Is this a real Texas law?
There is a long standing story told in my family, I want to know if it is Myth or Fact. They say that there is a law still on the books in Texas that a man can tie is wife to a bush (not a try) once a week (but no more) and beat her with a stick no larger than his thumb. True or False....Yes I know the idea of beat you wife is horrible and I would probably shoot my husband if he tried it. We are a family of cops with an odd sense of humour and I was just wondering if this is just a twisted joke or real. Please no posting on how horrible I am, or how bad it is. I know there are battered women out there and men who do that should be locked up. Please just answer this if you know, or think you know.. If you have no Clue - why not post other weird laws that you know are on the books. Might be fun.
How long should I prepare for the real estate exam?
As little time as possible to pass. That may sound obvious, but a lot of people approach the exam like a school exam, wanting to make an "A" the first time. Don't waste your time on this. You only need to pass and failing does not stay with you or predict your chances of success in the business. (As a diligent student it was hard for me to accept this, but the faster you can get done with this and into the actual business, the better). I've seen agents ace the exam and then leave the business months later. Others struggle to pass and make excellent agents. The tests I have taken (in Texas, New Jersey and New York) are set up to be tricky and to test your ability to spot and navigate trick questions, not to test your actual knowledge of useful real estate laws and practices. I'm not dismissing the importance of the law or contract knowledge. Not at all. Being proficient and knowledgeable as an agent is of the most grave importance. But you will learn better on the job from a good mentor/broker and from reading the contracts than you will from studying for the exam. So my suggestion is this: Find out how many times and how frequently you are allowed to take and fail the exam in your state before they require a long waiting period, or that you retake your education requirement. If the answer is three, for example, take it once acknowledging that you are likely to fail. If you do, you at least have an idea of how the questions will be phrased. Then study the sections you struggled most with and retake it. If the answer is you can take it every day for 3 weeks straight until you pass, then get after it and fail as many times as you must to eventually pass. If you are struggling with contract questions, the best study method is to read the contracts and write a one sentence summary of each section of how you would explain this to someone in plain English. Find an agent to help you, perhaps someone from a firm that is trying to recruit you after you pass? Have them correct your errors and explain as needed. Don't be afraid to fail. You'll learn to love rejection and failure as part of the business. They're just steps on the path to success. You can lose a lot of battles as an agent and still win the war. Good luck, Godspeed, welcome to real estate.Here's Alec Baldwin for some verbal abuse and negative motivation, if you're into that.I hope this helps! Please feel free to send me a message here on Quora or on my Zillow Profile. I'd love to connect.
Are there felons in Texas with their real estate license?
No. State of Texas will run their background first…. Not only real estate license…. Teacher certificate do run background too. Nurses, doctors, and more.If there is no background check on real estate. They would break law such as selling properties or lands that doesn’t belong to them. Failure to disclose that property couldn’t be sold since the land is a former wasteland or attack or kill customers. Also, cheat on taxes………. All laws broken and their license will be revoked.
Is there a section for Real estate law in Florida?
Like other states Florida has special real estate laws. A simple law states that a landlord is bound to return security within 15 to 60 depending whether he has a dispute or any deduction is required. There are other states laws which one should know before buying a property in Florida for instance you can contact dreamamerica agents directly to get detailed information about local real estate laws in Florida.
How do I get my Texas real estate license and become a Realtor?
To obtain a TX Real Estate License you must first determine how many courses you need. 5 or 7. TREC determines whether you need 5 (150 hours) or 7 (210 hours) courses depending on whether you have the necessary qualifying college credits or not. If you have at least two college courses then you may only need 5 courses (150 hours). Online real estate license courses are the quickest and easiest way to get your license. You can go as quickly or as slowly as you like. TREC has no minimum time requirements for a 30 hour course. The average time of completion is about 1 week per course but many students finish the courses much faster as the courses are completely self-paced. Some students finish all of the courses in 1 week. There are two different formats for online courses: FLASH and PDF FLASH: Graphical and interactive with sound and more of a participation process but a bit slower format. PDF: book format with online quizzes. Designed for the student that wishes to go faster. If it is determined that you need 5 courses then you will take the following: Includes 4 required Core Classes plus the 1 required elective course: Principles I Principles II Texas Law of Agency Texas Law of Contracts Finance I (elective) If it is determined that you need 7 courses then you will take the following: Principles I Principles II Texas Law of Agency Texas Law of Contracts Finance I (elective) Marketing I (elective) Marketing II (elective) Once you complete the courses you will forward all completion certificates from the school to TREC, fill out an online application, get fingerprints, study and then take the final state exam in person. If you pass the exam you will now receive a Texas Real Estate Salesperson's License. You will now need to hang your license with a broker for your license to become active. Good luck.
Which laws govern real estate agents?
Which laws govern real estate agents?In most states, real estate agents and brokers are regulated by the Department of Business, Financial and Professional Regulation that issues and manages licensing. Different state legislatures have enacted different laws that set out laws for commerce, contracts and handling of real property that real estate agents must follow.
What is real estate?Then which is false estate?
The 'real' in 'real estate' refers to the legal position of the property and means relating to a thing (it derives from the Latin 'realis' meaning actual or matter), as distinguished from a person. Essentially, the law broadly distinguishes between 'real' property (land and anything affixed to it) and 'personal' property or chattels (everything else, such as clothing, furniture, money, livestock etc). The conceptual difference in law is between 'immovable property' like a house or other construction, which would transfer title along with the land, and 'movable property', which a person could lawfully take and would retain title to on disposal or sale of the land. Real estate thus refers to the business of buying, selling, renting and leasing 'real' property - land, buildings and housing. I suppose you could say that 'false estate' would describe the 'movable' or 'personal' property described above. Although it's not actually a term ever used.
What constitutes a house or residential space in Texas law?
Texas's residency requirements are incredibly low, and it does cause some problems for other states trying to collect state taxes on what they feel are their own residences.The primary beneficiaries are the wealthy. You may know that both George Bush Sr. and George Bush Jr. are residents of Texas. However, although George Jr. does have a ranch there, George Sr. does not. However, every year, he does live in a hotel room for a week or so to re-establish his residence so he isn't taxed as a resident of Maine (where he spends most of his time).
What do real estate lawyers do? What is their typical salary?
Real estate lawyers are hired to handle matters related to real estate. These can include things such as real estate disputes and transactions. A real estate attorney is equipped to prepare and review documents relating to real estate such as purchase agreements, mortgage documents, title documents and transfer documents. Real estate attorneys also often handle a closing on a purchase. This is when an individual or entity purchases a piece of real property from another person or entity.During the purchase of a property, also known as a closing, the real estate attorney and staff often prepare all closing documents, write title insurance policies, complete title searches on the property and handle the transfer of funds for the purchase. The attorney, or his or her team, also prepares forms such as the HUD-1A and related transfer of funds documentation for the lender or for a cash closing.In the case of a real estate dispute, such as chain of title, lot line problems or contracts for purchase of real estate, an attorney works to resolve the issues. He might work for either side and provide legal representation for the parties in a courtroom setting. The real estate attorney obtains facts from both sides of the dispute and tries to come to a resolution that works for everyone involved. This may mean hiring a surveyor or title company to work through some of the details.