Exactprep NCREC-Broker-N Questions

A group boycott occurs when two or more competitors conspire to exclude another competitor from fair participation in the market—such as refusing to show listings, denying cooperation, or encouraging others not to do business with a certain firm. This violates federal antitrust laws. Price-fixing (choice A) is another violation, but it’s not a group boycott. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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Under the Fair Housing Act, individuals with disabilities are permitted to make reasonable modifications to their rental unit at their own expense if the changes are necessary to afford them full enjoyment of the premises. The landlord or property manager must allow these modifications unless the property is government-subsidized housing, where the owner may be required to pay. Requiring medical proof or charging extra deposits beyond the cost of restoring the property (if applicable) is not allowed. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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Under the federal Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, for residential properties built before 1978, sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure, a copy of any existing reports, and a federally approved lead hazard information pamphlet. In addition, buyers must be given a 10-day period to conduct their own lead inspection or risk assessment (unless waived in writing). Sellers are not required to test or remediate. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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An exclusive agency listing agreement gives the listing brokerage the exclusive right to market the property, but if the seller personally finds the buyer (e.g., a co-worker), no commission is owed. In contrast, an exclusive right to sell agreement would entitle the brokerage to a commission regardless of who finds the buyer. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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