Tenants by the Entirety are applicable to which of the following:

Tenants by the Entirety are applicable to which of the following:

A) Unmarried man and woman who live together for 40 years and have children
B) Two people who are single and not allowed to marry by law
C) Married daughter and widowed father
D) Married man and his girlfriend

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A low that is zoned Rural has a neighbor whose wall is encroaching into the subject property. What is the allowable distance for Rural zoned lots?

A low that is zoned Rural has a neighbor whose wall is encroaching into the subject property. What is the allowable distance for Rural zoned lots?

A) 1.5 feet
B) 0.75 feet
C) 0.5 feet
D) 0.25 feet

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A Broker is guilty under the Hawaii Anti-Discrimination Act if he:

A Broker is guilty under the Hawaii Anti-Discrimination Act if he:

A) He refuses to rent to people with children
B) He attempts to talk a person out of buying property because of the person's low income
C) He refuses to rent to military
D) He refuses to rent to hippie musicians

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How long should a broker keep transaction documents?

How long should a broker keep transaction documents?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 10 years
D) There is no requirement

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There are two closings for an Agreement of Sale transaction one for possession, one for title. What charge is not included in both closings?

There are two closings for an Agreement of Sale transaction one for possession, one for title. What charge is not included in both closings?

A) Escrow cost
B) Title search
C) Conveyance tax
D) None of the above

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A person may begin practicing real estate when:

A person may begin practicing real estate when:

A) He is certified by an accredited school for completing the salesperson course
B) He receives notice in the mail that he has passed the licensing examination
C) He receives written notice from the Real Estate Commission with the license number
D) When the Commission receives notice that he has passed the licensing examination

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In completing a listing, a Broker would obtain reliable information from:

In completing a listing, a Broker would obtain reliable information from:

A) Tax Office
B) Owner of property
C) Real Estate Commission
D) Bureau of Conveyances

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Who is eligible for Hawaii Employees Retirement System loans:

Who is eligible for Hawaii Employees Retirement System loans:

A) Qualified persons of the system
B) State employees only
C) Retired employees only
D) Blood relative of State employees

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The county Government agency that makes a preliminary determination of non-conforming building structure is:

The county Government agency that makes a preliminary determination of non-conforming building structure is:

A) A zoning board
B) A building department
C) The city council
D) The Land Utilization Department

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Which is true regarding the land court system in Hawaii

Which is true regarding the land court system in Hawaii

A) Robert Torrens is the Australian who introduced the system to Hawaii
B) Adverse possession is allowed on land court property
C) The state does not guarantee good title to land court property
D) Land court registration system started with the Great Mahele

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An owner appeared at the public hearing concerning construction of a new storage facility for hydrogen gas to be erected near his home. He objected to the project on the basis that the value of his property would be lowered substantially. His fears are based on the concept of:

An owner appeared at the public hearing concerning construction of a new storage facility for hydrogen gas to be erected near his home. He objected to the project on the basis that the value of his property would be lowered substantially. His fears are based on the concept of:

A) Function obsolescence
B) Physical obsolescence
C) Capital obsolescence
D) Economic obsolescence

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Which of the following an an unlicensed person do in a real estate office?

Which of the following an an unlicensed person do in a real estate office?

A) Show properties to clients
B) Prepare open house fliers, input data into the MLS for the salesperson, take pictures, put up open house signs.
C) Negotiate terms of the contract with the other agent
D) Receive a finder's fee for a real estate transaction

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the priority of liens in a condo project:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the priority of liens in a condo project:

A) Mortgages of record have priority over all other liens
B) The association's lien may take priority over a mortgage of record
C) The interest of a buyer in a foreclosure sale is subject to an existing lien by the Association
D) A municipal improvement district assessment for roan widening has priority over recorded mortgages and association liens

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Owner "L" has a condo mortgage with lender "M". "L" sells the condo on an Agreement of Sale. The vendee then fails to make maintenance payments. The Owner's Association can bring lien proceedings against:

Owner "L" has a condo mortgage with lender "M". "L" sells the condo on an Agreement of Sale. The vendee then fails to make maintenance payments. The Owner's Association can bring lien proceedings against:

A) The tenant living in the unit
B) The mortgagee
C) The vendor and/or vendee
D) The real estate agent who sold the unit

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A real estate Broker has an obligation to:

A real estate Broker has an obligation to:

A) Give copies of all documents to all parties at the time they sign
B) Sign documents pertaining to real estate transactions
C) Give the documents to escrow at the time of recordation
D) Keep the documents in a file and wait till the transaction is recorded

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Which of the following conditions is not correct regarding adverse possession?

Which of the following conditions is not correct regarding adverse possession?

