DC REAL ESTATE LICENSE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the DC Real Estate Commission,
licensees may face a(n) ________ if the attorney general files for one in superior
court. - ....ANSWER ...-Injunction
How often do DC real estate licensees contribute to the Guaranty and Education
Fund? - ....ANSWER ...-Upon initial licensure and at every license renewal
Typically, a panel oversees a hearing for a DC license law violation rather than the
full real estate commission. The hearing panel comprises at least how many
commissioners? - ....ANSWER ...-Three
DC license law allows the mayor to suspend a real estate license without a hearing
if the licensee is an immediate danger to the public. When Brynn's client filed a
complaint about missing trust funds, the mayor immediately suspended Brynn's
license. This is called a(n) ________. - ....ANSWER ...-Summary Suspension
The DC Real Estate Commission is overseeing a hearing for licensee Doug Jones,
who was accused of mishandling both client and broker funds. The complainants
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,are also talking to the DA about possible criminal charges. Civil fines are one thing,
but if Doug is found guilty in a criminal proceeding, what maximum fine might he
face? - ....ANSWER ...-$10,000
Kunal lost money due to his DC real estate agent's negligence, but he's not a
candidate to submit a claim to the real estate guaranty fund. What's a likely reason
why he's not a candidate? - ....ANSWER ...-His agent was his wife
Darnell is a DC real estate licensee whose former client filed a complaint against
him. The real estate commission may impose sanctions if he is found guilty of any
violations. What other entity may pursue penalties against Darnell? -
....ANSWER ...-Attorney General
Which of the following statements about condo/co-op conversions in DC is true?
- ....ANSWER ...-Conversions require a tenant vote.
Jaden, a DC licensee, presents his seller client with offers as soon as he receives
them. What statutory duty is Jaden performing for his client? -
....ANSWER ...-Promote the client's best interests.
Breanna is selling her DC condo in order to pay for grad school. Her father Stan
has agreed to pay listing broker Martin's commission so that Breanna can use all of
the equity in the condo. What is true about the relationships in this situation? -
....ANSWER ...-Martin represents Breanna only
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, Which type of termite is most likely to cause damage to homes in DC? -
....ANSWER ...-Subterranean Termite
Online advertising that contains a DC licensee's name must include an online
disclosure. Which option best details the items required to be in this disclosure? -
....ANSWER ...-Name of affiliated firm, licensee's office location,
jurisdiction where license is held
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her
broker's license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the
real estate commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would
Alyce be eligible? - ....ANSWER ...-None, because she doesn't have five
years of professional experience
Theodore was showing his buyer clients some homes in DC after he'd had lunch
with a colleague. He was clearly under the influence of alcohol, and his clients were
concerned and angry. They filed a complaint with the commission. Providing
services while impaired is a very serious offense, so it's a good chance that
Theodore will receive a ________ as a sanction. - ....ANSWER ...-
Revocation
The DC Real Estate Commission includes only one - ....ANSWER ...-
Attorney
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the DC Real Estate Commission,
licensees may face a(n) ________ if the attorney general files for one in superior
court. - ....ANSWER ...-Injunction
How often do DC real estate licensees contribute to the Guaranty and Education
Fund? - ....ANSWER ...-Upon initial licensure and at every license renewal
Typically, a panel oversees a hearing for a DC license law violation rather than the
full real estate commission. The hearing panel comprises at least how many
commissioners? - ....ANSWER ...-Three
DC license law allows the mayor to suspend a real estate license without a hearing
if the licensee is an immediate danger to the public. When Brynn's client filed a
complaint about missing trust funds, the mayor immediately suspended Brynn's
license. This is called a(n) ________. - ....ANSWER ...-Summary Suspension
The DC Real Estate Commission is overseeing a hearing for licensee Doug Jones,
who was accused of mishandling both client and broker funds. The complainants
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,are also talking to the DA about possible criminal charges. Civil fines are one thing,
but if Doug is found guilty in a criminal proceeding, what maximum fine might he
face? - ....ANSWER ...-$10,000
Kunal lost money due to his DC real estate agent's negligence, but he's not a
candidate to submit a claim to the real estate guaranty fund. What's a likely reason
why he's not a candidate? - ....ANSWER ...-His agent was his wife
Darnell is a DC real estate licensee whose former client filed a complaint against
him. The real estate commission may impose sanctions if he is found guilty of any
violations. What other entity may pursue penalties against Darnell? -
....ANSWER ...-Attorney General
Which of the following statements about condo/co-op conversions in DC is true?
- ....ANSWER ...-Conversions require a tenant vote.
Jaden, a DC licensee, presents his seller client with offers as soon as he receives
them. What statutory duty is Jaden performing for his client? -
....ANSWER ...-Promote the client's best interests.
Breanna is selling her DC condo in order to pay for grad school. Her father Stan
has agreed to pay listing broker Martin's commission so that Breanna can use all of
the equity in the condo. What is true about the relationships in this situation? -
....ANSWER ...-Martin represents Breanna only
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, Which type of termite is most likely to cause damage to homes in DC? -
....ANSWER ...-Subterranean Termite
Online advertising that contains a DC licensee's name must include an online
disclosure. Which option best details the items required to be in this disclosure? -
....ANSWER ...-Name of affiliated firm, licensee's office location,
jurisdiction where license is held
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her
broker's license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the
real estate commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would
Alyce be eligible? - ....ANSWER ...-None, because she doesn't have five
years of professional experience
Theodore was showing his buyer clients some homes in DC after he'd had lunch
with a colleague. He was clearly under the influence of alcohol, and his clients were
concerned and angry. They filed a complaint with the commission. Providing
services while impaired is a very serious offense, so it's a good chance that
Theodore will receive a ________ as a sanction. - ....ANSWER ...-
Revocation
The DC Real Estate Commission includes only one - ....ANSWER ...-
Attorney
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