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District of
Columbia
Real Estate
Candidate Handbook
November 2016
QUICK REFERENCE
BEFORE MAKING AN EXAMINATION RESERVATION
Candidates should thoroughly review this handbook, which contains important
information regarding eligibility, the examination and licensing application process,
and the examination content outlines.
STATE LICENSING
INFORMATION
Candidates may contact
the state’s Real Estate
Commission with questions
about obtaining or maintaining
a license after the
examination has been passed.
District of Columbia
Real Estate Commission
1100 4th Street,
SW, Suite E-500
Washington, DC 20024
Phone
(202) 442-4320
Fax
(202) 698-4329
APPLICANTS
The information contained in this handbook applies to all applicants:
• First-time License Applicants – Brokers or Salespersons Not Licensed in Any
Jurisdiction
• Reciprocity Applicants
• Brokers or Salespersons Currently Licensed In Virginia
• Brokers Currently Licensed In Maryland
• Salespersons Currently Licensed In Maryland From 1996 To Present
• Endorsement Applicants
• Brokers or Salespersons Currently Licensed In Any Jurisdiction Other
Than Maryland Or Virginia
• Salespersons Licensed In Maryland BEFORE 1996
• Property Management Applicants
Web
www.pearsonvue.com/
dc/realestate
EXAMINATION
INFORMATION
• CANDIDATE HANDBOOK
• APPLICATION
COMPLETION
Candidates may contact
Pearson VUE with questions
about this handbook or about
an upcoming examination.
Phone
(800) 274-2602
Pearson VUE District of
Columbia Real Estate
5601 Green Valley Dr.
Bloomington, MN 55437
Email
pearsonvuecustomerservice@
pearson.com
CLIENT WAIVER REQUEST FORM – FOR RECIPROCITY
OR ENDORSEMENT APPLICANTS.
• This form exempts reciprocity and endorsement from taking the national
portion of the real estate examination.
• Reciprocity/Endorsement applicants take only the DC LAW PORTION
of the license exam.
• A Client Waiver Request Form must be submitted prior to making
an examination registration. See back of this handbook or visit
http://www.pearsonvue.com/waivers/dcrel.asp.
MAKE AN EXAM RESERVATION
MAKING AN EXAMINATION RESERVATION
Candidates may make a reservation by either visiting www.pearsonvue.com or calling
Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Candidates should make a reservation online at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the desired examination date (unless an electronic check is used for payment, as
detailed on page 10). Walk-in examinations are not available.
TEST CENTERS
The national network of test centers is available for testing.
A list of test centers appears on the back cover of this handbook. Candidates should
contact Pearson VUE to confirm specific locations and schedules.
EXAMINATION FEES
The examination fee ($61.50) must be paid at the time of reservation by credit
card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check. Cash will not be accepted. Payment
will not be accepted at the test center. Examination fees are non-refundable and
nontransferable, except as detailed in Change/Cancel Policy.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAMINATION
Candidates should bring proper identification to the examination site. A complete
list appears in What to Bring (page 12).
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Candidates should report to the test center at least thirty (30) minutes before the
examination begins. Each candidate will leave the test center with an official score
report in hand.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE....................inside front cover
PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION.................16
Examination Content.........................................16
OVERVIEW...............................................................ii
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS.......................................1
RECIPROCITY APPLICANTS..................................3
ENDORSEMENT APPLICANTS...............................5
EXAMINATION RESERVATIONS.............................9
Making a Reservation.........................................9
Examination Fees..............................................10
Electronic Checks..........................................10
Math Calculations..............................................16
Practice Tests – GENERAL (NATIONAL)
PORTION ONLY.................................................16
CONTENT OUTLINES
General Content Outline
for Salesperson Examinations..........................01
General Content Outline for Examinations......03
CONTENT OUTLINES
DC law content outline
for sales and broker examinations...................05
DC law content outline
for property manager examinations.................06
Vouchers.........................................................10
Change/Cancel Policy.......................................10
Absence/Lateness Policy..................................10
Weather Delays and Cancellations.................. 11
Accommodations............................................... 11
EXAMINATION DAY...............................................12
What to Bring..................................................... 12
Examination Procedures................................... 12
Score Reporting................................................. 13
APPENDIX
Client Waiver Request Form.. back of handbook
Endorsement Application....... back of handbook
Duplicate Score
Request Form......................... back of handbook
GENERAL INFORMATION............... back cover
Test Centers........................................ back cover
Holiday Schedule................................ back cover
Contact Information........................... back cover
Review of Examinations.................................... 13
Score Explanation............................................. 13
Duplicate Score Reports................................... 13
Retaking an Examination.................................. 14
Test Center Policies........................................... 14
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District of Columbia Real Estate
OVERVIEW
Licensure is the process by which an agency of state government or other jurisdiction
grants permission to individuals to engage in the practice of, and prohibits all others
from legally practicing, a particular profession, vocation, or occupation. By ensuring
a minimum level of competence, the licensure process protects the general public.
The District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC) is responsible for
establishing the acceptable level of safe practice and for determining whether an
individual meets that standard.
The District of Columbia has retained the services of Pearson VUE to develop and
administer its real estate examination program. Pearson VUE is a leading provider of
test services to regulatory agencies and national associations.
The District of Columbia Real Estate Commission has established the requirements
to qualify for a real estate salesperson, broker, or property manager license. It is highly
recommended that this Real Estate Candidate Handbook be reviewed, with special
attention given to the section applicable to your specific type of application and the
relevant items in the appendix.
All individuals who wish to obtain a real estate license must complete the
following steps:
1. Make a reservation with Pearson VUE and pay the examination fee.
2. Sit for the examination.
Go to the test center on the day of the examination, bringing required
identification.
3. Apply for a license.
After passing the examination, candidates must submit the proper
application forms and fees.
Follow the directions on the Application (part of the Score Report)
you receive at the examination site. Call Pearson VUE on
(888) 204-6192 for additional licensing information.
Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All Rights Reserved. [email protected]
District of Columbia Real Estate
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FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS: SALESPERSON,
BROKERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
SALESPERSON APPLICANTS
Step 1. Complete 60 hour Salesperson pre-licensing education. For real estate
pre-licensing course providers, visit www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate.
Step 2.Schedule the DC real estate licensing examination by visiting
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ or call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Be sure to request a Salesperson exam.
Step 3. Report to test center at least thirty (30) minutes before the examination
begins.
• Candidates should bring: Proper identification which confirms their
age as at least 18 years old. A complete list of Acceptable Forms of
Candidate Identification appears in the What to Bring section of this
Handbook (page 12).
