Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
A buyer asks a licensee for an exam-focused explanation for the Washington Real Estate Broker Exam involving commingling and agency law pamphlet concepts. What should the licensee understand? (Item 192)
Answer choices
- A. The rule applies only to commercial transactions and never to residential transactions.
- B. Client funds may be mixed with business funds if the broker reconciles the account later.
- C. The issue can be ignored if the parties want to close quickly.
- D. Identify improper mixing of client funds and broker funds in a way that fits Washington exam practice.
Correct Answer
D. Identify improper mixing of client funds and broker funds in a way that fits Washington exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is D 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: hard
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: commingling