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Real Estate Salesperson Exam — National Portion

Discipline (WV): practice questions

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Question 1 · West Virginia

Generally, how long after the acts complained of may a complaint be filed against a West Virginia licensee and still support discipline?

  1. Five years
  2. One year
  3. Two years
  4. Three years
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C. Two years — W. Va. Code 30-40-20(a).

Question 2 · West Virginia

A disciplinary hearing before the West Virginia Real Estate Commission may be held no sooner than how long after notice is given?

  1. 60 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 30 days
  4. Ten days
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C. 30 days — W. Va. Code 30-40-21(b).

Question 3 · West Virginia

What is the criminal penalty for an individual's first violation of the West Virginia Real Estate License Act?

  1. Civil penalty only: up to $2,500, with no criminal charge
  2. Felony: $5,000 to $10,000 fine, up to two years in state prison, or both
  3. Misdemeanor: $100 to $500 fine, with no jail term permitted
  4. Misdemeanor: $1,000 to $2,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both
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D. Misdemeanor: $1,000 to $2,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both — W. Va. Code 30-40-22(a).

Question 4 · West Virginia

What is the maximum administrative fine the West Virginia Real Estate Commission may impose?

  1. $5,000 per violation, total
  2. $500 per day per violation
  3. $2,500 per violation, per calendar year
  4. $1,000 per day per violation
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D. $1,000 per day per violation — W. Va. Code 30-40-7(l).

Question 5 · West Virginia

To sue in a West Virginia court for compensation for acts requiring a broker's license, what must the plaintiff allege and prove?

  1. Having filed the commission agreement with the Commission in advance
  2. Having a written listing contract signed by both buyer and seller
  3. Holding a valid broker's license at all times while performing the services
  4. Holding any real estate license from any state at the time the transaction finally closed
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C. Holding a valid broker's license at all times while performing the services — W. Va. Code 30-40-25.

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