Wisconsin Real Estate License Wisconsin Real Estate License Ethics & Professional Practices 2

Question 1

Under Wisconsin law, what is the maximum period a broker may retain a buyer's earnest money deposit in their trust account after a transaction fails to close before returning it?

Accepted Answer

Until both parties provide written instructions

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Immediately upon demand

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Within 10 business days

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Within 30 days

Question 2

A Wisconsin real estate licensee discovers that a property they listed has a known defect that the seller refused to disclose. What is the licensee's legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the defect to prospective buyers regardless of the seller's wishes

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Keep the information confidential as required by agency duties

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Withdraw from the listing without explanation

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Report the seller to the Wisconsin DSPS

Question 3

Which of the following actions would constitute commingling under Wisconsin real estate law?

Accepted Answer

Keeping personal funds in the brokerage trust account beyond the allowed minimum

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Depositing earnest money into the broker's trust account

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Transferring commission from the trust account after closing

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Maintaining separate trust accounts for different property types

Question 4

A Wisconsin licensee receives a gift valued at $150 from a mortgage lender for referring clients. Under RESPA and Wisconsin ethics rules, this is considered:

Accepted Answer

A violation of anti-kickback provisions

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Acceptable if disclosed to all parties

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Permitted if the gift is under $250

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Legal as long as it does not affect the client's interest rate

Question 5

In Wisconsin, a licensee acting as a dual agent must do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Negotiate the best possible price for the buyer

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Obtain written informed consent from both parties

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Maintain confidentiality of each party's negotiating position

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Treat both parties honestly and fairly

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Wisconsin DSPS continuing education requirement for real estate licensees?

Accepted Answer

To ensure licensees stay current on laws, ethics, and industry practices

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To generate revenue for the state licensing board

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To reduce the number of active licensees in the state

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To satisfy federal housing regulation mandates