DC REAL ESTATE EXAM PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM
EXCELLENCE WITH ACCURATE A+
SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE ANSWERS,
AND CERTIFIED SUCCESS
License Status and Maintenance
Q: Trina placed her broker's license on inactive status four years ago. How
long does she have to reactivate it before it is permanently expired?
A: ✔✔ Trina has a total of five years to reactivate her license from the date it was
placed on inactive status. If she misses this five-year window, she will likely be
treated as a new applicant and must meet all current licensing requirements,
including re-taking the exams.
Administrative Oversight and Support
Q: Which government entity provides budget and resource support to the DC
Real Estate Commission?
A: ✔✔ Budget and resource support is provided by the Department of Licensing
and Consumer Protection (DLCP).
Note: Many older study materials still list the DCRA (Department of Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs), but as of late 2022, that agency was split, and the DLCP
now handles all professional licensing and the "budget cluster" for the
Commission.
Q: Is the DC Real Estate Commission under the administrative oversight of
the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)?
A: ✔✔ No. The Commission is a government regulatory body under the
administrative oversight of the District of Columbia Executive Branch (via the
DLCP). NAR is a private trade association. While NAR creates the Code of Ethics
for its members, only the DC Real Estate Commission has the legal power to grant,
suspend, or revoke a real estate license.
,Disclosure and Legal Protections
Q: To which specific person is a licensee legally required to provide the DC
Seller’s Disclosure Statement?
A: ✔✔ The statement must be provided to any prospective buyer who expresses
a specific interest in the property, such as the buyer who emailed the agent for
details. While agents often make it available to everyone at an open house, the
legal duty is triggered by a specific inquiry or before an offer is made.
Q: Which additional protected classes are included in the DC Human Rights
Act beyond those found in the Federal Fair Housing Act?
A: ✔✔ DC law is much broader than federal law. It adds protection for:
Age and Marital Status
Personal Appearance and Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity or Expression
Family Responsibilities and Matriculation (being a student)
Political Affiliation and Source of Income (such as housing vouchers)
Enforcement and Remediation
Q: If a licensee is found guilty of a minor violation, what does "remediation"
typically involve?
A: ✔✔ Remediation usually consists of retraining or mandatory remedial
education. This is designed to correct the professional's behavior through learning
rather than just punishment (like a fine or suspension).
Q: Who, besides an aggrieved citizen, has the authority to file a fair housing
complaint in the District?
A: ✔✔ The Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to file
fair housing complaints and initiate legal action to enforce the DC Human Rights
Act.
, Licensees must complete ______ hours of continuing education every two years -
ANSWER✔✔15
What is the current per-licensee maximum that can be collected from the DC Real
Estate Guaranty and Education Fund? -ANSWER✔✔$50,000
Carl lives in a 3 unit DC rental property owned by Margaret. Which of these is the
most inclusive statement about Carl's petition rights and responsibilities? -
ANSWER✔✔Tenants have 7 days after the offer of the sale to request more
information; Margaret has 7 days to comply. The tenant organization has 15 days
to file a statement of interest; Carl has 7 days after that to file an individual petition
Simon is selling a 10 unit property. Within how many days from the offer of sale
must the tenants provide Simon with a statement of interest to purchase if a tenant
organization already exists? -ANSWER✔✔30 days (bc tenant org already exists; if
one doesn't exist it is 45 days)
mixing earnest money with personal funds -ANSWER✔✔commingling
How long must property owners or property managers keep a copy of a signed DC
lead disclosure form? -ANSWER✔✔6 years
salesperson license renewal date -ANSWER✔✔august 31
broker license renewal date -ANSWER✔✔february 28
What is this an example of: Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the
brokerage's rent -ANSWER✔✔conversion
TEST QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM
EXCELLENCE WITH ACCURATE A+
SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE ANSWERS,
AND CERTIFIED SUCCESS
License Status and Maintenance
Q: Trina placed her broker's license on inactive status four years ago. How
long does she have to reactivate it before it is permanently expired?
A: ✔✔ Trina has a total of five years to reactivate her license from the date it was
placed on inactive status. If she misses this five-year window, she will likely be
treated as a new applicant and must meet all current licensing requirements,
including re-taking the exams.
Administrative Oversight and Support
Q: Which government entity provides budget and resource support to the DC
Real Estate Commission?
A: ✔✔ Budget and resource support is provided by the Department of Licensing
and Consumer Protection (DLCP).
Note: Many older study materials still list the DCRA (Department of Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs), but as of late 2022, that agency was split, and the DLCP
now handles all professional licensing and the "budget cluster" for the
Commission.
Q: Is the DC Real Estate Commission under the administrative oversight of
the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)?
A: ✔✔ No. The Commission is a government regulatory body under the
administrative oversight of the District of Columbia Executive Branch (via the
DLCP). NAR is a private trade association. While NAR creates the Code of Ethics
for its members, only the DC Real Estate Commission has the legal power to grant,
suspend, or revoke a real estate license.
,Disclosure and Legal Protections
Q: To which specific person is a licensee legally required to provide the DC
Seller’s Disclosure Statement?
A: ✔✔ The statement must be provided to any prospective buyer who expresses
a specific interest in the property, such as the buyer who emailed the agent for
details. While agents often make it available to everyone at an open house, the
legal duty is triggered by a specific inquiry or before an offer is made.
Q: Which additional protected classes are included in the DC Human Rights
Act beyond those found in the Federal Fair Housing Act?
A: ✔✔ DC law is much broader than federal law. It adds protection for:
Age and Marital Status
Personal Appearance and Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity or Expression
Family Responsibilities and Matriculation (being a student)
Political Affiliation and Source of Income (such as housing vouchers)
Enforcement and Remediation
Q: If a licensee is found guilty of a minor violation, what does "remediation"
typically involve?
A: ✔✔ Remediation usually consists of retraining or mandatory remedial
education. This is designed to correct the professional's behavior through learning
rather than just punishment (like a fine or suspension).
Q: Who, besides an aggrieved citizen, has the authority to file a fair housing
complaint in the District?
A: ✔✔ The Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to file
fair housing complaints and initiate legal action to enforce the DC Human Rights
Act.
, Licensees must complete ______ hours of continuing education every two years -
ANSWER✔✔15
What is the current per-licensee maximum that can be collected from the DC Real
Estate Guaranty and Education Fund? -ANSWER✔✔$50,000
Carl lives in a 3 unit DC rental property owned by Margaret. Which of these is the
most inclusive statement about Carl's petition rights and responsibilities? -
ANSWER✔✔Tenants have 7 days after the offer of the sale to request more
information; Margaret has 7 days to comply. The tenant organization has 15 days
to file a statement of interest; Carl has 7 days after that to file an individual petition
Simon is selling a 10 unit property. Within how many days from the offer of sale
must the tenants provide Simon with a statement of interest to purchase if a tenant
organization already exists? -ANSWER✔✔30 days (bc tenant org already exists; if
one doesn't exist it is 45 days)
mixing earnest money with personal funds -ANSWER✔✔commingling
How long must property owners or property managers keep a copy of a signed DC
lead disclosure form? -ANSWER✔✔6 years
salesperson license renewal date -ANSWER✔✔august 31
broker license renewal date -ANSWER✔✔february 28
What is this an example of: Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the
brokerage's rent -ANSWER✔✔conversion
