How to get a real estate license in Port Orchard, WA
There is no separate Port Orchard real estate license. Agents in Port Orchard hold a Washington broker license from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Washington guide.
The Washington steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 90 hours of approved education
- Pass the state and national exams
- Submit fingerprints
- Apply within one year
Full Washington guide · Renewal and CE rules
Port Orchard by the numbers
Kitsap County has 1,119 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in Port Orchard
The Washington guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Port Orchard.
Offices in Port Orchard
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Port Orchard: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate 4235 SE Mile Hill Dr, 98366 (360) 871-2332 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Port Orchard
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Port Orchard?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) issues it and it covers all of Washington. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Port Orchard?
Any school approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Bainbridge Island · Silverdale
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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