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How do I transfer my Washington license to Real?

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Welcome to Real!

Steps to become fully active at Real in Washington:

  1. Complete a Real Join Application
  2. Transfer Your License to Real
  3. Facilitate Your Board and MLS Transfers
  4. Update Your Marketing/Advertising
  5. Transfer Your Active Listings to Real
  6. Register for Training
  7. Join the Workvivo State Space
  8. Bookmark the Real Knowledge Base
  9. Download the Real App

 

1️⃣ COMPLETE A REAL JOIN APPLICATION

Complete a Real Application by signing the Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) and paying the Application Fee using the steps below.

You will need the following items to complete your application:

  • License Number(s) and Expiration Date(s)
  • MLS and Board information
  • Sponsor name and email
  • A photo of the front of your Driver’s License
  • Payment information for the Application Fee

***Remember your login credentials that you create during the Application since this will be your login information for reZEN once your application has been approved.
 

➡️Team Setup

 If you are advertising as a Team, please complete the form here (if you have not already) in order to record and setup that up properly with Real.

If you are operating as a team in Washington State, you must have and maintain a Managing Broker License. This is required before you setup or transfer your team to Real. For instructions on how to get the Managing Broker License, please see Get your license: Real estate managing broker. 

This is a requirement of the State of Washington. A Managing Broker's license is required if a broker is going to supervise or exercise right of control over other brokers in the provision of RE Brokerage Services. Supervision is only one half of the question. If the team leader will either supervise or exercise right of control ... in other words, direct the actions of other brokers in the provision of brokerage services ... then the broker must have a managing broker's license. The team leader may require a managing brokers license even if the Designated Broker designates no supervisory authority to the team leader, if the team leader gives direction to team members regarding the performance of brokerage services.
 

2️⃣ TRANSFER YOUR LICENSE TO REAL

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  • Make sure you have a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account. If you don't already have one, set one up following these instructions. 
     
  • Please note that fingerprint background checks are required for every active renewal every six years. If the department background check was within the last six years, then no new background check is required to activate a license. If the background check was more than six years ago, ensure that you complete this step before separating your license from your current brokerage. 
     
  • Team Leaders: If you are operating as a team in Washington State, you must have and maintain a Managing Broker License. You must maintain a Managing Broker License to move your team to Real or create a team at Real - learn more.  
    • This is required before you setup or transfer your team to Real. For instructions on how to get the Managing Broker License, please see Get your license: Real estate managing broker. 
    • This is a requirement of the State of Washington. A Managing Broker's license is required if a broker is going to supervise or exercise right of control over other brokers in the provision of RE Brokerage Services. Supervision is only one half of the question. If the team leader will either supervise or exercise right of control ... in other words, direct the actions of other brokers in the provision of brokerage services ... then the broker must have a managing broker's license. The team leader may require a managing brokers license even if the Designated Broker designates no supervisory authority to the team leader, if the team leader gives direction to team members regarding the performance of brokerage services.

Active Licensees

Once you have an active SecureAccess Washington (SAW) Account, to transfer your existing license to Real, follow these steps to separate your License from your current Brokerage on DOL:

  • Login to SAW.

  • If you aren't already in the Professional Licensing section, click to access the DOL Professional and Business licensing section - this is where you can manage your Real Estate License.Screenshot 2024-10-02 at 4.55.46 PM.png


     

  • The Professional Licensing section is blue and grey! Click Professional Licenses at the top. 


     

  • You should now see your License Number in the bottom left corner under "Licenses". Scroll down and you should see your License Number with a checkbox on the left. Click the Checkbox next to your License and then click Separate License on the right. There will be a warning message. Please confirm the action. 


     


     

  • Let us know once you Separate - send a quick email to onboarding@therealbrokerage.com so we can initiate your license transfer in SAW.
  • Once we initiate your transfer, you will receive an email directly from donotreply@dol.wa.gov
    • Subject: "You're invited to be a Broker for REAL BROKER LLC"

  • Click the link in the email to complete the join process directly in SAW (it's best to click directly vs. logging in separately. 

  • Click the link in the email to complete the join process directly in SAW (it's best to click directly vs. logging in separately.
  • Once completed, you're done. Welcome to Real!

New Licensees

Once you have an active SecureAccess Washington (SAW) Account, if you are a new agent and choosing Real as your brokerage, follow these steps:

  • You can view the full state requirements here.
  • Any agents licensed for less than two years, with no sponsor listed on the Independent Contractor Agreement, must be approved by the Washington State Broker, Dan Pehlke.
  • Once approved, you will receive an invitation via the WA DOL for affiliation with Real.
  • Any agents licensed for less than two years with a sponsor listed on the Independent Contractor agreement will receive an invitation via the WA DOL for affiliation with Real.

After completing the above steps:

Your Designated Broker, Dan Pehlke, and Onboarding Coordinator will confirm the transfer with the Washington Department of Licensing.

