Free North Carolina Real Estate Commission NCREC-Broker-N Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 3

A "seller's market" occurs whendemand exceeds supply, resulting in strong buyer competition. The most common real-world effect ismultiple offers on listed properties, intensifying competition and giving sellers leverage. This matches optionB. The definitions in NCREC study guides, textbooks, and appraisal resources all align with this scenario.

A contingency is a clause in a contract that makes the agreement dependent upon a certain event or action occurring before the contract becomes fully binding. Common examples include financing, appraisal, or home inspection contingencies. An amendment modifies an existing contract, an option gives a party the right but not the obligation to act, and a stipulation may refer to a general condition but not necessarily a legal contingency. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

In appraisal practice, when adjusting a comparable property to reflect differences from the subject property, the adjustment is always made to the comparable. Since the comparable has a finished basement worth $10,000 and the subject does not, we subtract $10,000 from the comparable's sale price to estimate what it would have sold for if it were more like the subject.

$300,000 − $10,000 = $290,000.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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Under the federal Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, for residential properties built before 1978, sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure, a copy of any existing reports, and a federally approved lead hazard information pamphlet. In addition, buyers must be given a 10-day period to conduct their own lead inspection or risk assessment (unless waived in writing). Sellers are not required to test or remediate. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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According to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and advertising guidelines in North Carolina, if a licensee advertises specific financing terms—such as the amount of down payment—this triggers the requirement to disclose additional terms, including the annual percentage rate (APR), amount of payments, and term of the loan. The failure to include these terms makes the advertisement misleading and non-compliant.

In North Carolina, only a broker-in-charge (BIC) or firm can receive compensation directly for brokerage services. All brokers, whether provisional or not, must be paid through their affiliated BIC or firm. In this case, the buyer agent is affiliated with ABC Realty, so the firm or its BIC receives the compensation—typically from XYZ Realty’s firm via the co-brokerage agreement—and then disburses the earned commission to the broker. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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Under NCREC rules, a broker must deposit any earnest money received (including cash) into the firm’s trust account within three banking days of receipt if the offer has been accepted. If the offer has not yet been accepted, the funds must be safeguarded and then deposited within three banking days following acceptance. Cash must be treated with particular care, and a detailed receipt should be provided. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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To calculate the percentage of loss:

Loss = Original Price − Sale Price = $500,000 − $480,000 = $20,000

Percentage loss = ($20,000 ÷ $500,000) × 100 = 4%

Correct answer: A

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In the income approach to real estate valuation, the formula used is:

Value = Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Capitalization Rate

This method estimates the value of an income-producing property based on its ability to generate income. Using this formula, you divide the NOI by the cap rate to find the value. Gross income is not used without adjustments, and multiplication or inverting the formula is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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The Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is best suited for valuing small residential income properties, typically 1-4 units, where monthly rental income is a primary valuation factor. Among the options, a residential duplex (two units) fits this criteria perfectly. Larger multi-unit properties and commercial properties typically require more complex income capitalization approaches.