2026 Washington State Real Estate License Exam
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Estate License Exam 2026-2027 Test Bank 2 (new!)
Carol passed her Washington licensing exam 14 months ago and hasn't applied for
her license. What happens now, if she still wants to be a broker?
She can apply to the DOL for an extension and then apply for her license.
She'll need to take her exam again and then apply for her license.
She must take a three-hour licensing review course and then apply for her license.
She must take her coursework over and then apply for her license. - ANSWER-
She'll need to take her exam again and then apply for her license.
What passing score must a candidate achieve on the Washington broker's exam?
65
70
75
80 - ANSWER-70%
1
,Thomas, a Washington broker, received a notice of violation for having failed to
provide records properly upon request. If he chooses to ignore the notice of
violation, what may occur?
He may be subject to arrest.
His license may be automatically revoked.
The case may be automatically moved to be heard in superior court.
The director may issue a default judgment and impose sanctions based on whatever
evidence is available. - ANSWER-The director may issue a default judgment and
impose sanctions based on whatever evidence is available.
In Washington, how many hours of coursework must an applicant complete before
applying for a managing broker's license?
120
30
60
90 - ANSWER-90
The Washington legislature has passed new licensing legislation designed to
change the amount and type of education required for licensing. The director has
proposed additional licensing rules to support the new legislation. What's the
commission's role in this process?
The commission has no responsibilities related to this new legislation.
2
,The commission must approve the new legislation before it can be signed into law.
The commission will provide advice to the director regarding the necessary rules to
support the new laws.
The commission will serve as the legislature's ambassadors in gaining acceptance
from those in the real estate industry. - ANSWER-The commission will provide
advice to the director regarding necessary rules to support the new laws.
In Washington, new licensees must complete a three-hour ______ course before
their first renewal.
Advanced practice
Continuing education
Core
Real estate law - ANSWER-core
Martha, a Washington DOL staff member, worked diligently to gather evidence
during the investigation phase of a disciplinary action. Can the director appoint her
as the presiding officer for the hearing?
No, because she participated in the investigation.
No. She can't be appointed because she's not a judge.
Yes, because she has expert knowledge of the facts of the case.
Yes. The lead investigator is usually appointed as the presiding officer. -
ANSWER-No, because she participated in the investigation.
3
, When a Washington broker makes a deposit into a trust account, the broker's
records should show the date and payer of the deposit, and ______.
How much interest it will accrue
The associated brokerage transaction
The bank account on which it was drawn
The name of the bank employee who received it - ANSWER-The associated
brokerage transaction
Which of the following areas would be considered a "closely related field" as a
substitution for broker experience on the Washington managing broker's license
application?
Home inspection
Real estate accounting
Real property appraisal
Title insurance underwriter - ANSWER-Real property appraisal
Margaret initially showed a property to Trina, who decided to wait to buy a house
after all. But two weeks later, without notifying Margaret, Trina made an offer on
the property through another brokerage firm. What term relates to the party
(Margaret) who started the chain of events that led to this sale?
Compensation cause
Procuring cause
Reasonable cause
Sale cause - ANSWER-Procuring cause
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Prep 2026-2027 with a Review of 200 Latest Exam
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers / WA Real
Estate License Exam 2026-2027 Test Bank 2 (new!)
Carol passed her Washington licensing exam 14 months ago and hasn't applied for
her license. What happens now, if she still wants to be a broker?
She can apply to the DOL for an extension and then apply for her license.
She'll need to take her exam again and then apply for her license.
She must take a three-hour licensing review course and then apply for her license.
She must take her coursework over and then apply for her license. - ANSWER-
She'll need to take her exam again and then apply for her license.
What passing score must a candidate achieve on the Washington broker's exam?
65
70
75
80 - ANSWER-70%
1
,Thomas, a Washington broker, received a notice of violation for having failed to
provide records properly upon request. If he chooses to ignore the notice of
violation, what may occur?
He may be subject to arrest.
His license may be automatically revoked.
The case may be automatically moved to be heard in superior court.
The director may issue a default judgment and impose sanctions based on whatever
evidence is available. - ANSWER-The director may issue a default judgment and
impose sanctions based on whatever evidence is available.
In Washington, how many hours of coursework must an applicant complete before
applying for a managing broker's license?
120
30
60
90 - ANSWER-90
The Washington legislature has passed new licensing legislation designed to
change the amount and type of education required for licensing. The director has
proposed additional licensing rules to support the new legislation. What's the
commission's role in this process?
The commission has no responsibilities related to this new legislation.
2
,The commission must approve the new legislation before it can be signed into law.
The commission will provide advice to the director regarding the necessary rules to
support the new laws.
The commission will serve as the legislature's ambassadors in gaining acceptance
from those in the real estate industry. - ANSWER-The commission will provide
advice to the director regarding necessary rules to support the new laws.
In Washington, new licensees must complete a three-hour ______ course before
their first renewal.
Advanced practice
Continuing education
Core
Real estate law - ANSWER-core
Martha, a Washington DOL staff member, worked diligently to gather evidence
during the investigation phase of a disciplinary action. Can the director appoint her
as the presiding officer for the hearing?
No, because she participated in the investigation.
No. She can't be appointed because she's not a judge.
Yes, because she has expert knowledge of the facts of the case.
Yes. The lead investigator is usually appointed as the presiding officer. -
ANSWER-No, because she participated in the investigation.
3
, When a Washington broker makes a deposit into a trust account, the broker's
records should show the date and payer of the deposit, and ______.
How much interest it will accrue
The associated brokerage transaction
The bank account on which it was drawn
The name of the bank employee who received it - ANSWER-The associated
brokerage transaction
Which of the following areas would be considered a "closely related field" as a
substitution for broker experience on the Washington managing broker's license
application?
Home inspection
Real estate accounting
Real property appraisal
Title insurance underwriter - ANSWER-Real property appraisal
Margaret initially showed a property to Trina, who decided to wait to buy a house
after all. But two weeks later, without notifying Margaret, Trina made an offer on
the property through another brokerage firm. What term relates to the party
(Margaret) who started the chain of events that led to this sale?
Compensation cause
Procuring cause
Reasonable cause
Sale cause - ANSWER-Procuring cause
4
