Free Washington Real Estate Broker Practice Exam 2025
This free Washington Real Estate Broker Practice Exam prepares you for the official licensing test. Review 130 practice questions, eligibility requirements, key exam content and structure, and essential exam prep. Start the practice exam below to evaluate your passing rate.
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Who is eligible to take the Washington Real Estate Broker exam?
To qualify for the Washington Broker license exam, candidates must meet specific educational, legal, and procedural requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete 90 clock hours of pre-licensing education at an approved real estate school
- 60 hours of real estate fundamentals
- 30 hours of real estate practices
- 60 hours of real estate fundamentals
- Score at least 70–75% on the pre-licensing education final exam
- Answer criminal history questions and provide fingerprints for a background check
What’s on the Washington Real Estate Broker exam?
The Washington Real Estate Broker exam consists of 130 scored multiple-choice questions: 100 questions for the national portion and 30 for the state-specific portion. The test also includes 10 unscored pre-test questions.
The national section covers agency, contracts, property ownership, real estate math, and financing. The state section focuses on Washington licensing laws, closing procedures, and regulatory practices.
Washington Real Estate exam topics
Below are the main topics and subtopics for both national and state portions of the exam:
National Real Estate Topics
- General principles of agency
- Market valuation and analysis
- Real estate contracts
- Real estate financing
- Real property
- Real estate calculations
- Real estate marketing law
- Property ownership, management, and investment
State Real Estate Topics
- Closing and Settlement
- General Rules
- Licensing Requirements
- Washington real estate licensing laws
What is the Broker exam passing score?
A minimum score of 70% is required on both the national and state sections to pass. This means you must answer at least 70 out of 100 national questions and 21 out of 30 state-specific questions correctly.
What 2025 Washington Real Estate Laws Should You Know for the Broker Exam?
For the 2025 broker exam, you must understand Washington’s new statewide rent cap, expanded requirements for written broker services agreements, and recent zoning and housing density reforms. The exam emphasizes compliance with updated tenant protection rules, transparent compensation disclosures, and changes to agency relationships, all of which are central to current state law and business practices sections.
Below is a summary of the key 2025 laws:
| Law/Rule | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance/ |
| Statewide Rent Cap (HB 1217) | Limits rent increases to 7% plus inflation, up to 10% per year; new tenant protections | Statewide cap effective May 2025 | Reflected in Legislative Update, Landlord-Tenant Law |
| Broker Services Agreement Rule | Requires written agreements with buyers and sellers; mandates compensation disclosure | Mandatory written agreements and compensation disclosure since Jan 2024 | Covered in State Law, Agency, Business Practices |
| Housing/Zoning Reform (HB 1491/1110) | Increases housing density near transit, reduces single-family zoning restrictions | Denser zoning and reduced single-family restrictions in effect since 2023-25 | Covered in Legislative Update, Land Use, Zoning |
| Capital Gains & Estate Tax Changes | Increases tax rates and thresholds for large gains and estates | Higher rates and exclusions effective in 2025 | Indirect, under Finance/Disclosure Topics |
| Eviction and Disclosure Updates | Stricter tenant eviction rules and expanded property disclosure requirements | Expanded notice and disclosure requirements in effect | Reflected in Legislative Update, Landlord-Tenant Law |
| BOI Ownership Reporting (FinCEN) | Requires disclosure of beneficial real estate ownership | New reporting requirement starting Dec 2025 | Potentially included in Compliance/CORE |
How to prepare for the exam?
Boost your pass rate by understanding exam details, using reputable resources, and mastering real estate math skills relevant to Washington’s licensing test.
Understanding Washington Broker exam details
Washington Real Estate exam structure and requirements are essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:
- Time allotted: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Exam format: Computer-based
- Exam fee: $210
- Licensing authority: PSI
- Where to take the exam: Bellevue, Bremerton, Everett, Kennewick/Richland, Olympia, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, Yakima, East Wenatchee, Ellensburg
Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Washington’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Washington Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Washington’s Pearson VUE Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: A comprehensive prep guide featuring Washington-specific law review, over 500 national practice questions, 100 state-specific practice questions, and a full-length sample state exam.
- Modern Real Estate Practice in Washington, 9th Edition by Alan C. South
- The leading textbook for Washington pre-licensing courses, covering all state and national real estate concepts, Washington law, agency, contracts, and licensing.
Free practice test platforms
- Realtylicenseprep practice tests: offer national and 50-state exam simulations that mirror real test conditions and question types.
Other resources
- Video tutorials: explain complex topics step-by-step.
- Flashcards: effective for memorizing key terms and legal definitions.
- Joining a study group: provides discussion-based learning.
Follow study strategy
A structured study plan improves content retention and builds confidence under real exam timing. You can begin with core topics, then refine your approach based on past performance. The table below is a sample of 8‑week study plan:
| Week | Focus | Activities |
| 1 – 2 | Ownership & agency | Read outline, watch topic videos, flashcards |
| 3 – 4 | Valuation, financing, contracts | Practice questions + review wrong answers |
| 5 | Disclosures & ethics | Deep dive into cases & laws |
| 6 | Practice exams | Timed mock tests |
| 7 | Review weak areas | Re-study low-scoring sections |
| 8 | Final exam simulation | Full test practice under timed conditions |
Weak area analysis
- Review your score breakdown weekly.
- Focus additional study on areas below 70%.
- Review incorrect answers to understand mistakes deeply.
Mastering Real Estate math
The Washington Broker exam includes up to 10 math questions. These problems often involve credits and debits, property taxes, Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios, property valuation and measurements, market sales price calculations, and Return on Investments (ROI).
Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:
- Review formulas for commission, loan-to-value ratio, and property tax calculations.
- Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
- Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I train for the Washington state section effectively using flashcards?
Use Quizlet or other flashcard apps loaded with Washington-specific content, especially recent decks (2020+). Repeatedly test yourself until you’re scoring in the 90‑percentile on state-related terms and concepts.
Should I buy the official PSI test bank or use other resources for the Washington exam?
Absolutely. Many candidates find that purchasing the PSI Premium Test Bank, with over 500 questions, is highly reliable for the national section. It delivers accurate, PSI-style questions, which can be invaluable for building confidence before the test.
What’s the format and mix of questions like on the WA exam?
Expect a mixed-format exam of around 100 national + 30 state questions (plus 10 unscored). Topics range from agency law, contracts, marketing guidelines, fiduciary duties, to mortgage math and property measurements, all mixed randomly.
How should I pace my exam approach?
Use a two-pass method: quickly answer confident questions, flag the rest, then review flagged items. Take your time to read carefully, eliminate wrong choices, and ensure math accuracy.
How do I overcome test anxiety and second-guessing?
Label questions based on confidence (A – sure, B – unsure, C – math), complete the A group first, skip B and C, then return for review. Look for clues in later questions, you may find hidden answers.
