Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
A broker is correcting a new licensee’s misunderstanding for the Washington Real Estate Broker Exam involving commingling and seller disclosure and environmental awareness. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 210)
Answer choices
- A. The requirement matters only when the buyer obtains institutional financing.
- B. Identify improper mixing of client funds and broker funds in a way that fits Washington exam practice.
- C. The affiliated licensee may handle the matter independently without broker responsibility.
- D. Local custom controls even when a statute, regulation, contract, or disclosure rule applies.
Correct Answer
B. Identify improper mixing of client funds and broker funds in a way that fits Washington exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because commingling requires candidates to identify improper mixing of client funds and broker funds. The Washington reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: commingling