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2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each violation may
garner a fine up to ______. - correct answer$5,000
Joan began a court case against a DC licensee who misrepresented a property,
resulting in a financial loss for Joan. At this point, does Joan need to make any
notifications to the mayor? - correct answerYes, Joan must notify the mayor within 30
days of the date she began her action
DC licensee Jenna presented her evidence at a commission hearing held March 19.
How long does the commission have to issue its final decision regarding her case? -
correct answer90 days
Chester is interested in becoming a real estate licensee in the District of Columbia. After
completing the requirements for obtaining the license for a real estate salesperson,
which agency will administer Chester's license? - correct answerDC real estate
commission
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.
- correct answerInjunction
Who or which entity administers the DC Real Estate Guaranty and Education Fund? -
correct answerDCREC
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? - correct answerHis agent is his wife
You and your client just successfully closed on a home. How long do you have to keep
the agency disclosure notice on file that you collected early on in the transaction? -
correct answer3 years
Under certain circumstances, an attorney may perform real estate services without
holding a real estate license. This would be true for an attorney who employs up to
______ salespeople. - correct answerZero
Refusing to show apartments, misrepresenting availability, quoting different terms, and
failing to inform persons of color of opportunities to receive more favorable rent is
discrimination based on what protected class? - correct answerColor
,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? -
correct answerName of affiliated firm, licensee's office location, jurisdiction in which
license is held
Forrest found out that he pays higher rent for his DC apartment than another tenant in a
same-sized unit, and he thinks it's because he is an African-American male. Where
should Forrest file a complaint? - correct answerDC Office of Human Rights
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. - correct answerRevocation
A person performing real estate activities under the judgment or order of a court, such
as a trustee in a bankruptcy, is _______. - correct answerRequired to have at least a
salesperson license
Muriel is an endorsement license applicant from Kentucky. Daniel is a reciprocal license
applicant from Maryland. While there are some differences in what they must submit to
become licensed salespersons in DC, they both must submit ________. - correct
answerA Letter of Certification showing that their license is in good standing
In DC, which type of licensee must renew their license by February 28 in odd years? -
correct answerBroker
Amanda helps her neighbor sell his DC home by assisting with negotiations. She
receives no compensation for her assistance. Based on this one transaction, Amanda
______. - correct answerDoesn't need a real estate license
THERE'S NO COMPENSATION
Carmen is the vice-president of a DC investment firm that wants to start offering real
estate sales services for its clients. Which of the following statements is true about the
firm's submission of a broker license application? - correct answerAnyone involved in
providing real estate services needs to hold a DC real estate license.
If a DC-licensed salesperson decides to quit working for a given broker and look for
other employment, what happens to the salesperson's license? - correct answerBroker
returns it to mayor
Nathan assisted with the purchase of a commercial building that will be used as a
community center. He doesn't hold a DC real estate license, yet his actions didn't violate
, any license laws. What must be true about Nathan's situation? - correct answerNathan
is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their own
behalf in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben disclose to
a buyer client when writing up an offer? - correct answerHe is the seller
DC broker Antonio was thrilled to close on a listing that had been on the market for six
months. He realizes that it was a team effort and would like to compensate people who
helped get it sold. Antonio can share his commission with which of the following people?
- correct answerLicensed sales assistant
Jess is selling her condo unit in DC. Within how many days of purchase contract
ratification must she provide the condo documents stated in the condo seller
disclosure/resale addendum? - correct answer10 business days
Carla and her clients, Bert and Ina Nowland, have just finished preparing their first
listing agreement. Before they conclude their meeting, what should Carla do? - correct
answerObtain the Nowlands' written consent for designated/dual representation.
Shara's friend Sonny was with her when an apartment manager refused to give Shara,
who is South Asian, a rental application. Now Shara has filed a complaint with the DC
Office of Human Rights. Sonny was initially scared to testify but was reassured when he
learned that ________. - correct answerDC human rights law prohibits retaliation
against witnesses
How long must property owners or property managers keep a copy of a signed DC Lead
Disclosure Form? - correct answerThe signed original DC Lead form must be kept for
six years.
Under what circumstances can DC buyer agency agreements be terminated early? -
correct answerBuyers and their agent both agree in writing to end the agreement
Which statement is an example of puffery? - correct answer"This condo has the best
view this side of the river!"
A DC licensee is working with a buyer who is making an offer to purchase a property.
What should the licensee do immediately after the buyer signs the offer? - correct
answerProvide a copy of the signed offer to the buyer
Copies of signed agreements must immediately be provided to the signing party.
