How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Alaska
40 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $490, on top of a course starting at $349.
Requirements set by Alaska Real Estate Commission (AREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Alaska requires you to be at least 19. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education
Alaska Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires 40 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Alaska uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $100.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Alaska charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $390, paid to Alaska Real Estate Commission (AREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Alaska requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Alaska Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Alaska require? ▾
Alaska Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Alaska real estate license cost? ▾
Alaska charges $490 in state fees: $100 exam fee, $390 application fee, $0 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Alaska? ▾
You must be at least 19 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Alaska real estate exam? ▾
Alaska uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Alaska law.