MD Real Estate License Exam—
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
\.Which of the following is one of the buyer's responsibilities as stated in the Maryland exclusive
buyer agency agreement?
-The buyer must work exclusively with the broker during the term of the agreement.
-The buyer has seven days to consent to being represented by a designated or dual agency
before terminating the agreement.
-The buyer must attend three open house events on their own.
-The buyer must make a purchase offer on the first property the agent finds that meets the
buyer's needs. - Answer-✔The buyer must work exclusively with the broker during the term of
the agreement.
\.Which of the following is NOT a required inclusion in a Maryland buyer representation
agreement?
-Each party's duties and responsibilities to the other
-The address of the property the buyer is purchasing
-A definite termination date
-Compensation details - Answer-✔The address of the property the buyer is purchasing
,\.Devon and Courtney both consented to dual agency when they signed their listing agreement
with Chad from Crab Shack Homes, the Eastern Shore's premiere vacation home brokerage. But
when another licensee from Crab Shack presented Chad with an offer, the couple got cold claws
and decided they didn't want the potential conflict of interest with dual agency and withdrew
their consent. Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome?
-The buyers may find another broker to represent them.
-Devon and Courtney will be held to their previous dual agency consent and the transaction will
continue unhindered.
-Crab Shack may terminate the listing agreement.
-Devon and Courtney may terminate their agency relationship with Crab Shack and find another
broker. - Answer-✔Devon and Courtney will be held to their previous dual agency consent and
the transaction will continue unhindered.
\.Which of these scenarios depicts a potentially illegal dual agency arrangement in Maryland?
-Corrina gives preliminary consent to dual agency when she signs her listing agreement, then re-
affirms her consent when an offer is made.
-Sandrine represents the seller in a transaction, and another licensee from her firm represents
the buyer. Both parties have consented to dual agency.
-Parker represents a seller, and Jane, a licensee with another firm, delivers a buyer customer's
offer for that seller's property.
,-Jackson, an associate broker, acts as dual agent and designates two salespersons from the
brokerage to represent each party. - Answer-✔Jackson, an associate broker, acts as dual agent
and designates two salespersons from the brokerage to represent each party.
\.Fatima, a salesperson, is hosting an open house in Annapolis for her seller client Ramona. Two
interested buyers come in, and after Fatima gives them a tour they tell her they'd like her to
represent them in making an offer. Since her seller client has already consented to dual agency,
she gladly offers to represent the buyers and helps them write an offer right there at the open
house, making sure that they also sign a Consent for Dual Agency form. What's wrong with this
scenario?
-Fatima must wait until the open house is finished to have her new clients sign the Consent for
Dual Agency form.
-Fatima isn't permitted to act as a dual agent.
-Fatima doesn't need them to sign the Consent for Dual Agency form since her seller client
already has.
-Fatima needs to reaffirm the seller's dual agency consent before she can help the buyers make
their offer. - Answer-✔Fatima isn't permitted to act as a dual agent.
\.Cheyenne has been working with a buyer, though they don't have a signed agency agreement.
When he finds a house he likes, Cheyenne helps him fill out the offer paperwork and submits it
to the seller's agent. In what capacity is Cheyenne contributing to this transaction?
-As an agent for the buyer
-As a non-agent for the seller
-As a sub-agent for the buyer
-As a sub-agent for the seller - Answer-✔As a sub-agent for the seller
, \.Which of the following does NOT qualify as a ministerial act under Maryland law?
-Answering informational questions about a listing
-Offering earnest money deposit advice
-Writing a purchase offer as instructed
-Granting property access to a home inspector - Answer-✔Offering earnest money deposit
advice
Ministerial acts do not require that the licensee advocate for or advise the customer. Licensees
should not use their discretion or judgment in assisting customers.
\.MREC received a complaint from Rose, stating that licensee Stan had placed a sign on her
property without her permission. As a result, she received a $250 fine from her homeowners
association for illegal signage. MREC notified Stan and his broker about the complaint, and
Stan's broker responded by sending a copy of an email from Rose, stating that the firm could
have a sign installed. As a result, the hearing panel dismissed the claim. What can Rose do now?
-She can wait six months and then file another claim.
-She can appeal the hearing panel's decision.
-She can seek damages, including emotional distress and attorney's fees, from the Guaranty
Fund.
