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CHEAT SHEET · WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE

Washington Real Estate Cheat Sheet.

The Washington Real Estate numbers, rules and traps that decide questions, on one page. Review them here, then download the free PDF for offline study.

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Written by Every Exam Prep Editorial TeamSource and review policyPublished August 10, 2026
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Quick facts

the numbers to know before exam day
Passing score
Scaled 70 on each portion
Exam fee
$210
Governing body
Washington State Department of Licensing
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The numbers to remember

  • Exam fee: $210 per attempt
  • Passing score: scaled 70 on each portion (broker level)
  • Managing broker passing score: scaled 75 on each portion
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Bring 2 current forms of ID
  • Pre-license education: 90 hours total (60-hour Fundamentals + 30-hour Practices)
  • Managing broker add-on education: 90 additional clock hours, completed within 3 years of applying
  • Passing score on a single portion is valid: 6 months
  • Must pass both portions within 6 months of each other
  • Overall exam results valid: 1 year
  • Exam approval expires: 2 years from course completion
  • Apply for your license within 1 year of passing
  • Fingerprint background check renews every 6 years (resubmit within 21 days if required)

Exam structure and portions

The exam is delivered by PSI Testing Excellence in two independently-scored portions: a national portion covering general real estate practices, and a state portion covering Washington licensing law. Each portion is passed or failed on its own scaled score — there's no averaging between them. Washington's Real Estate Commission (7 members, 6-year terms) oversees the licensing framework tested on the state portion.

High-yield review areas

  • National: property ownership and interests, contracts, agency relationships, financing basics, disclosure requirements, valuation, and closing procedures
  • State: Washington licensing law, agency law specific to WA, and the role and structure of the Real Estate Commission
  • Fee and timeline logistics: know your exam-approval expiry and the 6-month cross-portion window cold — these trip up otherwise well-prepared candidates

Top traps

  • Assuming a passing score on one portion is banked indefinitely — it expires in 6 months, and both portions must clear within 6 months of each other.
  • Over-studying national content and under-studying Washington-specific law, since the state portion often feels less familiar going in.
  • Forgetting the $20 mandatory research fee folded into license and renewal costs, and budgeting only for the $210 exam fee.
  • Not tracking the 2-year exam-approval clock from your pre-license coursework — let it lapse and you have to redo education requirements.
  • Bringing only one form of ID — the requirement is 2 current, unexpired forms.

Frequently asked questions

What should I review the night before the Washington broker exam?

Do a light review of your weakest topics in both the national and state portions instead of learning new material, and confirm you have your 2 current forms of ID ready for the testing center.

How is the real exam structured?

The Washington broker exam is split into two independently-scored portions: a national portion covering general real estate practices, and a state portion covering Washington licensing law. Each portion has its own passing score and validity period.

What score do I need to pass?

You need a scaled score of 70 on each portion to pass the standard broker exam. Managing broker candidates face a higher bar of 75 on each portion.

How long does a passing score last if I only pass one portion?

A passing score on a single portion stays valid for 6 months, and you must pass both the national and state portions within 6 months of each other or you'll need to retake both.

What is the pre-license education requirement?

Washington requires 90 total hours of approved real estate education before you can sit for the broker exam: a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course.

Is the cheat sheet free and printable?

Yes, the cheat sheet is a free quick-reference summary you can print or save for a last review pass before test day.

Sources

  1. 1.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)
  2. 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. 3.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)
  4. 4.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)
  5. 5.Real Estate Commission | 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)
  6. 6.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
  7. 7.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE

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