NY Real Estate Exam · Free Sample Questions

NY Real Estate Contracts Practice Questions

3 free questions from Unlocked's bank of 44 ny real estate contracts questions. Full access unlocks all 44 questions with detailed explanations.


Question 1 · Statute of Frauds

Which of the following must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds?

  1. AA 6-month apartment lease
  2. BA verbal promise to mow a neighbor's lawn for pay
  3. CA listing agreement to sell real property
  4. DA verbal agreement to purchase furniture from a neighbor
Show answer ↓

Correct answer: CA listing agreement to sell real property

Real estate listing agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. Leases over 1 year also require writing, but a 6-month lease and personal property agreements do not.

Question 2 · Remedies

A seller accepts a buyer's $600,000 offer in writing. Before closing, the seller receives a better offer and wants to back out. What remedy is uniquely available to the buyer?

  1. ACompensatory damages only
  2. BRescission and return of deposit only
  3. CSpecific performance. The court can force the seller to sell
  4. DPunitive damages for breach of good faith
Show answer ↓

Correct answer: CSpecific performance. The court can force the seller to sell

Specific performance is available in real estate because each property is unique, so money alone can't make the buyer whole. A court can actually force the seller to complete the sale.

Question 3 · Contract Status

A 16-year-old signs a purchase contract for a condominium. This contract is:

  1. AVoid. It has no legal effect
  2. BVoidable by the minor only
  3. CVoidable by either party
  4. DFully valid and enforceable by both parties
Show answer ↓

Correct answer: BVoidable by the minor only

A contract with a minor is voidable at the minor's option only. The adult cannot void it. If the minor reaches legal age and continues to honor the contract, they may have ratified it.

🔒

41 more questions in this topic

Unlock all 44 ny real estate contracts questions with full explanations, plus 476 questions across all 15 exam topics, spaced-repetition flashcards, and Carl — your AI tutor.

Start studying free →

No credit card required to start

Study Guide

Contracts: What the NY Real Estate Exam Tests

Key concepts, exam tips, and what to focus on →

Key terms for this topic

Browse all exam topics