Real Estate License Exams For Dummies

If you want to get the best possible score on the exam, you need the kind of practical test preparation guidance you'll find here - all at a much cheaper price than you'd pay for a test preparation seminar or class. Real Estate License Exams For Dummies covers all the basics on:

• How - and what - to study
• Knowing what to expect on test day
• Developing the math skills you'll need
• Understanding your state's license laws and procedures
• Different exam formats

In addition to helping you get a great score on the test and get licensed, this handy guide also covers the basics of the real estate business itself - from legal issues to taxes to contracts. For anyone preparing for the license exam, or just thinking about taking it, this unbeatable study guide answers all your most vital questions on:

• Careers and job opportunities in real estate
• How commissions and other forms of payment work
• Working independently or for an agency
• Federal fair housing laws you should know
• Land and ownership rights
• Owning through partnerships, cooperatives, and corporations
• Deeds, mortgages, and closings
• Types of real estate contracts and agreements
• Environmental regulations
• Valuation and property appraisal
• Financing and taxes
• Using real estate as an investment vehicle

Plus, two practice exams with answers and explanations let you test your knowledge before you take the exam, so you'll know if you're ready or not. Real Estate License Exams For Dummies is a helpful, straightforward resource that puts future real estate professionals on track for success. 384 pp.

Real Estate License Exams For Dummies - Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part I: Putting Real Estate License Exams into Perspective
  • Sold! Taking a Glance at Real Estate License Exams
  • Using Successful Study and Test-Taking Techniques
• Part II: So You Want to Sell Real Estate: The Job and Basic Laws
  • The Job: It Isn't Just Driving People Around
  • Understanding Agency Law
  • Knowing the Fair Housing Laws for Selling Real Estate
• Part III: It's All Mine: Owning and Transferring Real Estate
  • Owning It: Estates and Interests
  • Understanding Forms of Real Estate Ownership
  • Knowing the Limitations on Real Estate Ownership
  • Transferring Ownership: Deeds and Title Closing
  • Giving Up or Losing Property
• Part IV: A House Is Made of Lots of Paper: Legal and Physical Issues
  • Contracts 101
  • Leasing Property
  • Dealing with Environmental Government Regulations and Issues
• Part V: You Want How Much? Valuation and Financing of Real Estate
  • Appraising Property
  • Finding the Money: Mortgages
  • It's So Taxing: Real Estate Assessment and Taxes
  • Investing in Real Estate
  • All in the Numbers: Real Estate Mathematics
• Part VI: You're Ready to Pick Up Your Pencil: Taking Practice Exams
  • Practice Exam One
  • Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam One
  • Practice Exam Two
  • Answers and Explanations to Practice Exam Two
• Part VII: The Part of Tens
  • Ten Things to Find Out From Your State's Real Estate Law
  • Ten Tips to Help You Succeed on the Exam
• Index