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The DCREB exam has 115 questions and runs 3 hours 30 minutes.
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Three owners-Dana, Eli, and Farah-take title as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Dana later conveys her one-third interest to Grant. Eli then dies without conveying his interest. Dana's conveyance severed the joint tenancy only as to her share. How is title held immediately after Eli's death?
Correct answer: C - Grant owns one-third and Farah owns two-thirds, held between them as tenants in common
A city will approve a modest rear addition only if the owner grants a permanent public pedestrian easement across the opposite side of the parcel. The city's study concludes that the addition will create no pedestrian or traffic demand; the easement would instead advance a citywide trail plan. What is the owner's strongest objection to the permit condition?
Correct answer: A - The easement lacks an essential nexus to an impact caused by the proposed addition
A comparable property sold for $640,000. It has a pool that market evidence values at $35,000, while the subject has no pool. The comparable has an unrenovated kitchen, while the subject's renovated kitchen contributes $20,000. With no other material differences, what adjusted price does the comparable indicate for the subject?
Correct answer: D - $625,000
A borrower bought a single-family principal residence for $500,000 when it appraised for $520,000, using a standard conventional mortgage with borrower-paid PMI originated in 2021. The scheduled balance is now $397,500. The borrower is current, has the required good payment history, has no subordinate lien, and provides requested evidence that the property's value has not fallen. Which PMI step is available now?
Correct answer: B - Submit a written cancellation request; automatic termination has not yet been triggered
A seller signs a written option agreement and accepts $2,000 in separately stated consideration for a 21-day option to purchase a vacant parcel for $620,000. On day 9, the seller receives a $650,000 offer and emails the option holder that the option is revoked. The holder properly exercises the option on day 12 by the method specified in the agreement. What is the legal effect?
Correct answer: A - The seller was bound to keep the offer open, and timely exercise created the purchase obligation
A brokerage plans to deliver solely as PDF files consumer disclosures that governing law requires to be provided in writing. Its website explains the paper option, scope of consent, withdrawal and contact-update procedures, consequences, fees, and PDF-system requirements. The consent box is preselected; the consumer takes no action before the files are emailed. Which E-SIGN requirement is still missing?
Correct answer: C - Affirmative electronic consent that reasonably demonstrates access to the PDF format
A listing agent has the seller's advance written consent to disclosed dual agency. An unrepresented buyer asks the agent to become the buyer's agent and recommend an opening price. The buyer has received no dual-agency disclosure and has not consented. In a jurisdiction requiring informed written consent from both clients before dual representation, how may the agent proceed?
Correct answer: B - Limit help to neutral factual or ministerial acts until both parties provide informed written consent
Months after a buyer-agency agreement expires, the seller's broker asks the former buyer's agent whether that buyer had disclosed a maximum price. During the representation, the buyer said that $910,000 was the absolute ceiling. The buyer has not authorized disclosure, and no law requires it. How should the former agent respond?
Correct answer: D - Keep the price ceiling confidential because that duty survives termination of the agency
Before signing a contract for a 1966 single-family rowhouse, the buyer says, "I want a seven-day closing, so I waive the lead inspection and do not need the seller's old risk-assessment report." No federal exemption applies. What should the agent explain?
Correct answer: C - The disclosure, report, pamphlet, and warning are still due; only the inspection opportunity may be changed or waived in writing
A property manager lawfully obtains a consumer report. Because of information in it, the manager approves the application only if the applicant pays twice the usual security deposit, an amount within the applicable legal cap. Which response complies with the FCRA?
Correct answer: A - Identify the reporting agency and its contacts, state it did not make the decision, and explain dispute and 60-day free-report rights
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