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  1. 1What public purpose does New Hampshire law assign to regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons?

    1. A. Promoting public understanding and confidence through minimum standards
    2. B. Protecting licensees from competition through minimum commission schedules
    3. C. Administering local land-use controls through statewide brokerage standards
    4. D. Standardizing property values through mandatory appraisal standards

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:1 states that regulation is intended to ensure licensees meet minimum standards that "promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage."

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:1

  2. 2For at least how long must candidate examination-response records be maintained?

    1. A. 90 days
    2. B. 1 year
    3. C. 18 months
    4. D. 5 years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rea 303.02 requires that candidate response records "be maintained for at least one year from the date of examination."

    Reference: Rea 100-700 — Rea 303.02

  3. 3A commission representative lawfully demands a transaction record held by a broker. What must the broker do?

    1. A. Produce it for inspection and copying
    2. B. Wait for the next license renewal
    3. C. Send it only to the county registry
    4. D. Destroy it after notifying the client

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:26, IX prohibits "failing, upon demand, to disclose any information within the licensee's knowledge, or to produce any document, book or record" for lawful commission inspection.

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:26, IX

  4. 4Who must reasonably supervise all licensees and employees associated with a real estate office?

    1. A. The principal broker or managing broker
    2. B. The principal broker alone in every office
    3. C. The managing broker alone in every office
    4. D. Any associate broker selected by the employees

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:16, II states: "All licensees and employees associated with a real estate office shall be reasonably supervised by the principal broker or managing broker."

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:16, II

  5. 5Which characteristic is expressly protected in New Hampshire housing transactions in addition to the federal baseline?

    1. A. Credit score
    2. B. Age
    3. C. Occupation
    4. D. Source of down payment

    Answer: B

    Explanation: RSA 354-A:8 recognizes equal housing opportunity without discrimination because of "age, sex, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability or national origin."

    Reference: Chapter 354-A STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS — Section 354-A:8

  6. 6How many members make up the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission?

    1. A. 3
    2. B. 5
    3. C. 7
    4. D. 9

    Answer: B

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:5, II states: "The commission members shall include: (a) Two licensed real estate brokers. (b) One licensed real estate salesperson. (c) One lawyer. (d) One public member." That list totals five members.

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:5, II

  7. 7Which activity performed for another for compensation falls within New Hampshire's statutory definition of broker rather than a statutory exemption?

    1. A. Collecting rent for the use of real estate
    2. B. Performing court-ordered duties as a receiver
    3. C. Performing legal duties as an attorney-in-fact
    4. D. Selling real estate owned by the person

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:2, III(f) includes a person who "collects, offers, attempts or agrees to collect rent for the use of real estate." The other choices describe owner, legal-capacity, or court-appointed activities addressed by the chapter's exemptions.

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:2, III(f)

  8. 8Within what period must a licensee report a covered, non-annulled criminal conviction to the commission in writing?

    1. A. 10 days
    2. B. 20 days
    3. C. 30 days
    4. D. 60 days

    Answer: C

    Explanation: RSA 331-A:26, XXXVII prohibits failing to inform the commission in writing "within 30 days" of a covered conviction.

    Reference: Chapter 331-A NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ACT — Section 331-A:26, XXXVII

  9. 9What must an associate broker do with transaction money received on behalf of the managing or principal broker?

    1. A. Immediately deliver it to that managing or principal broker
    2. B. Hold it personally until the end of the month
    3. C. Deposit it into a personal savings account
    4. D. Send it directly to the municipal assessor

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rea 702.02 says all such money "shall be immediately delivered to her or his managing or principal broker."

    Reference: Rea 100-700 — Rea 702.02

  10. 10A broker refuses to transmit a bona fide offer because of a buyer's protected status. How is that act classified?

    1. A. A nonconforming land use
    2. B. A defective recordation
    3. C. An unlawful discriminatory practice
    4. D. An unauthorized appraisal practice

    Answer: C

    Explanation: RSA 354-A:10, III makes it unlawful to "refuse to receive or to fail to transmit a bona fide offer" because of a protected characteristic.

    Reference: Chapter 354-A STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS — Section 354-A:10, III

