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. This episode covers content for the National Real Estate Exam.

In this episode you will learn:

• The four essential elements required for a valid contract: competent parties, lawful object, consideration, and mutual consent.

• The critical distinction between void and voidable contracts, specifically regarding minors and legal incompetence.

• Why earnest money is a good faith deposit rather than a legal requirement for a contract to be valid.

• How mutual consent can be invalidated by fraud, duress, or misrepresentation, making a contract voidable.

• The mnemonic CLOC to help you remember the necessary components for any enforceable real estate agreement.

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