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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
In Washington, which agency issues and regulates real estate licenses?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing in Washington is administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL), which oversees applications, examinations, renewals, and discipline for brokers and managing brokers.
Question 2 of 5
Washington maintains an advisory body that advises the Director on real estate matters. What is its primary function?
Answer: B. The Real Estate Commission in Washington serves in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to the Director on policy, education, and rules. Day-to-day licensing and discipline are handled by the Department of Licensing; commissions are negotiable and never set by the state.
Question 3 of 5
Before the Department of Licensing imposes discipline on a Washington broker who contests the charges, the licensee is generally entitled to what?
Answer: B. Due process requires that a licensee receive notice of the alleged violations and an opportunity for an administrative hearing before disciplinary sanctions are imposed. This is an administrative proceeding, not a criminal jury trial.
Question 4 of 5
Which Washington agency is responsible for issuing, suspending, and revoking real estate broker licenses and for disciplining licensees who violate license law?
Answer: A. In Washington, the Department of Licensing (DOL) administers and enforces the real estate license law. The DOL issues licenses and has authority to investigate complaints and impose discipline, including suspension or revocation, on brokers and managing brokers.
Question 5 of 5
A Washington broker is convicted of a felony involving fraud and dishonesty. With respect to the broker's real estate license, the DOL may:
Answer: A. A felony or crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude is grounds for discipline under Washington license law. The DOL's administrative authority is separate from the criminal courts and can include suspension or revocation of the license.
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What you need to know
DOL may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, impose fines, issue reprimands, or require additional education. Washington does not maintain a real estate recovery or guaranty fund, so injured consumers seek redress through civil litigation. Licensees are obligated to cooperate with DOL investigations.
Washington License Discipline & Enforcement: FAQs
Is Washington License Discipline & Enforcement on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Washington 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 Washington test this differently?
Washington applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Washington rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
