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WASHINGTON LICENSE EXAMINATION SAMPLE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Agent Bob, who works for Broker Bill, obtains an owner listing to lease a
building. Bill's other agent, Sue, locates a tenant for Bob's listing. Broker Bill
in this instance is
a. an implied agent.
b. a dual agent.
C. a single agent.
d. a subagent.
a dual agent.
A transaction broker should disclose his or her agency relationship to
prospective buyers and sellers
a. upon first substantive communication.
b. upon completion of the listing agreement.
c. immediately following completion of any offer.
d. immediately prior to closing.
upon first substantive communication.
A transaction facilitator in a residential transaction represents
a. the seller.
b. the buyer.
c. both seller and buyer.
d. neither seller nor buyer.
neither seller nor buyer.
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A principal instructs an agent to inform minority buyers that the property for
lease was just leased an
hour ago and is no longer available. The agent refuses to comply. In this case,
a. the agent should exercise caution until the listing expires, then decline to
renew it.
b. the principal has proposed an illegal act, which should not be obeyed.
c. the agent is liable for breaching the listing terms.
d. the agent may sue the principal for discrimination and misrepresentation.
the principal has proposed an illegal act, which should not be obeyed.
The amount of a real estate broker's commission is established by
a. agreement among competing brokers.
b. negotiation with clients.
c. the local Board of Realtors®.
d. state real estate license law.
negotiation with clients.
A client revokes an exclusive right-to-sell listing two months prior to
expiration. The reason stated: the client is too busy to meet with the agent. In
this case,
a. the client is criminally liable for negligence.
b. the client may be liable for a commission and marketing expenses.
c. the agent can sue the client for specific performance, even if no customer
had been located.
d. the agent must accept the revocation without the possibility of damage
recovery.
the client may be liable for a commission and marketing expenses.
A protection period clause in an exclusive listing provides that
a. the owner is protected from all liabilities arising from the agent's actions
performed within the agent's scope of duties.
b. the agent has a claim to a commission if the owner sells or leases to a party
within a certain time following the listing's expiration.
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c. agents are entitled to extend a listing agreement's term if a transaction is
imminent.
d. an owner is not liable for a commission if a prospective customer delays in
completing an acceptable offer.
the agent has a claim to a commission if the owner sells or leases to a party within a
certain time following the listing's expiration.
Real estate advertising must conform to regulatory standards and
requirements. One requirement is
a. a broker may only place blind ads in social media outlets.
b. a broker must have all advertising approved by the local real estate board.
c. the advertising must not be deceptive.
d. sales agents may only advertise in their own name.
the advertising must not be deceptive.
The three principal brokerage firms in a market agree to pay sales agents 15%
more than any other competitor currently in practice. This is an example of
a. collusion.
b. price fixing.
c. allocation of markets.
d. steering.
collusion.
Two leading agencies jointly agree to raise commissions charged to
residential sellers to 7.5% of the sales price. Which of the following is true?
a. This is a perfectly legitimate business practice.
b. The brokers have illegally fixed prices.
c. The brokers have allocated markets.
d. The brokers have engaged in legal collusion.
The brokers have illegally fixed prices.
A sale contract contains an open-ended financing contingency: if the buyer
cannot obtain financing within a reasonable time, the deal is off. Six months
later, the buyer still cannot secure financing. Which of the following is true?
WASHINGTON LICENSE EXAMINATION SAMPLE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Agent Bob, who works for Broker Bill, obtains an owner listing to lease a
building. Bill's other agent, Sue, locates a tenant for Bob's listing. Broker Bill
in this instance is
a. an implied agent.
b. a dual agent.
C. a single agent.
d. a subagent.
a dual agent.
A transaction broker should disclose his or her agency relationship to
prospective buyers and sellers
a. upon first substantive communication.
b. upon completion of the listing agreement.
c. immediately following completion of any offer.
d. immediately prior to closing.
upon first substantive communication.
A transaction facilitator in a residential transaction represents
a. the seller.
b. the buyer.
c. both seller and buyer.
d. neither seller nor buyer.
neither seller nor buyer.
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A principal instructs an agent to inform minority buyers that the property for
lease was just leased an
hour ago and is no longer available. The agent refuses to comply. In this case,
a. the agent should exercise caution until the listing expires, then decline to
renew it.
b. the principal has proposed an illegal act, which should not be obeyed.
c. the agent is liable for breaching the listing terms.
d. the agent may sue the principal for discrimination and misrepresentation.
the principal has proposed an illegal act, which should not be obeyed.
The amount of a real estate broker's commission is established by
a. agreement among competing brokers.
b. negotiation with clients.
c. the local Board of Realtors®.
d. state real estate license law.
negotiation with clients.
A client revokes an exclusive right-to-sell listing two months prior to
expiration. The reason stated: the client is too busy to meet with the agent. In
this case,
a. the client is criminally liable for negligence.
b. the client may be liable for a commission and marketing expenses.
c. the agent can sue the client for specific performance, even if no customer
had been located.
d. the agent must accept the revocation without the possibility of damage
recovery.
the client may be liable for a commission and marketing expenses.
A protection period clause in an exclusive listing provides that
a. the owner is protected from all liabilities arising from the agent's actions
performed within the agent's scope of duties.
b. the agent has a claim to a commission if the owner sells or leases to a party
within a certain time following the listing's expiration.
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c. agents are entitled to extend a listing agreement's term if a transaction is
imminent.
d. an owner is not liable for a commission if a prospective customer delays in
completing an acceptable offer.
the agent has a claim to a commission if the owner sells or leases to a party within a
certain time following the listing's expiration.
Real estate advertising must conform to regulatory standards and
requirements. One requirement is
a. a broker may only place blind ads in social media outlets.
b. a broker must have all advertising approved by the local real estate board.
c. the advertising must not be deceptive.
d. sales agents may only advertise in their own name.
the advertising must not be deceptive.
The three principal brokerage firms in a market agree to pay sales agents 15%
more than any other competitor currently in practice. This is an example of
a. collusion.
b. price fixing.
c. allocation of markets.
d. steering.
collusion.
Two leading agencies jointly agree to raise commissions charged to
residential sellers to 7.5% of the sales price. Which of the following is true?
a. This is a perfectly legitimate business practice.
b. The brokers have illegally fixed prices.
c. The brokers have allocated markets.
d. The brokers have engaged in legal collusion.
The brokers have illegally fixed prices.
A sale contract contains an open-ended financing contingency: if the buyer
cannot obtain financing within a reasonable time, the deal is off. Six months
later, the buyer still cannot secure financing. Which of the following is true?
