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Washington Managing Broker Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Washington Managing Broker exam cheat sheet: the 56 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 16 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- The real Washington Managing Broker exam: 134 questions · 240 minutes · Scaled score of 75 on each portion (the entry Broker exam passes at 70) to pass.
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- 460 free Washington Managing Broker practice questions on the same material, every one explained.
- Last updated: August 2026.
Studying in order?
In the Washington Real Estate Broker guide: A 60-question national practice exam, with a key that explains all four options and not just the right one. Practice here stays free.
Property Ownership
10% of the exam- Real vs. Personal Property and the Bundle of Rights
- Estates in Land
- Forms of Co-Ownership
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Government Powers Over Land
- Zoning and Public Land-Use Tools
- Private Land-Use Controls
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- Value, Price, and Cost
- The Three Approaches to Value
- CMA, BPO, and the Limits of a License
Financing
9% of the exam- Notes and Security Instruments
- Loan Types and Common Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
19% of the exam- Essential Elements and Validity
- Offer, Acceptance, and Counteroffers
- Common Real Estate Contracts
- Performance, Breach, and Remedies
General Principles of Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Clients, Customers, Single and Dual Agency
- Broker Supervision and Vicarious Liability
Property Disclosures
7% of the exam- The Duty to Disclose Material Facts
- Latent vs. Patent Defects
- Federally Required Disclosures
Property Management
5% of the exam- The Management Agreement and Trust Funds
- Leasehold Estates and Lease Types
- Landlord and Tenant Rights
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- How Title Transfers
- Types of Deeds
- Recording and Title Assurance
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Brokerage Management and Supervision
- Trust Accounts, Commingling, and Conversion
- Fair Housing, Antitrust, and Risk Management
Real Estate Calculations
6% of the exam- The Basic Percentage Formula
- Area, Volume, and Investment Measures
- Finance and Proration Calculations
General Rules: the Department, the Commission, and Discipline
14% of the exam- Who regulates, and who only advises
- Definitions worth memorizing
- Investigations, hearings, appeals, and penalties
- The real estate research center
Licensing Requirements
20% of the exam- Activities requiring a license, and the exemptions
- Three names on one ladder
- Eligibility and education
- Renewal, fees, and license status
Washington Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activity
41% of the exam- Cite the right WAC chapter
- The firm, its licensees, and departure
- Prohibited conduct
- Compensation
- Trust accounts and the deadlines that go with them
- Records, offices, and property management
- Supervision, teams, and advertising
Real Estate Brokerage Relationships (Agency), Chapter 18.86 RCW
16% of the exam- Statutory duties, not fiduciary duties
- How the relationship is created, and the services agreement
- Limited dual agency
- Disclosure, the pamphlet, and public marketing
Scenarios in Real Estate Practice (Managing Broker Only)
9% of the exam- How the block is scored
- Reading a scenario
- What the wrong answers look like
Now prove you know them
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