DC STATE PORTION EXAM 2026 EXAM
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SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE
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Q: Who is responsible for appointing the members of the DC Real Estate
Commission?
A: ✔✔ The Mayor of the District of Columbia. While the Mayor makes the
appointments, the nominees must also be confirmed by the DC City Council to
officially serve on the nine-member commission.
Q: Jersey, a DC real estate agent, inherits a 5% ownership stake in a local
strip mall. When her neighbor, Pete, asks her to help him place an offer on
that same property, Jersey decides not to mention her ownership because she
feels 5% is too small to matter. Is this a legal violation in DC?
A: ✔✔ Yes. Under DC law, a licensee must disclose any personal interest they
have in a property involved in a transaction. There is no minimum percentage
"threshold"; if you have an ownership stake—no matter how small—you are
legally required to inform all parties in writing to avoid a conflict of interest.
Q: Colin was found guilty of a minor infraction of DC real estate license law.
The Commission determined that he required "remediation." In this scenario,
what action is the Commission most likely to take?
A: ✔✔ The most likely form of remediation is retraining (remedial education).
While the Commission has the power to issue fines or suspensions for more serious
offenses, "remediation" is specifically designed to correct a deficiency in
knowledge through targeted coursework or training sessions.
Phyllis has been working independently as a DC broker for six years and recently
decided that she no longer wants to deal with the paperwork or insurance
,requirements. She's going to work as an associate broker for a colleague. What
should she do next?
Call the real estate commission secretary
Courier a transfer application to the real estate commission
Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Submit a transfer application to the Division of Business and Professional
Licensing -ANSWER✔✔Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Which protected classes does DC's Human Rights Act add to those already
protected under the federal Fair Housing Act?
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity or
expression
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
Age, sex, marital status, disability
Sex, disability, and religion -ANSWER✔✔Age, marital status, personal
appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family
responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
,Which of these statutory duties of DC real estate licensees is included under the
broader duty of promoting the client's best interests?
Comply with all fair housing laws and regulations.
Disclose any material facts.
Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Treat all parties honestly. -ANSWER✔✔Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Dennis was surprised to learn that the DC Real Estate Commission isn't a
completely independent body, but is instead under the administrative oversight of
________.
The Better Business Bureau
The DC Council
The DC mayor
The National Association of REALTORS® -ANSWER✔✔The DC mayor
Serena is accused of commingling trust funds from two different clients. She has a
hearing before the DC Real Estate Commission next week. If she is found guilty of
two separate license law violations, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be
imposed on her?
, $10,000 fine
$20,000 fine
$5,000 fine
No fine -ANSWER✔✔$10,000 fine
Karen just received her real estate license in DC. She must renew her license on
August 31, 2019. What kind of license does Karen have?
Associate broker
Broker
Managing broker
Salesperson -ANSWER✔✔Salesperson
What is the current per-licensee maximum that can be collected from the DC Real
Estate Guaranty and Education Fund?
$20,000
$25,000
PREP WITH EXPERT-APPROVED A+
SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE
EXPLANATIONS, AND GUARANTEED A+
Q: Who is responsible for appointing the members of the DC Real Estate
Commission?
A: ✔✔ The Mayor of the District of Columbia. While the Mayor makes the
appointments, the nominees must also be confirmed by the DC City Council to
officially serve on the nine-member commission.
Q: Jersey, a DC real estate agent, inherits a 5% ownership stake in a local
strip mall. When her neighbor, Pete, asks her to help him place an offer on
that same property, Jersey decides not to mention her ownership because she
feels 5% is too small to matter. Is this a legal violation in DC?
A: ✔✔ Yes. Under DC law, a licensee must disclose any personal interest they
have in a property involved in a transaction. There is no minimum percentage
"threshold"; if you have an ownership stake—no matter how small—you are
legally required to inform all parties in writing to avoid a conflict of interest.
Q: Colin was found guilty of a minor infraction of DC real estate license law.
The Commission determined that he required "remediation." In this scenario,
what action is the Commission most likely to take?
A: ✔✔ The most likely form of remediation is retraining (remedial education).
While the Commission has the power to issue fines or suspensions for more serious
offenses, "remediation" is specifically designed to correct a deficiency in
knowledge through targeted coursework or training sessions.
Phyllis has been working independently as a DC broker for six years and recently
decided that she no longer wants to deal with the paperwork or insurance
,requirements. She's going to work as an associate broker for a colleague. What
should she do next?
Call the real estate commission secretary
Courier a transfer application to the real estate commission
Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Submit a transfer application to the Division of Business and Professional
Licensing -ANSWER✔✔Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Which protected classes does DC's Human Rights Act add to those already
protected under the federal Fair Housing Act?
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity or
expression
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
Age, sex, marital status, disability
Sex, disability, and religion -ANSWER✔✔Age, marital status, personal
appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family
responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
,Which of these statutory duties of DC real estate licensees is included under the
broader duty of promoting the client's best interests?
Comply with all fair housing laws and regulations.
Disclose any material facts.
Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Treat all parties honestly. -ANSWER✔✔Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Dennis was surprised to learn that the DC Real Estate Commission isn't a
completely independent body, but is instead under the administrative oversight of
________.
The Better Business Bureau
The DC Council
The DC mayor
The National Association of REALTORS® -ANSWER✔✔The DC mayor
Serena is accused of commingling trust funds from two different clients. She has a
hearing before the DC Real Estate Commission next week. If she is found guilty of
two separate license law violations, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be
imposed on her?
, $10,000 fine
$20,000 fine
$5,000 fine
No fine -ANSWER✔✔$10,000 fine
Karen just received her real estate license in DC. She must renew her license on
August 31, 2019. What kind of license does Karen have?
Associate broker
Broker
Managing broker
Salesperson -ANSWER✔✔Salesperson
What is the current per-licensee maximum that can be collected from the DC Real
Estate Guaranty and Education Fund?
$20,000
$25,000
