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Question 1Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) performs its licensing and regulatory functions under the umbrella of which Dubai government body?

  1. Dubai Municipality
  2. Dubai Courts
  3. Dubai Land Department Correct answer.
  4. Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

Explanation

RERA was established as the regulatory arm of Dubai Land Department, the authority responsible for registering real property in the Emirate. Broker, developer and owners' association licensing is administered through RERA within that structure.

Question 2Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which Dubai law is the principal legislation governing real estate brokerage activity in the Emirate?

  1. Law No. 7 of 2006
  2. Law No. 13 of 2008 Correct answer.
  3. Law No. 27 of 2007
  4. Law No. 8 of 2007

Explanation

Law No. 13 of 2008 regulates real estate brokerage: registration of brokers and offices, permitted conduct and entitlement to commission. The other laws listed deal with property registration, jointly owned property and escrow respectively.

Question 3Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Under Dubai's brokerage rules, the commission payable to a broker on the sale of a property is set at what rate of the property value?

  1. Five per cent of the annual rent
  2. Two per cent Correct answer.
  3. A quarter of one per cent
  4. One per cent

Explanation

RERA's brokerage rules set the sales commission at 2% of the property value; any higher figure would require separate express agreement and justification. Five per cent of annual rent is the customary figure for leases, not for sales.

Question 4Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Buyer payments towards an off-plan project must be held in an escrow account established under which law?

  1. Law No. 26 of 2007
  2. Law No. 8 of 2007 Correct answer.
  3. Law No. 7 of 2006
  4. Law No. 27 of 2007

Explanation

Law No. 8 of 2007 requires developers to open a project escrow account with an approved escrow agent and to deposit buyer instalments there. The funds are then released against verified construction progress.

Question 5Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which system is used to register a tenancy contract in Dubai?

  1. Oqood
  2. Mollak
  3. Trakhees
  4. Ejari Correct answer.

Explanation

Ejari is the RERA-mandated system through which every tenancy contract in Dubai is registered. Registration supports enforcement of the lease and access to related utility and licensing services.

Question 6Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

For how long is a broker card issued by RERA valid before it must be renewed?

  1. One year Correct answer.
  2. Five years
  3. Two years
  4. Six months

Explanation

Broker registration is annual: the broker card is issued for one year and renewed on application, conditional on continued employment with a licensed brokerage and compliance with training requirements.

Question 7Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

What fee does Dubai Land Department charge on the transfer of a property to a new owner?

  1. Two per cent of the property value
  2. Four per cent of the property value Correct answer.
  3. One per cent of the property value
  4. Half of one per cent of the property value

Explanation

The transfer fee payable to DLD on registration of a sale is 4% of the property value, in addition to fixed administrative charges. Mortgage registration is charged at a different rate based on the loan amount.

Question 8Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, as amended, governs which of the following relationships?

  1. The registration of mortgages over real property
  2. The relationship between developers and building contractors
  3. The relationship between landlords and tenants Correct answer.
  4. The ownership and management of jointly owned property

Explanation

Law No. 26 of 2007 regulates the landlord and tenant relationship, covering rent, maintenance obligations, renewal and eviction. It was amended by Law No. 33 of 2008.

Question 9Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A tenant's current annual rent is 15% below the average market rent for a comparable unit. Under Dubai's rent increase rules, what is the maximum increase the landlord may impose at renewal?

  1. 5% Correct answer.
  2. 0%
  3. 15%
  4. 10%

Explanation

Decree No. 43 of 2013 permits an increase only where the current rent is below the market average, banded by the size of the gap: 0% up to 10%, 5% for 11-20%, 10% for 21-30%, 15% for 31-40% and 20% beyond 40%. A 15% gap therefore falls in the 5% band.

Question 10Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A landlord intends to raise the rent at the next renewal. When must the tenant be notified of the increase?

  1. At least 180 days before the end of the current term
  2. At least 30 days before renewal
  3. Any time before the last day of the lease
  4. At least 90 days before the end of the current term Correct answer.

Explanation

The landlord must give notice of an intended rent increase at least 90 days before the current term expires. A shorter or late notice leaves no valid basis for the increase at that renewal.

