REAL ESTATE: DC NEWLY UPDATED
2026 EXAM SUCCESS SYSTEM WITH
AUTHENTIC A+ SOLUTIONS WELL
ELABORATED AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Q: How many hours of continuing education must a DC licensee complete
every two-year cycle?
A: ✔✔ 15 Hours. All licensees (Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers)
must complete 15 hours of approved CE every two years. The specific breakdown
varies by license type but generally includes:
3 hours of DC Fair Housing
3 hours of DC Ethics
3 hours of DC Legislative Update
6 hours of specialized or elective courses (e.g., Property Management or
Broker Supervision).
Important Note: Brokers and Property Managers must complete their CE by
February 28 of odd-numbered years, while Salespersons must complete theirs by
August 31 of odd-numbered years.
Fair Housing Civil Suit Deadlines
Q: If a complainant chooses to bypass HUD and file a civil suit in federal
court, what is the time limit?
A: ✔✔ Two Years. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, an aggrieved person may
file a private civil lawsuit in Federal District Court within two years of the alleged
discriminatory act.
The "Tolling" Rule: If you have already filed an administrative complaint
with HUD, the two-year "clock" stops (is tolled) while HUD is actively
, processing or investigating your case. You cannot file a private suit if an
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has already started a hearing on the matter.
Online Advertising Disclosures
Q: What specific information must be included in any online advertising that
features a licensee's name?
A: ✔✔ To comply with DC Municipal Regulations (17 DCMR § 2615), any
online advertisement (including websites, social media, and email) must clearly
display:
1. Licensee’s Name: As it appears on their license.
2. Firm Name: The full licensed name of the brokerage with which the
licensee is affiliated.
3. Office Location: The city and state where the licensee’s office is located.
4. Jurisdiction(s): Every jurisdiction where the licensee holds a professional
license.
Pro-Tip: On "limited electronic media" (like a Twitter bio or Instagram profile),
you may provide a direct link to these disclosures as long as the link is clearly
labeled and only "one click away."
Remediation -ANSWER✔✔This may include additional training, therapy, or
treatment, or in some cases, it may require the individual to take the licensing
exam again.
How soon are licensees required to present offers and counter-offers to their
clients? -ANSWER✔✔Promptly until an offer has been accepted. DC law doesn't
state a specific number of hours within receipt that offers must be presented, but
they must be presented promptly.
2026 EXAM SUCCESS SYSTEM WITH
AUTHENTIC A+ SOLUTIONS WELL
ELABORATED AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Q: How many hours of continuing education must a DC licensee complete
every two-year cycle?
A: ✔✔ 15 Hours. All licensees (Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers)
must complete 15 hours of approved CE every two years. The specific breakdown
varies by license type but generally includes:
3 hours of DC Fair Housing
3 hours of DC Ethics
3 hours of DC Legislative Update
6 hours of specialized or elective courses (e.g., Property Management or
Broker Supervision).
Important Note: Brokers and Property Managers must complete their CE by
February 28 of odd-numbered years, while Salespersons must complete theirs by
August 31 of odd-numbered years.
Fair Housing Civil Suit Deadlines
Q: If a complainant chooses to bypass HUD and file a civil suit in federal
court, what is the time limit?
A: ✔✔ Two Years. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, an aggrieved person may
file a private civil lawsuit in Federal District Court within two years of the alleged
discriminatory act.
The "Tolling" Rule: If you have already filed an administrative complaint
with HUD, the two-year "clock" stops (is tolled) while HUD is actively
, processing or investigating your case. You cannot file a private suit if an
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has already started a hearing on the matter.
Online Advertising Disclosures
Q: What specific information must be included in any online advertising that
features a licensee's name?
A: ✔✔ To comply with DC Municipal Regulations (17 DCMR § 2615), any
online advertisement (including websites, social media, and email) must clearly
display:
1. Licensee’s Name: As it appears on their license.
2. Firm Name: The full licensed name of the brokerage with which the
licensee is affiliated.
3. Office Location: The city and state where the licensee’s office is located.
4. Jurisdiction(s): Every jurisdiction where the licensee holds a professional
license.
Pro-Tip: On "limited electronic media" (like a Twitter bio or Instagram profile),
you may provide a direct link to these disclosures as long as the link is clearly
labeled and only "one click away."
Remediation -ANSWER✔✔This may include additional training, therapy, or
treatment, or in some cases, it may require the individual to take the licensing
exam again.
How soon are licensees required to present offers and counter-offers to their
clients? -ANSWER✔✔Promptly until an offer has been accepted. DC law doesn't
state a specific number of hours within receipt that offers must be presented, but
they must be presented promptly.
