Real Estate NCREC-Broker-N Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Eminent domain is the government's right to take private property for public use, with just compensation to the owner. The legal process used to exercise this right is called condemnation. Therefore, while condemnation is the procedure, the actual right exercised is eminent domain. Escheat involves reverting property to the state when there is no heir, and police power involves regulations like zoning. Correct answer: B.

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The Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is best suited for valuing small residential income properties, typically 1-4 units, where monthly rental income is a primary valuation factor. Among the options, a residential duplex (two units) fits this criteria perfectly. Larger multi-unit properties and commercial properties typically require more complex income capitalization approaches.

Commingling is the illegal act of mixing a client’s funds—such as earnest money—with the broker’s personal or business funds. North Carolina law strictly prohibits brokers from depositing trust money (like earnest deposits) into the firm’s general operating account. In this case, the broker used the funds to pay rent, which could also constitute conversion (intentional misuse). But since the question specifically addresses the deposit, the correct answer is B – commingling.

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