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About Online Self-Paced
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The Basics
- 90-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
Ultimate Learning
- 90-Hour Pre-License Course
- State-Approved Instructor Support
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
- CompuCram Exam Prep
- Live & Interactive Instruction
WA 2026-2027 Commercial Online CE Package
- Core Course (3 Hours): May the Code Be With You
- Elective Courses (28 Hours): Risk Management: Washington Commercial Core 2026-2027; New Washington Real Estate Fair Housing; Real Estate Safety: Protect Yourself and Your Clients; Real Estate Investing: Beyond the Basics; Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties; Going Green: Elements of an Eco-friendly Home; Educating Homebuyers; Finding Your Focus: Niche Marketing for Real Estate
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Washington
Complete 90 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education.
Successfully complete an approved 90 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course.
Pass the course final exam.
After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 75%
Pass the Real Estate Salesperson Exam.
The D.C. license test, which is given by PSI, is the next step, which you must take and pass. The test has two parts: a national component with 80 questions and a time limit of 120 minutes, and a state part with 30 questions and a time limit of 90 minutes.
Choose a Sponsoring Broker.
To begin your new career, you must be sponsored by an active D.C. real estate Broker. It’s important to find a good fit when picking a Broker to work with as it’s a key factor to becoming a successful D.C. real estate agent.
Complete the application for licensure.
After passing the licensing exam, you will submit a licensing application
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
Can I take both online and livestream?
Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.
How much does a real estate license cost in Washington?
A real estate license in Washington can cost between $570-$710 depending on your preferred real estate school and course. The cost of a real estate license course or package in Washington Colibri is between $238-$642. Here is a breakdown of the various fees and expenses included in the total cost of a real estate license in Washington: Course / Package Fees: $238-$642 Background Check: $43 Salesperson License Fees: $146 Examination Fees: $138
Can you take the Washington real estate exam without classes?
No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Washington.
How long does it take to get a Washington real estate license?
It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Washington real estate license depending on the pace at which you complete the 90 hours of pre-licensing coursework and pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process, and application and background check processing times.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Washington?
To obtain your real estate license in Washington, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, complete the approved 90-hour Washington real estate pre-license education, achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Washington real estate license exam, submit a request for a criminal background check, and finally, apply for your Washington broker license.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.