1 of 10 - What is a good method for an assistant to keep track of the various types of files a real estate broker must have?
An ABC filing system
A master transaction file
A hybrid filing system
A cross-referencing system
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Because firms must maintain files on listings, current transactions, buyers, sellers and completed transactions, an assistant may need to develop a cross-referencing system and an indexing system to keep track of all the paperwork.
2 of 10 - Which of the following would not be a reason to choose to be an assistant?
To gain self-confidence
To learn more about the real estate business
To have a stable, steady income
To make more money than a real estate agent
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3 of 10 - Gail is a licensed real estate assistant. Which of the following activities would she not be authorized to perform?
Discuss a contract with a buyer.
Conduct an open house on her own.
Write and sign commission checks to salespersons.
Meet with an inspector at a listing.
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4 of 10 - Assistants who are hired to work part time:
Work 12-15 hours per week.
Get salary plus benefits.
Usually get a percentage of the commission in addition to a salary.
Should get workmen's compensation.
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Part-time assistants work 20-24 hours a week with an hourly wage and no benefits but are provided workman's compensation.
5 of 10 - Assistants who are asked to be available for tasks in the field rather than in the office are referred to as:
Part-time workers
Field staff
On-call assistants
Commission-only assistants
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Some employers may prefer to have their assistants available for out-of-the-office activities and may require their assistants to be on call rather than have set i-office working hours.
6 of 10 - Janet is an unlicensed assistant. She can do all of the following except which?
Prepare a listing contract.
File a listing contract.
Gather listing forms for her employer.
Prepare color flyers on listings.
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7 of 10 - Which statement is true about a real estate assistant?
Does not need to be familiar with office policy.
Must be a full-time employee.
May be an independent contractor.
Must start out as a part-time employee.
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8 of 10 - Which of these items on a resume accompanying an application for an assistant's position should be kept brief?
Interests
Technical skills
People skills
Education
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Resumes should include technical and people skills and educational background. It's appropriate to give some personal information about interests, but this section should be kept brief.
9 of 10 - A real estate assistant:
Must have a real estate license.
Needs a license to perform activities that are not strictly administrative in nature.
Can perform some real estate activities without a license.
Must have an assistant license.
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An assistant can be licensed or unlicensed, but an unlicensed assistant performs only administrative duties and is prohibited from performing any activity that requires a real estate license.
10 of 10 - Which statement is not true?
Sending cards and newsletters is a good way to keep in contact with clients and prospects.
An assistant should never be left with the task of taking photos of a new listing.
An assistant can keep track of the progress of activities during escrow.
In most situations, an assistant should not have the responsibility of in-person contact with clients.
