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Hawaii Real Estate Exam State Portion Only
(2 versions) Includes 300+ Accurate And
Verified Questions Focused On Hawaii-
Specific Real Estate Laws, Licensing
Requirements, Agency Relationships And
Land Use Regulations
Version 1
Hawaii's laws around consent require that Hawaii contracts be signed
without undue influence or duress. Which of these situations is an example
of duress?
a.)Lokelani cries and acts as if she's distraught over her mother's safety to get
her mother to move out of the family home.
b.)Lono describes to his mother the reasons that her property won't sell for
as much as she thinks it should.
c.) Maik shows her grandmother information from properties that really
aren't comparable to hers to convince her to sell the property at a reduced
price.
d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family secret if Oke refuses to agree to
sell their house. ......answer.....d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family
secret if Oke refuses to agree to sell their house.
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Which of these activities would a principal broker most likely be required to
perform in the proper supervision of associated licensees?
a.)To create a mission statement and core values for the firm
b.)To require associated licensees to be in the office to greet potential clients
c.)To train associated licensees how to generate leads
d.)To train associated licensees on relevant real estate laws and rules
......answer.....d.)To train associated licensees on relevant real estate
laws and rules
Homeowner exemptions in Hawaii are a way to ________.
a.)Ensure preservation of historic structures
b.)Give tax breaks to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
c.)Increase funding for public programs and services
d.)Level the playing field between counties ......answer.....b.)Give tax breaks
to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
The Hawaii Real Estate Recovery Fund paid a claim to one of Jarod's clients.
Which of these statements is true?
a.)Jarod's license will be forfeited until he reimburses the recovery fund.
b.)Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
c.)Jarod's license will be terminated indefinitely.
d.)Jarod's license will be terminated unless he reimburses the fund within 90
days. ......answer.....b.)Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
For the real estate industry, what's the primary impact of the PASH decision?
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a.)It prohibits private property owners from disallowing access to their
shoreline properties.
b.)The ambiguous nature of the decision places into question what
access property owners can and can't prohibit.
c.)The strict enforcement regulations contained in the decision make it
difficult for property owners to protect their access rights.
d.)Title companies are prohibited from excluding claims related to
traditional native gathering rights. ......answer.....b.)The ambiguous nature of
the decision places into question what access property owners can and can't
prohibit.
In Hawaii, which of these conditions would qualify a domestic violence
victim for early release from a lease?
a.)The victim has abandoned the property.
b.)The victim is a member of protected class.
c.)The victim provides documentation from the courts or the police.
d.)The victim submitted the request to terminate the lease in writing.
......answer.....c.)The victim provides documentation from the courts or the
police.
Jasmine's client presented her with an earnest money check on Friday
evening. By when must Jasmine deliver the check to the escrow company?
a.)The next business day
b.) The next day
c.)Within three business days
d.)Within two business days ......answer.....a.)The next business day
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Which of these statements about the Hawaii property disclosure form and
distressed or short sale properties is FALSE?
a.)Jenson is selling his condominium to his son. He's not required to provide
a seller's property disclosure form.
b.) Jonah must disclose the amount of his mortgage loan when selling the
property as a short sale.
c.)Mark, the trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding is selling a home. Mark isn't
required to provide a disclosure form.
d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a property acquired through
foreclosure. The lender is required to provide a seller's property
disclosure form. ......answer.....d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a
property acquired through foreclosure. The lender is required to
provide a seller's property disclosure form.
Certain exemptions to Hawaii and federal fair housing laws exist. Which of
these is most likely to be considered discrimination?
a.)Jeanine refused to rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in
to a woman of African descent.
b.)Kevin refused to rent half of a duplex next to a family with three small
children.
c.)Kirsten refused to rent half of the duplex she owns and lives in to two
male college students.
d.)The Sunny Bay retirement home refused to rent a unit to a high school
graduate who will work at the facility. ......answer.....a.)Jeanine refused to
rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in to a woman of African
descent.
You work for High Side Realty under the supervision of broker Sage. Your
buddy in the next county gave you a referral fee. The check came to your
office in your name. You deposit it. Is this okay?
