DC STATE PORTION FINAL EXAM PREP
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1. Who appoints members of the DC Real Estate Commission?
The commission executive director
The DC Council chairperson
The mayor
The outgoing commissioners - ANSWER The mayor
2. Jersey, a real estate licensee who lives in DC, inherited a 5% interest in a
strip mall. Pete, her neighbor, saw a for sale sign at the strip mall and wants
her to make an offer on the property on his behalf. Jersey considers her
personal interest in the property too minor to bother disclosing it. Is this a
violation of DC law?
No. Jersey must disclose that the buyer is her neighbor, but she doesn't need
to disclose her interest in the property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 10% interest in a
property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 15% interest in a
property.
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property. - ANSWER
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property.
3. Colin was found guilty of a minor violation of DC license law. The
commission decided that Colin needed remediation, which in this case likely
includes ________.
Fines
Probation
Retraining
Suspension - ANSWER Retraining
4. Meghan has had a busy day training and supervising licensees and updating
the brokerage's written policies and procedures. Meghan is a ______.
Board member
Broker
Property manager
Salesperson - ANSWER Broker
5. Which of the following is true about the deposit of DC earnest money funds?
Escrow funds may be deposited in the escrow holder's personal account in
an emergency.
Escrow records must always be available to the commission on demand.
Escrow records must be maintained for at least five years.
Money from earnest money deposits may be used to provide training to
licensees. - ANSWER Escrow records must always be available to the
commission on demand.
6. After Marlin created his ad for a lovely two-bedroom, two-bath condo with
views of the National Monument and several Metro stops in a one-mile
radius, he should ______.
Get his broker's approval
Get legal to review it
Have a peer proofread it
Submit it immediately to make publication - ANSWER Get his broker's
approval
7. Which of the following is an informal alliance of organizations and
individuals that represent DC historical districts and others that are
interested in historic preservation?
Historic Districts Coalition
Historic Preservation Review Board
Public Allies of DC
State Historic Preservation Office - ANSWER Historic Districts Coalition
8. First Choice Realty is a favorite among new licensees because it has a strong
training program. Who has the ultimate legal responsibility for this program
at First Choice?
Ada, the operations manager
Darius, the marketing principal
Jerilyn, the principal broker
Mitch, the training manager - ANSWER Jerilyn, the principal broker
9. Which one of the following statements about the DC agency disclosure
notice is true?
The agency disclosure notice is not a contract.
The agency disclosure notice is not required by law.
The agency disclosure notice, once signed and dated, creates a brokerage
relationship.
The licensee must provide a written disclosure to the party he or she plans to
represent in the real estate transaction. - ANSWER The agency disclosure
notice is not a contract.
10. Careful handling of all funds is crucial to the success of a brokerage firm. Of
special importance, however, is the handling of ______.
Capital expenditure funds
Escrow funds
Operating funds
Payroll funds - ANSWER Escrow funds
11. DC landlord Mila was found guilty of refusing to rent to Muslims. Which of
the following are penalties she may face?
Civil fine of as much as $50,000 and 500 hours of community service
Civil fine up to $50,000 and compensatory damages for the complainants
Compensatory damages for the complainants and 500 hours of community
service
Punitive damages and a civil fine of as much as $40,000 - ANSWER Civil
fine up to $50,000 and compensatory damages for the complainants
12. DC law and DC disclosures often refer to dual agency as ______.
Double agency
Dual client agreement
Dual representation
Informed consent - ANSWER Dual representation
13. A DC buyer entered into a purchase agreement with a seller for a single
family property. At the time of execution, the seller has not provided the
property disclosure form. Which of these is an action the buyer could take?
The buyer can terminate the agreement if the disclosure form becomes
inaccurate after it was delivered by the seller.
The buyer can terminate the agreement, in writing, at any point before
settling the sale.
The buyer can terminate the agreement, in writing, no more than five
business days after receiving the disclosure.
The buyer can terminate the agreement, in writing, no more than five
calendar days after receiving the disclosure. - ANSWER The buyer can
terminate the agreement, in writing, no more than five calendar days after
receiving the disclosure.
14. Which of the following statements best describes the items required in the
online disclosure required on a DC real estate firm-owned web page?
Firm's licensed name, city/state of main office, city/state of all branch
offices, jurisdiction in which the firm holds a license
Firm's licensed name, city/state of main office, jurisdiction in which the firm
holds a license
Firm's licensed name, city/state of main office, names of all licensees
working out of the main office, jurisdiction in which the firm holds a license
Firm's licensed name, firm's license number, city/state of main office,
jurisdiction in which the firm holds a license - ANSWER Firm's licensed
name, city/state of main office, jurisdiction in which the firm holds a license
15. Tran, the seller, and Vicki, the buyer, are represented by licensee Martin.
Martin provided dual agency disclosures and received written consent from
both Tran and Vicki to represent them both in the transaction. Which
fiduciary duty are Tran and Vicki foregoing?
