Residential Sales Training Practice Test

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• Which financing types buyers may obtain and how they affect appraisal and closing?
• What does WPC stand for?
• What does LCL stand for?
• Which statement about laminate flooring is true?
• What is the purpose of recording documents in public records?
• Which system is used to place orders?
• What is a contract deadline and how is it typically managed?
• Which statement about Cut Pile is correct?
• Lead-based paint disclosures are required for which properties and what key information must be provided?
• What does EIR stand for?
• Who is typically responsible for disclosing known material defects in a property?
• Which sequence best describes the closing process flow from contract to ownership transfer?
• What is assessed value and how is it used?
• Why is record keeping and document retention important for licensees, and what is a typical retention period?
• The term EIR stands for which of the following?
• What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect disclosure obligations?
• An addendum is used in a real estate transaction to do what?
• Which statement is true about pile types?
• What is a 'contingency' and give an example relevant to residential transactions?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed carpet visual/texture?
• Which pile type is best for comfort and bedrooms?
• How do homeowners associations (HOAs) affect a property eligibility, covenants, and ongoing costs in a sale?
• Engineered hardwood cannot be installed below grade.
• What is the purpose of a mortgage contingency in an offer?
• Which department handles selling goods and discontinued products?
• What ethical considerations arise when advising a client on price reductions or price increases, and how should a licensee respond?
• How do seller's disclosures interact with the buyer's due diligence period?
• Lead-based paint disclosures are required for which properties and what key information must be provided?
• Which company is associated with our consumer financing program?
• What does A&D stand for?
• Why are currency and price terms important in offers?
• What is a CMA and how does it differ from an appraisal?
• What are the pricing levels for HS products that can be approved without RVP authorization?
• Which environmental hazards must be disclosed in residential real estate transactions?
• Which statement most accurately describes how earnest money is handled in a real estate transaction?
• In builder terminology, what does MF refer to?
• Which CRM platform is used at Shaw's sales organization?
• What is the maximum capital gains exclusion for a primary residence for a single filer under ownership/use tests?
• Which system is used to create and submit expense reports?
• Who typically holds earnest money in an escrow arrangement?
• What does RDC stand for?
• What is a power of attorney in real estate, and when might it be used?
• What is the name of the CRM platform used at Shaw?
• What best describes zoning in real estate?
• What does situs refer to?
• How does conformity relate to property value in suburbia?
• How do environmental hazards disclosures affect buyer decisions and seller obligations?
• How do appraisers determine market value, and what external factors can influence appraisal outcomes?
• Which of the following is one of Shaw's four imperatives?
• In builder terminology, what does SF refer to?
• What does RFP stand for?
• What does TRID require regarding loan disclosures and timing?
• Which statement describes a typical contingency that might be included in a purchase agreement?
• What is the purpose of the chain of title in a real estate transaction?
• Which elements are typically required to make an offer definite?
• Tenancy in common differs from other forms of ownership in that it features:
• What does 'time is of the essence' imply in a real estate contract?
• Which of the following lists all four Shaw imperatives in full?
• Which statement is NOT typically included in a listing agreement?
• In a single-agent relationship, what additional duties beyond the five fiduciary duties might the broker owe?
• In dual agency, what is required and how are duties affected?
• Which description best captures a dual agency conflict?
• Which advertising practice would be considered noncompliant with typical real estate advertising rules?
• Which statement best describes advertising compliance in real estate marketing?
• How should a licensee ensure compliance with advertising rules when marketing online?
• What is tax proration?
• When a licensee encounters price misrepresentation by another party, which action is appropriate?
• What is the ordering system we use at Shaw?
• Within a Homeowners Association, which topic is commonly governed by CC&Rs?
• Which financing option is government-backed?
• What is the role of an agent in risk management during a transaction?
• Which statement best contrasts a purchase agreement with an option to purchase?
• What is the primary fiduciary duty of a real estate agent representing a seller?
• Px stands for which term in Shaw's framework?
• Which of the following is a marketed carpet collection?
• Which contingencies are typically included in a residential purchase agreement, and why are they important?
• R2X stands for?
• What is 'exclusive right to sell' in a listing agreement?
• WPC stands for which material?
