A brokerage must adopt a written company agency policy describing the types of agency it offers.
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which state agency regulates real estate licensing in Ohio?
Answer: B. Real estate licensing in Ohio is administered by the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, which operates under the Ohio Department of Commerce.
Question 2 of 5
When must an Ohio agent first provide the Agency Disclosure Statement in most transactions?
Answer: B. The Agency Disclosure Statement is intended to clarify representation, so it must be provided in time for the consumer to understand who represents whom before committing to a purchase contract.
Question 3 of 5
Which state agency licenses and regulates real estate salespersons and brokers in Ohio?
Answer: B. Real estate licensing in Ohio is administered by the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, which operates within the Ohio Department of Commerce.
Question 4 of 5
An Ohio brokerage's written company policy on agency must address how the brokerage will handle which situation?
Answer: B. Ohio requires brokerages to maintain a written brokerage policy on agency that explains the types of agency relationships offered, including how dual agency and representation of multiple clients in the same transaction are handled.
Question 5 of 5
Which Ohio agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing in Ohio is administered by the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, which operates within the Ohio Department of Commerce. It issues licenses, enforces license law, and supports the Ohio Real Estate Commission.
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Must-know rules
- Agency relationships are governed by Ohio license law and disclosed via the Agency Disclosure Statement.
- Agents may represent the seller, the buyer, or both as a dual agent.
- Dual agency requires the informed, written consent of all parties to the transaction.
- A brokerage must adopt a written company agency policy describing the types of agency it offers.
- Subagency and brokerage representation must be disclosed to consumers.
- Licensees owe their client fiduciary-type duties including loyalty, confidentiality, and accounting.
- Use the Agency Disclosure Statement to document who each licensee represents in the transaction.
Ohio Agency Model Quick Reference: FAQs
Is Ohio Agency Model Quick Reference on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Ohio real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Ohio test this differently?
Ohio applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Ohio rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
