An out-of-state real estate licensee may enter Washington to engage in which activity?

• A. Commercial sales or leasing, in cooperation with a WA-licensed brokerage
• B. Residential sales or leasing anywhere in WA
• C. Property management for residential properties
• D. Any real estate activity as long as licensed in another state

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that real estate work in Washington must be conducted under Washington licensure or under the supervision of a Washington-licensed broker. An out-of-state licensee can enter Washington to handle a deal only if the activity is commercial real estate and it’s done in cooperation with a Washington-licensed brokerage, with oversight by that local broker. This ensures regulatory compliance and consumer protection within Washington’s jurisdiction. Residential sales or leases, as well as residential property management, require a Washington license regardless of the other state’s license. Saying you can do any real estate activity merely because you’re licensed elsewhere isn’t accurate. So the only permissible activity for an out-of-state licensee is commercial sales or leasing done in cooperation with a Washington-licensed brokerage.