A) Must be less than 5 acres
B) Land court property can be taken by adverse possession
C) Land that is encroached upon cannot be taken by adverse possession
D) The property must have been in use by a non-owner for 20 years or more

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Lava from Kilauea continues to flow into the Pacific Ocean thus adding acreage to your property. Who owns the increase in ocean front property?

Lava from Kilauea continues to flow into the Pacific Ocean thus adding acreage to your property. Who owns the increase in ocean front property?

A) County of Hawaii
B) Owner of property
C) Present occupants of the property
D) State of Hawaii

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All but one of the following are entitled to receive a commission on the sale or rental of real estate:

All but one of the following are entitled to receive a commission on the sale or rental of real estate:

A) Travel agent booking a rental of a house or condominium
B) Licensed real estate brokers in another state in the USA
C) Referral agent who is not active in real estate sales
D) Mortgage broker who gets a referral fee for introducing buyers to agents

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Under the Ohana Law:

Under the Ohana Law:

A) All major building improvements have to be covered by a building permit
B) Major building improvements do not have to be covered by a building permit
C) The state approved the eligible Ohana areas
D) The neighborhood board determines the eligible Ohana areas

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Which of the following is true regarding the Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act:

Which of the following is true regarding the Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act:

A) Agents can receive a deposit from the debtor to negotiate a loan modification with the lender
B) Agents who list the property that is a short sale cannot purchase his own listing for one year after the listing has expired.
C) Agents can tell the debtor to stop making mortgage payments to force the lender to negotiate a loan modification
D) Agents must be a Certified Distressed Property Expert before he can help a debtor who is back on his mortgage payments

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All of the following are true except

All of the following are true except

A) Agents changing brokers have 12 days to notify the DCCA
B) An agent can change the first and middle name with a change form
C) Agents who change their residence have 10 days to notify the DCCA
D) Brokers must sign off an agent who requests to be released from their firm within 10 days of receiving the request

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Which of the following statements is/are true about a principal broker who leaves the Sate for more than 30 calendar days?

Which of the following statements is/are true about a principal broker who leaves the Sate for more than 30 calendar days?

A) He must notify the Real Estate Comission in writing of his absense
B) He must designate an experienced salesperson to be temporarily in charge
C) The replacement broker must be from the same real estate firm
D) No replacement broker is needed as long as someone is supervising the agents

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In a contract for sale, the title commitment is to:

In a contract for sale, the title commitment is to:

A) Assure the transaction will go according to Purchase Contract
B) Correct defects in the Abstract of Title
C) Indicate that the title company will provide title insurance
D) To commit the buyer to the title

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An 80% loan-to-value ratio is characteristic of which of the following:

An 80% loan-to-value ratio is characteristic of which of the following:

A) A conventional loan
B) An FHA insured loan
C) A VA guaranteed loan
D) A USDA rural land loan

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The clause in a mortgage document that allows the mortgagee to demand the unpaid balance in full on default is:

The clause in a mortgage document that allows the mortgagee to demand the unpaid balance in full on default is:

A) An escalation clause
B) A default clause
C) A foreclosure clause
D) An acceleration clause

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The Real Estate Commission may revoke or suspend a license for which of the following:

The Real Estate Commission may revoke or suspend a license for which of the following:

I. Acting for both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction and collecting commissions from both, after obtaining their oral consents to do so.

II. Where a salesperson attempts to represent a real estate Broker other than his employer.

A) I
B) II
C) I & II
D) Neither I nor II

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In the Landlord Tenant Code, all claims for security deposits have to be settled in:

In the Landlord Tenant Code, all claims for security deposits have to be settled in:

A) Small Claims Court
B) Circuit Court
C) District Court
D) Federal Court

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A general plan of the State of Hawaii has designated four land use districts. They are Conservation, Agricultural, Urban and:

A general plan of the State of Hawaii has designated four land use districts. They are Conservation, Agricultural, Urban and:

A) Commercial
B) Resort
C) Industrial
D) Rural

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The owner hires a salesperson to manage his apartments. Who is the management agreement with?

The owner hires a salesperson to manage his apartments. Who is the management agreement with?

A) Owner and Broker
B) Owner and salesperson
C) Salesperson and the Broker
D) Broker and the tenant

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In appraisals, the three approaches to value are:

In appraisals, the three approaches to value are:

A) Capitalization, market data, income
B) Cost, income, reproduction
C) Cost, replacement, income
D) Replacement, income, market data

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Hula Mae loans are made directly by:

Hula Mae loans are made directly by:

A) Hawaii Housing Authority (HHA)
B) State Retirement Systems
C) Participating Local banks and Savings and Loans
D) City and County Housing Department

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Escrow calls the agent and says they can close early and are ready. In preparation to close:

Escrow calls the agent and says they can close early and are ready. In preparation to close:

A) The seller and the buyer must sell a date
B) The lessor must give permission (if it is lease land)
C) Escrow and mortgage documents must be ready for signature
D) All of the above

