Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
- Minimum age of 18
- Complete 60 hours of real estate education through an approved institution
- Pass the salesperson exam
- Apply for license within 90 days of passing the exam
- Complete an approved post-license course within the first 6 months of receiving license
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- Complete 60 hours of real estate education through an approved institution, 45 of which must be an approved Broker Pre-License Course (Must be completed within the 36 months leading up to the date of application
- Proof that you have spent at least 24 of the previous 48 months as a licensed salesperson or broker
- Pass the broker exam
- Apply for license within 90 days of passing the exam
- Complete an approved post-license course within the first 6 months of receiving license
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete 60 hours of real estate education (Approved Schools)
- Send in Exam Application along with a completed fingerprint card at least 30 days before you wish to take the exam
- Pass the salesperson exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license within 90 days of passing the exam
- Complete a post-license course within 6 months of receiving license
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete 60 hours of real estate education (45 hours will be broker education) (Approved Schools)
- Send in Exam Application along with a completed fingerprint card at least 30 days before you wish to take the exam
- Pass the broker exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license within 90 days of passing the exam
- Complete a post-license course within 6 months of receiving license
If you already hold a license (Salesperson or Broker) in another state:
Refer to pages 2-3 of the Arkansas Candidate Handbook
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $75 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion of the exam consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The Arkansas State Law portion of the exam consists of 30 scored questions and 10 pre-test questions.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 on both the national and state law portions to pass. When taking the exam, 4 hours is allowed for completion.
Broker: The exam costs $75 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 120 scored questions (combination of national and state law), and 10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 to pass. When taking the exam, 4 hours is allowed for completion.
- Schedule online at https://www.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/ARREL or by calling (800) 274-2606
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Arkansas Candidate Handbook
Fees (Salesperson or Broker):
- Exam Fee- $75
- Application Fee- $50
- Arkansas Criminal Background Check Fee- $22
- FBI Criminal Background Check Fee- $14.25
- All of the above fees can be put together in one check for $86.25 and made out to “AREC”