• Which entity typically holds funds and documents in escrow for a residential closing?
• Explain why a rate lock must align with closing timelines.
• Which of the following is NOT one of Shaw's values?
• Which of the following is a Shaw value?
• What is the primary purpose of a closing statement (settlement statement), and which major cost categories does it typically include?
• How should a licensee approach risk when a seller is not truthful about known defects?
• Which statement about Loop Pile is correct?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of title insurance?
• How should a licensee handle confidential information from a client?
• What is the name of the CRM we use at Shaw?
• SPC stands for which material?
• Laminate flooring is highly scratch resistant.
• What is a net sheet and how do agents use it during listing presentations?
• What does 'capacity of the parties' mean in a residential sales contract?
• What is earnest money, and what happens if the buyer withdraws from a contract without a valid contingency?
• What is the deed and what does it do in real property transfer?
• What is the function of a county recorder’s office and why is title work essential in real estate transactions?
• What constitutes misrepresentation by a licensee?
• What fiduciary duties does a licensee owe to their client, and how do these duties affect decision-making during a real estate transaction?
• What does SAM stand for?
• What is the significance of a closing date, and how can delays impact the parties involved?
• What are the four product categories of Hard Surface flooring?
• What is the role of ethics and professional standards in residential sales?
• What is the role of title insurance in closing, and what does the owner’s title policy protect?
• Which term is an expansion for CTS?
• Explain lead management in real estate and why it matters for conversion.
• Define 'material defect' in the context of property disclosures.
• What are the three main types of real estate financing commonly used in residential sales?
• What is one expected outcome of adhering to ethics and professional standards in residential sales?
• Which elements are essential in a listing presentation to a seller?
• Which term describes a property typically bank-owned after foreclosure?
• Which statement best describes the capital gains exclusion's requirement?
• What describes a lease option?
• Under which circumstances is lead-based paint disclosure typically required?
• What does Colorguard do?
• Which of the following best describes a broker's fiduciary duties to a client?
• Why are liens checked during title work?
• What is the purpose of a purchase agreement, and what essential elements must it contain to be enforceable?
• Which phrase lists the three components of Shaw's values?
• Zoning restrictions can limit which aspects of a property, potentially affecting value and buyer options?
• What is the difference between fee simple and tenancy in common?
• What is flooring?
• What does not fall under the Residential Business Channel?
• Who is typically responsible for providing the property disclosure statement?
• Which statement about seller’s property disclosure is accurate?
• What is the primary function of a deed in real estate transfer?
• Which two types of tile and stone do we carry at Shaw?
• What is the primary objective of Other-Centered Selling?
• If an advertised price is shown, what must be included?
• Which of the following lists Shaw Industries' three business units?
• Which of the following is a Shaw business unit?
• What are the pricing levels for Carpet products that can be approved without RVP authorization?
• Explain what 'dual agency' means and one potential risk.
• Which word is NOT part of Shaw's stated values?
• If a seller fails to disclose known environmental hazards, what could occur?
• What is the primary purpose of title insurance?
• What does LVP stand for?
• Prorations at closing allocate pre-paid or due items between buyer and seller based on the closing date. They are typically calculated from which date forward?
• In the context of title, which document is used to reveal liens, defects, or encumbrances before closing?
• Which document provides product testing information and warranty details?
• What is an REO property?
• Which document lists product testing information and warranty terms?
• Which action is not part of a real estate licensee's role in facilitating a smooth closing?
• Which of the following is a content management tool used by the company?
• What does LVT stand for?
• What is fiduciary duty of confidentiality?
• Which tool is used to measure sound?
• Describe the purpose of a seller’s disclosure timeline and what typical documents might be included.
• Earnest money is:
• What are the potential consequences of failing to disclose known defects or material facts?
• What is required for a valid offer to be binding?
• Who typically pays the commission split in a residential sale?
• What does TM stand for?
• Which of the following is a major cost category typically shown on a closing statement?
• In an agency relationship, what is the difference between a client and a customer, and how does this affect disclosures?
• What is 'risk management' in real estate practice?
• What is tax escrow?
• What is the meaning of a loan assumption?
• Which acronym represents the company's distribution network of warehouses?
