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Real Estate Exam Prep

Real Estate Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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 Real Estate Exam Prep is a daily podcast designed to help future real estate agents pass their licensing exams with clarity and confidence. Built and operated by OpenExamPrep, this podcast breaks down the real estate exam into focused, easy-to-digest episodes covering both the national portion and state-specific requirements. Each episode targets one key concept, common exam trap, or high-frequency test topic—making it ideal for studying during commutes, workouts, or short study sessions. Created by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®, a financial professional and exam specialist who has personally passed multiple professional licensing exams, Real Estate Exam Prep was developed from firsthand experience with how difficult—and often poorly taught—exam material can be. The goal is simple: make exam preparation clearer, more accessible, and more effective using structured explanations and modern learning tools. Whether you’re just starting your real estate exam journey or reviewing before test day, this podcast is designed to guide you step by step—one concept at a time. Free practice tools, AI-powered explanations, and additional exam prep resources are available at: https://open-exam-prep.com/Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP® Economics Education
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  • Real Estate Exam [Texas] 18, Seller's Disclosure Exemptions

    Real Estate Exam [Texas] 18, Seller's Disclosure Exemptions
    May 3 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The seven major categories of transactions exempt from the Seller's Disclosure Notice in Texas. - The critical distinction between a property sold 'as-is' and a seller who is legally exempt from disclosure. - That an agent's duty to disclose known material facts persists even when the seller is exempt. - How sales of new, unoccupied homes by a builder represent a key exemption tested on the exam. - A simple mnemonic, 'Courts, Kin, and Construction,' to recall the most common exemption scenarios. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • Real Estate Exam [Texas] 17, Seller's Disclosure Notice

    Real Estate Exam [Texas] 17, Seller's Disclosure Notice
    May 2 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - When the Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice is required for 1-4 unit residential properties and the key exceptions tested on the exam, such as new homes and foreclosures. - That sellers must disclose all known material defects, even if a defect has been previously repaired, and that an 'as is' clause does not eliminate this duty. - The buyer's seven-day unconditional right to terminate the contract after receiving the disclosure notice, if it was delivered after the contract's effective date. - That if the seller never provides the disclosure, the buyer retains the right to terminate the contract at any point before the closing. - Common exam traps, including the relationship between the 'as is' clause and the non-waivable duty to disclose known property conditions. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • Real Estate Exam [Texas] 16, Buyer Representation Agreements

    Real Estate Exam [Texas] 16, Buyer Representation Agreements
    May 1 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The key difference between an exclusive and non-exclusive buyer representation agreement and how it impacts commission. - The essential elements required for a buyer representation agreement to be valid and enforceable in Texas. - How broker compensation is structured within the agreement, including who pays and what happens when commissions differ. - The rules surrounding the termination of an agreement and the buyer's potential liability. - How the protection period (safety clause) works, and the critical step an agent must take to enforce it. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
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