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District of Columbia Real Estate Salesperson

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District of Columbia Real Estate Salesperson

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Your Study Path

District of Columbia Real Estate License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Master DC Licensing & DCREC RulesYou are here

Study DCREC structure (9-member commission under DLCP), 60-hour pre-license requirement, PSI exam format (80 national + 30 state, 75% each section), license activation timeline (1 year), 2-year renewal, and 15 CE hours (3 mandatory fair housing). Understand commingling/conversion prohibitions.

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Learn DC Agency, Disclosure & Contract Law

Master DC agency disclosure at first substantive contact, fiduciary duties (OLD CAR), dual agency with written consent, latent defect disclosure, seller's disclosure form requirements, and DC Condo Act (5-day rescission for new units, 3-day for resale). Study transfer tax tiers (1.1% vs. 1.45%), TOPA procedures, and RESPA kickback rules.

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3

Master DC-Specific Laws: TOPA, Rent Control & Fair Housing

Focus on TOPA: 45-day period for 5+ unit buildings, 30 days for 2-4 units. Study rent control eligibility (pre-1976, 5+ units, CPI-based increases). Memorize the DC Human Rights Act's additional protected classes: source of income (Section 8), sexual orientation, gender identity, personal appearance, matriculation, and political affiliation. Understand DC judicial eviction requirement and 45-day security deposit return.

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Study DC Taxes & Property Economics

Calculate transfer tax and deed recordation tax scenarios (1.1% each ≤$400k; 1.45% each >$400k). Apply the Homestead Deduction ($84,000) to property tax calculations (0.85% for first $1M assessed). Understand DC Height of Buildings Act (130 ft general limit). Review cap rate, NOI, and GRM calculations.

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Review National Real Estate Principles

Cover property ownership types (fee simple, life estates, joint tenancy), contracts (Statute of Frauds, counteroffer, time is of the essence), appraisal methods (sales comparison, cost, income approach), financing instruments (deed of trust, FHA, VA, RESPA/TRID), federal fair housing, environmental disclosures, and real estate math.

30
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Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the DC Real Estate Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 18 years old
Education
60 hours of pre-license education from DCREC-approved provider
Background Check
Background check required as part of the licensing application
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting required for all applicants
Additional Requirements
  • •Must obtain DCREC authorization to test before scheduling PSI exam
  • •Exam score valid for 1 year to activate license
  • •Must affiliate with a sponsoring DC broker to activate license
  • •2-year license renewal cycle; 15 CE hours required (3 hours fair housing mandatory)
  • •Self-dealing: must disclose licensed status and ownership interest in writing
  • •DC reciprocity agreements available for licensees from select states

DC Real Estate Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI

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Retake Policy

Candidates who fail one section may retake only that section within the 1-year exam score validity window. Both sections must be passed within 6 months of passing the first section.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$61.50 PSI exam fee
Application FeeDCREC application fee (check current DLCP fee schedule)
Total Estimated Cost$100-200+ before pre-license course tuition
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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering everything you need to pass

1

Introduction: District of Columbia Real Estate Exam Overview

1 sections

2

Chapter 1: DC Real Estate Commission & Licensing

3 sections

3

Chapter 2: Agency & Disclosure Requirements

3 sections

4

Chapter 3: DC Contracts & Property Law

2 sections

5

Chapter 4: Trust Accounts & License Violations

2 sections

DC Real Estate-Specific Topics Covered

DCREC: 9-member commission under DLCP (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)60 hours pre-license education; PSI exam at 1100 4th Street SW, Washington DCTOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act): 5+ unit buildings = 45 days; 2-4 units = 30 daysRent control: pre-1976 buildings with 5+ units; annual increases tied to CPI; cannot evict without court orderDC Human Rights Act: adds source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, and more to fair housing protectionsTransfer tax AND deed recordation tax: 1.1% each (≤$400k); 1.45% each (>$400k) — both apply on every saleHomestead Deduction: $84,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied principal residenceProperty tax: 0.85% for first $1M of assessed value (Class 1 residential)Agency disclosure required at FIRST SUBSTANTIVE CONTACT — before discussing specific propertiesDual agency permitted with written informed consent of all partiesDC Condo Act: 5-day rescission for new units; 3-day rescission for resale units after receiving documentsHeight of Buildings Act: general 130-foot limit (about 10-11 stories)Deed of trust (not mortgage) used for secured transactions; allows non-judicial trustee's sale on defaultSecurity deposit must be returned within 45 days with itemized deductions; triple damages for non-complianceSelf-dealing: licensees must disclose licensed status and ownership interest in writing on any purchase/saleExam score validity: 1 year to activate; if not activated, must retake exam2-year license renewal; 15 CE hours per cycle including 3 mandatory fair housing hours
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DC Real Estate Exam Details

District of Columbia Real Estate Salesperson

Administered by DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) / PSI

Official Source
75% on each section (60/80 national, 23/30 state)
Passing Score
110
Questions
3
Hours
$61.50 PSI exam fee plus DCREC application fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: Complete 60-hour pre-license education from DCREC-approved provider and obtain DCREC authorization to test

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) / PSI content outline

National Real Estate Principles73% (80 questions)

Property ownership, land use, valuation, financing, contracts, agency, fair housing, disclosures, and real estate math

DC State Law27% (30 questions)

DCREC structure, DC Human Rights Act, TOPA, rent control, transfer taxes, Homestead Deduction, agency disclosures, DC condo law

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What's Next After the DC Real Estate?

After passing the DC Real Estate, you can pursue these career paths

Real Estate Salesperson (National)

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DC Real Estate Broker

Advance to broker license after 2 years active experience

Maryland Real Estate

Practice in neighboring Maryland with reciprocity options

DC Real Estate Exam FAQ

Official DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) / PSI Resources

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DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC)DC Dept of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP)PSI DC Real Estate ExamDC Office of Human Rights (OHR)

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