• Completion Certificate from 60 hour Salesperson pre-licensing
education course.
Step 4. Apply for a license upon passing the examination. Follow the directions on
the application (part of the Score Report) you receive at the examination
site. Be sure to make application for a license within 6 months of the
examination date. An applicant who fails to comply with this requirement
shall be required to retake and pass the examination. Call Pearson VUE on
(888) 204-6192 for additional licensing information.
BROKER APPLICANTS
All broker applicants must first have both a salesperson license
and two years experience as a Salesperson before applying for
a broker license. If you are an out-of-state applicant you must
have two years experience as a licensed salesperson in your own
jurisdiction.
Step 1. Submit proof of 2 consecutive years’ experience as an active salesperson
immediately preceding date of application.
• Obtain an original Letter of Certification from your original licensing
jurisdiction. (It must be dated within 60 days to 90 days) Contact
your jurisdiction’s real estate commission to order Certification.
Pocket cards are not accepted.
Step 2. Complete 135 hour Broker pre-licensing education. See Pre-Licensing
Education Providers List info below.
Step 3.Schedule the DC real estate licensing examination by visiting
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ or call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Be sure to request a Broker exam.
Step 4. Report to test center at least thirty (30) minutes before the examination
begins. Candidates should bring:
• Proper identification which confirms their age as at least 18 years
old. A complete list of Acceptable Forms of Candidate Identification
appears in the What to Bring section of this Handbook (page 12).
• Completion Certificate from 135 hour Broker pre-licensing education
course.
• Letter of Certification from your original licensing jurisdiction
confirming two years experience as an active salesperson immediately
preceding date of application.
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Step 5. Apply for a license upon passing the national and state portions of the
examination. Follow the directions on the application (part of the Score
Report) you receive at the examination site. You must apply for a license
within 6 months of the examination date. An applicant who fails to comply
with this requirement shall be required to retake and pass the examination.
Call Pearson VUE on (888) 204-6192 for additional licensing information.
PROPERTY MANAGER APPLICANTS
Successful completion of the DC Property Manager examination is mandatory
for licensure. Pre-license education is not required for Property Managers; however,
see Pre-Licensing Education Providers List info above should you desire property
management pre-licensing education.
Step 1. Obtain Property Manager Study Guide to study for examination at this
link: http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/680931.pdf.
Step 2. Schedule the DC real estate property manager examination by visiting
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ or call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Be sure to request a Property Manager exam.
Step 3. Report to test center at least thirty (30) minutes before the examination
begins. Candidates should bring proper identification which confirms
their age as at least 18 years old. A complete list of Acceptable Forms
of Candidate Identification appears in the What to Bring section of this
Handbook (page 12).
Step 4. Apply for a license upon passing the examination. Follow the directions on
the application (part of the Score Report) you receive at the examination
site. Be sure to make application for a license within 6 months of the
examination date. An applicant who fails to comply with this requirement
shall be required to retake and pass the examination. Call Pearson VUE on
(888) 204-6192 for additional licensing information.
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RECIPROCITY APPLICANTS
• BROKERS OR SALESPERSONS CURRENTLY LICENSED
IN VIRGINIA.
• BROKERS CURRENTLY LICENSED IN MARYLAND.
• SALESPERSONS CURRENTLY LICENSED IN
MARYLAND (From 1996 to Present).
Step 1. Complete a 3 hr DCREC approved DC Fair Housing course. See Finding
Fair Housing Course Offerings section below.
Step 2. Obtain an original Letter of Certification from your original licensing
jurisdiction. (Dated within 90 days) Contact your jurisdiction’s real estate
commission to order Certification. Pocket cards are not accepted.
Step 3. Submit Client Waiver Request form. Please note that as an applicant
taking only the DC LAW PORTION of the license examination,
you must submit a Client Waiver Request form prior to making an
examination reservation. See back of this Real Estate Handbook or visit
http://www.pearsonvue.com/waivers/dcrel.asp.
Submit the supporting documentation indicated below, with the
Client Waiver Request Form, directly to Pearson VUE:
• An original Letter of Certification from your original licensing
jurisdiction. (Dated within 90 days)
• 3-hour Fair Housing Completion Certificate (Approved by the DC
Real Estate Commission)
You must receive e-mail notification that your Client Waiver has been
applied successfully before scheduling your examination. Failure to
do so will require that you take both the general and law portions of the
District of Columbia real estate examination. The test center administrator
will not apply a client waiver for you at the test center.
Step 4.Obtain DC regulations document to study for examination. You
can access the “Real Estate Legislation and Regulations” at this link:
http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660909.pdf.
Step 5. Schedule the DC law portion of the license examination by visiting
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ or call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Be sure to request either Broker or Salesperson exam, as applicable.
Step 6. Apply for a license upon passing the examination. Follow the directions
on the application (part of the Score Report) you receive at the
examination site. This is the application for the real estate license. Be sure
to make application for a license within 6 months of the examination date.
An applicant who fails to comply with this requirement shall be required
to retake and pass the examination. Call Pearson VUE on (888) 204-6192
for additional licensing information.
Step 7. Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that also
functions as the license application and includes information on how to
apply for a license. Call Pearson VUE on (888) 204-6192 for additional
licensing information.
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District of Columbia Real Estate
FINDING FAIR HOUSING COURSE OFFERINGS
Follow the steps outlined below to determine when and where courses are being held:
1. Go to: https://www.pulseportal.com/
2. Choose a Program: District of Columbia
3. Choose a Board: Real Estate
4. Select the desired service by clicking the indicated link
• Search when courses are being held, please click the link: “Course
Offerings Inquiry”
• Enter the start and end “between” dates.
• Make no other entries except to highlight “Fair Housing” in the
“Category” section.
• Click “View/Refresh Report”
• Wait a minute or two for the report to generate as it may be serveral
pages. If no report is produced, check your browser for a message
about blocked pop-ups and allow pop-ups from our site.
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ENDORSEMENT APPLICANTS
• BROKERS OR SALESPERSONS CURRENTLY LICENSED
IN ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN MARYLAND OR
VIRGINIA.
• SALESPERSONS CURRENTLY LICENSED IN
MARYLAND BEFORE 1996.
Step 1.Submit Endorsement Application with all supporting documents to the
DCREC. See Endorsement Application in back of this Handbook or download
the application from http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660943.pdf.