• ClassicBac is a spill-proof carpet backing.
• Which acronym denotes a role focused on strategic accounts?
• What is fair housing and name one protected class?
• What is the name of the pricing system we use?
• What is the purpose of a property disclosure statement?
• What is the name of your content management tool?
• Which of these is one of Shaw's four imperatives?
• Reasonable care in fiduciary duties requires which of the following actions?
• What is 'material adverse change' in disclosures?
• Which of the following is NOT a Hard Surface flooring category?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six marketed carpet collections?
• Which statement correctly describes deed versus title?
• In the closing process flow, which step occurs immediately after escrow is closed?
• What is earnest money and its purpose?
• In an exclusive right to sell listing, who earns the commission?
• Which statement reflects the role of MLS rules in fair housing compliance?
• An addendum can be used to address which of the following?
• What is the center of The Shaw Way?
• In a listing presentation, what are essential elements of an effective marketing plan?
• Which statement about a title search is most accurate for ensuring a clear transfer of ownership?
• DVP stands for?
• What is the purpose of a property condition disclosure, and what issues does it typically cover?
• Conformity affects property demand by which mechanism?
• Which of the following is NOT a Shaw Industries business unit?
• Which practice best supports ethical and legal compliance in real estate marketing and transactions?
• Which tool is used to measure sound quality in product testing?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common carpet fiber?
• Shaw defines its values as which set of terms?
• Dual agency involves what arrangement, and what is required to proceed?
• Why is schedule management essential in real estate transactions?
• Which pile type is best for high-traffic areas?
• Name the common agency arrangements and explain how dual agency can affect representation and duties to each client.
• How is hard surface flooring sold?
• What disclosures are typically required about lead-based paint for properties built before 1978?
• What is the name of the department that sells goods and discontinued products?
• How many RDCs do we have in the U.S.?
• What is RESPA and why is it important in residential real estate transactions?
• RVP stands for?
• Name the five species of wood.
• What does MF stand for in builder terminology?
• What is the primary purpose of earnest money in a real estate transaction?
• Which item would typically be confidential in a real estate negotiation?
• What is ECOA and why is it important for real estate transactions?
• What is the difference between market value and contract price, and how does a CMA help determine value range?
• In pricing a home, what is the purpose of a CMA and what sources should be used for comparables?
• Which system is used to book and manage business travel?
• What is the purpose of a real estate interest rate lock?
• Which are key components of a listing agreement?
• What does FOB stand for?
• For dual agency, what form of consent is required?
• Which list accurately reflects the four Hard Surface flooring categories?
• Which part of the builder business is unique to our industry?
• Patcraft does not fall under which channel?
• GM stands for?
• What is eminent domain and how can it affect residential sales?
• How is Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) calculated for a residential investment?
• Define material defect and provide examples that must be disclosed to a buyer.
• What is the role of a real estate professional in facilitating a smooth closing process?
• What are the key elements of a valid sales contract?
• In a single-agent relationship, what duties does the broker owe to the client?
• What does CTS stand for?
• What indicates a 'short sale' and what risk does it present to buyers?
• What does marketable title mean in a real estate transaction?
• In a seller’s property scenario with multiple offers, what is the recommended practice for licensees to maintain ethics?
• Which set lists the three types of sound we measure?
• What is fair housing and which protected classes are typically covered in federal law?
• What is the name of our consumer financing program?
• What is an escalation clause and when might a buyer use it?
• What does SF stand for in builder terminology?
• Ceramic tile is better suited for dry indoor applications?
• What does a Homeowners Association (HOA) typically impose on owners?
• Which statement about material adverse change disclosures is correct?
• What does SPC stand for?
• Which of the following statements about Other-Centered Selling is true?
• Which external factors can influence appraisal outcomes?
• Why is fair housing compliance crucial in advertising and showings, and what practices should be avoided?
• Under RESPA, when must disclosures about settlement services be provided?
• What is escrow and what role does it play in a residential closing?
• Which statement correctly describes gross commissions, net commissions, and typical splits among parties in a real estate transaction?
• How is tax proration calculated at closing between buyer and seller?
• What is the purpose of an escrow agreement in a real estate transaction?
• How many imperatives make up Shaw's four imperatives?