Question 11Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A landlord wants to recover a leased flat because the property is to be sold. What step does Dubai tenancy law require?

  1. Giving 30 days' verbal notice before marketing the unit
  2. Obtaining the tenant's signed consent to terminate at once
  3. Applying to RERA for an automatic eviction order
  4. Serving 12 months' notice through the notary public Correct answer.

Explanation

The landlord may seek eviction for the purpose of selling the property provided 12 months' notice is served through the notary public or by registered mail. The tenancy continues until that notice period expires.

Question 12Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A broker is instructed by the seller and is later approached directly by the buyer, who also offers to pay the broker a fee. What does the brokerage law require?

  1. The broker may keep both fees provided the sale is completed
  2. The broker must refuse the buyer's payment and act for the seller only
  3. The broker must disclose it and obtain both parties' consent Correct answer.
  4. The broker must share the buyer's fee equally with the seller

Explanation

Law No. 13 of 2008 requires a broker who is instructed by both sides, or who is offered payment by both, to disclose the double interest and obtain the parties' consent. Undisclosed double dealing is a disciplinary violation.

Question 13Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A broker sees a unit advertised by another agency and lists it on a portal without contacting the owner. What should the broker have obtained first?

  1. Verbal approval from the agent currently listing the property
  2. A copy of the tenant's Ejari certificate
  3. RERA's prior approval for each individual advertisement
  4. The owner's written authorisation to market the property Correct answer.

Explanation

RERA's advertising rules require written authorisation from the owner, or from the exclusive listing broker, before a property is marketed. Advertisements must also display the broker's registration number.

Question 14Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which condition must be met before units in an off-plan project may be marketed and sold in Dubai?

  1. The project must be registered with RERA and have an escrow account Correct answer.
  2. The developer must hold a title deed for the finished building
  3. The developer must have completed at least 50% of the structure
  4. The buyer must pay the full price into the developer's operating account

Explanation

Off-plan sales may only be marketed once the project is registered with RERA and an escrow account has been opened under Law No. 8 of 2007. Selling or advertising before registration is a regulatory violation.

Question 15Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Funds held in a project escrow account may be released to the developer under which circumstance?

  1. When the developer files its annual audited accounts
  2. Once 100% of units in the project have been sold
  3. Against construction milestones certified by the project consultant Correct answer.
  4. At the developer's written request at any time

Explanation

Escrow disbursement is tied to verified construction progress: the project consultant certifies completed milestones and the escrow agent releases funds accordingly, under RERA oversight. This protects buyers' payments from diversion.

Question 16Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buyer purchases an apartment in a tower that is jointly owned property. What is the buyer's position regarding the owners' association?

  1. May opt out of the association by notifying the developer in writing
  2. Automatically becomes a member and owes service charges from the purchase date Correct answer.
  3. Must apply to RERA to establish a new owners' association for the building
  4. Is exempted from paying service charges during the first twelve months of ownership

Explanation

Under Law No. 27 of 2007, ownership of a unit in jointly owned property carries automatic membership of the owners' association and a share of the common service charges from the date of acquisition. The obligation attaches to the unit, not to the person.

Question 17Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A cash buyer proposes to pay a large deposit through several third-party transfers and refuses to explain the source of funds. What should the broker do?

  1. Inform the seller and let the seller decide whether to proceed
  2. Accept the funds because the amount is below the reporting threshold
  3. Cancel the deal quietly without recording anything
  4. Report the suspicion to the FIU and complete due diligence Correct answer.

Explanation

Real estate brokers are designated non-financial businesses under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, so they must apply customer due diligence, retain records and report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit through goAML. Unexplained third-party funding is a classic red flag.

Question 18Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A broker leaves one licensed brokerage and joins another. What does RERA's registration framework require in this situation?

  1. The previous office must cancel or transfer the registration Correct answer.
  2. The broker must wait twelve months before joining another office
  3. The broker may register with the new office without informing the old one
  4. The broker may keep both registrations active for up to six months

Explanation

A broker can be registered against only one licensed office at a time, so the previous employer must cancel or transfer the registration before the new office can register the broker. A broker cannot hold two active office affiliations.

