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Question#1

A tenant has a commercial lease that requires that the tenant pay taxes, insurance, maintenance, and parking lot repairs.
What kind of lease does the tenant have?

A. net
B. gross
C. ground
D. percentage

Explanation:
A net lease requires the tenant to pay some or all operating expenses, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, and sometimes repairs. Commercial leases often use this form (single, double, or triple net).
A gross lease means the landlord pays all expenses.
A ground lease is long-term land rental.
A percentage lease ties rent partly to sales volume.
This is a net lease.
Reference: NJ Real Estate Salesperson Study Guide, Chapter on Leases and Property Management.

Question#2

A couple who sell their principal residence may take up to $500,000 in federal capital gains tax-free only if:

A. at least one of them has reached the age of 65.
B. they buy a replacement home of equal or greater value than the one being sold within a year.
C. neither has ever used the Homesellers Exclusion in the past.
D. they have owned and occupied the house for at least 2 of the previous 5 years.

Explanation:
Under IRS Section 121 Exclusion (Home Sale Exclusion Rule):
Married couples filing jointly can exclude up to $500,000 of capital gains.
They must have owned and occupied the property as their primary residence for 2 of the past 5 years.
Age 65 requirement is obsolete (repealed).
They don’t need to reinvest in another home.
The exclusion can be used once every 2 years.
Correct answer = D.
Reference: Internal Revenue Code §121; NJ Real Estate Salesperson Study Guide, Chapter on Taxation.

Question#3

A city has built a new library and has contacted the broker to list and sell the old library building.
Which approach should the broker use to estimate the fair market value for the purpose of listing and selling this property?

A. income approach
B. sales comparison
C. replacement cost
D. gross rent multiplier

Explanation:
For special-purpose properties such as schools, churches, libraries, or government buildings, there are typically few comparable sales and the properties are not income-producing.
In these cases, appraisers use the cost (replacement) approach, which estimates the value by calculating the cost of replacing the structure minus depreciation, plus land value.
Correct answer:
C. replacement cost.
Reference: NJ Real Estate Salesperson Study Guide, Chapter on Appraisal Methods (Cost Approach for Special-Purpose Properties).

Question#4

Written offers to purchase real estate in New Jersey must be presented to sellers within:

A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 3 days
D. 5 days

Explanation:
According to N.J.A.C. 11:5-6.9, every written offer must be presented to the seller by the licensee immediately, but never later than 24 hours after receipt.
This ensures timely communication and protects the client’s interests.
Delays beyond 24 hours would violate the rules.
Reference: NJREC Rules and Regulations, N.J.A.C. 11:5-6.9; NJ Real Estate Salesperson Study Guide, Chapter on Offers and Contract Presentation.

Question#5

A seller is offering his property for sale in as-is condition. A buyer enters into a contract with the seller and has the home inspected. The inspection reveals a latent defect known to, but not disclosed by, the seller.
The buyer:

A. can void the contract due to the seller's failure to disclose the latent defect.
B. can reduce the contract sales price by the cost of correcting the defect.
C. must go through with the purchase because the house is being sold as is.
D. can force the seller to correct the defect.

Explanation:
In New Jersey:
An “as is” sale does not relieve the seller from the duty to disclose known latent (hidden) defects.
If a seller fails to disclose a known material defect, the buyer has grounds to rescind (void) the contract or pursue legal remedies.
The buyer is not required to proceed with the purchase.
Correct answer = A.
Reference: NJREC Rules and Regulations; NJ Real Estate Salesperson Study Guide, Chapter on Seller’s Disclosure and “As Is” Transactions.

Exam Code: New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson
Q & A: 120 Q&As         Updated:  Nov 02,2026

 

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