To safeguard against potential conflicts of interest, Meredith, a DC salesperson, always
relies on ______. - correct answerwritten disclosures
2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each violation may
garner a fine up to ______. - correct answer$5,000
Joan began a court case against a DC licensee who misrepresented a property,
resulting in a financial loss for Joan. At this point, does Joan need to make any
notifications to the mayor? - correct answerYes, Joan must notify the mayor within 30
days of the date she began her action
DC licensee Jenna presented her evidence at a commission hearing held March 19.
How long does the commission have to issue its final decision regarding her case? -
correct answer90 days
Chester is interested in becoming a real estate licensee in the District of Columbia. After
completing the requirements for obtaining the license for a real estate salesperson,
which agency will administer Chester's license? - correct answerDC real estate
commission
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.
- correct answerInjunction
Who or which entity administers the DC Real Estate Guaranty and Education Fund? -
correct answerDCREC
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? - correct answerHis agent is his wife
You and your client just successfully closed on a home. How long do you have to keep
the agency disclosure notice on file that you collected early on in the transaction? -
correct answer3 years
Under certain circumstances, an attorney may perform real estate services without
holding a real estate license. This would be true for an attorney who employs up to
______ salespeople. - correct answerZero
Refusing to show apartments, misrepresenting availability, quoting different terms, and
failing to inform persons of color of opportunities to receive more favorable rent is
discrimination based on what protected class? - correct answerColor
,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? -
correct answerName of affiliated firm, licensee's office location, jurisdiction in which
license is held
Forrest found out that he pays higher rent for his DC apartment than another tenant in a
same-sized unit, and he thinks it's because he is an African-American male. Where
should Forrest file a complaint? - correct answerDC Office of Human Rights
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. - correct answerRevocation
A person performing real estate activities under the judgment or order of a court, such
as a trustee in a bankruptcy, is _______. - correct answerRequired to have at least a
salesperson license
Muriel is an endorsement license applicant from Kentucky. Daniel is a reciprocal license
applicant from Maryland. While there are some differences in what they must submit to
become licensed salespersons in DC, they both must submit ________. - correct
answerA Letter of Certification showing that their license is in good standing
In DC, which type of licensee must renew their license by February 28 in odd years? -
correct answerBroker
Amanda helps her neighbor sell his DC home by assisting with negotiations. She
receives no compensation for her assistance. Based on this one transaction, Amanda
______. - correct answerDoesn't need a real estate license
THERE'S NO COMPENSATION
Carmen is the vice-president of a DC investment firm that wants to start offering real
estate sales services for its clients. Which of the following statements is true about the
firm's submission of a broker license application? - correct answerAnyone involved in
providing real estate services needs to hold a DC real estate license.
If a DC-licensed salesperson decides to quit working for a given broker and look for
other employment, what happens to the salesperson's license? - correct answerBroker
returns it to mayor
Nathan assisted with the purchase of a commercial building that will be used as a
community center. He doesn't hold a DC real estate license, yet his actions didn't violate
, any license laws. What must be true about Nathan's situation? - correct answerNathan
is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their own
behalf in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben disclose to
a buyer client when writing up an offer? - correct answerHe is the seller
DC broker Antonio was thrilled to close on a listing that had been on the market for six
months. He realizes that it was a team effort and would like to compensate people who
helped get it sold. Antonio can share his commission with which of the following people?
- correct answerLicensed sales assistant
Jess is selling her condo unit in DC. Within how many days of purchase contract
ratification must she provide the condo documents stated in the condo seller
disclosure/resale addendum? - correct answer10 business days
Carla and her clients, Bert and Ina Nowland, have just finished preparing their first
listing agreement. Before they conclude their meeting, what should Carla do? - correct
answerObtain the Nowlands' written consent for designated/dual representation.
Shara's friend Sonny was with her when an apartment manager refused to give Shara,
who is South Asian, a rental application. Now Shara has filed a complaint with the DC
Office of Human Rights. Sonny was initially scared to testify but was reassured when he
learned that ________. - correct answerDC human rights law prohibits retaliation
against witnesses
How long must property owners or property managers keep a copy of a signed DC Lead
Disclosure Form? - correct answerThe signed original DC Lead form must be kept for
six years.
Under what circumstances can DC buyer agency agreements be terminated early? -
correct answerBuyers and their agent both agree in writing to end the agreement
Which statement is an example of puffery? - correct answer"This condo has the best
view this side of the river!"
A DC licensee is working with a buyer who is making an offer to purchase a property.
What should the licensee do immediately after the buyer signs the offer? - correct
answerProvide a copy of the signed offer to the buyer
Copies of signed agreements must immediately be provided to the signing party.
To safeguard against potential conflicts of interest, Meredith, a DC salesperson, always
relies on ______. - correct answerwritten disclosures
