There is a lot of information available about becoming a real estate agent. One of the best places to start the information hunt is at the web page of the department of licesning of the state you hope to practice in.
http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/
For links to other western states DOLs please visit this web page:
http://franklyrealestate.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&page=12133&parent=12023