Submit the supporting documentation indicated below, with the
Endorsement Application, directly to Pearson VUE:
• Obtain an original Letter of Certification from your original licensing
jurisdiction. (Dated within 90 days)
• Contact your jurisdiction’s real estate commission to order
Certification. Pocket cards are not accepted.
• Copies of continuing education certificates for courses completed in
the last two years.
• A professional resume or biography.
• A detailed description of the pre-licensing course you completed
(include subject areas studied.) This section does not apply to
Maryland salesperson applicants.
DCREC will review complete Endorsement Applications and send an
Endorsement Approval letter to qualified applicants. The Endorsement Approval
letter contains instructions on how to obtain a DC Real Estate license.
Some applicants may be required to take additional CE courses, but all
applicants must take a DC Fair Housing course. Endorsement Applicants
must receive Commission approval before they can take the DC real estate
law examination.
Step 2. Complete a 3 hr DCREC approved DC Fair Housing course. You may take
the DC approved Fair Housing course prior to sitting for the DC Law portion
of the examination.
Step 3. Submit the supporting documentation indicated below, with the
Client Waiver Request Form, directly to Pearson VUE:
• Endorsement Authorization Letter-Issued by the DC Real Estate
Commission
• 3-hour Fair Housing Completion Certificate-Approved by the DC
Real Estate Commission
• An original Letter of Certification from your original licensing
jurisdiction. (Dated within 90 days)
You must receive e-mail notification that your Client Waiver has been
applied successfully before scheduling your examination. Failure to do
so will require that you take both the general and the DC law portions of
the real estate examination. The test center administrator will not apply a
client waiver for you at the test center.
Step 4.Obtain DC Regulations document to study for examination. You
can access the “Real Estate Legislation and Regulations” at this link:
http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660909.pdf.
Step 5. Schedule the DC law portion of the license examination by visiting
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ or call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-2602.
Be sure to request either Broker or Salesperson exam, as applicable.
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District of Columbia Real Estate
Step 6. Apply for a license upon passing the examination. Follow the directions on
the application (part of the Score Report) you receive at the examination site.
Be sure to make application for a license within 6 months of the examination
date. An applicant who fails to comply with this requirement shall be required
to retake and pass the examination. Call Pearson VUE on (888) 204-6192 for
additional licensing information.
Step 7. Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that also
functions as the license application and includes information on how to
apply for a license. Call Pearson VUE on (888) 204-6192 for additional
licensing information.
FINDING FAIR HOUSING COURSE OFFERINGS
Follow the steps outlined below to determine when and where courses are being held:
1. Go to: https://www.pulseportal.com/
2. Choose a Program: District of Columbia
3. Choose a Board: Real Estate
4. Select the desired service by clicking the indicated link
• Search when courses are being held, please click the link: “Course
Offerings Inquiry”
• Enter the start and end “between” dates.
• Make no other entries except to highlight “Fair Housing” in the
“Category” section.
• Click “View/Refresh Report”
• Wait a minute or two for the report to generate. If no report is
produced, check your browser for a message about blocked pop-ups and
allow pop-ups from our site.
ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Endorsement applicants may be allowed to waive pre-licensing education requirements,
experience requirements, and the national portion of the DC real estate examination.
At the date of licensure, the original jurisdiction’s national exam standards, including
scoring, must have been substantially equivalent to District’s exam standards.
• Broker applicants must meet The District’s 135-hour requirement plus submit
two (2) consecutive years of active Sales experience immediately preceding the
application.
• Salesperson applicants must meet or exceed the District’s 60-hour
pre-licensing education requirements in the jurisdiction from which they
are applying.
The Commission will issue a letter with instructions to
all approved Endorsement Applicants.
All approved Endorsement Applicants must complete a 3 hour DC
Commission-approved DC Fair Housing course prior to taking the DC licensing
law examination. You can take the DC approved Fair Housing course any time prior
to sitting for the DC Law portion of the examination.
All applicants are required to take the DC law examination and obtain a
minimum 75 percent passing score.
EXEMPTIONS: The Endorsement Application does not apply to Maryland /
Virginia real estate brokers or Maryland salespersons licensed from 1996 to present.
These licensees must apply through Reciprocity (page 3).
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FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR SEAMLESS
PROCESSING
Submit the completed and notarized Endorsement Application with the
documents listed below:
• Original Letter of Certification from all licensing jurisdictions (dated within
90 days.)
• Copies of continuing education certificates for courses completed in the last
two years.
• A professional resume or biography.
• A detailed description of the pre-licensing course you completed (include
subject areas studied.) This section does not apply to Maryland salesperson
applicants.
• $61.50 application check or money order payable to Pearson VUE.
• SEND THE FULL APPLICATION TO:
Pearson VUE,
Department: DC-OPLA
8401 Corporate Drive,
Metro-Plex I, Suite 250,
Landover, MD 20785
A charge of $65.00 will be imposed for dishonored checks (public law 89-208.)
STUDY MATERIALS
Obtain DC regulations document to study for the examination. You
can access the “Real Estate Legislation and Regulations” at this link:
http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660909.pdf. This is the ONLY
Commission supplied material for use in preparing for the law portion of the DC
real estate examination.
Client Waiver Request Form
Applicants taking only the DC LAW PORTION of the license examination,
must submit a Client Waiver Request form prior to making an examination
reservation. See back of handbook of the Real Estate Handbook or visit
http://www.pearsonvue.com/waivers/dcrel.asp.
Submit the supporting documentation indicated below, with the Client Waiver
Request Form, directly to Pearson VUE:
• Endorsement Authorization Letter-Issued by the DC Real Estate Commission
• 3-hour Fair Housing Completion Certificate-Approved by the DC Real
Estate Commission
• An original Letter of Certification from your original licensing jurisdiction.
(Dated within 90 days)
You must receive e-mail notification that your client waiver has been applied
successfully before scheduling your examination. Failure to do so will require that
you take both the general and law portions of the District of Columbia real estate
examination. The test center administrator will not apply a client waiver for you at
the test center.
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District of Columbia Real Estate
FINDING FAIR HOUSING COURSE OFFERINGS
Follow the steps outlined below to determine when and where courses are being held:
1. Go to https://www.pulseportal.com/
2. Choose a Program: District of Columbia
3. Choose a Board: Real Estate
4. Select the desired service by clicking the indicated link
• Search when courses are being held, please click the link:
“Course Offerings Inquiry “
• Enter the start and end “between” dates.
• Make no other entries except to highlight “Fair Housing” in the
“Category” section.
• Click “View/Refresh Report”
Wait a minute or two for the report to generate. If no report is produced, check your
browser for a message about blocked pop-ups and allow pop-ups from our site.
