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WASHINGTON STATE PORTION (REAL ESTATE EXAM) 2026
QUESTIONS LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Carlotta is performing brokerage duties in Washington though she doesn't yet
have her real estate license. What provision in Washington's licensing law
permits Carlotta to do this?
1. If she's completed 75% of her licensing coursework, she can work using a
temporary, limited license
2. If she's let her license lapse, she can still perform brokerage duties for 30
days.
3. If she's licensed in another state, Carlotta doesn't need a Washington
license to perform brokerage duties.
4. If she's passed her licensing exam and submitted all application materials,
she can work under a temporary license.
4. If she's passed her licensing exam and submitted all application materials, she
can work under a temporary license.
Washington allows applicants to begin work under a 45-day temporary license if they
have passed the licensing exam and submitted all application materials to the DOL.
All new Washington licensees must submit fingerprint cards when applying for
a real estate license. How often do licensees submit fingerprint cards after
they receive their first license?
1. Every renewal period
2. Every three renewal periods
3. Every two renewal periods
4. Never
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2. Every three renewal periods
Licensees must submit new fingerprint cards every six years, which is equal to every
three renewal periods.
Sanctions for violating Washington compensation laws may be imposed on
______ in addition to the broker who committed the violation.
1. The broker’s mentor
2. The broker’s personal assistant
3. The firm’s accountant
4. The firm’s designated broker
4. The firm's designated broker
If a broker breaks a compensation law, the Washington Real Estate Commission
may impose sanctions on the managing or designated broker, or in some cases
even the real estate firm itself! This is why it's so important to know the legalities of
how you'll be paid.
Tamara is assisting a buyer who’s making an offer on her client’s listing in
Renton. Tamara and the buyer develop a good rapport, and in her desire to be
helpful, Tamara offers the buyer advice about how to structure her offer. What
does Tamara risk being charged with?
1. Doubling her commission
2. Implied friendship
3. Undisclosed dual agency
4. Undisclosed single agency
3. Undisclosed dual agency
Tamara was treating her customer as a client, which could be construed as
undisclosed dual agency.
What kind of research does WCRER perform?
1. Affordable housing
2. Individual licensing exam pass rates
3. Licensing pass rates by provider
4. Washington cost of living
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1. Affordable housing
WCRER researches ways to provide affordable housing in Washington and the
economics of real estate in both urban and rural areas, including economically
isolated communities.
Select the statement that best describes how to handle a Washington tenant's
security deposit.
1. Security deposits are considered operating funds and may be deposited in
the property's operating account.
2. Tenant security deposits must be held in cash form on the premises so
they're immediately available for refund.
3. The landlord or property manager must deposit security deposits in a trust
account.
4. The Washington Landlord-Tenant Act prohibits property managers from
handling tenant security deposits.
3. The landlord or property manager must deposit security deposits in a trust
account.
RCW 29.18.270 requires that tenant security deposits be promptly deposited in an
approved trust account.
Who is most likely to sue a property manager for mishandling of funds, breach
of contract, fraud, or theft?
1. Broker
2. Lessor
3. Owner
4. Tenant
3. Owner
Owners typically file lawsuits for these issues. Mishandling funds is the number-one
reason owners file lawsuits against property managers.
Clint has always had an interest in real estate. He’s helped a few friends
determine the asking price for their properties, and now he’s considering
going into business doing this kind of work. Will Clint need a real estate
license?
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1. It depends on how many hours a year he does real estate work.
2. It depends on how much he charges for his services.
3. No, he doesn’t.
4. Yes, he will.
4. Yes, he will.
He certainly will! Clint is technically performing market analyses, which requires a
real estate license if he intends to charge for them.
Denise is switching Washington brokerage firms. She’s talked with the firm
she’s going to affiliate with, and it’s ready for her to start. What’s the next
step?
1. Accept invitation to join new firm
2. Get designated broker’s approval to separate from existing firm
3. New firm issues an invitation to join
4. Separate from existing firm
4. Separate from existing firm
Denise must first separate from her existing firm; then her new firm can invite her to
join and she can accept.
Who’s legally responsible for informing the Washington State Department of
Licensing if a real estate firm moves?
1. Associate broker
2. Branch manager
3. Designated broker
4. Managing broker
3. Designated broker
The designated broker is responsible for informing the DOL when a real estate
company has a change of address.
Jermaine has received a Closing Disclosure from his lender. What's the
purpose of this form?
