Please read this section first to quickly find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you still have additional questions, feel free to contact our administrators or instructors anytime for help.
Courses can be downloaded and accessed on iPhones, Android devices, iPads, and all laptops or desktop computers. All course materials are provided in PDF format.
How does the Download course work?
When you purchase one of our course(s), you will be redirected to your course materials. Be sure to save your materials to your laptop or phone so you have continuous access to them.
After completing the course materials, students should email their Final Exams, Mandatory Evaluation Sheets, and Log Sheets to heidi@aplusinstitute.us. If the exam is passed with a score of 70% or higher, certificates of completion will be emailed the same day, and students can print their Certificate(s) of Completion.
For renewal courses, instructions on how to renew will be included in the email with your certificates of completion.
For Pre-License courses, instructions on how to register for the state exam will be sent along with your certificates of completion.
You are responsible for tracking your hours using the log sheet provided in the course materials. Please note, you cannot exceed 10 hours in a single day.
Once all hours are completed, you must take the exam for each course and then email or fax your Log Sheet, MANDATORY Evaluation Sheet(s), and exams to us for grading and verification of your hours.
The Instructor will review your log sheet and correct your exams.
If your log sheet is complete, you pass the exams, and your evaluation sheet(s) are filled out, you will receive certificates of completion for each course passed. These certificates serve as proof you completed all required hours and passed the exams.
If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it as many times as needed, free of charge. We will provide the questions you answered incorrectly but will not supply the correct answers. For example, if you got question #3 wrong, we will inform you that #3 is incorrect. A passing score of 70% or higher is required.
You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam at no additional cost.
Exams can be printed out, with answers circled, scanned, and emailed to us. Alternatively, you can write your answers on a sheet of paper or in a computer document (e.g., #1 A, #2 B, etc.) and email or fax them to us, along with your evaluation sheets and log sheet. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call or text us at 509-844-3884.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover). If you wish to pay by check, please call our office and a customer service representative will assist you.
The Washington State Department Of Licensing states that real estate brokers renewing for their first initial renewal must complete at least 90 hours, including 30-hour Advanced Practices course, 30-hour Real Estate Law course, 3-hour Core course, and at least 27-hours of approved continuing education courses. RealEstateCE does not offer the 30-hour Advanced Practices or 30-hour Real Estate Law courses.
Brokers, Managing Brokers, and Designated Brokers renewing for the 2nd and subsequent time must complete 30-hours of continuing education. Of the 30 required hours, you must include the 3-hour core topic however, the remaining 27-hours can be in elective instruction.
Renewal Cycle
Washington real estate license renewals are due every 2 years from the licensed year on the licensee’s birthday, and you can renew up to 120 days before your license expires.
Renewal Fee
The on-time renewal fee for a broker is $146.25 and $210 for a managing broker.
Late Renewal Fee
The late renewal fee for a broker is $172.75 and $236.50 for a broker.
Inactive License
No continuing education is required while your license is inactive, however, the license must be renewed and renewal fee must be paid. There is no time limit on how long your license can remain inactive, but you will need to complete your continuing education requirement if you want to return to active status.
Determine Your License Status
Visit The Washington State Department Of Licensing online at http://www.dol.wa.gov/. Under the professions tab, click on look up a professional or business license or you may also click here to access. You may also log into your account by clicking the login to license eXpress at the top of the page.
To enroll in an online course you must first register. Payment will only be required when you enroll in a course. If you would like assistance, please call 509-844-3884
You must be at least 18 years of age. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for a license. You must successfully complete an approved 60 hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and an approved 30 hr Practices course before taking the State licensing exam.
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
Have at least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years as a full-time salesperson
Successfully complete 90 clock hours of Washington approved Managing Broker pre-license courses which include: 30-hour Advanced Law, 30-hour Broker Management, and 30-hour Business Management.
Pass the Washington State exam
30 hrs with 3 of the hours being the 3 hr Mandatory Current Isses Course.
All required clock hour must be logged on a sheet of paper, notepad on your computer or excel spred sheet
All quizzes completed with a score of 70% or better
Exam (if applicable) completed with a score of 70% or better for brokers and 75% for managing brokers
Evaluation form completed and submitted.