RENEWALS REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
The renewal cycle for DC real estate licensees spans every two years on the odd years.
• Broker and Property Manager Licenses expire on February 28 of the odd
year (e.g. Brokers and Property Manager License cycle is 3/1/2015 through
2/28/2017)
• Salespersons licenses expire August 31 of the odd year (e.g., Salesperson
license cycle is 9/1/2011 through 8/31/2013).
Licensees are required to take 15 hours of continuing education (CE)
coursework within each 2-year licensing cycle.
Visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate/ to review the CE
requirements for the current cycle.
• Newly licensed brokers, salespersons and property managers are exempt from
taking CE courses for the remainder of a licensing cycle during which their
license is obtained, but are required to renew the license when that first cycle
ends.
Prohibitions for working after license expiration include heavy fines and other
reprimands.
• All DC licensed Salespersons must be affiliated with a DC licensed Broker.
MAILING ADDRESS AND WEBSITE
• The DC Real Estate Commission convenes the 2nd Tuesday of each month
(recess August).
• Submit applications fifteen (15) business days prior to meetings to the following
address:
PEARSON VUE, Department: DCOPLA-REAL ESTATE, 8401 Corporate
Drive, Metro-Plex I, Suite 250, Landover, MD 20785.
For questions, you may call the Education Department on 202-442-4320
or visit the website http://www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate/.
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RESERVATIONS
MAKE AN EXAM
RESERVATION
MAKING AN EXAMINATION RESERVATION
Walk-in examinations are not available. Online reservations are the most
efficient way for candidates to schedule their examination. Candidates must
go to www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate to make an online reservation for an
examination. First-time users are required to create an account. The candidate will
need to fill in all required fields, which are preceded by an asterisk (*), on the online
form in order to create an ID and be assigned a password. Step-by-step instructions
will lead the candidate through the rest of the examination reservation process.
Our new website has been optimized to work on mobile devices such as phones and
tablets as pictured below.
Candidates must make an online reservation at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the desired examination date. Candidates who wish to make a phone reservation
at (800) 274-2602 must do so at least twenty-four (24) hours before the desired
examination date (unless an electronic check is used for payment, as detailed on
page 10).
Before making a reservation, candidates should have the following:
• Legal name, address, Social Security number, daytime telephone number, and
date of birth
• Client Waiver Request e-mail notification, if applicable.
• The name of the examination(s) needed
• The preferred examination date and test center location (a list appears on the
back cover of this handbook)
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District of Columbia Real Estate
EXAMINATION FEES
The examination fee of $61.50 for the Salesperson, Broker, or Property Manager
examination must be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card,
voucher, or electronic check. Payment will not be accepted at the test center.
Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except as detailed in
Change/Cancel Policy (see below).
Electronic Checks
Candidates who choose to pay the examination fee by electronic check must have a
personal checking account and must be prepared to provide to Pearson VUE at the
time of reservation the following information:
• Bank name
• Account number
• Routing number
• Social Security number, state-ID number, or driver’s license number
• Name and address on the account
Using this information, Pearson VUE can request payment from the candidate’s bank
account just as if the candidate had submitted an actual paper check.
Candidates paying by electronic check must register at least five (5) days before the
examination date in order for their check to be processed.
Vouchers
Vouchers offer another convenient way to pay for examinations. Vouchers can
be purchased online at www.pearsonvue.com/vouchers/pricelist, individually or
in volume, via credit card. To redeem a voucher as payment when scheduling an
examination, simply indicate “Voucher” as the payment method and provide the
voucher number. All vouchers are pre-paid, non-refundable and non-returnable.
Vouchers expire twelve (12) months from the date they are issued and cannot be
extended. The examination must be taken by the expiration date printed on the voucher.
CHANGE/CANCEL POLICY
Candidates should call (800) 274-2602 at least forty-eight (48) hours before the
examination to change or cancel a reservation. Candidates who change or cancel a
reservation with proper notice may either transfer their fees to a new reservation or
request a refund. Candidates who change or cancel their reservations without
proper notice will forfeit the examination fee. Refunds for credit/debit cards are
immediate, while refunds for electronic checks and vouchers will be processed in two
to three (2-3) weeks.
Candidates are individually liable for the full amount of the examination fee once a
reservation has been made, whether paid individually or by a third party.
ABSENCE/LATENESS POLICY
Candidates who are late to or absent from an examination may be excused for the
following reasons:
• Illness of the candidate or a member of the candidate’s immediate family
• Death in the immediate family
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• Disabling traffic accident
• Court appearance or jury duty
• Military duty
• Weather emergency
Candidates who are absent from or late to an examination and have not changed
or canceled the reservation according to the Change/Cancel Policy will not
be admitted to the examination and will forfeit the examination fee. Written
verification and supporting documentation for excused absences must be submitted
to Pearson VUE within fourteen (14) days of the original examination date. Written
verification and supporting documentation can be sent by fax to (888) 204-6291 or
mailed to the following address:
Pearson VUE/District of Columbia Real Estate
Attn: Regulatory Program Coordinator
5601 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone (800) 274-2602
Email [email protected] Website www.pearsonvue.com
WEATHER DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS
If severe weather or a natural disaster makes the test center inaccessible or unsafe, the
examination may be delayed or canceled. Pearson VUE will notify and reschedule
candidates in the case of severe weather.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Pearson VUE complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act as amended. The purpose of accommodations is to provide candidates
with full access to the test. Accommodations are not a guarantee of improved
performance or test completion. Pearson VUE provides reasonable and appropriate
accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a
need for accommodations.
Test accommodations may include things such as:
• A separate testing room
• Extra testing time
• A Reader or Recorder, for individuals with mobility or vision impairments
and cannot read or write on their own
Test accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis.
All candidates who are requesting accommodations because of a disability must
provide appropriate documentation of their condition and how it is expected to affect
their ability to take the test under standard conditions. This may include:
• Supporting documentation from the professional who diagnosed the condition,
including the credentials that qualify the professional to make this diagnosis
• A description of past accommodations the candidate has received
The steps to follow when requesting test accommodations vary, depending on your
test program sponsor. To begin, go to http://pearsonvue.com/accommodations, and
then select your test program sponsor from the alphabetized list. Candidates who
have additional questions concerning test accommodations may contact the ADA
Coordinator at [email protected].
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District of Columbia Real Estate
EXAMINATION DAY
WHAT TO BRING
Required Materials
All candidates are required to bring identification that confirms their age is at least 18
years old on the day of the examination. Acceptable identification is detailed below.