Question 19Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buyer and seller sign a sale agreement privately and never register the transfer at Dubai Land Department. What is the legal effect?

  1. Ownership passes when the parties sign a memorandum of understanding
  2. Ownership passes once the developer issues a no-objection certificate
  3. Ownership passes once the broker issues a commission invoice
  4. Ownership does not pass until the transfer is registered at DLD Correct answer.

Explanation

Law No. 7 of 2006 makes registration at Dubai Land Department the basis of a valid title, so an unregistered disposition does not transfer ownership and cannot be asserted against third parties. Registration perfects the buyer's rights.

Question 20Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A tenant wishes to sub-let the leased flat to a third party. What does Dubai tenancy law require?

  1. Registration of the sub-lease with the developer
  2. Payment of a 2% commission to the landlord
  3. Written consent from the landlord Correct answer.
  4. Approval from the owners' association

Explanation

Law No. 26 of 2007 prohibits sub-letting without the landlord's written consent, and the sub-lease must itself be registered in Ejari. Sub-letting without consent gives the landlord grounds to terminate.

Question 21Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A non-GCC national wishes to buy a villa in Dubai. In which circumstances can the buyer obtain a freehold title?

  1. Only if the buyer holds a residence visa valid for five years
  2. Only in areas designated for foreign freehold ownership Correct answer.
  3. In any area, provided the buyer obtains a no-objection letter from RERA
  4. In any area of Dubai, provided the price exceeds AED 2 million

Explanation

Freehold ownership by non-GCC nationals is confined to areas designated by Dubai Land Department for foreign ownership. Outside those areas, foreign buyers may instead hold a usufruct or a long lease of up to 99 years.

Question 22Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A seller grants Broker A an exclusive agency for three months. During that period the owner sells the property to a buyer introduced by Broker B. What is the position on Broker A's commission?

  1. Broker A receives a half share of the commission paid to Broker B
  2. Broker A may still claim its commission under the exclusive agreement Correct answer.
  3. Broker A is not entitled to commission because the sale was direct
  4. Broker A receives nothing because it did not introduce the eventual buyer

Explanation

Where an owner grants an exclusive agency, the broker's right to commission survives a sale concluded through another broker or by the owner during the exclusivity period. The exclusive agreement protects the broker's effort for the term it covers.

Question 23Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

In a jointly owned building, how must the annual service charge budget be dealt with before owners are charged?

  1. Approved by RERA before owners are charged Correct answer.
  2. Fixed by the developer for the lifetime of the building
  3. Agreed individually between each owner and the facilities manager
  4. Adopted by a simple majority vote of owners at any general meeting

Explanation

Under Law No. 27 of 2007 and RERA's jointly owned property rules, the service charge budget is prepared for the association and approved by RERA, with Mollak used to record budgets, units and payments. Charges levied outside an approved budget are open to challenge.

Question 24Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buyer living abroad asks the broker to sign the sale agreement on her behalf. What does the broker need for that signature to bind the buyer?

  1. A copy of the buyer's passport and residence visa
  2. A verbal authorisation recorded in a phone call with the buyer
  3. An email confirmation from the buyer's bank
  4. A power of attorney that is duly notarised and legalised Correct answer.

Explanation

Signing binding documents for another person requires a power of attorney that has been notarised and, if executed abroad, legalised or attested. Dubai Land Department will not register a transfer on the strength of an informal authorisation.

Question 25Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which principle determines whether a broker is entitled to commission on a completed sale?

  1. Whether the buyer and seller are both resident in the UAE
  2. Whether the broker advertised the property on more than one portal
  3. Whether the broker was the effective cause of the completed sale Correct answer.
  4. Whether the property is located in a designated freehold area

Explanation

Commission follows the broker's role as the effective cause of a completed transaction, supported by a valid written brokerage agreement. RERA and the dispute bodies will not enforce a claim where the broker merely introduced the property without causing the sale.

Question 26Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Through which system does Dubai Land Department register the sale of off-plan units before a building is completed?

  1. Trakhees
  2. Mollak
  3. Oqood Correct answer.
  4. Ejari

Explanation

Oqood is the Dubai Land Department system that records off-plan sale contracts and the buyer's interest before the unit is entered in the title register. Registration links the buyer's payments to the project's escrow arrangements and protects the buyer's position.