Accounting
Disclosure
Reasonable care
Undivided loyalty - ANSWER Undivided loyalty
16. Raul is a licensed ______. His primary responsibilities include helping
clients and customers buy and sell property, and negotiating the purchase,
sale, auction, exchange, lease, or rental of property. He must be supervised
by a broker.
Associate broker
Broker
Property manager
Salesperson - ANSWER Salesperson
17. Which statement is an example of puffery?
"I love this house, and I know it will appreciate better than the average
house its size!"
"This apartment will definitely increase in value. You can't lose!"
"This condo has the best view this side of the river!"
"This home is built to last. You won't have maintenance issues for a decade,
at least!" - ANSWER "This condo has the best view this side of the river!"
18. 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?
10 business days
30 business days
The condo association must provide these documents, not Jess.
Three business days - ANSWER 10 business days
19. Broker licensees in DC are required to have ______, which allows them to
supervise salespersons and manage a brokerage on a day-to-day basis.
10 years' experience as a salesperson
Additional education and experience
A master's degree
A nomination from the mayor - ANSWER Additional education and
experience
20. DC seller Nico is out of compliance with seller's disclosure requirements for
his historic home because he didn't note which of the following on his
Seller's Disclosure Statement?
That he made unpermitted renovations to the property.
The date that his property was listed on the DC Inventory of Historic Sites.
The fact that he has applied for national historic status.
The famous person who once owned the property. - ANSWER That he
made unpermitted renovations to the property.
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DC STATE PORTION FINAL EXAM PREP
2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Who appoints members of the DC Real Estate Commission?
The commission executive director
The DC Council chairperson
The mayor
The outgoing commissioners - ANSWER ✓ The mayor
2. Jersey, a real estate licensee who lives in DC, inherited a 5% interest in a
strip mall. Pete, her neighbor, saw a for sale sign at the strip mall and wants
her to make an offer on the property on his behalf. Jersey considers her
personal interest in the property too minor to bother disclosing it. Is this a
violation of DC law?
No. Jersey must disclose that the buyer is her neighbor, but she doesn't need
to disclose her interest in the property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 10% interest in a
property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 15% interest in a
property.
, Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property. - ANSWER ✓
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property.
3. Colin was found guilty of a minor violation of DC license law. The
commission decided that Colin needed remediation, which in this case likely
includes ________.
Fines
Probation
Retraining
Suspension - ANSWER ✓ Retraining
4. Meghan has had a busy day training and supervising licensees and updating
the brokerage's written policies and procedures. Meghan is a ______.
Board member
Broker
Property manager
Salesperson - ANSWER ✓ Broker
5. Which of the following is true about the deposit of DC earnest money funds?
Escrow funds may be deposited in the escrow holder's personal account in
an emergency.
Escrow records must always be available to the commission on demand.
Escrow records must be maintained for at least five years.
Money from earnest money deposits may be used to provide training to
licensees. - ANSWER ✓ Escrow records must always be available to the
commission on demand.
,6. After Marlin created his ad for a lovely two-bedroom, two-bath condo with
views of the National Monument and several Metro stops in a one-mile
radius, he should ______.
Get his broker's approval
Get legal to review it
Have a peer proofread it
Submit it immediately to make publication - ANSWER ✓ Get his broker's
approval
7. Which of the following is an informal alliance of organizations and
individuals that represent DC historical districts and others that are
interested in historic preservation?
Historic Districts Coalition
Historic Preservation Review Board
Public Allies of DC
State Historic Preservation Office - ANSWER ✓ Historic Districts Coalition
8. First Choice Realty is a favorite among new licensees because it has a strong
training program. Who has the ultimate legal responsibility for this program
at First Choice?
Ada, the operations manager
Darius, the marketing principal
Jerilyn, the principal broker
Mitch, the training manager - ANSWER ✓ Jerilyn, the principal broker
9. Which one of the following statements about the DC agency disclosure
notice is true?
, The agency disclosure notice is not a contract.
The agency disclosure notice is not required by law.
The agency disclosure notice, once signed and dated, creates a brokerage
relationship.
The licensee must provide a written disclosure to the party he or she plans to
represent in the real estate transaction. - ANSWER ✓ The agency disclosure
notice is not a contract.
10.Careful handling of all funds is crucial to the success of a brokerage firm. Of
special importance, however, is the handling of ______.
Capital expenditure funds
Escrow funds
Operating funds
Payroll funds - ANSWER ✓ Escrow funds
11.DC landlord Mila was found guilty of refusing to rent to Muslims. Which of
the following are penalties she may face?
Civil fine of as much as $50,000 and 500 hours of community service
Civil fine up to $50,000 and compensatory damages for the complainants
Compensatory damages for the complainants and 500 hours of community
service
Punitive damages and a civil fine of as much as $40,000 - ANSWER ✓ Civil
fine up to $50,000 and compensatory damages for the complainants
12.DC law and DC disclosures often refer to dual agency as ______.
Double agency