Acceptable Forms of Candidate Identification
Candidates must present two (2) forms of current signature identification.
The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with
a signature, and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature.
Identification must be in English.
Primary ID (photograph and signature, not expired)
• Government-issued driver’s license
• U.S. Department of State driver’s license
• U.S. learner’s permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
• National/state/country ID card
• Passport
• Passport Card
• Military ID
• Military ID for spouses and dependents
• Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)
Secondary ID (signature, not expired)
• U.S. Social Security card
• Debit (ATM) or Credit card
• Any form of ID on the Primary ID list
If the ID presented has an embedded signature that is not visible (microchip),
or is difficult or impossible to read, the candidate must present another form of
identification from the Primary ID or Secondary ID list that contains a visible
signature.
Pearson VUE does not recognize grace periods. For example, if a candidate’s driver’s
license expired yesterday and the state allows a 30-day grace period for renewing the
ID, the ID is considered to be expired.
REQUIRED ITEMS
Candidates must present the
required items or they will
be denied admission to the
examination. They will be
considered absent and will
forfeit the examination fee.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Candidates should report to the test center thirty (30) minutes before the examination
and check in with the test center administrator. The candidate’s identification
and other documentation will be reviewed and he/she will be photographed for
the Score Report.
Candidates are required to review and sign a Candidate Rules Agreement form.
If the Candidate Rules Agreement is not followed and/or cheating or tampering
with the examination is suspected, the incident will be reported as such and the
appropriate action will be taken. The examination fee will not be refunded, the
examination may be determined invalid, and/or the state may take further action.
Candidates will have an opportunity to take a tutorial on the PC on which the
examination will be administered. The time spent on this tutorial will not reduce
the examination time. The examination administrators will answer questions, but
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candidates should be aware that the administrators are not familiar with the content of
the examinations or with the state’s licensing requirements. Examination administrators
have been instructed not to advise candidates on requirements for licensure.
Candidates may begin the examination once they are familiar with the PC.
The examination begins the moment a candidate looks at the first examination question.
The examination will end automatically after the examination time has expired, and
candidates will leave the test center with their official Score Report in hand.
SCORE REPORTING
When candidates complete the examination, they will receive a score report marked
“pass” or “fail.” Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that
includes information on how to apply for a license.
NOTE: a license application is part of the passing score report.
Candidates who fail the examination will receive a score report that includes a numeric
score and diagnostic information relating to the general section of the examination,
as well as information about reexamination. Reservations for reexamination may
not be made at the Pearson VUE test center. Candidates must wait twenty-four
(24) hours before making a reservation for reexamination.
REVIEW OF EXAMINATIONS
For security reasons, examination material is not available to candidates for review.
SCORE EXPLANATION
The passing score of an examination is set by the District of Columbia Real
Estate Commission. The general and DC law sections are usually administered in
multiple versions to enhance security. To ensure that no individual has an unfair
advantage or disadvantage by taking a particular version of the examination, the
actual passing score of the various versions may be adjusted to accommodate minor
fluctuations in the difficulty level of the questions on each version. The passing
score for all versions, however, is reported as a score of 75.
The reported examination scores can range from 1 to 100, but they are not to
be interpreted as the percentage or number of examination questions answered
correctly. With 75 as the passing score, any score below 75 indicates how close
the candidate came to passing, rather than the actual number or percentage of
questions answered correctly.
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTS
Candidates may request a duplicate score report by completing and submitting the
Duplicate Score Request Form found in the back of this handbook.
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RETAKING THE EXAMINATION
Candidates who fail one portion of the examination and pass the other need retake
only the portion they failed. Any failed portions must be passed within six (6)
months of the first examination attempt. Reservations for reexamination may not be
made at the Pearson VUE test center. Candidates must wait 24 hours before making
a reservation for a reexamination.
TEST CENTER POLICIES
The following policies are observed at each test center. Candidates who violate
any of these policies will not be permitted to finish the examination and will be
dismissed from the test center, forfeiting the entire examination fee.
• No personal items are allowed in the testing room. Personal items include
but are not limited to the following: cellular phones, hand-held computers/
personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other electronic devices, pagers, watches,
wallets, purses, firearms or other weapons, hats, bags, coats, books, and/or
notes, pens, or pencils.
• Calculators are permitted only if they are silent, hand-held, nonprinting,
and without an alphabetic key pad. Financial calculators are not permitted.
Calculator malfunctions are not grounds for challenging examination results
or requesting additional examination time. NOTE: Calculators are NOT
provided by the test center staff.
• Candidates must store all personal items in a secure area as indicated by the
administrator, or return items to their vehicle. All electronic devices must be
turned off before storing them in a locker. The test center is not responsible
for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.
• Studying is not allowed in the test center. Visitors, children, family, or friends
are not allowed in the test center.
• Dictionaries, books, papers (including scratch paper), and reference
materials are not permitted in the examination room (unless permitted
by the examination sponsor), and candidates are strongly urged not to
bring such materials to the test center. Upon entering and being seated in
the testing room, the test administrator will provide the candidate with
materials to make notes or calculations and any other items specified by the
examination sponsor. The candidate may not write on these items before
the examination begins or remove these items from the testing room.
• Eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking, and/or making noise that creates a
disturbance for other candidates is prohibited during the exam.
• Break policies are established by the examination sponsor. Most sponsors
allow unscheduled breaks. To request an unscheduled break, candidates must
raise their hand to get the administrator’s attention. The examination clock
will not stop while the candidate is taking a break.
• Candidates must leave the testing room for all breaks. However, candidates
are not permitted to leave the floor or building for any reason during this
time, unless specified by the administrator and the examination sponsor.
If a candidate is discovered to have left the floor or building, he/she will not
be permitted to proceed with the examination and may forfeit the entire
examination fee.
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• While taking a break, candidates are permitted to access personal items that are
being stored during the examination only if necessary—for example, personal
medication that must be taken at a specific time. However, a candidate must
receive permission from the administrator prior to accessing personal
items that have been stored. Candidates are not allowed access to other items,
including but not limited to cellular phones, PDAs, exam notes, and study
guides, unless the examination sponsor specifically permits this.
• Any candidate discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in
any kind of misconduct—giving or receiving help; using notes, books, or
other aids; taking part in an act of impersonation; or removing examination
materials or notes from the examination room—will be summarily dismissed
from the examination and will be reported to the state licensing agency.
Decisions regarding disciplinary measures are the responsibility of the state
licensing agency.