Question 27Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A RERA-registered broker wants to market a villa for sale. What must the broker obtain from the owner before advertising the property?

  1. A copy of the owner's passport only
  2. An escrow account number issued by the developer
  3. A no-objection letter from the building's owners' association
  4. A signed agency agreement authorising the broker to market the property Correct answer.

Explanation

A broker needs the owner's written instruction in a RERA agency agreement, using the exclusive form for a sole agency or the non-exclusive form otherwise, before advertising the property. This lets the regulator check that the listing genuinely belongs to the brokerage.

Question 28Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buyer of an off-plan apartment pays a booking deposit and later instalments. Where must these payments be deposited?

  1. In the developer's general corporate bank account used for all projects
  2. In the project's escrow account held with the trustee bank Correct answer.
  3. In the brokerage's client account, which holds buyer deposits
  4. In a Dubai Land Department treasury account opened for the project

Explanation

Payments for off-plan units must be paid into the project's escrow account, which is opened with an approved trustee bank and supervised under Dubai's escrow rules. This keeps buyers' money ring-fenced for construction of that project.

Question 29Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which body licenses real estate brokerages and individual brokers in Dubai?

  1. The UAE Central Bank
  2. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency Correct answer.
  3. The Dubai Rental Dispute Centre
  4. Dubai Economy and Tourism, acting alone

Explanation

RERA, an agency within Dubai Land Department, licenses brokerage firms, registers individual brokers and enforces the profession's rules of conduct. Other bodies deal with trade licensing, tenancy disputes or banking supervision.

Question 30Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buyer pays AED 90,000 in cash towards a property deposit at a brokerage office. What is the brokerage required to do under the UAE anti-money-laundering rules?

  1. Accept the cash, issue a receipt and record the amount in the sales ledger
  2. Refuse the payment, because cash is never accepted in Dubai property transactions
  3. Report it to the Financial Intelligence Unit and complete customer due diligence Correct answer.
  4. Inform the seller only, since the seller, not the broker, ultimately receives the funds

Explanation

Real estate brokers are covered by the UAE anti-money-laundering regime as designated non-financial businesses and professions. Cash transactions at or above AED 55,000 must be reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit, and customer due diligence on the buyer must be completed and recorded.

Question 31Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A seller instructs a broker to market a flat at a minimum acceptable price of AED 1,200,000. To attract enquiries, the broker advertises the flat at AED 999,000. How should this advertising be characterised under RERA rules?

  1. Acceptable, provided the broker discloses the real price at the first viewing
  2. A breach only if the owner objects after the advertisement is published
  3. Acceptable, because the final price will be negotiated upward
  4. A breach, because advertised prices must match the price authorised by the owner Correct answer.

Explanation

Listings must reflect the instruction the owner actually gave, and advertising a lower figure purely to generate calls is misleading advertising. The broker may only market the property at a price the owner has authorised.

Question 32Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A registered broker wants to keep his existing brokerage job and also take listings for a second brokerage on weekends. What does the RERA framework permit?

  1. It is permitted if the second brokerage pays him only by commission
  2. It is permitted if he completes a separate exam for the second brokerage
  3. It is permitted if both brokerages consent in writing
  4. It is not permitted, because a broker card is tied to a single licensed brokerage Correct answer.

Explanation

A broker card is issued to an individual for practice through one licensed brokerage, so simultaneous registration with two firms is not allowed. Moving to another firm requires the registration to be transferred and the earlier association to be ended.

Question 33Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A man says he is acting for his brother, the owner of a villa, and asks a broker to list it for sale. He produces no documents. What should the broker do first?

  1. List the property and add a note that the authority is being verified
  2. Obtain a title deed confirming ownership and a notarised power of attorney from the owner Correct answer.
  3. Ask the owner to confirm by telephone and proceed on that basis
  4. List the property, because family members can always act for an owner

Explanation

Before marketing a property the broker must confirm that the person instructing him is entitled to deal with it, normally through the title deed and, where someone acts for the owner, a notarised power of attorney. Listing on an unverified verbal claim exposes the broker to liability for unauthorised marketing.

