DC REAL ESTATE PRACTICE EXAM
COMBINED SET NEWEST 2026 EXAM
SOLUTIONS SYSTEM WITH AUTHENTIC
SOLUTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
1. Housing Discrimination & Human Rights
Q: Forrest thinks he pays higher rent because he is African-American. Where
should he file a complaint?
A: ✔✔ DC Office of Human Rights (OHR). The OHR is the District agency
responsible for enforcing the DC Human Rights Act.
Protected Traits: In DC, it is illegal to discriminate based on 21 protected
traits, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and
source of income (such as housing vouchers).
The Process: After Forrest files a complaint, the OHR will mediate or
investigate. If they find "probable cause" of discrimination, the case can go
to the Commission on Human Rights for a formal hearing and potential
damages.
2. Escrow Violations: Conversion
Q: Which of the following is an example of conversion?
A: ✔✔ Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the brokerage's
rent. Conversion is a serious legal and ethical violation where a broker or agent
actually spends or uses a client's money for their own purposes.
Conversion vs. Commingling: If Herve simply put the client's check into
his personal bank account but didn't spend it, that is commingling (mixing
funds). Once he uses that money to pay a bill, it becomes conversion. Both
can lead to the immediate revocation of a real estate license.
3. Licensing Requirements
,Q: When is a real estate license required in DC?
A: ✔✔ When performing real estate activities for others, for compensation of
any kind. You do not need a license to sell your own home. However, if you help
a friend or client buy, sell, or lease property and you expect a commission, fee, or
even a non-monetary gift as "payment," you must be licensed by the DC Real
Estate Commission.
4. DC Real Property Tax Dates
Q: Real property tax payments in DC are due twice each year. On which dates
are the payments due?
A: ✔✔ March 31 and September 15. DC property taxes are paid in two
installments (bi-annually):
1. First Half: Covers October 1 – March 31; payment is due by March 31.
2. Second Half: Covers April 1 – September 30; payment is due by
September 15.
Note: If these dates fall on a weekend or a holiday, the payment is typically due on
the next business day. Failure to pay by these deadlines results in a 10% penalty
and interest charged at 1.5% per month.
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?
He is the seller.
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?
,Color
In DC, who can charge a fee to treat a home for pest infestation?
Licensed professionals
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her
broker's license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the
real estate commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would
Alyce be eligible?
None, because she doesn't have five years of professional experience
DC licensee Jared assisted a colleague with a complicated transaction. The
colleague wants to compensate Jared to say thank you. What must happen first?
Jared has to get authorization from his broker.
Brokers make sure that salespersons and associate brokers understand and follow
licensing laws, operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, and
______.
Adhere to state rules governing real estate
Which one of the following statements best differentiates puffing and
misrepresentation?
Misrepresentation is using deception to induce a buyer to purchase.
, Which of the following statements is true regarding public attendance at DC Real
Estate Commission meetings?
All commission meetings are open to the public.
A DC property owner is considering donating a conservation easement to The
L'Enfant Trust. What tax benefits may the owner receive?
The owner may receive a tax benefit based on the diminished value of the property
resulting from the placement of the easement.
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?
Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
A DC apartment complex is being converted to condominiums. Advance notice of
_____ must be provided to existing tenants and subtenants.
120 days
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 ______.
Doesn't need a real estate license
COMBINED SET NEWEST 2026 EXAM
SOLUTIONS SYSTEM WITH AUTHENTIC
SOLUTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
1. Housing Discrimination & Human Rights
Q: Forrest thinks he pays higher rent because he is African-American. Where
should he file a complaint?
A: ✔✔ DC Office of Human Rights (OHR). The OHR is the District agency
responsible for enforcing the DC Human Rights Act.
Protected Traits: In DC, it is illegal to discriminate based on 21 protected
traits, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and
source of income (such as housing vouchers).
The Process: After Forrest files a complaint, the OHR will mediate or
investigate. If they find "probable cause" of discrimination, the case can go
to the Commission on Human Rights for a formal hearing and potential
damages.
2. Escrow Violations: Conversion
Q: Which of the following is an example of conversion?
A: ✔✔ Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the brokerage's
rent. Conversion is a serious legal and ethical violation where a broker or agent
actually spends or uses a client's money for their own purposes.
Conversion vs. Commingling: If Herve simply put the client's check into
his personal bank account but didn't spend it, that is commingling (mixing
funds). Once he uses that money to pay a bill, it becomes conversion. Both
can lead to the immediate revocation of a real estate license.
3. Licensing Requirements
,Q: When is a real estate license required in DC?
A: ✔✔ When performing real estate activities for others, for compensation of
any kind. You do not need a license to sell your own home. However, if you help
a friend or client buy, sell, or lease property and you expect a commission, fee, or
even a non-monetary gift as "payment," you must be licensed by the DC Real
Estate Commission.
4. DC Real Property Tax Dates
Q: Real property tax payments in DC are due twice each year. On which dates
are the payments due?
A: ✔✔ March 31 and September 15. DC property taxes are paid in two
installments (bi-annually):
1. First Half: Covers October 1 – March 31; payment is due by March 31.
2. Second Half: Covers April 1 – September 30; payment is due by
September 15.
Note: If these dates fall on a weekend or a holiday, the payment is typically due on
the next business day. Failure to pay by these deadlines results in a 10% penalty
and interest charged at 1.5% per month.
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?
He is the seller.
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?
,Color
In DC, who can charge a fee to treat a home for pest infestation?
Licensed professionals
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her
broker's license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the
real estate commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would
Alyce be eligible?
None, because she doesn't have five years of professional experience
DC licensee Jared assisted a colleague with a complicated transaction. The
colleague wants to compensate Jared to say thank you. What must happen first?
Jared has to get authorization from his broker.
Brokers make sure that salespersons and associate brokers understand and follow
licensing laws, operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, and
______.
Adhere to state rules governing real estate
Which one of the following statements best differentiates puffing and
misrepresentation?
Misrepresentation is using deception to induce a buyer to purchase.
, Which of the following statements is true regarding public attendance at DC Real
Estate Commission meetings?
All commission meetings are open to the public.
A DC property owner is considering donating a conservation easement to The
L'Enfant Trust. What tax benefits may the owner receive?
The owner may receive a tax benefit based on the diminished value of the property
resulting from the placement of the easement.
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?
Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
A DC apartment complex is being converted to condominiums. Advance notice of
_____ must be provided to existing tenants and subtenants.
120 days
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 ______.
Doesn't need a real estate license
