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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| fee simple estate | you own the property with the greatest ownership rights possible. |
| Fee simple absolute | You own it forever. you can sell it or leave it for your heirs. most common type of ownership. |
| Fee simple defeasible | You own it but only under certain conditions. If the condition is broken, ownership can end. “land must always be used as a park” |
| Interest | a legal right in real estate |
| Freehold interest | ownership of real estate. fee simple. life estate |
| Non-freehold interest | Right to use property, but not own it. renting |
| Easement | right to use someones property for specific thing |
| Appurtenant easement | Benefits another piece of land (runs with the land |
| In gross easement | Benefits a person or company (duke energy) |
| By necessity esement | landlocked property needs access |
| By perscription easement | Someone has used the land openly without permission for many years |
| Tenancy in common | Owners can own different percentages. no right of survivorship |
| joint tenancy | Equal ownership. Has the right to survivorship. Not common in NC |
| Tenancy by the entirety | Married couple. Right of survivorship |
| exclusive right to sell | Broker gets paid no matter who finds the buyer |
| exclusive agency | broker gets paid unless the seller finds the buyer |
| open listing | seller can hire multiple brokers. only the broker who finds the buyer gets paid |
| net listing | seller wants a certain amount, broker keeps anything above it. illegal in NC |
| universal agent | Can do almost everything for the client. someone with power of attorney |
| general agen | handles many ongoing tasks. property manager |
| special agent | Handles one specific task. real estate brokers are special agents |
| designated agency | one real estate firm represents the buyer and seller but one broker represents the buyer, one represents the seller |
| dual agency | Same broker represents the buyer and seller |
| discount points | prepaid interest paid at closing to lower the interest rate on a mortgage. 1 point = 1% of the loan amount |
| purchase sgreement | transfer property ownership |
| lease agreement | long term property use. landlord and tenant. |
| rental agreement | short term property use. landlord and tenant. |
| listing agreement | authorize agent to sell property. seller and agent |
| assignment contract | transfer purchase rights. original buyer and new buyer. |
| Option contract | lock purchase price during due diligence. buyer and seller |
| power of attorney | authorize someone to act on your behalf. principal and attorney in fact. |
| gross lease | one big payment. tenant pays one fixed rent, landlord pays most expenses |
| net lease | tenant pays rent + extra costs |
| percentage lease | used in shopping centers. base rent + percent of sales |
| ground lease | land only. |
| graduated lease | rent increases on a schedule |
| index lease | rent changes with economic index. |
| leasehold estate | you are renting, not owning. |
| estate for years | has a specific start date and end date. lease ends automatically. |
| estate from year to year | lease automtically renews until someone gives proper notice. |
| estate at will | tenant stays with the landlords permission, but there is no definite end date |
| estate at sufferance | tenant stays after the lease has ended without the landlord permissions |
| exclusive right to sell | broker gets paid no matter who finds the buyer. |
| exclusive agency listing | the seller hires one brokerage but keeps the right to find their own buyer. seller can sell = no comission. |
| net listing | Seller wants $300,000. Broker sells for $315,000. Broker keeps $15,000. 🚨 This is illegal in North Carolina |
| multiple listing | a property is shared with other brokers through the Multiple Listing Service |
| express agency | Written or spoken agreement. The client clearly tells the broker to represent them. |
| implied agency | No formal agreement, but actions suggest an agency relationship exists |