Your certificate will be available for 5 years after completion date.
After you take this course and pass our exam you can reach out to our Instructor, Blair Humes, who is also a Real Estate Broker for eXp Realty.
He would be happy to fill you in on the opportunities available with the Brokerage he works for that offers a one of a kind Mentor/Mentee program designed to get a new agent an accelerated start to their Real Estate Career with a shadowing program and structured continuing educational program for the first three or six transactions.
You can learn more by visiting blairhumes.exprealty.careers and when ready you can Call/Text: 253-778-9216 or email blair.humes@exprealty.com
A total of 10 hours per day may be logged. This total includes study time on all courses you may have in your Study Center.
Students have 1 year to complete courses
A full refund will be given within 7 days of purchase if the following conditions have been met:
1. The student has not started the course.
2. A written cancellation notice has been received within 7 days of purchase.
A refund check will be mailed within 30 days of receipt of cancellation. No refund will be given after 7 days
In order to become a licensed real estate broker, you must first complete an approved 90 clock-hour course in Business Management, Broker Management and Advanced Law. Upon completion of this course, your school will provide you with a stamped, signed Candidate Examination Document and handbook from our testing service, AMP which contains information on registering for an examination appointment at one of seven sites throughout the state.
Passing candidates receive an Application for Real Estate License at the examination site, which can be completed and signed by the applicant and employing broker and mailed with the $146.25 first license fee (or delivered in person to our Olympia office).
If you are licensed in another jurisdiction or need information regarding the requirements to obtain a broker’s license, please contact Real Estate Licensing at (360) 664-6500or (360) 664-6488.
To receive examination approval from our department, you will need to request a license history from the Real Estate Commission of the state where you are currently licensed. If your history indicates that you have held an ACTIVE license within the previous 6 months, we will waive the National portion of the examination and you will only be required to test on the Washington Law section of the exam. In addition, the license history will provide information that will allow a waiver of the education requirements.
Can I use extra education hours for my second renewal?
Many brokers take extra hours during their first two years as they seek to learn more about their new business. That’s why they often end up with more than 90 clock hours at the end of their first two years in the business.
What happens if I miss my deadline to renew my real estate license?
It depends. There are two groups in this scenario and will depend on how late you are in renewing. If you are under one year late, you simply need to complete your education and pay your license fee along with a small fine. There is not additional requirements in this case. If, however, you are more than one year late in renewing your license, you will have lost your license and will need to complete the required education, retake the state exam to become a broker again, as well as pay the initial licensing fees.
Our best advice is to keep your license up to date! It’s much cheaper in terms of money and time to renew your license on time. Also, you avoid potential legal problems.
What brokerage services can I provide if I’m late renewing my license?
None. You cannot perform any brokerage services, including but not limited to buyer agency, seller agency, talking to clients, or even showing houses. It’s crucial that you do not do any real estate activities while not renewed with the state since it would be considered operating as a broker without a license.
If you are late, refer all calls to another broker or managing broker, and wait until you have submitted to the state for renewal.
Do I need to hear from the DOL to know I’m renewed?
No, broker’s are considered renewed when they submit all the fees and documentation required to the DOL. This can be done online through the DOL’s online portal, or by mailing the paperwork and check. If mailed, the date it’s postmarked is considered the renewal date. We don’t recommend you cut it close enough to worry, but it’s important to know the exact date in case of late renewal.
Do I need to send proof of course completion to the state?
No, but print out your certificates and maintain the records. The state randomly audits the records of brokers to verify compliance.
Is my education considered a write off?
Most often, yes. Check with a tax professional regarding your specific situation to verify.
What do I do if I took more hours than I needed?
If you happen to have extra unused clock hours, you can use up to fifteen continuing education hours for your next renewal. The Washington DOL rules are that the hours must have been completed within 48 months (4 years) of the renewal they are being used for. Keep in mind, course hours cannot be split up, so, a student can’t use extra hours from a course which was already claimed for credit, even partial.
Do in office training sessions count towards my renewal hours?
They may. The course and instructor must be approved by the Washington Department of Licensing and be offered by an organization approved by the state. If not, then the hours will not count as continuing education clock hours.