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WA State Real Estate Exam (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
RCW - (ANSWER)(Revised Code of Washington) current permanent laws
WAC - (ANSWER)(Washington Administrative Code) - regulates real estate
licensing additionally to RCW
What powers does a Govenor have with a bill? - (ANSWER)He can veto or sign the
bill. If the govenor does nothing, then the bill becomes a law. (pocket veto)
Who administers the real estate license law for WA? - (ANSWER)Washington
State Department of Licensing
Who appoints the Director? - (ANSWER)the Governor, with the advice and
approval of the real estate commission
Main objective of Director - (ANSWER)issue rules to govern the activities of real
estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and real estate firms
Directors powers and duties - (ANSWER)-issuing rules and regulations of real
estate licensees;
-fixing the time, place, and method for the examination to -license applicants;
-issuing rules requiring all applicants to submit to a criminal background check;
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-enforcing all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the licensing of real estate
licensees;
-granting or deny licenses;
-holding disciplinary hearings and imposing disciplinary sanctions;
-adopting rules and establishing standards relating to permissible forms of clear
and conspicuous advertising by licensees;
-establishing standards for licensing applicants already licensed in other
jurisdictions; and
-instituting a real estate education program
Who serves as the Director's legal advisor? - (ANSWER)WA Attorney General
What is the mission of the Washington Real Estate Commission (WREC)? -
(ANSWER)promote the public interest, which protects brokers, entities and
consumers by the fair administration of the licensing laws and regulations.
How many members of the WREC? - (ANSWER)the director and six
commissioners appointed by the Governor
How many years are the Director and WREC terms? - (ANSWER)six-year terms
What is the geographic restrictions of the WREC? - (ANSWER)At least two of the
commissioners must reside west of the Cascade Mountains and at least two must
reside east of the Cascade Mountains
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What are the commissioner experience qualifications? - (ANSWER)-at least five
years' experience in the sale, operation, or management of real estate in
Washington
- or at least three years' experience in investigative work of a similar nature
What happens when there is a vacancy on the commission? - (ANSWER)The
govenor appoints an individual for the unexpired term
How often does the commission meet? - (ANSWER)at least four times a year
What are two duties of the Commission? - (ANSWER)-holds educational
conferences
-prepares and administers the real estate licensing examination
What is a broker? - (ANSWER)-an entry-level licensee who is supervised by a
designated broker or managing broker.
-may be affiliated with only one firm at a time.
What is a managing broker - (ANSWER)-One who is qualified to act as a
designated broker but instead works under the supervision of the designated
broker.
-may supervise other brokers or managing brokers licensed to the firm.
-affiliated with only one firm at a time.
WA State Real Estate Exam (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
RCW - (ANSWER)(Revised Code of Washington) current permanent laws
WAC - (ANSWER)(Washington Administrative Code) - regulates real estate
licensing additionally to RCW
What powers does a Govenor have with a bill? - (ANSWER)He can veto or sign the
bill. If the govenor does nothing, then the bill becomes a law. (pocket veto)
Who administers the real estate license law for WA? - (ANSWER)Washington
State Department of Licensing
Who appoints the Director? - (ANSWER)the Governor, with the advice and
approval of the real estate commission
Main objective of Director - (ANSWER)issue rules to govern the activities of real
estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and real estate firms
Directors powers and duties - (ANSWER)-issuing rules and regulations of real
estate licensees;
-fixing the time, place, and method for the examination to -license applicants;
-issuing rules requiring all applicants to submit to a criminal background check;
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-enforcing all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the licensing of real estate
licensees;
-granting or deny licenses;
-holding disciplinary hearings and imposing disciplinary sanctions;
-adopting rules and establishing standards relating to permissible forms of clear
and conspicuous advertising by licensees;
-establishing standards for licensing applicants already licensed in other
jurisdictions; and
-instituting a real estate education program
Who serves as the Director's legal advisor? - (ANSWER)WA Attorney General
What is the mission of the Washington Real Estate Commission (WREC)? -
(ANSWER)promote the public interest, which protects brokers, entities and
consumers by the fair administration of the licensing laws and regulations.
How many members of the WREC? - (ANSWER)the director and six
commissioners appointed by the Governor
How many years are the Director and WREC terms? - (ANSWER)six-year terms
What is the geographic restrictions of the WREC? - (ANSWER)At least two of the
commissioners must reside west of the Cascade Mountains and at least two must
reside east of the Cascade Mountains
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What are the commissioner experience qualifications? - (ANSWER)-at least five
years' experience in the sale, operation, or management of real estate in
Washington
- or at least three years' experience in investigative work of a similar nature
What happens when there is a vacancy on the commission? - (ANSWER)The
govenor appoints an individual for the unexpired term
How often does the commission meet? - (ANSWER)at least four times a year
What are two duties of the Commission? - (ANSWER)-holds educational
conferences
-prepares and administers the real estate licensing examination
What is a broker? - (ANSWER)-an entry-level licensee who is supervised by a
designated broker or managing broker.
-may be affiliated with only one firm at a time.
What is a managing broker - (ANSWER)-One who is qualified to act as a
designated broker but instead works under the supervision of the designated
broker.
-may supervise other brokers or managing brokers licensed to the firm.
-affiliated with only one firm at a time.
