WA STATE REAL ESTATE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RCW - ANS (Revised Code of Washington) current permanent laws
WAC - ANS (Washington Administrative Code) - regulates real estate licensing additionally to
RCW
What powers does a Govenor have with a bill? - ANS 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? - ANS Washington State Department of
Licensing
Who appoints the Director? - ANS the Governor, with the advice and approval of the real
estate commission
Main objective of Director - ANS issue rules to govern the activities of real estate brokers,
managing brokers, designated brokers, and real estate firms
Directors powers and duties - ANS -issuing rules and regulations of real estate licensees;
-fixing the time, place, and method for the examination to -license applicants;
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-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? - ANS WA Attorney General
What is the mission of the Washington Real Estate Commission (WREC)? - ANS 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? - ANS the director and six commissioners appointed by
the Governor
How many years are the Director and WREC terms? - ANS six-year terms
What is the geographic restrictions of the WREC? - ANS At least two of the commissioners
must reside west of the Cascade Mountains and at least two must reside east of the Cascade
Mountains
What are the commissioner experience qualifications? - ANS -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? - ANS The govenor appoints an
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individual for the unexpired term
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RCW - ANS (Revised Code of Washington) current permanent laws
WAC - ANS (Washington Administrative Code) - regulates real estate licensing additionally to
RCW
What powers does a Govenor have with a bill? - ANS 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? - ANS Washington State Department of
Licensing
Who appoints the Director? - ANS the Governor, with the advice and approval of the real
estate commission
Main objective of Director - ANS issue rules to govern the activities of real estate brokers,
managing brokers, designated brokers, and real estate firms
Directors powers and duties - ANS -issuing rules and regulations of real estate licensees;
-fixing the time, place, and method for the examination to -license applicants;
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-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? - ANS WA Attorney General
What is the mission of the Washington Real Estate Commission (WREC)? - ANS 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? - ANS the director and six commissioners appointed by
the Governor
How many years are the Director and WREC terms? - ANS six-year terms
What is the geographic restrictions of the WREC? - ANS At least two of the commissioners
must reside west of the Cascade Mountains and at least two must reside east of the Cascade
Mountains
What are the commissioner experience qualifications? - ANS -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? - ANS The govenor appoints an
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individual for the unexpired term
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