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PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION CONTENT
The content of the general portion of the examination is based on information
obtained from a job analysis performed by Pearson VUE. Responses from real estate
professionals were analyzed to determine the nature and scope of tasks they perform
and the knowledge and skills needed to perform them. This information is the basis
upon which examination questions are written and ensures that the examination
reflects the actual practice of real estate. Questions on the general portion are also
reviewed and approved by nationally recognized real estate professionals.
The law portion of the examination has been developed to reflect the laws,
regulations, and practice of real estate in the District of Columbia, and has been
reviewed and approved by real estate professionals in the District of Columbia.
MATH CALCULATIONS
The information below is NOT available at the test center and should be memorized.
Candidates may use the following information in making mathematical calculations
on the general section of the real estate examinations unless otherwise stated in the
text of the question:
• 43,560 square feet/acre
• 5,280 feet/mile
• Round off calculations (where applicable)
The information below, if needed, will be contained within the test itself:
If a question requires the calculation of prorated amounts, the question will specify:
a) whether the calculation should be made on the basis of 360 or 365 days a year; and
b) whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer or seller.
PRACTICE TESTS – GENERAL (NATIONAL) PORTION ONLY
Practice tests are offered exclusively online at www.pearsonvue.com, giving
candidates even more opportunity to succeed on real estate examinations. Our
practice tests will not only help prepare candidates for the types of questions they will
see on the national portion of the licensure examination but also familiarize them
with taking computer-based examinations.
Pearson VUE offers a practice test for real estate that contains questions developed by
subject matter experts using concepts found in the general portion of the licensure
examination. The test closely reflects the format of the licensure examination, can be
scored instantly, and provides immediate feedback to help candidates identify correct
and incorrect answers. Candidates can purchase practice tests anytime by visiting
www.pearsonvue.com.
District of Columbia Real Estate
PLEASE NOTE THAT
THERE IS NO PRACTICE
TEST AVAILABLE FOR
THE DC LAW PORTION
OF THE REAL ESTATE
EXAMINATION.
CANDIDATES
MUST STUDY THE
DC REGULATIONS
DOCUMENT HTTP://
WWW.PEARSONVUE.
COM/DC/REALESTATE.
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Click below for the appropriate content outline.
REAL ESTATE
General Content Outlines
Brokers
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Real Estate State Content Outlines
Sales
Property Manager
SEARCH
General Exam Content Outline
for Salespersons and Brokers
Effective: February 1, 2017
The general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items, which are distributed as noted in the following content outline.
The general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score. These items are used to gather
statistics on performance and to help assess appropriateness for use on future examinations. Because pretest items look exactly like
items that are scored, candidates should answer all the items on the examination.
I.
REAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS, LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS, AND PROPERTY USE (SALES 8; BROKER 8)
A. Real property vs. personal property
III. PROPERTY VALUE AND APPRAISAL (SALES 7; BROKER 7)
A. Concept of Value
1. Market value vs. market price
2. Characteristics of value
3. Principles of value
1. Fixtures, trade fixtures, emblements
2. Attachment, severance, and bill of sale
B. Characteristics of real property
B. Appraisal process
1. Economic characteristics
2. Physical characteristics
1. Purpose and steps to an appraisal
2. Federal oversight of the appraisal process
C. Legal descriptions
C. Methods of estimating value and Broker
Price Opinions (BPO)
1. Methods used to describe real property
2. Survey
1. Sales comparison approach (market data)
2. Cost approach
a. Improvements and depreciation
b. Physical deterioration, functional, and economic
obsolescence
c. Reproduction or replacement costs
3. Income approach
4. Gross rent and gross income multipliers
5. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
6. Broker Price Opinion (BPO)
7. Assessed value and tax implications
D. Public and private land use controls – encumbrances
1. Public controls – governmental powers
a. Police power, eminent domain, taxation, escheat
b. Zoning ordinances
2. Private controls, restrictions, and encroachments
a. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
b. Easements
c. Licenses and encroachments
II.
FORMS OF OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND RECORDING
OF TITLE (SALES 7; BROKER 7)
A. Ownership, estates, rights, and interests
1. Forms of ownership
2. Freehold estate
a. Fee simple absolute
b. Fee simple defeasible, determinable, and condition
subsequent
c. Life estate
d. Bundle of rights
3. Leasehold estates and types of leases
a. Estate for years and from period to period
b. Estate at will and estate at sufferance
c. Gross, net, and percentage leases
4. Liens and lien priority
5. Surface and sub-surface rights
IV. REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND AGENCY
(SALES 16; BROKER 16)
A. Types of contracts
1. Express vs. implied
2. Unilateral vs. bilateral
B. Required elements of a valid contract
C. Contract performance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
D. Sales contract
B. Deed, title, transfer of title, and recording of title
1. Elements of a valid deed
2. Types of deeds
3. Title transfer
a. Voluntary alienation
b. Involuntary alienation
4. Recording the title
a. Constructive and actual notice
b. Title abstract and chain of title
c. Marketable title and cloud on title
d. Attorney title opinion, quiet title lawsuit, and title insurance
Executed vs. executory
Valid vs. void
Voidable vs. unenforceable
Breach of contract, rescission, and termination
Liquidated, punitive, or compensatory damages
Statute of Frauds
Time is of the essence
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Offer and counteroffer
Earnest money and liquidated damages
Equitable title
Contingencies
Disputes and breach of contract
Option contract and installment sales contract
E. Types of agency and licensee-client relationships
F. Creation and termination of agency
G. Licensee obligations to parties of a transaction
V.
REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (SALES 18; BROKER 18)
A. Responsibilities of broker
1. Practicing within scope of expertise
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2. Unauthorized practice of law
3. Privacy and Do Not Contact
B. Brokerage agreements between the broker
and principal (seller, buyer, landlord, or tenant)
1. Seller representation – Types of listing agreements
a. Exclusive right-to-sell and exclusive agency listing
b. Non-exclusive or open listing
c. Net listing (conflict of interest)
d. Multiple listing service (MLS)
2. Buyer representation
3. Property management agreement
a. Accounting for funds
b. Property maintenance
c. Leasing property
d. Collecting rents and security deposits
4. Termination of agreements
5. Services, fees, and compensation
C. Fair Housing
1. Equal opportunity in housing
2. Protected classes
3. Fair housing laws
4. Illegal practices, enforcement, and penalties
5. Prohibited advertising
6. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D. Risk management
1. Supervision
2. Compliance with federal regulations
3. Vicarious liability
4. Antitrust laws
5. Fraud and misrepresentation
6. Types of insurance
a. Errors and Omissions
b. General Liability
VI. PROPERTY DISCLOSURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES (SALES 6; BROKER 5)
A. Property conditions and environmental issues
1. Hazardous substances
a. Lead-based paint
b. Asbestos, radon, and mold
c. Groundwater contamination and underground storage tanks
d. Waste disposal sites and brownfields
e. Flood plain and flood insurance
2. Clean Air and Water Acts
3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
a. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA)
b. Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
c. Environmental site assessments and impact statements
d. Wetlands protection
B. Disclosure obligations and liability
VII. FINANCING AND SETTLEMENT (SALES 10; BROKER 9)
A. Financing concepts and components
1. Methods of financing
a. Mortgage financing – conventional and non-conventional loans,
b. Seller financing – land contract/contract for deed
2. Lien theory vs. title theory and deed of trust
3. Sources of financing (primary and secondary mortgage
markets, and seller financing)
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4. Types of loans and loan programs
5. Mortgage clauses
B. Lender Requirements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FHA requirements
VA requirements
Buyer qualification and Loan to Value (LTV)
Hazard and flood insurance
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage insurance
premium (MIP)
C. Federal Financing Regulations and Regulatory Bodies
1. Truth-in-Lending and Regulation Z
2. TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)
a. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
b. Loan Estimate (LE)
c. Closing Disclosure (CD)
3. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
a. Referrals
b. Rebates
4. Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
5. Mortgage fraud and predatory lending
D. Settlement and closing the transaction
VIII. REAL ESTATE MATH CALCULATIONS (SALES 8; BROKER 10)
A. Property area calculations
1. Square footage
2. Acreage total
B. Property valuation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Capitalization rate
Gross rent multiplier - Broker Only
Gross income multiplier - Broker Only
Equity in property
Establishing a listing price
Assessed value and property taxes
C. Commission/compensation
D. Loan financing costs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Interest
Loan to Value (LTV)
Amortization
Discount Points
Prepayment penalties
Fees
E. Settlement and closing costs
1. Purchase price and down payment
2. Monthly mortgage calculations - principal, interest, taxes,
and insurance (PITI)
3. Net to the seller
4. Cost to the buyer
5. Prorated items
6. Debits and credits
7. Transfer tax and recording fee
F. Investment
1.
2.
3.
4.
Return on investment
Appreciation
Depreciation
Tax implications on investment
G. Property management calculations
1. Property management and budget calculations
2. Tenancy and rental calculations
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District of Columbia State
Law Content Outline for
Sales and Broker Examinations
Effective December 1, 2010
Salesperson: 30 scored items, 7-10 pretest items
Broker: 40 scored items, 7-10 pretest items
The pretest items are not identified and will not affect a candidate’s score in any way.
I.
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE REAL ESTATE
COMMISSION (25% SALES, 20% BROKER)
A. General powers
B. Investigations, hearings, and appeals
C. Sanctions
D. Fines
E. Suspension and revocation
F. Guaranty and Education Fund administration
II.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (25% SALES, 20% BROKER)
A. Activities requiring a license
B. Eligibility for licensing
C. Continuing education
D. Change in license
E. Types of licenses
F. Renewal/reinstatement
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III. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE
ACTIVITIES OF LICENSEES (50% SALES, 40% BROKER)
A. Advertising
B. Broker/salesperson relationship
C. Commissions
D. Disclosure/conflict of interest
E. Handling of documents
F. Handling of monies
G. Fair housing
H. Tenant’s right to purchase
I. Agency
J. Property disclosures
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO BROKERAGE
PRACTICE (20% BROKER)
A. Examination of records
B. License renewal
C. Corporations
D. Place of business
E. Recordkeeping
F. Handling funds
G. Supervision of licensees
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District of Columbia Property Manager
Exam Content Outline
Effective Date: November 1, 2016
The Property Manager examination consists of a 60-item section on general Property Management knowledge, and a 20-item section
on District laws and rules. The general section of the exam covers outline content areas I through III, with content area IV covering
District-specific Property Management laws and regulations. All of the items on this examination are scored.
I.
MANAGEMENT PLAN, GENERALLY ACCEPTED
PRACTICE (16 ITEMS)
A. Market analysis
B. Analysis of alternate programs
C. Property analysis
D. Responsibilities and limitations
1. According to contract
E. Implementation
F. Owner’s objective
G. Analysis of competitive properties
II.
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (28 ITEMS)
A. Budgeting process
1. Analysis of income and expense
2. Cash flow and projections
3. Capital expenditures
4. Escrow accounts
B. Reports and records
C. Lease administration
IV. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAWS, RULES
AND REGULATIONS REGARDING PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT (20 ITEMS)
A. Rent control
B. Occupancy housing and building codes
C. Leases and security deposits
D. Agency/contract law
E. Zoning
F. Sale and conversion
1. Transfer of ownership
2. District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA)
G. Fair Housing/Human Rights Act 1977
H. Employment
I. Landlord–tenant relationship
J. Police and fire codes
K. Record keeping
L. Tenant’s rights under foreclosures
M. Evictions
1. Pass-through
2. Escalator clauses
D. Fiscal responsibility
E. Asset management
III. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (16 ITEMS)
A. Physical inspections
B. Service contract negotiations
C. Utility management
1. Water consumption
2. Electric/Natural gas
3. Other
D.
E.
F.
G.
Preventive maintenance
Risk management/Insurance
Capital repairs
Marketing
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District of Columbia Real Estate Client Waiver Request Form
This Client Waiver Request Form is an application to waive the National Portion of the
District of Columbia Real Estate Exam, if you currently hold a real estate license from
another state.
You must first create a Pearson VUE account to create a candidate profile by going to the
following website: http://www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate/ .
Once your account is established and a CANDIDATE ID is assigned, complete this form and
submit it to [email protected].
Candidate ID (mandatory):
First Name and Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Do not make an appointment to test until you have received notification of the approved waiver
from Pearson VUE.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I would like to waive the GENERAL (national) portion of the District of Columbia Real Estate
Exam: Select Exam – Please select one of the following:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Broker and Salesperson candidates must submit items from the following list as applicable:
Reciprocity And Endorsement Applicants:
• An original Letter of Certification from your current licensing jurisdiction. (Dated within 90
days)
• 3-hour Fair Housing Certificate (Approved by the DC Real Estate Commission)
Endorsement Applicants Only:
• Endorsement Authorization Letter (Issued by the DC Real Estate Commission)
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HOW TO SUBMIT THE CLIENT WAIVER REQUEST FORM
There are three methods listed below by which you may submit the completed Client Waiver
Request Form and the supporting documentation. Emailing is the method that is recommended; it
will provide the fastest turnaround time.