Question 34Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

Which law currently governs the ownership and management of jointly owned property, including owners' associations, in Dubai?

  1. Law No. 26 of 2007
  2. Law No. 8 of 2007
  3. Law No. 27 of 2007
  4. Law No. 6 of 2019 Correct answer.

Explanation

Law No. 6 of 2019 on the ownership of jointly owned real property regulates owners' associations, management and service charges in Dubai. It replaced the earlier 2007 framework for jointly owned property.

Question 35Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A developer applies to withdraw funds from a project's escrow account. Which supporting document is required before the trustee bank may release money?

  1. A bank guarantee issued by the buyer's mortgage lender covering the instalment
  2. A marketing brochure showing units already sold
  3. A construction progress report certified by the project consultant and approved by RERA Correct answer.
  4. A signed letter from the developer's finance director stating that the money is needed

Explanation

Escrow money is released only against verified construction progress, typically evidenced by the project consultant's certified report and approved through the RERA and Dubai Land Department process. This ensures instalments are spent on building the project rather than on unrelated costs.

Question 36Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

For how long must a Dubai brokerage keep customer due diligence records and transaction documents under the UAE anti-money-laundering framework?

  1. Five years after the transaction is completed Correct answer.
  2. Three years after the transaction is completed
  3. Ten years after the transaction is completed, or longer if requested
  4. One year after the transaction is completed

Explanation

Designated non-financial businesses and professions, including brokerages, must retain customer due diligence and transaction records for at least five years after the business relationship or transaction ends. The records must remain available for inspection by the supervisory authorities and the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Question 37Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A developer has registered an off-plan project and opened its escrow account. Who may sell the project's units to the public?

  1. Any person holding a Dubai trade licence
  2. Only the developer's own in-house sales employees
  3. Any licensed broker, whether or not the developer has appointed them
  4. Only RERA-registered brokers appointed in writing by the developer Correct answer.

Explanation

Units in a registered off-plan project are marketed and sold through RERA-registered brokers who have the developer's written authorisation. A broker without that appointment has no authority to sell the developer's units.

Question 38Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A developer begins selling units in a new project before opening the project's escrow account. Which statement best describes the legal position?

  1. Valid provided the developer opens the escrow account before handover
  2. Valid, because the developer holds the land title deed in its own name
  3. Invalid, because off-plan sales need a registered project and an open escrow account Correct answer.
  4. Valid if buyers sign a written waiver accepting the construction risk

Explanation

Off-plan selling may only begin once the project is registered with RERA and its escrow account has been opened with an approved trustee. Contracts signed outside that framework cannot be registered in the off-plan system and expose the developer to regulatory sanctions.

Question 39Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

A buying company is owned through three layers of offshore entities. What does the brokerage's anti-money-laundering duty require?

  1. Proceed if the buyer pays the full price from a bank account in the company's name
  2. Accept the company's registration documents without further enquiries
  3. Identify the ultimate beneficial owner and verify that person's identity before proceeding Correct answer.
  4. Identify only the company's local manager, since he signs the contract

Explanation

Where the buyer is a legal person, the brokerage must look through the ownership structure to identify the ultimate beneficial owner and verify that person's identity and, where relevant, the source of funds. If the beneficial owner cannot be identified, the transaction should not proceed until the position is resolved.

Question 40Dubai real estate legislation, RERA regulations and regulatory framework

An unlicensed acquaintance introduces a buyer to a RERA-registered broker and asks for half of the commission once the sale completes. What is the correct position?

  1. Prohibited, because commission may only be shared with RERA-registered brokers Correct answer.
  2. Lawful if the brokerage records the payment as a marketing expense
  3. Lawful, because the acquaintance does not hold himself out as a broker
  4. Lawful if the split is disclosed to the buyer in writing before completion

Explanation

Commission sharing is confined to RERA-registered brokers, so paying an unlicensed introducer for a property transaction amounts to rewarding unregulated brokerage activity. The broker should refuse the arrangement and report any pressure to enter into it.

Question 41Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

Which body regulates real estate brokers in Dubai?