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
\.Which of the following is one of the buyer's responsibilities as stated in the Maryland exclusive
buyer agency agreement?
-The buyer must work exclusively with the broker during the term of the agreement.
-The buyer has seven days to consent to being represented by a designated or dual agency
before terminating the agreement.
-The buyer must attend three open house events on their own.
-The buyer must make a purchase offer on the first property the agent finds that meets the
buyer's needs. - Answer-✔The buyer must work exclusively with the broker during the term of
the agreement.
\.Which of the following is NOT a required inclusion in a Maryland buyer representation
agreement?
-Each party's duties and responsibilities to the other
-The address of the property the buyer is purchasing
-A definite termination date
-Compensation details - Answer-✔The address of the property the buyer is purchasing
,\.Devon and Courtney both consented to dual agency when they signed their listing agreement
with Chad from Crab Shack Homes, the Eastern Shore's premiere vacation home brokerage. But
when another licensee from Crab Shack presented Chad with an offer, the couple got cold claws
and decided they didn't want the potential conflict of interest with dual agency and withdrew
their consent. Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome?
-The buyers may find another broker to represent them.
-Devon and Courtney will be held to their previous dual agency consent and the transaction will
continue unhindered.
-Crab Shack may terminate the listing agreement.
-Devon and Courtney may terminate their agency relationship with Crab Shack and find another
broker. - Answer-✔Devon and Courtney will be held to their previous dual agency consent and
the transaction will continue unhindered.
\.Which of these scenarios depicts a potentially illegal dual agency arrangement in Maryland?
-Corrina gives preliminary consent to dual agency when she signs her listing agreement, then re-
affirms her consent when an offer is made.
-Sandrine represents the seller in a transaction, and another licensee from her firm represents
the buyer. Both parties have consented to dual agency.
-Parker represents a seller, and Jane, a licensee with another firm, delivers a buyer customer's
offer for that seller's property.
,-Jackson, an associate broker, acts as dual agent and designates two salespersons from the
brokerage to represent each party. - Answer-✔Jackson, an associate broker, acts as dual agent
and designates two salespersons from the brokerage to represent each party.
\.Fatima, a salesperson, is hosting an open house in Annapolis for her seller client Ramona. Two
interested buyers come in, and after Fatima gives them a tour they tell her they'd like her to
represent them in making an offer. Since her seller client has already consented to dual agency,
she gladly offers to represent the buyers and helps them write an offer right there at the open
house, making sure that they also sign a Consent for Dual Agency form. What's wrong with this
scenario?
-Fatima must wait until the open house is finished to have her new clients sign the Consent for
Dual Agency form.
-Fatima isn't permitted to act as a dual agent.
-Fatima doesn't need them to sign the Consent for Dual Agency form since her seller client
already has.
-Fatima needs to reaffirm the seller's dual agency consent before she can help the buyers make
their offer. - Answer-✔Fatima isn't permitted to act as a dual agent.
\.Cheyenne has been working with a buyer, though they don't have a signed agency agreement.
When he finds a house he likes, Cheyenne helps him fill out the offer paperwork and submits it
to the seller's agent. In what capacity is Cheyenne contributing to this transaction?
-As an agent for the buyer
-As a non-agent for the seller
-As a sub-agent for the buyer
-As a sub-agent for the seller - Answer-✔As a sub-agent for the seller
, \.Which of the following does NOT qualify as a ministerial act under Maryland law?
-Answering informational questions about a listing
-Offering earnest money deposit advice
-Writing a purchase offer as instructed
-Granting property access to a home inspector - Answer-✔Offering earnest money deposit
advice
Ministerial acts do not require that the licensee advocate for or advise the customer. Licensees
should not use their discretion or judgment in assisting customers.
\.MREC received a complaint from Rose, stating that licensee Stan had placed a sign on her
property without her permission. As a result, she received a $250 fine from her homeowners
association for illegal signage. MREC notified Stan and his broker about the complaint, and
Stan's broker responded by sending a copy of an email from Rose, stating that the firm could
have a sign installed. As a result, the hearing panel dismissed the claim. What can Rose do now?
-She can wait six months and then file another claim.
-She can appeal the hearing panel's decision.
-She can seek damages, including emotional distress and attorney's fees, from the Guaranty
Fund.
