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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Washington is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, and must complete the following requirements per the Washington State Department of Licensing:
Complete 90 hours of Pre-Licensing requirements
, which includes a 60-hour course in Real Estate Fundamentals and a 30-hour course in Real Estate Practices
Pass the Washington state real estate broker’s licensing exam
Have your fingerprints taken for a background check
Complete real estate license application
For details on licensing requirements, please visit the Washington State Department of Licensing. For details on the licensing examination, please see the Washington Real Estate Examination Program Candidate Handbook, provided by PSI/AMP, which is the state’s license examination vendor.
The time it takes to get your Washington state real estate broker’s license depends on a number of factors, such as the time it takes to complete the required Pre-Licensing education courses and to schedule and take the broker’s licensing exam. Other factors include the time it takes to complete your fingerprint requirement and to submit your application for a broker’s license.
The fixed costs associated with obtaining a Washington state real estate broker’s license include:
$210 – broker licensing examination fee
$45.05 – fingerprint and background check fees
$233 – broker license and application fee
Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time.
Other costs associated with obtaining your license include tuition and fees for completing the Pre-Licensing education requirement.
In order to get your fingerprints taken in Washington, you must schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust at www.identogo.com. IdentoGo is the state’s fingerprint vendor. For residents applying outside Washington, call Real Estate Regulatory at 360.664.6484 for a fingerprint card and submission instructions. For more details, please click here.
For Washington real estate brokers, the first active renewal period requires a minimum of 90 hours of Continuing Education. For subsequent renewals, a minimum of 30 hours of Continuing Education must be completed. For details on specific course requirements for each period, please click here.
Washington residents are approved to get their real estate Pre-Licensing education online as long as the provider is approved by the state.
A felony or misdemeanor may disqualify an applicant for Washington real estate licensure.
In order to become a licensed real estate agent in Washington, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
It's difficult to determine the "average salary" of a real estate agent in Washington, seeing as there is so much variance. However, according to Indeed.com, full-time Washington agents average about $98k per year.
Students will need to enroll for the Washington real estate examination through the PSI website, where they can learn additional details about cost and scheduling.
Students will need to complete one 60-hr. WA Real Estate Fundamentals Pre-Licensing course and a 30-hr. WA Real Estate Practices Pre-Licensing Course.
Every two years, Washington real estate agents are required to complete 30 hours of Continuing Education.
Washington has no formal reciprocity agreements with other states. However, out-of-state agents with equivalent licensing can typically waive the education portion of the Washington licensing process. Agents will need to apply for this waiver and complete other administrative tasks like submitting to a background check and paying the related application fees. For personalized and state-specific questions, agents are encouraged to contact the Real Estate Board of the Virginia Professional & Occupational Regulation Department. For more information about how reciprocity works and which states offer it nationwide, visit our Guide to Reciprocity and Portability.
To become a real estate agent in Washington, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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