Pass Your Washington Exam the First Time
Fun fact: Washington calls ALL entry-level agents 'Brokers' instead of 'Salespersons' - don't be confused on your exam! The state also has unique agency disclosure requirements that are heavily tested. Seattle's tech market creates strong demand and high commissions.
Questions
130
100 NAT / 30 STATE
To Pass
70%
91 / 130 TO PASS
Time Limit
3.5 Hrs
210 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
WREO
Pass your Washington Broker, Managing Broker or Designated Broker License
Washington updated its statutory agency law in 2024 to require written buyer brokerage agreements with a 60 day minimum term, and any candidate using materials from before that date will fail the agency section.
AI training data lags behind legislative changes. Language models cannot verify whether their content reflects current Washington law, and generic platforms do not track state specific amendments on any predictable schedule. The 2024 update changed how agency is established in Washington in ways that affect virtually every agency question on the state portion.
The License Professor is written by licensed Washington professionals who built questions around PSI state portion priorities. Every question on current Washington agency law, Real Estate Excise Tax calculations, and Growth Management Act requirements is grounded in current Washington statute.
Three Topics that Trip Up Washington Students Most
Shoreline Management Act
Washington’s 1972 citizen-initiative SMA regulates all development along ocean, Puget Sound, river, and lake shorelines — the exam tests the three policy areas (shoreline use, environmental protection, public access) and permit types unique to Washington.
Agency Law (Statutory)
Washington replaced common-law fiduciary duties with statutory duties under RCW 18.86, updated in 2024 to require written buyer brokerage agreements with a 60-day minimum term — students using outdated materials will fail these questions.
Excise Tax (REET)
Washington imposes a graduated Real Estate Excise Tax with rates from 1.1% to 3.0% based on selling price tiers, plus local REET up to 0.50% — multi-bracket calculations where one misplaced threshold turns a correct answer wrong.
The Washington Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Your Path to Washington Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Broker license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 91 out of 130 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 3 years experience, no sponsorship needed
Managing Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to manage a brokerage office and supervise other agents
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 98 out of 140 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: reach age 21
Designated Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to manage a brokerage office and supervise other agents
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 98 out of 140 questions correct to pass.