GA RE Broker case studies

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The Georgia Real Estate Broker License Examination is the state-level assessment that candidates must pass to become licensed real estate brokers in Georgia. It is designed for experienced real estate professionals who already hold a salesperson license and are ready to advance to broker-level responsibilities, including supervising other licensees and managing brokerage operations. The GA RE Broker case studies are 5 cases and about 2,517 words.

Earnest Money, a Failed Sale, and a Commission Grab

Delta Ridge Realty holds a 15,000 earnest-money check on a 465,000 resale. The contract makes the deposit trust funds, applies it to the price at closing, and lets the buyer terminate during a 10-day due-diligence period.

568 words, about 3 min 2

Same-Firm Buyer and Seller: Confidentiality and Designated Agency

Savannah Marsh Realty has an active written listing engagement for a 720,000 waterfront home; it states that the firm represents the seller. The firm also has a written buyer engagement with a buyer who wants to offer 680,000; that engagement states the firm represents the buyer.

500 words, about 3 min 3

Referral Fees, an Affiliated Title Agency, and Required Use

Piedmont Creek Realty refers nearly every buyer to Summit Lending and to Pine Title, a title agency owned by the broker's spouse. Summit pays the firm 400 per closed loan as a 'marketing support fee'; Pine Title pays 600 per closing as 'desk rent,' although Pine Title has no desk or office space at the brokerage.

498 words, about 2 min 4

Unpermitted Addition, Easement, and Flood Zone: What Goes in the MLS?

A broker lists a 1968 ranch in a metro Atlanta county. The seller states 2,650 heated square feet; the county tax record shows 2,050.

493 words, about 2 min 5

Team Advertising, an Unlicensed Assistant, and an Expired License

Metro Crest Realty sponsors a team called 'The ATL Home Team.' The team leader is an associate broker. Jordan, an unlicensed assistant, hosts Sunday open houses, tells visitors the seller will 'probably take $15,000 less,' quotes the team's 2.5% compensation, and negotiates a repair request by text with a buyer's agent.

458 words, about 2 min