Washington State portion (real estate exam) verified with
correct answers
In addition to the required education and experience to request a substitution, what
must applicants for a Washington managing broker's license submit with the
application?
An additional licensing fee
Detailed resume
Recommendation from designated broker
Three reference letters- answer >>>Detailed resume
When are real estate brokers allowed to work for the Washington State Department of
Licensing?
After they disclose any potential conflicts of interest
After they've been practicing five years
Once their licenses are inactivated
When they have written permission from their designated brokers- answer >>>Once
their licenses are inactivated
Who may supervise a managing broker in Washington?
A broker
A managing broker
The DOL director
The real estate commission- answer >>>A managing broker
George is a buyer closing on a home purchase for which he's obtaining financing. He
receives a Loan Estimate from his lender. What's the purpose of this document?
To detail the amount George needs to bring to closing
To detail the estimated closing costs for George's loan
To disclose the interest rates available on this lender's various loan programs
To disclose the lender's source of loan funds- answer >>>To detail the estimated
closing costs for George's loan
Licensee Len receives an offer for his seller client's property. It's a good offer that Len
thinks his client will accept. The only wrinkle is that it includes a one-quarter interest in a
local hunting club as the earnest money deposit. Which of the following statements is
true?
,It's Len's responsibility to research the title to the interest being offered as earnest
money deposit, to ensure that it has value, before presenting the offer to his client.
Len must inform his seller client of the form of earnest money before the seller signs the
purchase contract.
Len must inform the DOL if his seller client accepts this earnest money deposit since
the DOL must approve any earnest money agreements for items other than cash or
cash equivalents.
Len should advise his seller client that only cash or cash equivalents may be used as
earnest money.- answer >>>Len must inform his seller client of the form of earnest
money before the seller signs the purchase contract.
In order for a licensed firm to share commissions with another firm, what must be true of
the second firm?
It must be licensed to do business with the original firm.
It must employ at least two licensed individuals.
It must have been in business at least three years.
It must share its financial records with the original firm.- answer >>>It must be licensed
to do business with the original firm.
Charlie represents Sue, a buyer, in Redmond. Charlie is being paid by Claude, the
seller, through his brokerage. What's true about this situation?
Charlie is Claude's agent.
Sue is Claude's customer.
This doesn't change the agency relationships.
This is undisclosed dual agency.- answer >>>This doesn't change the agency
relationships.
Thomas, a Washington broker, received a notice of violation for having failed to provide
records properly upon request. If he chooses to ignore the notice of violation, what may
occur?
He may be subject to arrest.
His license may be automatically revoked.
The case may be automatically moved to be heard in superior court.
The director may issue a default judgment and impose sanctions based on whatever
evidence is available.- answer >>>The director may issue a default judgment and
impose sanctions based on whatever evidence is available.
, In Washington, how many hours of coursework must an applicant complete before
applying for a managing broker's license?
120
30
60
90- answer >>>90
The Washington legislature has passed new licensing legislation designed to change
the amount and type of education required for licensing. The director has proposed
additional licensing rules to support the new legislation. What's the commission's role in
this process?
The commission has no responsibilities related to this new legislation.
The commission must approve the new legislation before it can be signed into law.
The commission will provide advice to the director regarding the necessary rules to
support the new laws.
The commission will serve as the legislature's ambassadors in gaining acceptance from
those in the real estate industry.- answer >>>The commission will provide advice to the
director regarding necessary rules to support the new laws.
In Washington, new licensees must complete a three-hour ______ course before their
first renewal.
Advanced practice
Continuing education
Core
Real estate law- answer >>>core
If a listing agreement doesn't state that the listing broker is permitted to share
compensation with a cooperating broker, which of the following statements is true about
a cooperating (selling) broker's responsibility under Washington law?
A cooperating broker must include alternative methods of compensation in the buyer's
brokerage agreement.
The cooperating brokerage firm may decline to show to the buyer any properties for
which there is no compensation agreement with the listing broker.
