Washington Managing Broker pass rate & how retakes work
PrepPass has not verified whether Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) publishes a pass rate for the Washington Managing Broker exam, so we are not going to give you a percentage. Some exam authorities publish pass rates in annual or sunset-review reports rather than on their exam pages, and others genuinely publish none — until we have read the authority's own documents for this exam, we would only be guessing which it is. What we can tell you is that any exact "Washington Managing Broker pass rate" figure you find on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate. Ask what it cites. The passing standard is a different thing from a pass rate, and for this exam it is published: Scaled score of 75 on each portion (the entry Broker exam passes at 70). Confirm it on Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) before you rely on it.
The best way to pass on the first try
Retakes cost time and, often, another exam fee — so the goal is to pass the first time. The most reliable way is to practice real questions until you consistently clear the standard you need. PrepPass has 460+ free Washington Managing Broker practice questions with answer explanations and a full timed mock exam — no signup required.
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Is there a published Washington Managing Broker pass rate?
We don't know, and we would rather say so than guess. PrepPass has not yet read Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)'s own publications for this exam, so we cannot tell you either that a pass rate exists or that one does not. Both claims are claims about the authority, and both need a source.
This matters more than it sounds. Pass rates often sit somewhere other than the exam page — in an annual report, a legislative sunset review, or a statistics dashboard. California's contractor board, for one, publishes its Law & Business pass rate in a report to the Legislature and nowhere else, which is why almost no prep site has it. So the absence of a figure on the registration page is not evidence that none is published.
Until we have checked, treat any exact "Washington Managing Brokerpass rate" percentage you find online as an unofficial estimate unless it links to an authority document you can open yourself.
Start here — the exam authority itself: Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) →
Washington Managing Broker facts
How many times can you retake the Washington Managing Broker exam?
There is generally no fixed lifetime cap. Here is how retakes work:
- If you don't pass, you can retake the exam. Each attempt generally requires registering (and paying any exam fee) again.
- The exam authority sets the retake policy, including any required waiting period between attempts. Confirm the exact wait on the official site before you rebook.
- You can prepare between attempts with unlimited free practice — PrepPass has 460+ free Washington Managing Broker practice questions with explanations.
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See how hard the Washington Managing Broker exam is →Frequently asked questions
What is the Washington Managing Broker pass rate?+
PrepPass has not verified whether Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) publishes one, so we do not state a figure. Any exact percentage you see on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate rather than a number from the exam authority.
What score do you need to pass the Washington Managing Broker exam?+
The published passing standard is Scaled score of 75 on each portion (the entry Broker exam passes at 70). That is the authority's figure, not ours, and it is a passing SCORE — the bar you personally have to clear — not a pass RATE. Confirm it on Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) before you rely on it.
What happens if you fail the Washington Managing Broker exam?+
You can retake it. The authority may require a waiting period between attempts, so check the official page for the current rule. Working through practice questions until you consistently clear the standard you need is the most reliable way to do better next time.
Who regulates real estate brokers in Washington?+
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) regulates real estate licensees under chapter 18.85 RCW; the real estate commission created by RCW 18.85.021 is the director plus six governor-appointed members who act in an advisory capacity. Note Washington's tiered naming: the entry-level license is called 'broker,' while the supervisory tier is 'managing broker.' DOL contracts with PSI to deliver both exams.
What experience do I need before the Washington managing broker exam?+
RCW 18.85.111 requires three years of licensed experience as a full-time real estate broker in Washington or a comparable jurisdiction, obtained within the five years before you apply, plus 90 clock hours of instruction that must include advanced real estate law, real estate brokerage management and business management. WAC 308-124A-750 requires each of those courses to run at least 30 hours, carry a comprehensive examination and be completed within three years of applying; WAC 308-124A-713 sets out alternative routes for applicants qualifying by practical experience in an allied business.
How is the Washington managing broker exam structured?+
PSI bulletin 4658 gives the managing broker exam a national portion of 90 scored items worth 100 points in 150 minutes and a Washington state portion of 44 scored items worth 48 points in 90 minutes — 134 scored items in 240 minutes together, plus 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions. The state items are not all worth one point: the four 'Scenarios in Real Estate Practice' items are worth two points each, which is why 44 items carry 48 points, and that block appears only on the managing broker exam. The portions are scored separately, you must attain a scaled score of 75 on each, and a passing portion is valid for six months while you complete the other. The entry Broker exam is 100 national plus 30 state items and passes at 70.
Scoring and retake rules — confirm on the official authority:
Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) →https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/4658 →https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/real-estate-managing-brokers →https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.85 →https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.86 →Last updated: September 2026