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Washington Property manager licensing

Last reviewed 2026-10-17

Property manager licensing in Washington

In Washington, leasing and renting real estate for others for compensation are "real estate brokerage services," and RCW 18.85.331 makes it unlawful to act as a broker or firm without a license. Statute text: "Listing, selling, purchasing, exchanging, optioning, leasing, renting of real estate, or any real property interest therein" (RCW 18.85.011; RCW 18.85.331).

Verified Source: RCW 18.85.011; RCW 18.85.331 · last checked 2026-10-17

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