Real Estate License Exams For Dummies (5^th Ed., 5th Edition ) Book + 4 Practice Exams + 525 Flashcards Online

Get ready to close on your new career as a real estate agent

Real Estate License Exams For Dummies is packed with all the information you need to know to get your license and begin your lucrative and rewarding real estate career. With four practice tests and 525 flashcards online, you'll be well on your way to launching the real estate career of your dreams. Plus, there are more practice questions throughout each of the subject review sections in the book, so you can work through all the topics covered on the test. With real estate laws for all 50 states, this is your perfect study guide, no matter where you?re planning to work. Learn the latest on real estate taxes, contracts, mortgage types, and beyond. Then, get test-day tips that will help you succeed. Real estate, here you come.

• Review everything you need to know to pass your real estate licensing exam
• Get proven study techniques and testing strategies to help you earn a high score
• Use flash cards, a glossary of terms, and online practice tests to prepare
• Learn about new fair housing initiatives and other changes in the market

Looking to start or restart a career in real estate? Real Estate License Exams For Dummies is your guide.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Putting Real Estate License Exams into Perspective 7

Chapter 1: Sold! Taking a Glance at Real Estate License Exams 9

Chapter 2: Using Successful Study and Test-Taking Techniques 17

Part 2: So You Want to Sell Real Estate: The Job and Basic Laws 25

Chapter 3: The Job: It Isn’t Just Driving People Around 27

Chapter 4: Understanding Agency Law 47

Chapter 5: Knowing the Fair Housing Laws for Selling Real Estate 67

Part 3: It’s All Mine: Owning and Transferring Real Estate 81

Chapter 6: Owning It: Estates and Interests 83

Chapter 7: Understanding Forms of Real Estate Ownership 95

Chapter 8: Knowing the Limitations on Real Estate Ownership 107

Chapter 9: Transferring Ownership: Deeds and Title Closing 129

Chapter 10: Giving Up or Losing Property 155

Part 4: A House Is Made of Lots of Paper: Legal and Physical Issues 165

Chapter 11: Contracts 101 167

Chapter 12: Leasing Property 181

Chapter 13: Dealing with Environmental Government Regulations and Issues 193

Part 5: You Want How Much? Valuation and Financing of Real Estate 207

Chapter 14: Appraising Property 209

Chapter 15: Finding the Money: Mortgages 235

Chapter 16: It’s So Taxing: Real Estate Assessment and Taxes 263

Chapter 17: Investing in Real Estate 279

Chapter 18: All in the Numbers: Real Estate Mathematics 299

Part 6: You’re Ready: Taking Practice Exams 323

Chapter 19: Practice Exam One 325

Chapter 20: Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam One 337

Chapter 21: Practice Exam Two 349

Chapter 22: Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam Two 361

Chapter 23: Practice Exam Three 373

Chapter 24: Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam Three 385

Chapter 25: Practice Exam Four 399

Chapter 26: Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam Four 411

Part 7: The Part of Tens 425

Chapter 27: Ten Things to Find Out from Your State’s Real Estate Law 427

Chapter 28: Ten Tips to Help You Succeed on the Exam 433

Appendix: Glossary 439

Index 459

John A. Yoegel, PhD, is a certified real estate instructor and former board member of the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA). He teaches prelicensing and continuing education courses for salespeople, brokers, and appraisers.