How to Get a Real Estate License in Washington

Washington State's real estate market is dominated by Seattle — consistently one of the country's most expensive and competitive markets, shaped by Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and decades of technology sector growth — but the state's market extends well beyond the Puget Sound. Spokane in Eastern Washington, the growing Tacoma metro, and the Tri-Cities region each offer very different price points and buyer profiles. The Washington Department of Licensing requires 90 hours of pre-licensing education and a substantial 30 hours of continuing education at each two-year renewal. Washington's no-state-income-tax policy continues to attract businesses and residents from higher-tax states, sustaining demand across much of the state.