Hawaii Real Estate Exam 2025
Questions & Answers /Latest 2025
1. What is Hawaii's residential property disclosure form?
A.) A statement of the condition the home will be in after repairs are completed
B.) A statement that lists all home upgrades the seller made
C.) A statement that outlines the home repairs made in the past five years
D.) A statement the seller provides to the buyer that outlines all known property defects
D.) A statement the seller provides to the buyer that outlines all known property defects
2. Which of these acknowledgments do buyers and sellers make by signing the HAR Purchase
Contract form?
A.) The brokerage firm makes no guarantee as to the tax map key.
B.) The brokerage firm must ask permission before placing any ads or property signage.
C.) The buyers are purchasing the property in as-is condition.
D.) The seller makes no guarantee regarding the property's future resale value
D.) The seller makes no guarantee regarding the property's future resale value
3. In which of these situations does a Hawaii licensee have a disclosable ownership interest in
the property?
a.) Carson represents both the buyer and the seller in a transaction.
b.) Kennedy is representing his LLC in the purchase of a commercial building.
c.) Rebecca is listing her neighbor's vacation home.
d.) Roger is listing a property that he sold to the current owner eight years ago
b.) Kennedy is representing his LLC in the purchase of a commercial building.
4. **Jeanine sold her Kihei duplex to Carlton for $418,000, and closing is on May 16. Each unit
rents for $530 per month. The tenants paid rent in full on May 1. At closing, how will prorated
rent be shown on the closing statements?
a.) $494.66 seller credit, buyer debit
b.) 494.66 seller debit, buyer credit
c.) $565.33 seller credit, buyer debit
d.) $565.33 seller debit, buyer credit
b.)494.66 seller debit, buyer credit
,5. Lily owned a double lot on the waterfront. She sold the lot to Hannah and placed a private
restriction prohibiting anything taller than a one-story building. Hannah wants to build a
three-story house. What is her most likely option?
a.) Apply to the zoning board of appeals for a variance.
b.) Check to see if the building and zoning regulations will permit a larger house.
c.) Conform to the deed restriction.
d.) File suit against Lily to have the restriction removed
c.) Conform to the deed restriction.
6. 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
d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family secret if Oke refuses to agree to sell their house.
7. 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
d.) To train associated licensees on relevant real estate laws and rules
8. 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
b.) Give tax breaks to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
9. 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
b.) Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
10. For the real estate industry, what's the primary impact of the PASH decision?
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
b.) The ambiguous nature of the decision places into question what access property owners can and
can't prohibit.
11. 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
c.) The victim provides documentation from the courts or the police.
12. 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
a.) The next business day
13. 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.
b.) 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
d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a property acquired through foreclosure. The lender is required to
provide a seller's property disclosure form.
14. 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.
a.) Jeanine refused to rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in to a woman of African descent.
15. 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?
a.) No, because agents can only be paid directly if they're paid in cash.
b.) No, because all compensation must come through your broker.
c.) Yes, if the check is endorsed by your broker, as well.
d.) Yes, provided your broker knows about the check
b.) No, because all compensation must come through your broker.
16. Danson requests that his landlord change the rent due date from the first day of the month
to the fifth day of the month. Under which of these circumstances must his landlord agree
to this change?
a.) Danson doesn't get his paycheck until the fifth of the month.
b.) Danson moved in on the fifth of the month.
c.) Danson's public assistance check is issued on the second of the month.
d.) It takes three days for Danson's electronic payment to reach the landlord, and Danson can't
schedule the payment until he gets paid on the second of the month
c.) Danson's public assistance check is issued on the second of the month.
17. In Hawaii, a certificate of title showing land ownership is recorded at the ______.
Questions & Answers /Latest 2025
1. What is Hawaii's residential property disclosure form?
A.) A statement of the condition the home will be in after repairs are completed
B.) A statement that lists all home upgrades the seller made
C.) A statement that outlines the home repairs made in the past five years
D.) A statement the seller provides to the buyer that outlines all known property defects
D.) A statement the seller provides to the buyer that outlines all known property defects
2. Which of these acknowledgments do buyers and sellers make by signing the HAR Purchase
Contract form?
A.) The brokerage firm makes no guarantee as to the tax map key.
B.) The brokerage firm must ask permission before placing any ads or property signage.
C.) The buyers are purchasing the property in as-is condition.
D.) The seller makes no guarantee regarding the property's future resale value
D.) The seller makes no guarantee regarding the property's future resale value
3. In which of these situations does a Hawaii licensee have a disclosable ownership interest in
the property?
a.) Carson represents both the buyer and the seller in a transaction.
b.) Kennedy is representing his LLC in the purchase of a commercial building.
c.) Rebecca is listing her neighbor's vacation home.
d.) Roger is listing a property that he sold to the current owner eight years ago
b.) Kennedy is representing his LLC in the purchase of a commercial building.
4. **Jeanine sold her Kihei duplex to Carlton for $418,000, and closing is on May 16. Each unit
rents for $530 per month. The tenants paid rent in full on May 1. At closing, how will prorated
rent be shown on the closing statements?
a.) $494.66 seller credit, buyer debit
b.) 494.66 seller debit, buyer credit
c.) $565.33 seller credit, buyer debit
d.) $565.33 seller debit, buyer credit
b.)494.66 seller debit, buyer credit
,5. Lily owned a double lot on the waterfront. She sold the lot to Hannah and placed a private
restriction prohibiting anything taller than a one-story building. Hannah wants to build a
three-story house. What is her most likely option?
a.) Apply to the zoning board of appeals for a variance.
b.) Check to see if the building and zoning regulations will permit a larger house.
c.) Conform to the deed restriction.
d.) File suit against Lily to have the restriction removed
c.) Conform to the deed restriction.
6. 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
d.) Nalani threatens to expose a family secret if Oke refuses to agree to sell their house.
7. 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
d.) To train associated licensees on relevant real estate laws and rules
8. 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
b.) Give tax breaks to individuals who live in Hawaii year-round
9. 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
b.) Jarod's license will be terminated for at least five years.
10. For the real estate industry, what's the primary impact of the PASH decision?
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
b.) The ambiguous nature of the decision places into question what access property owners can and
can't prohibit.
11. 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
c.) The victim provides documentation from the courts or the police.
12. 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
a.) The next business day
13. 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.
b.) 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
d.) Oahu Bank and Trust is selling a property acquired through foreclosure. The lender is required to
provide a seller's property disclosure form.
14. 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.
a.) Jeanine refused to rent the basement of a home she doesn't live in to a woman of African descent.
15. 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?
a.) No, because agents can only be paid directly if they're paid in cash.
b.) No, because all compensation must come through your broker.
c.) Yes, if the check is endorsed by your broker, as well.
d.) Yes, provided your broker knows about the check
b.) No, because all compensation must come through your broker.
16. Danson requests that his landlord change the rent due date from the first day of the month
to the fifth day of the month. Under which of these circumstances must his landlord agree
to this change?
a.) Danson doesn't get his paycheck until the fifth of the month.
b.) Danson moved in on the fifth of the month.
c.) Danson's public assistance check is issued on the second of the month.
d.) It takes three days for Danson's electronic payment to reach the landlord, and Danson can't
schedule the payment until he gets paid on the second of the month
c.) Danson's public assistance check is issued on the second of the month.
17. In Hawaii, a certificate of title showing land ownership is recorded at the ______.
