When you start a real estate career in any state or city, such as Bellevue, Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, or Vancouver, you must obtain a Washington real estate license.

The Washington DOL, Department of Licensing necessitates the individuals to finish the below-mentioned 7 steps to receive a real estate broker license.

1. Completing the 90 hours of Approved Pre-License Education.

2. Registering as a Student with PSI.

3. Passing the Course Final Exam. 

4. Passing the Washington State Real Estate Broker Examination. 

5. Submitting Fingerprints & Passing a Criminal Background Check. 

6. Completing the Licensing Application.

7. Lastly finding a Supporting Broker to Work Under.

Remember that in Washington State, people who sell homes are called brokers, while other states use the term salesperson for individuals who sell real estate.

Procedures to receive a Real Estate License in Washington State

• You are required to be at least 18 years of age. You should be a US citizen or permanent resident alien. You must also show proof of high school graduation or equivalent. You can also find the other requirements on the Washington State Department of Licensing website. 
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You should prepare thoroughly to answer questions from a legal background.

1. The completion of 90 Hours of Approved Pre-License Education by an Approved Provider

The 90-hour Washington pre-license course is divided into 2 sections. Those are as follows; 

a. 60-Hour Real Estate Fundamentals Course 

b. 30-Hour Real Estate Practice Course 

Furthermore, these courses provide comprehensive information about real estate careers, companies, government agencies, and activities that determine and influence the industry.

The licensees must conclude this education within 2- 2 years before the licensing examination.

2. The completion of registration as a student with PSI/AMP

After you initiate your coursework, you must register as a student through the PSI/AMP student portal. Consequently, this will enable you to submit coursework completion information and allow you to register for an exam date.

3. Passing of the Course Final Exam

After completing the 90-hour course, you are required to pass a course final examination. In Washington, you are required to pass with at least 75%. 

4. Passing the Washington Real Estate Broker Exam

Once you complete all the Washington course materials and pass the final examinations, you must then pass the Washington Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination. You should take the exam within 6 months of completing the coursework.

There are two portions of the examination: state and national. To begin with, you have 3 and a half hours to complete both sections of the examination. Specifically, the state examination consists of 40 questions, while the national examination includes 100 questions. Additionally, all parts of the examination require a score of 70% to pass.

When you are confident enough to take the final examination, apply to take the Washington Real Estate license examination. 

5. Submitting Fingerprints for a Background Check

Every applicant should pass a background check. After you gain a license, you must submit fingerprints every 6 years.

6. Completing the Licensing Application

When you meet all the prior requirements, you can finalize the application online. 

To receive your license, you must submit the application, remaining fees, pass exam results, and a fingerprint-based background check.

7. Finding a Sponsoring Designated Broker to Work Under

A licensee is required to be sponsored by an active Washington managing broker. Therefore, this person will serve as your mentor at the start of your new career in real estate.

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