Wear real estate agent in Washington probably is not as dramatic as in other western states like California, Nevada and Arizona. However, the loss of agents is no less worrisome to local, state and national realtor organizations based on membership dues income.

On the trail of a slump in home sales, the flock of Realtors in Washington is thinning due to the housing crisis. The president of the Realtors Association of Spokane members of the association estimates has been reduced by 13 percent in one year.

This decrease is on par with a statewide decline in the number of licensed agents in real estate. The year ended December 31, 2009 recorded a loss of 12 percent of the agents according to the Department of Licensing Washington State.

Washington state officials are required to renew their licenses every two years for a license fee of $ 146. This does not include the price of continuing education courses required for license renewal. Members of the Realtors Association of Spokane also pay an annual fee of $ 430 which includes membership in the state and national organizations.

Most agents also pay extra to subscribe to the Multiple Listing Service, desk fees and insurance to hang your license with a broker.

If unemployment continues to increase the state of origin and increase sales, the arrival of new players in the state is a possibility. The only major drawback for many considering a career change in the real estate industry an increase in compulsory education and training now required by state.

To receive a state of Washington, the actual sales of licensed goods, the potential applicant must complete 90 hours of education and training which is an increase of 45 hours required for several years.

Becoming a real estate agent in Washington requires much time and many expenses are not willing to spend at this time to replace a lost job – only to find the average agent spends the first year or so building a territory with little or no income.