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Washington real estate exam

Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.

Last verified
2026-10-16

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Salesperson level

Broker

PSI

The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker. Washington’s official name for it is “Broker”.

Scored questions
130
100 national + 30 state
Time
4 hr
150 + 90 min
To pass
70
scaled score, on every portion
PortionScoredTo pass
National10070 scaled score
State3070 scaled score
  • A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
How you pass
Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
If you fail
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number6 quotes
  • Each section · scored questions / time
    “EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE Examination Portion # of Items Time Allowed Broker National 100 (100 points) 150 minutes State 30 (30 points) 90 minutes”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p11 (pdftotext -raw)
  • State · scored questions
    “The Washington state-specific, multiple-choice examination consists of thirty (30) questions for Broker candidates and 44 questions (48 points due to scenario-based items) for Managing Broker candidates.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p14
  • Each section · unscored pretest items
    “a small number (5 to 10) of "experimental" questions may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These questions will not be scored. However, these questions will count against examination time.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p11
  • Each section · passing score / pass rule
    “To be eligible to apply for a broker license in Washington, you must pass both the national and state portions of the examination. To pass each portion of the Broker examination, you must attain a scaled score of 70.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p10 (printed p9) SCALED SCORES
  • Retake rule
    “You will only be required to repeat the portion(s) that you failed. Candidates who pass only one portion must pass the other portion within six (6) months of passing the first portion. Failure to do so will result in having to take the entire examination again.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p7
  • Time (PSI API)
    “Washington Broker National durationInMinutes 150; Washington Broker State durationInMinutes 90”
    https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/ware/test/YTLQVVK4 (fetched 2026-10-16)

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Broker level

Managing Broker

PSI

The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others. Washington’s official name for it is “Managing Broker”.Note: Designated Broker is a managing broker designated by the firm.

Scored questions
134
90 national + 44 state
Time
4 hr
150 + 90 min
To pass
75
scaled score, on every portion
PortionScoredTo pass
National90100 pts75 scaled score
State4448 pts75 scaled score
  • Some questions are worth up to 2 points, so points and question count differ.
  • A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
How you pass
Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
If you fail
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number5 quotes
  • Each section · scored questions / points / time
    “Managing Broker** National 90 (100 points) 150 minutes State 44 (48 points) 90 minutes **National Managing Broker exam includes questions that are scored up to two points.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p11 (pdftotext -raw; the -layout output drops the '90' and '44')
  • State · scored questions / points
    “44 questions (48 points due to scenario-based items) for Managing Broker candidates ... IV. Scenarios in Real Estate Practice (4 questions/8 points) (MANAGING BROKER ONLY)”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p14
  • Each section · passing score
    “To be eligible to apply for a Managing Broker license in Washington, you must pass both the national and state examinations. To pass each Managing Broker examination, you must attain a scaled score of 75.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p10
  • Retake rule
    “If you fail any portion of the broker or managing broker examination ... You will only be required to repeat the portion(s) that you failed.”
    wa-psi-5054.pdf p7
  • Time (PSI API)
    “Washington Managing Broker National durationInMinutes 150; Washington Managing Broker State durationInMinutes 90”
    https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/ware/test/QXGUBB9Z

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FAQ

How many questions are on the Washington Broker exam?

130 scored questions (100 national + 30 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5-10 (whole exam), state: 5-10 (whole exam)) that don’t count toward your score.

What is the passing score for the Washington Broker exam?

National: 70 scaled score; State: 70 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.

How long is the Washington Broker exam?

4 hours (240 min) in total.

What happens if I fail part of the Washington Broker exam?

Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).

How many questions are on the Washington Managing Broker exam?

134 scored questions (90 national + 44 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5-10 (whole exam), state: 5-10 (whole exam)) that don’t count toward your score.

What is the passing score for the Washington Managing Broker exam?

National: 75 scaled score; State: 75 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.

How long is the Washington Managing Broker exam?

4 hours (240 min) in total.

What happens if I fail part of the Washington Managing Broker exam?

Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).

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