Washington real estate license
What it takes to get licensed to sell real estate in Washington, from the state's official commission and exam vendor.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 (60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals + 30-hour Real Estate Practices); WA titles the entry-level license 'broker'
- Broker requirement
- Managing broker upgrade: 90 hours of approved education completed within 3 years prior to applying, plus experience requirement
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 140 questions mixed together: 105 national (100 scored) + 35 state (30 scored), scored separately
- Passing
- 70% or better on each portion
Some Washington details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Washington exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Washington and the larger share of the exam. Study your Washington state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Washington real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.