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A check for earnest money deposit may be made payable to which of the following:

A check for earnest money deposit may be made payable to which of the following:

A) The salesperson who showed the property
B) The Broker's Client Trust Account with whom the property is listed
C) Both A and B
D) Seller's broker's working capital account

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A licensee is entitled to a hearing when the licensee is:

A licensee is entitled to a hearing when the licensee is:

A) Suspended
B) Terminated
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

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The amount of deposit under the Landlord Tenant Code which a lessee may pay:

The amount of deposit under the Landlord Tenant Code which a lessee may pay:

A) Cannot exceed one month's rent
B) Is considered to be the property of the lessor during the term of the lease
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

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In order to reinstate a license that has been terminated because of payment out of the Recovery Fund, the person must:

In order to reinstate a license that has been terminated because of payment out of the Recovery Fund, the person must:

A) Make full restitution to the Recovery Fund of all payments paid out in his behalf
B) Pay interest on the sum expended from the Recovery Fund
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

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The following are an example of puffing

The following are an example of puffing

A) The full disclosure statement has been given to the buyer from the seller
B) Buyer's agent tells his client that the interest is the lowest in decades
C) Seller's agent tells the seller that according to the monthly statistics the inventory is very low and prices are beginning to go up
D) Seller's agent tells everyone who comes to his open house that his listing is the best priced home in the best neighborhood in the city

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All of the following regarding real property disclosure law is true except:

All of the following regarding real property disclosure law is true except:

A) The seller has 10 days to give a disclosure statement to the buyer after an offer has been accepted
B) Commercial and residential property owners are subject tot his law
C) Buyer has 15 days to respond to the disclosure statement to cancel the contract
D) Vacant land and timeshare units are except from the disclosure law



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All of the following is true regarding rights of rescission:

All of the following is true regarding rights of rescission:

A) Truth in Lending law allows consumers to have 5 days right of rescission
B) Time Share purchasers have 10 days right of rescission
C) Purchasers of registered subdivided land has 7 days right of rescission
D) Buyers of new condominium projects have 21 days right of rescission

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Which of the following is true regarding rights of rescission:

Which of the following is true regarding rights of rescission:

A) Truth in Lending law allows consumers to have 5 days right of rescission
B) Time Share purchasers have 10 days right of rescission
C) Purchasers of registered subdivided land has 7 days right of rescission
D) Buyers of new condominium projects have 21 days right of rescission

Which of the following is correct regarding the Hawaii usury law?

Which of the following is correct regarding the Hawaii usury law?

A) Is limited to 1% per month on the interest rate
B) The banks and credit unions cannot charge more than 16% per year
C) The seller who provides owner financing are subject to the 12% limit
D) An investor who loans money cannot charge more than 14% per year

A blanket mortgage usually covers which of the following:

A blanket mortgage usually covers which of the following:

A) More than one piece of real estate
B) Both personal and real property
C) More than one type of transaction
D) Both the mortgaged property and the appropriate mortgage insurance

Which of the following qualifies for a Hula Mae loan:

Which of the following qualifies for a Hula Mae loan:

A) Mortgage on a home wiht 35 years remainin on the lease with 5 years fixed lease payments
B) Mortgage on a home with 50 years remaining on the lease with 10 years fixed lease payments
C) A divorcee who sold her home 2 years ago
D) A borrower who has used Hula Mae loan in the past

An appraiser finalizes value estimates at which of the following stages of an appraisal:

An appraiser finalizes value estimates at which of the following stages of an appraisal:

A) When he gathers, records and verifies the data
B) When he performs direct sales comparisons
C) When he analyzes and interprets data
D) When he reconciles the data

Under the Food Funds Act, buyer's deposits must be:

Under the Food Funds Act, buyer's deposits must be: 

A) Given to escrow 5 calendar days before the closing date
B) Given to escrow 2 business days before the closing date and must be wired funds or cashier's check and clear the banks before the closing date
C) Can be drawn on a mainland bank before the closing date
D) Can be a personal check 3 days before the closing date

Sales agent decides to change Real Estate firms. The Change Form-Real estate must be forwarded to the Professional Vocational License division for the change to be effective. Who will be required to sign the Change Form-Real Estate?

Sales agent decides to change Real Estate firms. The Change Form-Real estate must be forwarded to the Professional Vocational License division for the change to be effective. Who will be required to sign the Change Form-Real Estate?

