purchases
D. To appraise property values
24. What is a `real estate broker`?
A. A person who inspects properties for structural issues
B. A licensed professional who facilitates real estate transactions and can employ real estate agents
C. A person who provides loans for property purchases
D. A legal expert specializing in property law
25. What is the meaning of `vacancy rate` in the rental market?
A. The rate of property appreciation
B. The percentage of unoccupied rental units compared to the total number of units available
C. The rate at which properties are sold
D. The average rental price in an area
26. What is `capital gains tax` in real estate?
A. Tax on the total value of a property
B. Tax on the profit made from selling a property
C. Annual property tax paid to the government
D. Tax on rental income from a property
27. In real estate, `foreclosure` refers to:
A. The process of renovating a property
B. The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to borrower`s default
C. The sale of a property at auction
D. The appraisal of a property`s value
28. Which document transfers ownership of real property from a seller to a buyer?
A. Lease agreement
B. Promissory note
C. Deed
D. Mortgage contract
29. Which of these terms describes the legal right to use someone else`s property for a specific purpose?
A. Easement
B. Encroachment
C. Eminent domain
D. Equity
30. In real estate finance, what is `loan-to-value ratio` (LTV)?
A. The ratio of the loan amount to the borrower`s income
B. The ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the property
C. The ratio of the loan term to the interest rate
D. The ratio of the borrower`s credit score to the loan amount
