Ace Your NCREC-Broker-N Real Estate Broker Exam

In a cooperative (co-op) ownership arrangement, the real estate is owned by a corporation. Individual residents do not own their units as real property. Instead, they own shares of stock in the corporation and receive a proprietary lease, which gives them the right to occupy a specific unit. This contrasts with condominium ownership, where unit owners hold fee simple title. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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In North Carolina, and in most states, ad valorem (real estate) property tax liens have “superior lien” status. They take precedence over all other liens, regardless of recording date. This includes mortgage liens and judgment liens. Therefore, even if a mortgage was recorded first, a property tax lien takes priority. Correct answer: A.

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Per theNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission statutes, the Commission consists of7 members, a majority of whom must be active real estate brokers. While specific numeric breakdown isn't publicly displayed in the Commission's FAQs, the Commission’s own staffing and regulatory structure confirm the 7-member board format. The active broker majority requirement necessarily means at least 4 of the 7 must be actively licensed brokers. Therefore,C (7 members)is the correct answer.

The Conner Act in North Carolina requires that certain real estate documents (including deeds, leases over 3 years, and easements) must be recorded in order to be enforceable against third parties. Recording a deed provides constructive notice to the world that an ownership transfer has occurred. Constructive notice is a legal concept meaning everyone is deemed to know the facts once the document is publicly recorded. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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