A) Sales agent only
B) Sales agent and present Broker only
C) Sales agent and future Broker only
D) Sales agent and botht he present Broker and future Broker

Which of the following is true regarding FIRPTA and HARPTA

Which of the following is true regarding FIRPTA and HARPTA

A) Foreigners must have 10% of the "amount realized" withheld
B) U.S. citizens that are not Hawaii residents must have 10% of the "amount realized" withheld
C) Military personnel that sell a house must have 5% withheld
D) Escrow is responsible to collect the 10% nd 5% from the seller

The landlord is required to provide which of the following for his tenants when converting an apartment under the Condominium Property Regime Act:

The landlord is required to provide which of the following for his tenants when converting an apartment under the Condominium Property Regime Act:

A) Give 120 days notice
B) Give 10 days notice
C) Provide suitable housing for tenants
D) Pay for relocation

In early 1985, a developer agreed to build two houses for the owner. A contractor actually built the houses and completed them by June 1, 1985. The contractor is not paid in full. No Notice of Completion was ever field. On July 1, 1986, the contractor wanted to file a Mechanic's Lien. what is true?

In early 1985, a developer agreed to build two houses for the owner. A contractor actually built the houses and completed them by June 1, 1985. The contractor is not paid in full. No Notice of Completion was ever field. On July 1, 1986, the contractor wanted to file a Mechanic's Lien. what is true?

A) He can file liens because the date of the Notice of Completion Deemed to be one year from the actual completion date
B) He can file liens because there if no time limit for filing liens
C) He can file liens because the Notice of Completion was never filed/published
D) He cannot file because the contractor can only look to the developer for payme

Non-judicial foreclosure law provides for which of the following:

Non-judicial foreclosure law provides for which of the following:

A) Advertising and sale of the mortgaged property
B) Statutory period of redemption
C) Must have open houses
D) commissioner is required to sell the property

"P" conveys title to "M". The land is registered in Land Court. Who is LEAST likely to have possession of the Certificate of Title after recordation?

"P" conveys title to "M". The land is registered in Land Court. Who is LEAST likely to have possession of the Certificate of Title after recordation?

A) The mortgagee
B) The grantor
C) The grantee
D) Land court

Which of the following is true regarding Brokers Price Opinion (BPO)

Which of the following is true regarding Brokers Price Opinion (BPO)

A) Real estate agents doing a BPO must be certified by HUD to do a BPO
B) Real estate agents cannot get paid for doing a BPO
C) Only licensed appraisers can do a BPO
D) A real estate agent may be paid for doing a BPO but must deduct the BPO fee fromt he commission if hte lender gives the listing to the agent that did the BPO.

One who engages another to act for him under a contractual agreement is referred to as:

One who engages another to act for him under a contractual agreement is referred to as:

A) Principal
B) A grantor
C) An agent
D) A testator

Special Management Area regulations are concerned the least with

Special Management Area regulations are concerned the least with

A) Erosion of sand or dirt
B) Preserving the beauty of the oceanfront areas
C) Shoreline access to the public
D) Quality of the drinking water

A Hawaii property owner can redeem his property within one year after which of the following:

A Hawaii property owner can redeem his property within one year after which of the following:

A) A real property tax sale
B) A foreclosure sale
C) Short sale
D) Deed in lieu of foreclosure

A licensee has paid the renewal fee by Nov. 30 of an even year but did not take the 20 hours of CD classes. Which of the following is true:

A licensee has paid the renewal fee by Nov. 30 of an even year but did not take the 20 hours of CD classes. Which of the following is true:

A) License is forfeited
B) License is inactive
C) License is active
D) License is suspended

Tenant tells landlord about major roof leaks and landlord does nothing. Which of the following is true:

Tenant tells landlord about major roof leaks and landlord does nothing. Which of the following is true:

A) Constructive eviction
B) Actual eviction
C) Demand eviction
D) Demand for damages

Nam the proper order of TMK designations beginning with the largest to the smallest areas

Nam the proper order of TMK designations beginning with the largest to the smallest areas

A) Division, Zone, Section, Plat, Parcel
B) Zone, Division, Plat Section, Parcel
C) Section, Division, Parcel, Zone, Parcel
D) CPR, Parcel, Plat, Section, Zone

An owner has a mortgage for $50,000 at 9% for 30 years with monthly payments of $403 per month. What is true of this loan?

An owner has a mortgage for $50,000 at 9% for 30 years with monthly payments of $403 per month. What is true of this loan?

A) $135,000 is the interest of he loan
B) $27 is the principal paid on the 1st payment only
C) $28 is the interest paid on the 1st payment only
D) $403 is applied to principal on the 1st payment

What minimum % of condominium owners must vote to change the By-Laws:

What minimum % of condominium owners must vote to change the By-Laws:

A) 50%
B) 51%
C) 65%
D) 67%


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At what point do obligations under the Landlord/Tenant Code End:

At what point do obligations under the Landlord/Tenant Code End:

A) The tenant vacates
B) The tenant and Landlord resolve disbursement of the security deposit
C) The tenant stops paying rent
D) The landlord quits

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