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  1. 1After DBR receives a written complaint alleging conduct that could justify license discipline, what must the director do before deciding whether to hold a suspension or revocation hearing?

    1. A. Attempt conference, persuasion, and conciliation
    2. B. Ascertain the facts
    3. C. Transmit the matter to the general treasurer
    4. D. Issue a compliance order to the property owner

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The statute directs the director to "ascertain the facts" and then, if warranted, hold a hearing. DBR therefore investigates first.

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-14(a)

  2. 2For compensation, an unlicensed person repeatedly negotiates apartment leases for several owners. Under Rhode Island law, which license is required for that brokerage activity?

    1. A. A real estate broker or salesperson license
    2. B. A real estate appraiser license
    3. C. A property tax assessor certificate
    4. D. A land surveyor registration

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The broker definition includes one who "lists, sells, purchases, exchanges, rents, leases" real estate for compensation. A broker or salesperson license is required.

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-1(5)(i)(A)

  3. 3A salesperson creates an internet advertisement for a listing. How must the brokerage name appear in relation to the salesperson's name?

    1. A. Larger and in close proximity
    2. B. In the same size as the street address
    3. C. Only on the site's home page
    4. D. Only after the viewer requests contact information

    Answer: A

    Explanation: For online advertising, the brokerage name must "Be prominently displayed larger and in close proximity" to the licensee's information.

    Reference: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons - Rhode Island Department of State — 230-RICR-30-20-2.25(E)(2)(b)

  4. 4A salesperson prepared a comparative market analysis for a seller, then became a dual facilitator in the transaction. When may the salesperson give that analysis to the buyer?

    1. A. Only with the seller's prior consent
    2. B. Whenever the buyer requests it
    3. C. Only after the purchase agreement is signed
    4. D. Whenever the principal broker keeps a copy

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The dual-facilitator statute permits delivery to the other party only "with the prior consent of the party for whom it was initially prepared".

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.6-6(c)(4)

  5. 5A licensee asks who may levy an administrative penalty for a violation of Rhode Island's real-estate licensing chapter. Which official has that authority?

    1. A. The director of DBR
    2. B. The attorney general
    3. C. The municipal recorder
    4. D. The secretary of state

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 5-20.5-14 provides that "The director is authorized to levy an administrative penalty". The authority belongs to the DBR director, subject to the statute's limits.

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-14(b)

  6. 6A homeowner personally offers her own Rhode Island house for sale without acting for anyone else. Which licensing rule applies?

    1. A. She is exempt while acting with reference to her own property
    2. B. She must obtain a salesperson license before advertising
    3. C. She must affiliate with a principal broker before negotiating
    4. D. She must obtain an appraiser credential before setting a price

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The exemption applies to a bona fide owner acting as to "property owned, or leased by them". The owner may sell her own property without a brokerage license.

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-2(a)(1)

  7. 7A licensee posts a residential property advertisement. Which location information must the advertisement include?

    1. A. The municipality where the property is located
    2. B. The property's census tract
    3. C. The county assessor's parcel number
    4. D. The nearest fire district

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule says the advertisement "shall designate the municipality containing the property".

    Reference: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons - Rhode Island Department of State — 230-RICR-30-20-2.25(G)(3)

  8. 8A seller transmits an expert's disclosure information with ordinary care, but the report contains an error outside the seller's and agent's personal knowledge. What protection may apply?

    1. A. Neither seller nor agent is liable for that error under the statutory safe harbor
    2. B. The seller or agent is subject to the disclosure chapter's civil penalty
    3. C. The purchaser may void the agreement under an inspection-result rule
    4. D. The purchaser may recover ten percent of the sales price

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The statute says, "Neither the seller nor agent is liable for any error, inaccuracy, or omission" when its listed lack-of-knowledge, expert-information, and ordinary-care conditions are met.

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.8-9

  9. 9How many persons make up the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission?

    1. A. Seven
    2. B. Eight
    3. C. Nine
    4. D. Eleven

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The creation provision says the commission is "to consist of nine (9) persons".

    Reference: Title 5 Businesses and Professions — R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-12(a)(1)

  10. 10A Rhode Island salesperson leaves one brokerage and affiliates with another. What must occur with the new principal broker?

    1. A. The new principal broker must sign and submit the transfer form
    2. B. The new principal broker must send the former brokerage's disaffiliation notice
    3. C. The new principal broker must file the salesperson's annual insurance certificate
    4. D. The new principal broker must deliver the former brokerage's records on demand

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule says the new principal broker "must sign and submit a transfer of license form to the Department".

    Reference: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons - Rhode Island Department of State — 230-RICR-30-20-2.10, Disaffiliation and Transfer

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  • I. Duties and Obligations Under Licensing Law
    • A. Powers and authority of the Department of Business Regulation
    • B. Rhode Island Real Estate Commission
  • II. Licensing Requirements
    • A. Activities requiring a license
    • B. Status of license — 1. Transfer, renewal, lapsed
    • B. Status of license — 2. Continuing Education
    • C. Eligibility for licensing — 1. Real Estate Recovery Account
    • C. Eligibility for licensing — 2. Errors and omissions insurance
    • C. Eligibility for licensing — 3. Other Requirements
  • III. Statutory Requirements Governing the Activities of Licensees
    • A. Advertising
    • B. Broker/salesperson relationship
    • C. Commissions
    • D. Disclosure — 1. Conflict of interest
    • D. Disclosure — 2. Material disclosure
    • E. Handling of documents
    • F. Handling of monies
    • G. Listings and purchase and sales agreements
    • H. Unfair inducements
    • I. Unauthorized practice of law
    • J. General obligations of licensees
  • IV. Additional Topics
    • A. Fair Housing Practice Act RIGL 34-37-1
    • B. Landlord-Tenant Law RIGL 34-18-1
    • C. Agricultural Functions of Department of Environmental Management RIGL 2-1-5 to 2-1-27
    • D. Fire Safety Code – General Provisions RIGL 23-28.1
    • E. Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) RIGL 5-20.8-2
    • F. Cesspool Act RIGL 23-19.15
    • G. Sale of Real Property by Non-residents-Withholding Requirements RIGL 44-30-71.3
    • H. Lead Disclosure 216-RICR-50-15-3
    • I. Real Estate Sales Disclosure RIGL 5-20.8
    • J. Condominium Sales RIGL 34-36-1.1
    • K. Relationships in Residential Real Estate Transactions RIGL 5-20.6

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