The cooperating broker may require the buyer to pay a commission, even if it's not
indicated in the written agreement.
correct answers
In addition to the required education and experience to request a substitution, what
must applicants for a Washington managing broker's license submit with the
application?
An additional licensing fee
Detailed resume
Recommendation from designated broker
Three reference letters- answer >>>Detailed resume
When are real estate brokers allowed to work for the Washington State Department of
Licensing?
After they disclose any potential conflicts of interest
After they've been practicing five years
Once their licenses are inactivated
When they have written permission from their designated brokers- answer >>>Once
their licenses are inactivated
Who may supervise a managing broker in Washington?
A broker
A managing broker
The DOL director
The real estate commission- answer >>>A managing broker
George is a buyer closing on a home purchase for which he's obtaining financing. He
receives a Loan Estimate from his lender. What's the purpose of this document?
To detail the amount George needs to bring to closing
To detail the estimated closing costs for George's loan
To disclose the interest rates available on this lender's various loan programs
To disclose the lender's source of loan funds- answer >>>To detail the estimated
closing costs for George's loan
Licensee Len receives an offer for his seller client's property. It's a good offer that Len
thinks his client will accept. The only wrinkle is that it includes a one-quarter interest in a
local hunting club as the earnest money deposit. Which of the following statements is
true?
,It's Len's responsibility to research the title to the interest being offered as earnest
money deposit, to ensure that it has value, before presenting the offer to his client.
Len must inform his seller client of the form of earnest money before the seller signs the
purchase contract.
Len must inform the DOL if his seller client accepts this earnest money deposit since
the DOL must approve any earnest money agreements for items other than cash or
cash equivalents.
Len should advise his seller client that only cash or cash equivalents may be used as
earnest money.- answer >>>Len must inform his seller client of the form of earnest
money before the seller signs the purchase contract.
In order for a licensed firm to share commissions with another firm, what must be true of
the second firm?
It must be licensed to do business with the original firm.
It must employ at least two licensed individuals.
It must have been in business at least three years.
It must share its financial records with the original firm.- answer >>>It must be licensed
to do business with the original firm.
Charlie represents Sue, a buyer, in Redmond. Charlie is being paid by Claude, the
seller, through his brokerage. What's true about this situation?
Charlie is Claude's agent.
Sue is Claude's customer.
This doesn't change the agency relationships.
This is undisclosed dual agency.- answer >>>This doesn't change the agency
relationships.
Thomas, a Washington broker, received a notice of violation for having failed to provide
records properly upon request. If he chooses to ignore the notice of violation, what may
occur?
He may be subject to arrest.
His license may be automatically revoked.
The case may be automatically moved to be heard in superior court.
The director may issue a default judgment and impose sanctions based on whatever
evidence is available.- answer >>>The director may issue a default judgment and
impose sanctions based on whatever evidence is available.
, In Washington, how many hours of coursework must an applicant complete before
applying for a managing broker's license?
120
30
60
90- answer >>>90
The Washington legislature has passed new licensing legislation designed to change
the amount and type of education required for licensing. The director has proposed
additional licensing rules to support the new legislation. What's the commission's role in
this process?
The commission has no responsibilities related to this new legislation.
The commission must approve the new legislation before it can be signed into law.
The commission will provide advice to the director regarding the necessary rules to
support the new laws.
The commission will serve as the legislature's ambassadors in gaining acceptance from
those in the real estate industry.- answer >>>The commission will provide advice to the
director regarding necessary rules to support the new laws.
In Washington, new licensees must complete a three-hour ______ course before their
first renewal.
Advanced practice
Continuing education
Core
Real estate law- answer >>>core
If a listing agreement doesn't state that the listing broker is permitted to share
compensation with a cooperating broker, which of the following statements is true about
a cooperating (selling) broker's responsibility under Washington law?
A cooperating broker must include alternative methods of compensation in the buyer's
brokerage agreement.
The cooperating brokerage firm may decline to show to the buyer any properties for
which there is no compensation agreement with the listing broker.
The cooperating broker may require the buyer to pay a commission, even if it's not
indicated in the written agreement.
