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  1. 1A deed affecting Hawaii Land Court property is submitted for registration. Which identifier must the instrument contain?

    1. A. The property's tax map key
    2. B. The current certificate of title number
    3. C. The grantor's excise-tax number
    4. D. The county zoning docket number

    Answer: B

    Explanation: HRS §501-108 applies because the instrument must contain "the number of the certificate of title" for the registered land.

    Reference: Hrs 501 108 — HRS §501-108

  2. 2A buyer signs for a new Hawaii condominium unit and then receives the developer's public report. What is the statutory cancellation period after both events have occurred?

    1. A. 7 days
    2. B. 10 days
    3. C. 15 days
    4. D. 30 days

    Answer: D

    Explanation: HRS §514B-86 states, "Purchasers may cancel a sales contract at any time up to midnight of the thirtieth day after" the contract-signing and delivery conditions are both met.

    Reference: House Bill — HRS §514B-86

  3. 3What is the ordinary maximum Hawaii residential security deposit, excluding a separately permitted pet deposit?

    1. A. One-half month's rent
    2. B. One month's rent
    3. C. Two months' rent
    4. D. Three months' rent

    Answer: B

    Explanation: HRS §521-44 caps it at "a sum equal to one month's rent", apart from the separately permitted pet amount.

    Reference: Hrs 521 44 — HRS §521-44(b)

  4. 4Before opening a brokerage office at a proposed Hawaii site, which local authority should the broker consult about county zoning and building compliance?

    1. A. The county building and planning department
    2. B. The State Department of Taxation
    3. C. The Bureau of Conveyances
    4. D. The Real Estate Branch education section

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The official State outline lists "Planning, land use, and zoning (county ordinance)" and its subentry "County building and planning"; that is the proper local authority.

    Reference: Hawaii Content outline 2-1-11 WEB Version — State outline, Land Utilization, p. 9

  5. 5A Hawaii deed conveys property to two people without language showing joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety. What tenancy is presumed?

    1. A. Tenancy in common
    2. B. Joint tenancy
    3. C. Tenancy by the entirety
    4. D. Tenancy at will

    Answer: A

    Explanation: HRS §509-1 says grants to two or more persons "shall be construed to create estates in common" unless the instrument manifestly provides otherwise.

    Reference: Hrs 509 1 — HRS §509-1

  6. 6When a Hawaii purchase offer reaches a brokerage, when must it be transmitted to the owner?

    1. A. Immediately
    2. B. Within one business day
    3. C. Within three calendar days
    4. D. At the next scheduled review meeting

    Answer: A

    Explanation: HAR §16-99-3(j) states: "A licensee shall transmit immediately all written offers in any real estate transaction" to the listing broker.

    Reference: Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 99 — HAR §16-99-3(j), p. 8

  7. 7In a Hawaii consumer agreement of sale, who retains legal title until the agreement's conditions are fulfilled?

    1. A. The vendor
    2. B. The vendee
    3. C. The escrow depository
    4. D. The mortgage broker

    Answer: A

    Explanation: HRS §478-8 describes an agreement "under which a vendor agrees to sell real property to a vendee but retains legal title".

    Reference: Hrs 478 8 — HRS §478-8(b)(2)

  8. 8What fiduciary status does a Hawaii escrow depository have for money and instruments it receives?

    1. A. Trustee
    2. B. Tenant
    3. C. Tax collector
    4. D. Title insurer

    Answer: A

    Explanation: HRS §449-16 says every escrow licensee "shall have the responsibility of a trustee" for what it receives.

    Reference: Hrs 449 16 — HRS §449-16(a)

  9. 9A Hawaii licensee buys property for an entity in which the licensee has an interest. When must that interest be disclosed to the seller?

    1. A. In writing before the seller accepts the offer
    2. B. Orally at closing
    3. C. In the deed after recordation
    4. D. Only if the seller asks

    Answer: A

    Explanation: HAR §16-99-3(g) forbids the acquisition "without making the true position" known in writing to the property owner.

    Reference: Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 99 — HAR §16-99-3(g), p. 8

  10. 10An owner-occupant sells a Hawaii condominium for $750,000. What conveyance-tax rate applies per $100 of consideration?

    1. A. $0.10
    2. B. $0.15
    3. C. $0.20
    4. D. $0.25

    Answer: C

    Explanation: HRS §247-2 places this consideration band at "Twenty cents per $100 for properties with a value of at least $600,000, but less than $1,000,000"; therefore the rate is $0.20 per $100.

    Reference: Hrs 247 2 — HRS §247-2

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for Hawaii Real Estate Broker Examination — State Portion. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Ascertaining and Disclosing Material Facts (Broker 7 items)
    • Bureau of Conveyances/Land Court
    • Bureau of Conveyances/Land Court — Documents and indexes
    • Bureau of Conveyances/Land Court — Conveyance tax
    • Tax Office
    • Tax Office — Tax maps
    • Tax Office — Real property taxes and assessments
    • Tax Office — Other state taxes (e.g., HARPTA, GET)
    • Inspections
    • Statutory disclosures
    • Statutory disclosures — Seller Disclosure Law
    • Statutory disclosures — Leasehold disclosures
    • Statutory disclosures — Planned Community Associations
    • Statutory disclosures — Distressed Property and Short Sales
    • Environmental conditions
    • Hawaii land history and property rights
  • Types of Ownership (Broker 5 items)
    • Condominiums
    • Cooperatives
    • Time sharing plans
    • Land trust
    • Planned Unit Development
  • Property Management (Broker 3 items)
    • Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
    • Commercial real estate management (Broker only)
  • Land Utilization (Broker 2 items)
    • Planning, land use, and zoning (county ordinance)
    • Planning, land use, and zoning (county ordinance) — County building and planning
    • Restrictive covenants
    • State land use classification
    • Special Management Areas
  • Title and Conveyances (Broker 4 items)
    • Estates and interests
    • Tenancy
    • Liens
    • Leaseholds
    • Recording systems
    • Boundary issues
    • Foreclosure
  • Contracts and Addenda (Broker 8 items)
    • Hawaii sales contracts
    • Hawaii listing contracts
    • Other Hawaii standard forms
  • Financing (Broker 4 items)
    • Seller Financing (e.g., Agreement of Sale, PMM)
    • Hawaii-Specific Institutional Financing
    • Usury laws
  • Escrow Process and Closing Statements (Broker 5 items)
    • Escrow responsibilities
    • Closing Responsibilities
    • Closing Statements
  • Professional Practices and Conduct (Broker 12 items)
    • Office management/supervision
    • Office management/supervision — Independent contractor vs. employee
    • Office management/supervision — Policies and procedures
    • Trust accounts and handling of funds
    • Advertising
    • Licensing laws and rules
    • Licensing laws and rules — Real estate brokers and salespersons
    • Licensing laws and rules — Professional and Vocational Licensing Act
    • Grounds for disciplinary action
    • Grounds for disciplinary action — Illegal conduct
    • Grounds for disciplinary action — Illegal conduct — discrimination in real property transactions
    • Grounds for disciplinary action — Unethical conduct
    • Grounds for disciplinary action — Unethical conduct — Standards of Practice
    • Grounds for disciplinary action — Unethical conduct — Standard of Care
    • Agency Relationships and Disclosure of Agency

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