Once your license is affiliated with Real and your Join Application is approved you'll receive the Welcome, Next Steps email. 

New to Real? Look out for your welcome email once your license transfer is complete. This will include your Post-Onboarding Instructions, details on our Onboarding class, link to our Marketing Center and more!

Already a Real agent? Please contact the Onboarding Team and they will add your license to your existing reZEN account.

 

3️⃣ FACILITATE YOUR MLS AND BOARD TRANSFERS

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Transfer your Board + MLS to Real: Washington: How do I transfer my Board / MLS?

4️⃣ UPDATE YOUR MARKETING/ADVERTISING

Please review all Washington advertising requirements here:

In all instances of advertising in the state of Washington, an advertisement must include:

  • Legally Approved Brokerage Name
  • The name of the brokerage shall be “clear and conspicuous” by using color, contrast, size, or audibility. It must be presented in a manner so as to be readily noticed and understood by consumers.
  • Including a firm logo or website address does not qualify as including the firm’s licensed name.
  • Real’s logo
  • Advertising that includes the agent’s name must use the agent’s licensed name as registered with the state.
  • Teams (if applicable) Branding: include team name, may include logo; follow all above rules plus, team/brand advertising cannot include wording that suggests a legal entity separate from the Real, such as “Inc.,” “LLC,” or “Corp.”, “realty,” “realtors,” “firm,” or “real estate.” The word “team or “group” must be included - make sure to follow the other team specifics in the WA State DOL guidelines linked above (pg 12.)
  • Social Media/Online: All Internet related advertising (for example, email messages or web pages) require disclosure of the firm’s name as licensed - Real Broker, LLC - and disclosure of the broker’s name, as licensed.

For a full description of all advertising rules, visit WA State Dept. of Licencing Real Estate Advertising Guidelines - these are just some of the important guidelines. In Washington, all licensees, including licensed assistants, are responsible for personal compliance with these guidelines and firm policies.

WA State DOL defines advertising as any activity/public notice an industry professional makes or that someone makes on their behalf to promote the industry professional, their services, or the real property the professional is promoting. This includes print, signs, phone calls, videos, websites, emails, etc.
 

WA Yard Sign Cheat Sheet →

Take me to the compliance guide for all states → 
 

5️⃣ TRANSFER YOUR ACTIVE LISTINGS TO REAL

If you are re-listing your active listing(s) with Real Broker, please submit forms electronically to WAsign@therealbrokerage.com for signature using an electronic signature platform.


For more information, click here: How do I move my deals and listings to Real?

 

Real Washington Broker Information:

Brokerage Name: Real Broker, LLC

Broker Name: Dan Pehlke

License Number: #25259

Physical Address: 1400 112th Avenue SE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98004

Mailing Address: 39899 Balentine Dr. # 200 Newark, CA 94560

Broker Email: wabroker@therealbrokerage.com

How to Contact Your Washington Broker Team
 

6️⃣ REGISTER FOR TRAINING

  1. Attend Real Onboarding - Wednesdays @ 2PM ET for everything you need to know to get started: completing onboarding, transitioning into Real, an introduction to reZEN and our agent tools, support resources, Real’s key benefits and programs, and your first steps as a Real agent.
     
  2. Attend Real Transaction Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 1PM ET to learn how to enter listings and transactions, understand the steps to getting paid, process referral payments, and properly terminate listings or transactions.
     
  3. Attend Navigating Real's Technology to learn how to effectively use Real Signature, Real Academy, and Workvivo to help you work smarter and more efficiently.
     
  4. Attend Marketing Training - Mondays @ 1PM ET to learn about the many marketing resources available to help you build your brand. 
     
  5. Attend Real's Benefits and Programs to understand what is offered and how to access benefits and programs exclusive to Real Agents.
     
  6. Attend Ways to Earn Income at Real to learn more about Real’s wealth-building opportunities like stock and equity, Elite Agent status, revenue share, and more.
     

7️⃣ JOIN THE WORKVIVO STATE SPACE

Workvivo is our online Real community hub for Real agents. Each State/Province has a Group space for you to to easily see updates and access meetings and resources. You can also join others groups to interact with other agents at Real, especially for referrals and tips.

Join the Workvivo Washington State Space here!
 

8️⃣ VISIT AND BOOKMARK THE REAL KNOWLEDGEBASE 

The Real KnowledgeBase is our collection of digital articles, including FAQs, how-to guides, and tutorials, that you can search to learn more and understand all the resources and benefits of Real.
 

9️⃣ DOWNLOAD THE REAL APP

To do so, go to www.joinreal.com/app on your mobile device. You’ll be prompted to download the app. You can also search for Real reZEN through the app store on your mobile device.

**Important, you will use the login information you created in Step 1 to log into your agent application.


WELCOME to Real!

 

 

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