Become an Agent in WA
How To Get Your Washington Real Estate License
5 Steps Toward Getting Your Washington Broker Real Estate License
Getting your Washington real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the five steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Washington real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Washington Pre-Licensing pricing page.
Buy your Washington Pre-Licensing »Requirements
To start, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Be able to answer criminal history questions and submit fingerprints for a background check for your initial license, and again every 6 years thereafter.
Quick Facts:
- What is the average WA real estate agent salary? According to indeed.com, the average full time Washington real estate agent salary is $86,553 per year.
- How long does it take to get a real estate agent license in Washington? Future agents who spend about 20 hours per week on coursework can be licensed in as little as 3-4 weeks.
- The state of Washington’s real estate industry is regulated by the Washington Real Estate Commission.
- You can use the Washington Real Estate Agent License Lookup Tool to verify an agent's license status.
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Complete 90 Hours of Approved Pre-Licensing Education
Successfully complete 90 clock-hours of approved Pre-Licensing courses. Learn more about your package options here.
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Pass the Course Final Exam
After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 75%.
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Pass the Washington Real Estate Exam
PSI/AMP administers the Washington real estate licensing exam. This test is comprised of two portions, covering both state portion of the exam and national portion requirements. For more information, see the examination registration information here.
Do you need help passing your Washington real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to the Washington state exam. If you have any additional questions, visit our Washington real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
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Complete the Background Check/Fingerprint Requirement
You must submit your fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a state (WSP) and national (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal history background check. For more information click here.
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Complete the Washington Real Estate License Application
After completing all the licensing requirements, visit the Washington State Department of Licensing website to apply for your Washington real estate license.
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