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Who appoints members of the DC Real Estate Commission?
The commission executive director
The DC Council chairperson
The mayor
The outgoing commissioners correct answers The mayor
Jersey, a real estate licensee who lives in DC, inherited a 5% interest in a strip mall. Pete, her
neighbor, saw a for sale sign at the strip mall and wants her to make an offer on the property
on his behalf. Jersey considers her personal interest in the property too minor to bother
disclosing it. Is this a violation of DC law?
No. Jersey must disclose that the buyer is her neighbor, but she doesn't need to disclose her
interest in the property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 10% interest in a property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 15% interest in a property.
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property. correct answers Yes. Jersey
must disclose any interest she holds in a property.
Colin was found guilty of a minor violation of DC license law. The commission decided that
Colin needed remediation, which in this case likely includes ________.
Fines
Probation
Retraining
Suspension correct answers Retraining
,Phyllis has been working independently as a DC broker for six years and recently decided
that she no longer wants to deal with the paperwork or insurance requirements. She's going to
work as an associate broker for a colleague. What should she do next?
Call the real estate commission secretary
Courier a transfer application to the real estate commission
Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Submit a transfer application to the Division of Business and Professional Licensing correct
answers Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Dennis was surprised to learn that the DC Real Estate Commission isn't a completely
independent body, but is instead under the administrative oversight of ________.
The Better Business Bureau
The DC Council
The DC mayor
The National Association of REALTORS® correct answers The DC mayor
Serena is accused of commingling trust funds from two different clients. She has a hearing
before the DC Real Estate Commission next week. If she is found guilty of two separate
license law violations, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on her?
$10,000 fine
$20,000 fine
$5,000 fine
No fine correct answers $10,000 fine
Karen just received her real estate license in DC. She must renew her license on August 31,
2019. What kind of license does Karen have?
Associate broker
Broker
,Managing broker
Salesperson correct answers Salesperson
Which protected classes does DC's Human Rights Act add to those already protected under
the federal Fair Housing Act?
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity or
expression
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
family responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
Age, sex, marital status, disability
Sex, disability, and religion correct answers Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, and political
affiliation
Which of these statutory duties of DC real estate licensees is included under the broader duty
of promoting the client's best interests?
Comply with all fair housing laws and regulations.
Disclose any material facts.
Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Treat all parties honestly. correct answers Seek out the best terms for one's client.
What is the current per-licensee maximum that can be collected from the DC Real Estate
Guaranty and Education Fund?
$20,000
$25,000
$35,000
, $50,000 correct answers $50,000
In which of the following scenarios is a DC Seller's Disclosure Statement required?
Beth is selling a duplex.
Haley is selling a 12-unit midrise apartment building.
Jaime is selling a building with three outpatient surgical suites.
Mina is selling warehouse facility. correct answers Beth is selling a duplex.
What administrative office uses planning, protection, and public education to promote
stewardship of DC's historic properties?
Historic Preservation Office
Office of Community Affairs
Office of Tax and Revenue
Office of the City Administrator correct answers Historic Preservation Office
As a DC licensee, which one of the following questions can Maya answer while providing
reasonable skill and care to her clients?
Do the wood shavings outside the basement window mean there are termites in the home?
Is the mold in the basement the dangerous kind?
What are the property taxes for this property?
Jason is the broker of record for Desert Realty which has a main office in Sunburst. Jason is
opening a branch office in Garnet which will be managed by a licensed associate broker t
named Kendra so that Jason can continue to work out of the Sunburst office. Which bes
describes the requirements for licenses at these offices?
Jason and Kendra's licenses must be displayed at the Garnet office
Jason and Kendra's licenses must be displayed at the Sunburst office
Jason's license must be displayed at the Sunburst and
Garnet offices; Kendra's license must be displayed at the
Garnet office