Washington Real Estate Broker Practice Exam
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Complete exam simulation matching the real PSI test format.
- 30 questions (same as real exam)
- 90 minute time limit
- 4 topic areas covered
- 133 questions in pool
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Washington Real Estate Broker Practice Exam Guide
What's on the exam
Questions per topic, out of 30This practice exam follows the official content outline for the Washington Real Estate Broker exam: Washington General Rules, Washington Licensing Requirements, Washington Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activity, Washington Real Estate Brokerage Relationships (Agency).
You can practice two ways. The free practice exam gives you 10 questions per attempt, and you can retake it whenever you like. The full practice exam gives you 30 questions on a 90 minutes clock, with a new draw from our question bank each attempt.
Washington General Rules — 4-5 items
Our study plan for this topic: Definitions; Powers and duties of the Real Estate Commission and Director; Investigations and sanctions (Violations, Procedures/hearings/appeals, Penalties); Real Estate Research Center; Licensing requirements (broker, managing broker, firm); Exemptions from licensing requirements; License maintenance (renewal, continuing education, inactive status, expiration); Unprofessional conduct — specific grounds under RCW 18.85.361.
Washington Licensing Requirements 8 items
The outline lists: Activities requiring a license; Requirements for licensing eligibility; Types of licenses; License maintenance, renewal and fees; License status; Education requirements.
Washington Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activity 13 items
The outline lists: Brokerage firms relationship with affiliated licensees; Prohibited conduct/reasons for disciplinary action; Compensation; Handling of monies and trust accounts; Recordkeeping, documents and audits; Brokerage firms office requirements; Property management; Supervision of affiliated licensees (General supervisory responsibilities, Supervision of teams).
Washington Real Estate Brokerage Relationships (Agency) — 4-5 items
Our study plan for this topic: Types of Agency (Dual, Seller Agency, Buyer Agency, Other); Disclosure of Real Estate Relationships; Agency duties; Written consent of parties; Brokerage services agreement requirements and terms; Compensation disclosure and payment rules; Duration and termination of agency relationships; Statutory vs. fiduciary duties under RCW 18.86.
Sample 1 — Washington Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activity
Question: A designated broker prepares written assignments delegating record maintenance, trust accounting, advertising review and supervision duties. Under WAC 308-124C-125(8), such delegations may be made to whom?
- A. Brokers with at least two years of experience
- B. Any licensee named in the firm's policy
- C. Branch managers of any affiliated office
- D. Managing brokers licensed to the firm
Correct Answer: D
WAC 308-124C-125(8)(a) provides that delegations may only be made to managing brokers licensed to the firm. The written delegation agreements must be kept up to date, signed by all parties, and must address the specific duties listed in subsection (8)(b) and (c).
Reference: Washington Real Estate Rules, WAC 308-124C-125(8)(a)
Sample 2 — Washington Licensing Requirements
Question: A managing broker is required to provide a heightened level of supervision, as provided by rule of the director, during which period of a broker's career?
- A. The first two years of licensure
- B. The first three years of licensure
- C. The first six months of licensure
- D. The first year of licensure
Correct Answer: A
RCW 18.85.275(6) states that during the first two years of a broker's licensure, a managing broker must provide a heightened level of supervision as provided by rule of the director.
Reference: Washington Real Estate Statutes, RCW 18.85.275(6)
Sample 3 — Washington General Rules
Question: Which is a minimum requirement for a real estate firm to receive a license under chapter 18.85 RCW?
- A. At least two licensed brokers must affiliate with it.
- B. The firm must maintain a Washington trust fund account.
- C. Every owner must hold an active managing broker license.
- D. A managing broker is designated to act for it.
Correct Answer: D
RCW 18.85.091(1)(a) requires the firm to designate a managing broker as the "designated broker" with authority to act for the firm and to identify owners or others holding a controlling interest. The firm must also assure no controlling-interest holder is subject to a final order suspending or revoking a real estate license and must not adopt a prohibited or confusingly similar name.
Reference: Washington Real Estate Statutes, RCW 18.85.091(1)
Your first attempt tells you where you're starting from. After every attempt, the results page shows your score for each outline topic, so you can see what to study next. Compare your score with the real exam's passing score, a scaled score of 70, and keep going until you pass consistently.
- Answer the questions you know first, and bookmark the rest. Our practice exams let you bookmark and come back.
- Return to your bookmarks on the second pass.
- Keep a steady pace. The real exam works out to about 3 minutes per question.
- After each attempt, look up each missed question's reference and read the section.
| Questions | 30 questions |
| Time limit | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | a scaled score of 70 |
| Books in the exam room | Closed book (no books in the room) |
| Exam fee | $210 |
- Your score is shown on screen at the end of the examination and emailed to you, as a scaled score, with a diagnostic report included if you fail.
- You only repeat the portion(s) you failed, and if you pass only one portion you must pass the other within six months or retake the entire examination.
Source: Washington Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin, 3/28/2024. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.