Washington Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
3 years of full-time experience as an active real estate broker within the last 5 years
Alternative Pathways:
Required for managing broker license. Entry-level broker license has no experience requirement.
Education Requirements
Complete 90 hours for broker license. Managing broker requires additional 90 hours within 3 years before applying.
Required Courses:
- Real Estate Fundamentals (60 hours)
- Real Estate Practices (30 hours)
- Managing Broker courses (90 hours additional for managing broker)
Washington uses 'broker' for entry-level and 'managing broker' for the supervising role.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Washington Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
130 questions - 100 national, 30 state, 3.5 hours
Passing Score
70 on both portions
Exam Fee
$210
Retake Policy
Must pass both portions within 6 months of each other
Fees
| Application Fee | $223 |
| Examination Fee | $210 |
| Background Check | $44 |
| Total | $477 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs. Pre-licensing education typically $400-700.
Timeline
Complete Education
Complete 90 hours of broker education
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Pass national and state portions
1-2 weeks
Background Check
Submit fingerprints through Idemia
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply for broker license
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$223
CE Hours Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Available
90 hours for first renewal, then 30 hours every 2 years
Reciprocity Agreements
Washington does not have reciprocity agreements with other states.
Washington does not have reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state brokers must meet all Washington requirements.
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