Washington Real Estate Broker Exam
At a glance
- Passing score
- Scaled 70 on each portion
- Exam fee
- $210
- Governing body
- Washington State Department of Licensing
The Washington Real Estate Broker Exam is the state licensing exam for anyone who wants to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a managing broker. It is administered by the Washington State Department of Licensing's Real Estate Program, and candidates typically take it after completing their prelicense education and while preparing to enter or re-enter the real estate profession.
Overview
The exam is split into two portions, each scored separately: a national portion covering general real estate practices, and a state portion covering Washington-specific laws and regulations related to real estate licensing.
- National portion — general real estate practices
- State portion — Washington laws and regulations related to real estate licensing
- Prelicense education — 90 total hours, made up of a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course
Cost and registration
The broker exam fee is $210, consistent across both the Washington Administrative Code fee schedule and the Department of Licensing's published fees page. Separately, the original broker license application runs $233, license certification is $40, reinstating a license costs $100, and original and renewal license fees include a mandatory $20 research fee. For any fee not covered here, confirm against the Department of Licensing's official fee schedule.
Exam format
To pass, candidates need a minimum scaled score of 70 on each portion of the broker exam (managing broker candidates need a 75 on each portion). Exam results are valid for one year, but a passing score on a single portion is only valid for six months, and both portions must be passed within six months of each other or both must be retaken. The exam is delivered by PSI Testing Excellence at testing centers; candidates must bring two current, unexpired forms of identification. Specific question counts and time limits are detailed in the PSI candidate handbook, which requires an account login to access.
How the Washington Real Estate practice bank covers the outline
61 practice questions across 8 outline areas.
Counts are the live question bank, grouped by the outline area each question was written to.
Verified facts about the Washington Real Estate exam
6 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The source link beside every line opens that document.
Requirements and rules
- National portion (general real estate practices) + state portion (Washington laws and regulations)
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
- Login required via PSI account; not publicly downloadable
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
- Real estate broker; acts under supervision of a managing broker
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
- Testing vendor
- PSI Testing Excellence
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
Numbers
- Pre-licensing education hours
- 90 hours
- Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Washington real estate broker exam cost?
The broker exam fee is $210, a figure confirmed both in the Washington Administrative Code fee schedule and on the Department of Licensing's fees page.
What passing score do I need on the real exam?
You need a minimum scaled score of 70 on each portion, national and state, to pass the broker exam; managing broker candidates face a higher bar of 75 on each portion.
Who administers the Washington broker exam?
The Washington State Department of Licensing's Real Estate Program partners with PSI Testing Excellence to deliver the exam at testing centers.
How long are my exam results valid, and what if I only pass one portion?
Exam results are valid for one year overall, but a passing score on an individual portion is only valid for six months, and you must pass both the national and state portions within six months of each other or you'll need to retake both.
What are the basic eligibility requirements to sit for the broker exam?
You must be at least 18 years old, complete 90 hours of approved real estate education, and take the exam within 2 years of finishing that coursework since your exam approval expires after that window.
What do I need to bring to the testing center, and can I retake the exam?
Bring two current, unexpired forms of identification to the testing center. If you don't pass, you can retake the exam, but keep the six-month pass-both-portions window and the two-year exam-approval expiration in mind when scheduling.
Sources
- 1.WAC 308-124A-760: Grading of examinations. — Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Exam: Real estate brokers | Washington State Department of Licensing — Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Get your license: Real estate brokers | Washington State Department of Licensing — Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.WAC 308-124A-775: Real estate fees. — Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 5.Fees: Real estate | Washington State Department of Licensing — Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- Get your license: Real estate brokers | Washington State Department of LicensingWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissiondol.wa.gov
- Fees: Real estate | Washington State Department of LicensingWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissiondol.wa.gov
- Exam: Real estate brokers | Washington State Department of LicensingWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissiondol.wa.gov
- WAC 308-124A-760: Grading of examinations.Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissionapp.leg.wa.gov
- WAC 308-124A-750: Application for managing broker license examination—Clock hour requirements.Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissionapp.leg.wa.gov
- WAC 308-124A-700: Application for a license—Fingerprinting.Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissionapp.leg.wa.gov
- WAC 308-124A-775: Real estate fees.Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissionapp.leg.wa.gov
- Real Estate Commission | Washington State Department of LicensingWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissiondol.wa.gov
- WAC 308-124A-710: Successful applicants must apply for a license.Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissionapp.leg.wa.gov
- Resources and publications: Real estate brokers | Washington State Department of LicensingWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Program), overseen by the Washington State Real Estate Commissiondol.wa.gov
Last verified against Washington State Department of Licensing's official sources:
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