• Email this completed Client Waiver Request Form and the required supporting
documentation to [email protected].
• Fax this completed Client Wavier Request Form and the supporting documentation to
(952) 516-5473.
• Mail this completed Client Waiver Request Form and the supporting documentation to:
PEARSON VUE
Attn: Client Waivers Request
5601 Green Valley Dr.
Bloomington, MN 55437
Mailing the information will result in the longest processing time. Please consider either emailing or
faxing for the fastest turnaround time.
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DAY OF THE EXAM
All candidates are required to bring Acceptable Forms of Candidate Identification, as detailed in the
What to Bring section in the DC Real Estate Candidate Handbook.
Please contact the Pearson VUE call center at (800) 274-2602 with any questions.
PLACE THIS COVER SHEET ALONG WITH APPLICATION FEE OVER APPLICATION FORMS
ATTENTION:
DC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
(Please check one)
PRELICENSING COURSE APPLICATION
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE APPLICATION
ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO PEARSON VUE.
MAIL ENTIRE PACKET TO:
PEARSON VUE
DEPARTMENT: DCOPLA-REAL ESTATE
8401 CORPORATE DRIVE METRO-PLEX I, SUITE 250
LANDOVER, MD 20785
ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION –
DC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Incomplete Applications will be returned unprocessed. Submit the Original Letter of License Certification
from ALL state(s) in which you are licensed. Copies of licenses are not acceptable. FALSE OR MISLEADING
STATEMENTS WILL BE CAUSE FOR APPLICATION DENIAL OR LICENSE REVOCATION, AND COULD BE CAUSE FOR
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PURSUANT TO DC CODE.
1.TYPE OF APPLICATION – Please check the type of license you wish to apply for and the type of
endorsement required. A charge of $65.00 will be imposed for dishonored checks (public law 89-208.)
Date of Application:
LICENSE REQUESTED
Principal Broker (n/a for VA or MD brokers)
Associate Broker (n/a for VA or MD brokers)
Independent Broker (n/a for VA or MD brokers)
Salesperson (n/a for VA salespersons; applies only
to MD Salespersons licensed prior to 1996)
ENDORSEMENT REQUESTED*
General Education
Experience
General Examination
*All DCREC-approved Endorsement Applicants must complete a
DC Fair Housing course and the DC Law Examination. Visit
www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate for a list of approved schools.
2.APPLICANT’S NAME and ADDRESS
Last Name:
First Name:
MI:
Street Address:
City:
Email address:
State:
Zip:
Residential Phone:
3.EMPLOYER’S NAME and ADDRESS
Employer Name:
Street Address:
City:
Email address:
State:
Zip:
Business Phone:
4.
LICENSING DATA — Enter the information for your existing license below. This should be the
license you are using to apply for the Endorsement.
Licensing Jurisdiction(s):____________________________
Type of License:___________________________________ License Number:_________________________________
Date Issued:________________ Last Renewal Date:______________ License Expiration Date:_________________
License Origin:______________Examination___________________Reciprocity_____________ Waiver_________
Last Name:
First Name:
MI:
ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION –
DC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (Continued)
5.
SCREENING QUESTIONS — The following questions must be completed by all applicants.
If you answer “YES” to any of the questions below, please explain in Section 6.
A.
Have you, your firm, or any officer of your firm if applicable, been arrested, indicted, or convicted of a
crime (other than minor traffic violations)?
YES
NO
B.
Has any jurisdiction DENIED, SUSPENDED or REVOKED your application for licensure or informed you
of any pending charges since your last renewal?
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
C.
Have you practiced real estate OR received a fee for real estate transactions in the District of
Columbia in the last 2 years?
D.
Do you owe any outstanding debt over $100 to the District government as a result of any fine, fee,
penalty, interest, or past due taxes as stipulated in the “Clean Hands Before Receiving a License or
Permit Act of 1996” (DC Law 11-118, DC Code 47-2861 et seq.)?
E.
Do you owe any outstanding debt to the District government as a result of any past due child support
payments as stipulated in the “Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Amendment Act of
2000” (DC Law 13-269, DC Code 46-225.01)?
6.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT ENDORSEMENT REQUEST — Required for any “Yes”
answers in section 5. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
7.
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT — This form will be returned unprocessed if the form is not signed by the applicant and
notarized. Keep a photocopy of this form for your records.
I,____________________________________________________________________ , being duly sworn depose and say:
That the information given in this application, including all writings and exhibits attached hereto, is true and complete.
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
DATE
State:_________________________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this________________ day of________________________________________
MonthYear
by the affiant, who personally appeared before me.
NOTARY PUBLIC’S SIGNATURE
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
(SEAL)
DUPLICATE SCORE REQUEST FORM
Use this form to request that Pearson VUE send a duplicate copy of your score report to you.
You may request one duplicate score report free of charge.
Please print or type all information on this form and either email or mail your request to Pearson VUE.
It is strongly suggested that you email your request to [email protected];
however if you are unable to email, please mail your request to:
Pearson VUE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REAL ESTATE
DUPLICATE SCORE Request
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437
I hereby authorize Pearson VUE to send me at the email address below a duplicate of my score report
from the real estate examination.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Candidates may contact Pearson VUE with questions about this handbook or an examination.
Live Chat is available to address your support inquiries and is the quickest way to reach a customer service agent. It’s available from 8:00 AM
through 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, subject to change during locally designated holidays.
Please visit www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate/contact for further information.
Candidates may contact the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission with questions about obtaining or maintaining a license.
Pearson VUE/District of Columbia Real Estate
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
5601 Green Valley Dr.,
1100 4th Street, SW, Suite E500
Bloomington, MN 55437
Washington, DC 20024
Phone
Phone (202) 442-4320
(800) 274-2602
Fax (202) 698-4329
Email
Website
[email protected]
www.pearsonvue.com/dc/realestate
MAKE AN EXAM RESERVATION
CANDIDATES MAY CALL (800) 274-2602 TO MAKE AN EXAMINATION RESERVATION.
TEST CENTERS
CODE
LOCATION*
SCHEDULE
46990
Washington, DC
Tuesday through Saturday
47031
Baltimore, MD
3-4 days per week
47034
Salisbury, MD
1-3 days per week
*Locations and schedules are subject to change.
DC Real Estate exams may be taken at any Pearson US test center.
PEARSON VUE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
No examinations on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day