  1. The federal Ministry of Justice
  2. The Dubai Financial Services Authority
  3. The Dubai Economy and Tourism Department
  4. RERA, part of Dubai Land Department Correct answer.

Explanation

RERA is the real estate regulatory agency within the Dubai Land Department and administers broker registration, broker cards and conduct rules in Dubai. Commercial licensing sits with Dubai Economy and Tourism, while financial services in the DIFC are regulated by the DFSA.

Question 42Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

Before conducting a brokerage transaction, an individual broker must hold what?

  1. A valid Dubai Chamber membership card
  2. A valid DIFC employment visa
  3. A valid RERA broker card Correct answer.
  4. A valid federal trade licence in own name

Explanation

An individual must be registered with RERA and hold a valid broker card before carrying out brokerage activity. The brokerage company also needs its own licence, but the personal card is what authorises the individual.

Question 43Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

A newly licensed broker wants to work independently from home without joining a brokerage. What is the correct position?

  1. Allowed if the broker pays RERA registration fees
  2. Allowed if clients sign written consent
  3. Allowed for transactions below a set value
  4. Not allowed; registration must be through a licensed brokerage Correct answer.

Explanation

Brokerage must be conducted through a licensed real estate company, and the broker's RERA registration is linked to that company. A broker cannot create an independent practice from home without the required company licence.

Question 44Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

A RERA broker card is generally valid for what period before renewal?

  1. One year Correct answer.
  2. Six months
  3. Three years
  4. Five years

Explanation

RERA broker cards are renewed annually, and the broker must keep registration and employment details current. Operating on an expired card is treated as unlicensed brokerage.

Question 45Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

Which duty is core to broker confidentiality?

  1. Sharing client contact lists with other brokerages for marketing
  2. Discussing client financial details at networking events
  3. Protecting client information unless law requires disclosure Correct answer.
  4. Publishing client phone numbers in property advertisements

Explanation

The code of ethics requires brokers to protect confidential client information and to disclose it only with consent or when legally required. Marketing or social use of client data without permission breaches that duty.

Question 46Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

A broker receives an offer below the asking price. What should the broker do?

  1. Tell the buyer the seller will never accept
  2. Wait until a higher offer arrives before informing
  3. Present the offer promptly and accurately to the seller Correct answer.
  4. Reject the offer without informing the seller

Explanation

A broker must communicate every offer promptly and accurately so the seller can make an informed decision. Selectively withholding or discouraging offers breaches fair dealing.

Question 47Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

Which statement about advertising a property is correct?

  1. Verbal owner approval is enough for online ads
  2. Ads must display the RERA advertising permit number Correct answer.
  3. Advertising permit is needed only for luxury properties
  4. Any broker may advertise any property without owner consent

Explanation

Property advertisements in Dubai require a RERA advertising permit, and the permit number must appear in the advertisement. The broker should also have the owner's authority to market the property.

Question 48Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

Which conduct best reflects professional ethics?

  1. Promising a guaranteed return to close a sale
  2. Using a client's trust to influence a quick decision
  3. Keeping a competitor's listing details for personal use
  4. Disclosing commission and fees before the client commits Correct answer.

Explanation

Ethical practice requires transparency about fees and avoiding promises the broker cannot substantiate. Putting client interests ahead of a quick closing is central to professional conduct.

Question 49Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

A broker is asked by the seller to keep a known structural defect secret. What should the broker do?

  1. Conceal it until after the sale
  2. Mention it only if the buyer asks directly
  3. Agree because the seller is the client
  4. Refuse to conceal the defect and advise disclosure Correct answer.

Explanation

A broker must not conceal material facts or misrepresent a property, even when the seller requests silence. The broker should advise disclosure and decline to participate in concealment.

Question 50Broker licensing, professional ethics and conduct

A broker wants to advertise a property but has not yet received a signed listing agreement. What is the best action?

  1. Ask another broker to publish it online
  2. Use a generic photo that shows no address
  3. Obtain owner consent and advertising permit first Correct answer.
  4. Advertise immediately to test the market demand

Explanation

Advertising requires the owner's authorization and a RERA advertising permit before publication. Testing the market without permission exposes both broker and owner to regulatory risk.