A real estate broker is defined as which type of licensee?

• A. An affiliated licensee
• B. A licensed attorney
• C. A salesperson
• D. A property manager

Answer: (A)

In Washington, real estate licensees are defined by their relationship to a licensed brokerage. A real estate broker is defined as an affiliated licensee, meaning the licensee is licensed and connected to a broker at a brokerage to perform real estate activities. That affiliation enables supervision, accountability, and the ability to earn commissions through a brokerage.

This distinction isn’t about simply having a license; it’s about being attached to a brokerage. A licensed attorney is a lawyer, not categorized here as a real estate licensee type. A salesperson is a separate real estate licensee who must work under a broker. A property manager is a role that may be performed by a licensed professional, but it does not define the licensee category for who can practice as a real estate broker.