A real estate salesperson must obtain a score of at least 70 percent on each portion of the exam. A broker must obtain a score of at least 75 percent on each portion of the exam. The Director of the Department of Licensing may waive requirements concerning experience and education under certain conditions for licensees from other states and licensing jurisdictions. For example, if a salesperson or broker from another state with a reciprocal licensing agreement with Washington wishes to take a licensing exam for Washington, the education requirements may be waived if he or she has completed approved education in the other state. Once a candidate passes the exam, he or she must apply for a license before beginning the practice of real estate.
Exam results are valid for one year.
A license application for a salesperson or associate broker must be signed by the broker or designated broker for whom the applicant will be working. An applicant for a salesperson's license may begin work on the date the completed application form is delivered to the Department of Licensing. This constitutes an interim license , which is good for forty-five days after the application is delivered or postmarked to the Department. The initial license expires on the applicant's second birthday after the its issuance. Renewals A new application and fee is required for renewal of a real estate license.