Topics in this practice bank

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  • I. Real Estate Commission (3 Items)
    • A. Purpose of Commission-NH RSA 331-A:1
    • B. Duties and powers-NH RSA 331-A:5, 7, 8, 25
    • C. Adm. Rule Rea 102.01
    • D. Examination of records-NH RSA 331-A:30
    • E. Adm. Rule Rea 204.05
    • F. Disciplinary procedures-NH RSA 331-A:28, 29, 34, 35; Adm. Rule Rea 206.01
  • II. Licensure (5 Items)
    • A. Activities requiring license-NH RSA 331-A:2, 4
    • B. Licensing procedures-NH RSA 331-A:12, 12-a, 15, 21, 22, 23; Adm. Rule Rea 301.01, 301.03, 301.04, 303, 305
    • C. Eligibility for license-NH RSA 331-A:10, 11, 11-a
    • D. Bonds-NH RSA 331-A:14
    • E. License renewal-NH RSA 331-A:19; Adm. Rule Rea 401
    • F. Change in license/status-NH RSA 331-A:17, 18
    • G. Continuing education-NH RSA 331-A:20, 25; Adm. Rule Rea 403.01
  • III. Regulation of Licensee Conduct (11 Items)
    • A. Advertising-Adm. Rule Rea 404.05
    • B. Branch offices-NH RSA 331-A:16, 16-a
    • C. Prohibited conduct-NH RSA 331-A:26
    • D. Disclosures
    • D. Disclosures - 1. Private water supply-Adm. Rule Rea 701.03
    • D. Disclosures - 2. Insulation-Adm. Rule Rea 701.04
    • D. Disclosures - 3. Sewage disposal system-Adm. Rule Rea 701.05
    • E. Recordkeeping-NH RSA 331-A:26 XVII and XVIII; Adm. Rule Rea 404.03
    • F. Funds and accounts-NH RSA 331-A:13; Adm. Rule Rea 702
    • G. Place of business-Adm. Rule Rea 404.01, 404.02
  • IV. Regulation of Agency Conduct (11 Items)
    • A. Broker/salesperson relationships-NH RSA 331-A:2; RSA 331-A:16 II; RSA 331-A:17 IV and VI; RSA 331-A:32; Adm. Rule Rea 702.02
    • B. Brokerage contracts-Adm. Rule Rea 404.04
    • C. Agency
    • C. Agency - 1. Scope-NH RSA 331-A:25-a; Adm. Rule Rea 404.03 and 701.02
    • C. Agency - 2. Disclosure-Adm. Rule Rea 701.01, 701.02
    • C. Agency - 3. Seller agent-NH RSA 331-A:25-b
    • C. Agency - 4. Buyer agent-NH RSA 331-A:25-c
    • C. Agency - 5. Disclosed dual agent-NH RSA 331-A:25-d
    • C. Agency - 6. Designated agent-NH RSA 331-A:25-e
    • C. Agency - 7. Facilitator-NH RSA 331-A:25-f
    • C. Agency - 8. Other agency relationships-NH RSA 331-A:2 XIII; RSA 331-A:25-a
    • D. Cooperating agreements-Adm. Rule Rea 703.01
  • V. New Hampshire Principles and Practice (10 Items)
    • A. Human Rights-NH RSA 354-A:1, 2 IX, 7-10, 12-17, 21-a(I)
    • B. Environmental Issues
    • B. Environmental Issues - 1. Hazardous Waste-NH RSA 147-A:7-9, 11, 13, 13-a
    • B. Environmental Issues - 2. Hazardous Waste-NH RSA 147-B:1, 3, 10-a, 10-b
    • B. Environmental Issues - 3. Hazardous Substances-Water Pollution and Waste Disposal-NH RSA 485-A:1, 2 I, III-a, V, VII, XIV, 17 I, 29, 32, 38 I, 39
    • B. Environmental Issues - 4. Hazardous Substances-Safe Drinking Water-NH RSA 485:1 I, 33, 38
    • B. Environmental Issues - 5. Hazardous Substances-Safe Drinking Water-NH RSA 482-B:1
    • B. Environmental Issues - 6. Hazardous Substances-Asbestos-NH RSA 141-E:9, 10
    • B. Environmental Issues - 7. Hazardous Substances-Underground Storage Tanks-NH RSA 146-C:2, 4 I and II, 11
    • B. Environmental Issues - 8. Hazardous Substances-Radon Gas/Lead Paint-NH RSA 477:4-a
    • B. Environmental Issues - 9. Hazardous Substances-Lead Paint-NH RSA 130-A:1 I through X, 3, 4, 6, 6-a, 8-a, 9, 12
    • C. Condominium Act-NH RSA 356-B:3 II, V, VII, XIII, 12 V, 46 I, 50, 52 II, 57, 58
    • D. Planning and Zoning-NH RSA 672:7, 14 I; NH RSA 674:2, 4, 16, 17, 19, 31, 32, 33 I, II, IV, 35, 36, 51 I, II, III
    • E. Wetlands-NH RSA 482-A; NH RSA 483-A; NH RSA 483-B
    • F. Taxation-NH RSA 72:6, 7, 7-a, 23; NH RSA 73:10; NH RSA 78-A:3 IV; NH RSA 78-B:1, 1-a, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11; NH RSA 79-A:1, 4 I, 5 I, 7 I and I-a, 25 I, II; NH RSA 80:85 and 86; NH RSA 75:11 I; NH RSA 76:16 I, 16-a(I), 16-c, 17
    • G. Manufactured Housing-NH RSA 205-A:1-8, 10, 21
    • H. Property Management (Tenants/Landlords)-NH RSA 540:1, 2-10, 28; NH RSA 540-A:6
    • I. Recordation-NH RSA 477:1-3, 3-a, 7, 7-a, 7-b, 10, 44 I, II; NH RSA 478:1-a
    • J. Descent and Distribution-NH RSA 551:1, 2; NH RSA 561:1; NH RSA 477:18

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