Hawaii Real Estate Exam State Portion Only
(2 versions) Includes 300+ Accurate And
Verified Questions Focused On Hawaii-
Specific Real Estate Laws, Licensing
Requirements, Agency Relationships And
Land Use Regulations
Version 1
Hawaii's laws around consent require that Hawaii contracts be signed
without undue influence or duress. Which of these situations is an example
of duress?
a.)Lokelani cries and acts as if she's distraught over her mother's safety to get
her mother to move out of the family home.
b.)Lono describes to his mother the reasons that her property won't sell for
as much as she thinks it should.
c.) Maik shows her grandmother information from properties that really
aren't comparable to hers to convince her to sell the property at a reduced
price.
d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family secret if Oke refuses to agree to
sell their house. ......answer.....d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family
secret if Oke refuses to agree to sell their house.
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Which of these activities would a principal broker most likely be required to
perform in the proper supervision of associated licensees?
a.)To create a mission statement and core values for the firm
b.)To require associated licensees to be in the office to greet potential clients
c.)To train associated licensees how to generate leads
d.)To train associated licensees on relevant real estate laws and rules
......answer.....d.)To train associated licensees on relevant real estate
laws and rules
Homeowner exemptions in Hawaii are a way to ________.
a.)Ensure preservation of historic structures
b.)Give tax breaks to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
c.)Increase funding for public programs and services
d.)Level the playing field between counties ......answer.....b.)Give tax breaks
to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
The Hawaii Real Estate Recovery Fund paid a claim to one of Jarod's clients.
Which of these statements is true?
a.)Jarod's license will be forfeited until he reimburses the recovery fund.
b.)Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
c.)Jarod's license will be terminated indefinitely.
d.)Jarod's license will be terminated unless he reimburses the fund within 90
days. ......answer.....b.)Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
For the real estate industry, what's the primary impact of the PASH decision?
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a.)It prohibits private property owners from disallowing access to their
shoreline properties.
b.)The ambiguous nature of the decision places into question what
access property owners can and can't prohibit.
c.)The strict enforcement regulations contained in the decision make it
difficult for property owners to protect their access rights.
d.)Title companies are prohibited from excluding claims related to
traditional native gathering rights. ......answer.....b.)The ambiguous nature of
the decision places into question what access property owners can and can't
prohibit.
In Hawaii, which of these conditions would qualify a domestic violence
victim for early release from a lease?
a.)The victim has abandoned the property.
b.)The victim is a member of protected class.
c.)The victim provides documentation from the courts or the police.
d.)The victim submitted the request to terminate the lease in writing.
......answer.....c.)The victim provides documentation from the courts or the
police.
Jasmine's client presented her with an earnest money check on Friday
evening. By when must Jasmine deliver the check to the escrow company?
a.)The next business day
b.) The next day
c.)Within three business days
d.)Within two business days ......answer.....a.)The next business day
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Which of these statements about the Hawaii property disclosure form and
distressed or short sale properties is FALSE?
a.)Jenson is selling his condominium to his son. He's not required to provide
a seller's property disclosure form.
b.) Jonah must disclose the amount of his mortgage loan when selling the
property as a short sale.
c.)Mark, the trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding is selling a home. Mark isn't
required to provide a disclosure form.
d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a property acquired through
foreclosure. The lender is required to provide a seller's property
disclosure form. ......answer.....d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a
property acquired through foreclosure. The lender is required to
provide a seller's property disclosure form.
Certain exemptions to Hawaii and federal fair housing laws exist. Which of
these is most likely to be considered discrimination?
a.)Jeanine refused to rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in
to a woman of African descent.
b.)Kevin refused to rent half of a duplex next to a family with three small
children.
c.)Kirsten refused to rent half of the duplex she owns and lives in to two
male college students.
d.)The Sunny Bay retirement home refused to rent a unit to a high school
graduate who will work at the facility. ......answer.....a.)Jeanine refused to
rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in to a woman of African
descent.
You work for High Side Realty under the supervision of broker Sage. Your
buddy in the next county gave you a referral fee. The check came to your
office in your name. You deposit it. Is this okay?
