How to get your license: Managing brokers
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We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Renew or apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Who needs a license?
Anyone who:
- Acts on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a designated broker,
- and
- Who may supervise other brokers or managing brokers licensed to the firm.
Requirements to upgrade to managing broker
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Provide proof you have at least 3 years of full-time experience as an active real estate broker.
- Have current fingerprint-based background results on file (due every 6 years).
- Complete 90 hours of approved real estate education within 3 years before applying for the exam. This education must include:
- 30 hours of brokerage management
- 30 hours of business management
- 30 hours of advanced real estate law
- You must complete your education within 3 years before applying for the exam.
- Visit the Course Search for a list of approved real estate education.
Things to know
You must pass both the state and national exams within 6 months of each other or retake both exams. These approvals are good until your education expires. This happens 3 years from the date you complete the oldest exam.
Alternate qualifications
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete 90 hours of approved real estate education. This education must include:
- 30 hours of brokerage management.
- 30 hours of business management.
- 30 hours of advanced real estate law.
- You must complete your education within 3 years before applying for the exam.
- Submit your fingerprints for the background check (due every 6 years).
- Be ready to answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.
- Qualify under 1 or more of the 6 alternative qualifications experiences listed in WAC 308-124A-713 . You must have gained this experience within the last 6 years.
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: RealEstate@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.664.6488 or 360.664.6500
