Free Washington State Portion of the Broker Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Washington licensee works for a firm and is licensed to represent it in brokerage transactions. Under the real estate rules, how is this person classified?

   1. A. Affiliated licensee
   2. B. Branch manager
   3. C. Designated broker
   4. D. Real estate commissioner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: WAC 308-124-300(2) says affiliated licensees "are the natural persons licensed as brokers or managing brokers employed by a firm" and licensed to represent it. The described licensee fits that definition.

   Reference: Wac 308 124 — WAC 308-124-300(2)

2. 2A person acts under a duly authorized power of attorney in a Washington property transaction and receives no compensation. How does the real estate licensing statute treat that person?

   1. A. Exempt from licensing for that activity
   2. B. Required to obtain a broker license
   3. C. Required to obtain a managing broker license
   4. D. Limited to an inactive broker license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.151(2) states that the chapter does not apply to "Any duly authorized attorney-in-fact acting under a power of attorney without compensation."

   Reference: Rcw 18.85 — RCW 18.85.151(2)

3. 3Under whose direction may an actively affiliated Washington broker perform brokerage duties?

   1. A. A licensed managing broker, branch manager, or designated broker
   2. B. Any broker with at least one year of experience
   3. C. Any licensed appraiser
   4. D. The local county recorder

   Answer: A

   Explanation: WAC 308-124A-730(1) says a broker may perform duties "only under the direction and supervision of a licensed managing broker, branch manager or designated broker and as a representative of the firm."

   Reference: Wac 308 124A — WAC 308-124A-730(1)

4. 4A broker begins providing brokerage services to a buyer and none of the statutory exceptions applies. What agency role does the broker have?

   1. A. Buyer's agent
   2. B. Seller's agent
   3. C. Limited dual agent
   4. D. No agency role

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.86.020(1) provides, "A broker who performs real estate brokerage services for a buyer is a buyer's agent" unless a listed exception applies.

   Reference: Rcw 18.86 — RCW 18.86.020(1)

5. 5A Washington firm opens a separate physical office with a different mailing address but uses the firm's existing UBI number. What is that location under the rules?

   1. A. Main office
   2. B. Branch office
   3. C. Records depository
   4. D. Assumed-name office

   Answer: B

   Explanation: WAC 308-124-300(4) defines a branch office as "a separate physical office of the real estate firm" that has a different mailing address and uses the firm's UBI number.

   Reference: Wac 308 124 — WAC 308-124-300(4)

6. 6A Washington referral provider does not negotiate or execute documents. Which payment arrangement is consistent with the licensing exemption for referrals?

   1. A. A fixed referral fee not contingent on compensation received by a licensee or firm
   2. B. A percentage due only if the licensee receives a commission
   3. C. A share payable only if the firm receives brokerage compensation
   4. D. A closing bonus contingent on the firm's commission

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.151(8) exempts a referral provider who is not involved in negotiation, document execution, or related brokerage services when "compensation is not contingent upon receipt of compensation by the licensee or the real estate firm."

   Reference: Rcw 18.85 — RCW 18.85.151(8)

7. 7A broker is treated as an independent contractor by the firm. What happens to the firm's statutory supervisory duties?

   1. A. They remain in effect
   2. B. They transfer to the broker
   3. C. They end after mutual acceptance
   4. D. They apply only to trust funds

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.011(13) states, "Nothing in this subsection is intended to relieve the managing broker or real estate firm of the supervisory duties identified in this chapter."

   Reference: Rcw 18.85 — RCW 18.85.011(13)

8. 8One broker is appointed by the firm to represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction under valid services agreements. What is that broker's role?

   1. A. Limited dual agent
   2. B. Buyer's agent only
   3. C. Seller's agent only
   4. D. Nonagent facilitator

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.86.020(1)(b) provides that when the firm appoints the broker to represent both parties, "the appointed broker is a limited dual agent."

   Reference: Rcw 18.86 — RCW 18.86.020(1)(b)

9. 9Which Washington licensee is a natural person acting for a real estate firm under supervision of a designated broker or managing broker?

   1. A. Broker
   2. B. Designated broker
   3. C. Branch manager
   4. D. Real estate firm

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.011(2) defines a broker as "a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services" under the required supervision.

   Reference: Rcw 18.85 — RCW 18.85.011(2)

10. 10An unlicensed property-management employee in Washington shows a rental unit and executes a lease. Whose direct instruction is required for this activity to remain within the statutory exemption?

    1. A. The owner or a designated or managing broker
    2. B. The prospective tenant
    3. C. A licensed appraiser
    4. D. The escrow agent

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RCW 18.85.151(13)(c) permits the employee to show a unit or execute leases when "acting under the direct instruction of the owner or designated or managing broker."

    Reference: Rcw 18.85 — RCW 18.85.151(13)(c)