Delaware Delaware License Law
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Delaware license law questions make up a substantial portion of the DE state exam and cover rules that are specific to Delaware — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Delaware Real Estate Commission tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Delaware-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Delaware Real Estate Commission enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific DE rule being tested.
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Q1. Which agency regulates real estate licenses in Delaware?
Explanation
The Delaware Real Estate Commission, operating under the Division of Professional Regulation within the Department of State, is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons in Delaware.
Q2. How many hours of pre-license education must a Delaware real estate salesperson candidate complete before sitting for the licensing exam?
Explanation
Delaware requires 99 hours of pre-license education for salesperson candidates before they may sit for the state licensing examination.
Q3. What is the minimum passing score on the Delaware real estate licensing examination?
Explanation
Delaware requires a minimum passing score of 75% on both the national and state portions of the real estate licensing examination.
Q4. The Delaware real estate licensing exam consists of how many questions?
Explanation
The Delaware real estate licensing exam consists of 120 questions: 80 on the national portion and 40 on the Delaware state-specific portion.
Q5. Under Delaware law, a real estate salesperson license is issued by the Commission only after the candidate:
Explanation
After passing the Delaware licensing exam, the salesperson candidate must be affiliated with a licensed Delaware broker before the Commission will issue the license. Salespersons cannot practice independently.
Q6. How often must a Delaware real estate license be renewed?
Explanation
Delaware real estate licenses must be renewed every 2 years. Licensees must complete required continuing education before renewal.
Q7. How many continuing education hours are required for Delaware real estate licensee renewal?
Explanation
Delaware real estate licensees must complete 21 hours of continuing education during each 2-year renewal cycle, including specific required courses designated by the Commission.
Q8. Under Delaware license law, which activity does NOT require a real estate license?
Explanation
Delaware property owners who personally manage their own investment properties are exempt from the licensing requirement. Acting on behalf of another for compensation requires a license.
Q9. A Delaware broker must maintain a separate trust account for client funds. Commingling refers to:
Explanation
Commingling is the illegal practice of mixing client funds (such as earnest money deposits) with the broker's personal or business operating funds. Delaware law strictly requires these funds to be kept in separate trust accounts.
Q10. What must a Delaware broker do if a salesperson affiliated with them leaves to join another broker?
Explanation
When a salesperson leaves a broker in Delaware, the broker must notify the Commission and return the salesperson's license. The salesperson's new broker then applies to activate the license under the new affiliation.
Q11. Under Delaware license law, the term 'broker-in-charge' (or principal broker) refers to:
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