Oklahoma Contracts
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Contract law questions on the Oklahoma real estate exam test both general contract principles and Oklahoma-specific transaction requirements. The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) tests how Oklahoma contract law applies to purchase agreements, counteroffers, contingencies, and earnest money disputes. Pay close attention to offer and acceptance mechanics, how counteroffers extinguish prior offers, and the specific timelines under Oklahoma law for earnest money handling and contingency resolution. These are areas where candidates who studied nationally often apply the right concept but the wrong OK-specific timeframe or rule.
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Q1. Under the statute of frauds, which of the following real estate contracts MUST be in writing to be enforceable in Oklahoma?
Explanation
Oklahoma's statute of frauds requires that contracts for the sale of real property be in writing and signed by the party to be charged to be enforceable. Oral contracts for the sale of land are generally unenforceable.
Q2. A buyer makes an offer on a home and the seller responds with different terms. This seller response is best described as:
Explanation
When a seller responds to an offer by changing any of the terms — price, closing date, contingencies, etc. — this constitutes a counteroffer. A counteroffer simultaneously rejects the original offer and creates a new offer that the buyer may accept or reject.
Q3. Which element is NOT required for a valid real estate contract in Oklahoma?
Explanation
A valid contract requires mutual assent, consideration, competent parties, and legal purpose. Notarization is NOT required for a contract to be valid and binding, though it may be required for recording a deed.
Q4. In Oklahoma, earnest money deposited by a buyer is:
Explanation
Earnest money must be deposited in the broker's trust (escrow) account and held until closing or until the parties agree to its disposition. Commingling earnest money with the broker's personal or operating funds is a violation of Oklahoma license law.
Q5. A contract that is voidable differs from a void contract in that a voidable contract:
Explanation
A voidable contract is one that can be enforced or disaffirmed (voided) at the option of one party — for example, a contract signed by a minor. A void contract has no legal effect from the start, such as a contract for an illegal act.
Q6. An Oklahoma purchase contract includes an inspection contingency that expires in 10 days. On day 9, the buyer's inspector finds foundation issues. The buyer requests repairs; the seller refuses. The buyer can:
Explanation
If the inspection contingency is still active and the buyer and seller cannot agree on repairs, the buyer may exercise the contingency to terminate the contract and recover the earnest money deposit, as specified in the contract terms.
Q7. In Oklahoma, the standard residential purchase contract typically gives the buyer how many days to obtain financing after contract acceptance, unless otherwise specified?
Explanation
While the number of days is negotiable, standard Oklahoma purchase contracts commonly include a financing contingency period of approximately 30 days to allow the buyer time to secure mortgage approval.
Q8. Specific performance is a legal remedy in real estate contracts that means:
Explanation
Specific performance is an equitable remedy available in real estate cases where the court orders the breaching party to carry out the terms of the contract. Because real property is unique, courts often grant specific performance in real estate disputes.
Q9. An option contract in real estate gives the optionee the:
Explanation
An option contract grants the optionee (potential buyer) the exclusive right, but not the obligation, to purchase the property at an agreed price within a specified period. The optionor (seller) is bound to sell if the option is exercised.
Q10. A contract signed under duress is best classified as:
Explanation
A contract signed under duress is voidable at the option of the party who was forced to sign. That party may choose to enforce or disaffirm the contract. A void contract has no legal effect, while a voidable contract is valid unless voided by the injured party.
Q11. The Oklahoma Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act requires sellers to:
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