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Free Washington DC Real Estate Practice Exam Online

Official exam: Real Estate Salesperson License (DC)

Take a free Washington DC Real Estate practice exam online: a full 106-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 106-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 5, 2026Bank updated: September 5, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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Real Estate Salesperson License (DC): a 106-question practice bank for the real Professional Licensing (Real Estate & Insurance) standard, 3 full papers of 106 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook (66%) and D.C. Official Code (14%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
106
questions per paper
106
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Restrictions on lot size, building setbacks, and architectural style imposed on all lots within a subdivision are typically found in:
A. The zoning ordinance only
B. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs)
C. The deed of trust
D. The certificate of occupancy
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs)

Correct. CC&Rs are private restrictions recorded against all lots in a subdivision by the developer or a homeowners' association.

  • A: Zoning is a public land-use control, but subdivision-wide private restrictions are usually separate.
  • C: A deed of trust is a financing instrument, not a use restriction.
  • D: A certificate of occupancy confirms a building meets code for occupancy; it does not impose design restrictions.
Source: PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook, National Portion II.C.2
The government's power to acquire private property for public use, with just compensation paid to the owner, is called:
A. Escheat
B. Eminent domain
C. Police power
D. Adverse possession
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Eminent domain

Correct. Eminent domain allows government to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation.

  • A: Escheat applies when an owner dies without heirs or a valid will, not a taking for public use.
  • C: Police power regulates use through ordinances; it does not involve taking title.
  • D: Adverse possession is a private claim to title through open, notorious, hostile possession, not a government power.
Source: PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook, National Portion II.A.2
A condominium declaration and bylaws that restrict the number of rental units and require board approval for tenants are an example of:
A. Government zoning
B. Private controls on property use
C. Eminent domain
D. Building code enforcement
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Private controls on property use

Correct. Condominium declarations and association bylaws are private controls created by owners/developers, not government.

  • A: Zoning is a governmental, not private, land-use control.
  • C: Eminent domain involves a government taking, unrelated to association rules.
  • D: Building codes govern construction standards, not rental restrictions.
Source: PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook, National Portion II.C.3
Which appraisal approach estimates value by comparing a subject property to recently sold, similar properties and adjusting for differences?
A. Cost approach
B. Sales comparison approach
C. Income approach
D. Gross rent multiplier approach
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Sales comparison approach

Correct. The sales comparison approach relies on adjusted recent sales of comparable properties.

  • A: The cost approach estimates value from land value plus depreciated construction cost.
  • C: The income approach capitalizes net operating income to estimate value.
  • D: The gross rent multiplier is a shortcut income-based tool, not the primary comparison method described.
Source: PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook, National Portion III.B.2
The cost approach to value is most reliable for appraising:
A. A 100-year-old historic home
B. A new, special-purpose building with no comparable sales
C. A rental apartment complex with steady income
D. Vacant land in a hot resale market
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. A new, special-purpose building with no comparable sales

Correct. The cost approach works best for newer or special-purpose properties lacking sales or income data.

  • A: Older homes are harder to value via the cost approach because of accumulated, hard-to-measure depreciation.
  • C: Income-producing properties are best valued using the income approach.
  • D: Vacant land with active resale activity is best valued using the sales comparison approach.
Source: PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook, National Portion III.B.3
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Real-world data for this exam
Real Estate Sales Agents: real median wageMay 2025$52,830/yr

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Washington DC Real Estate practice exam online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Washington DC Real Estate practice exam online is a full 106-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 106-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Real Estate Salesperson License (DC) practice test?
106 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 106 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Real Estate Salesperson License (DC) test cover?
16 domains, with the heaviest weight on Contracts (13%), DC Regulation of Agency Conduct (9%), and DC Regulation of Licensee Conduct (9%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Real Estate Salesperson License (DC) questions come from?
Primarily PSI/NREC Candidate Handbook (66%) and D.C. Official Code (14%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free Real Estate Salesperson License (DC) practice test?
Yes -- one full 106-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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