Washington Real Estate Practice Exam
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A candidate passes the state portion of the Washington broker exam but fails the national portion. What happens next?
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Washington real estate exam at a glance
| National questions | 100 scoredsource |
|---|---|
| State-law questions | 30 scoredsource |
| Passing score | 70%source |
| Time limit | 4 hourssource |
| Exam fee | $210.00 per attemptsource |
| Test provider | PSIsource |
| Pre-licence education | 90 hourssource |
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10 sample questions, with answers explained
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1. A candidate passes the state portion of the Washington broker exam but fails the national portion. What happens next?
Why: Under WAC 308-124A-760(3), "a passing score for a portion of an examination is valid for a period of six months," and the PSI bulletin says a candidate who passes only one portion must pass the other within 6 months or take the entire examination again. Each broker portion needs a scaled score of 70. One year is the separate deadline for becoming licensed after passing.
2. A Washington firm wants to store transaction records at one central facility within Washington. Which transaction-age condition appears in the Washington rule?
Why: The rule permits central storage in Washington for transactions closed at least 1 year, while preserving the minimum retention and inspection requirements. The storage option does not authorize immediate disposal.
3. For a minimum of how many years must a Washington firm retain its real estate records and keep them available for inspection by the director?
Why: WAC 308-124C-110(2) states that "all records shall be retained and available for inspection by the director or the director's authorized representative for a minimum of three years." The minimum is 3 years. Transactions closed for at least 1 year may be moved to one central facility in Washington, which is the near-miss number.
4. After an adjudicative hearing, the Washington director of licensing enters an order disciplining a broker. Under RCW 18.85.390, within how many days of the decision must the broker file the appeal bond and notice to take the case to superior court?
Why: RCW 18.85.390 requires an appellant to give the state a cash bond of $1,000, with "the bond and notice to be filed within thirty days from the date of the director's decision." The deadline is 30 days. The director may impose sanctions only when the accusation is supported by a preponderance of the evidence.
5. A Washington broker candidate passes the national portion but receives a scaled state score of 68. What minimum-score rule prevents an overall pass?
Why: The rule requires a minimum scaled 70 on each portion. A higher national score cannot compensate for a state score below its separate threshold.
6. A Washington broker wants to market herself as "Summit Home Realty" without her firm obtaining an assumed name license. Under WAC 308-124B-210, what is wrong with the plan?
Why: WAC 308-124B-210(2) lets brokers advertise with an unlicensed name, title or brand only if they show the firm's licensed name clearly and conspicuously, avoid terms suggesting a separate entity such as "Inc." or "LLC," avoid terms referring to a firm or office such as "realty" or "real estate," and get advance written approval from the designated broker. "Summit Home Realty" fails the "realty" rule. Unlicensed brands are allowed, so a total ban is wrong.
7. What education must a Washington broker complete for the first renewal of an active broker license?
Why: WAC 308-124A-785 requires "90 clock hours started after the date first licensed," including real estate law, advanced practices and 30 hours of approved continuing education with the core curriculum and Washington real estate fair housing. RCW 18.85.101(2) sets the same 90 hours. The 30 hour figure applies to later renewals, not the first one.
8. A Washington broker places an online ad to sell a house she personally owns. Under RCW 18.85.361(8), what must the ad disclose?
Why: RCW 18.85.361(8) normally requires the firm's licensed name in a clear and conspicuous manner in every ad, "except, that real estate brokers, managing brokers, or firms advertising their personally owned real property must only disclose that they hold a real estate license." Her status still matters: RCW 18.85.361(21) also requires written disclosure that she is a licensee when she buys, sells or leases real property.
9. For Washington seller-disclosure law, does a property consisting of 4 residential dwelling units fall within the Washington improved-residential definition?
Why: The definition includes property consisting of or improved by 1 to 4 residential dwelling units. A four-unit property is not excluded merely because it has multiple households.
10. A Washington firm agrees to manage a four-unit rental building for an owner. Which document does WAC 308-124D-215 require for this management account?
Why: WAC 308-124D-215(1) states that "all properties managed by the firm must be supported by a written management agreement signed by the owner and designated broker and retained." The agreement must state the firm's compensation, the type and number of units, authority to collect and disburse funds, any authority to hold security deposits, and how often the owner gets summary statements. Amendments also need both signatures.