1. To detail all costs Jermaine will owe at closing
2. To disclose the distribution of commissions that will occur at closing
3. To estimate closing costs
WASHINGTON STATE PORTION (REAL ESTATE EXAM) 2026
QUESTIONS LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Carlotta is performing brokerage duties in Washington though she doesn't yet
have her real estate license. What provision in Washington's licensing law
permits Carlotta to do this?
1. If she's completed 75% of her licensing coursework, she can work using a
temporary, limited license
2. If she's let her license lapse, she can still perform brokerage duties for 30
days.
3. If she's licensed in another state, Carlotta doesn't need a Washington
license to perform brokerage duties.
4. If she's passed her licensing exam and submitted all application materials,
she can work under a temporary license.
4. If she's passed her licensing exam and submitted all application materials, she
can work under a temporary license.
Washington allows applicants to begin work under a 45-day temporary license if they
have passed the licensing exam and submitted all application materials to the DOL.
All new Washington licensees must submit fingerprint cards when applying for
a real estate license. How often do licensees submit fingerprint cards after
they receive their first license?
1. Every renewal period
2. Every three renewal periods
3. Every two renewal periods
4. Never
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2. Every three renewal periods
Licensees must submit new fingerprint cards every six years, which is equal to every
three renewal periods.
Sanctions for violating Washington compensation laws may be imposed on
______ in addition to the broker who committed the violation.
1. The broker’s mentor
2. The broker’s personal assistant
3. The firm’s accountant
4. The firm’s designated broker
4. The firm's designated broker
If a broker breaks a compensation law, the Washington Real Estate Commission
may impose sanctions on the managing or designated broker, or in some cases
even the real estate firm itself! This is why it's so important to know the legalities of
how you'll be paid.
Tamara is assisting a buyer who’s making an offer on her client’s listing in
Renton. Tamara and the buyer develop a good rapport, and in her desire to be
helpful, Tamara offers the buyer advice about how to structure her offer. What
does Tamara risk being charged with?
1. Doubling her commission
2. Implied friendship
3. Undisclosed dual agency
4. Undisclosed single agency
3. Undisclosed dual agency
Tamara was treating her customer as a client, which could be construed as
undisclosed dual agency.
What kind of research does WCRER perform?
1. Affordable housing
2. Individual licensing exam pass rates
3. Licensing pass rates by provider
4. Washington cost of living
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1. Affordable housing
WCRER researches ways to provide affordable housing in Washington and the
economics of real estate in both urban and rural areas, including economically
isolated communities.
Select the statement that best describes how to handle a Washington tenant's
security deposit.
1. Security deposits are considered operating funds and may be deposited in
the property's operating account.
2. Tenant security deposits must be held in cash form on the premises so
they're immediately available for refund.
3. The landlord or property manager must deposit security deposits in a trust
account.
4. The Washington Landlord-Tenant Act prohibits property managers from
handling tenant security deposits.
3. The landlord or property manager must deposit security deposits in a trust
account.
RCW 29.18.270 requires that tenant security deposits be promptly deposited in an
approved trust account.
Who is most likely to sue a property manager for mishandling of funds, breach
of contract, fraud, or theft?
1. Broker
2. Lessor
3. Owner
4. Tenant
3. Owner
Owners typically file lawsuits for these issues. Mishandling funds is the number-one
reason owners file lawsuits against property managers.
Clint has always had an interest in real estate. He’s helped a few friends
determine the asking price for their properties, and now he’s considering
going into business doing this kind of work. Will Clint need a real estate
license?
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1. It depends on how many hours a year he does real estate work.
2. It depends on how much he charges for his services.
3. No, he doesn’t.
4. Yes, he will.
4. Yes, he will.
He certainly will! Clint is technically performing market analyses, which requires a
real estate license if he intends to charge for them.
Denise is switching Washington brokerage firms. She’s talked with the firm
she’s going to affiliate with, and it’s ready for her to start. What’s the next
step?
1. Accept invitation to join new firm
2. Get designated broker’s approval to separate from existing firm
3. New firm issues an invitation to join
4. Separate from existing firm
4. Separate from existing firm
Denise must first separate from her existing firm; then her new firm can invite her to
join and she can accept.
Who’s legally responsible for informing the Washington State Department of
Licensing if a real estate firm moves?
1. Associate broker
2. Branch manager
3. Designated broker
4. Managing broker
3. Designated broker
The designated broker is responsible for informing the DOL when a real estate
company has a change of address.
Jermaine has received a Closing Disclosure from his lender. What's the
purpose of this form?
1. To detail all costs Jermaine will owe at closing
2. To disclose the distribution of commissions that will occur at closing
3. To estimate closing costs
