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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Arizona

90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $192, on top of a course starting at $367.

Requirements set by Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

The steps, in order

  1. 1

    Check you're eligible

    Arizona requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.

  2. 2

    Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education

    Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.

  3. 3

    Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam

    Arizona uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 180 questions, split 80 national and 100 state. The exam fee is $75.

  4. 4

    Submit fingerprints and a background check

    Arizona charges $67 for fingerprinting and the background check.

  5. 5

    Apply for your license

    The application fee is $50, paid to Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

  6. 6

    Keep the license current

    Arizona requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.

Next steps

Arizona Real Estate License FAQ

How many hours of real estate school does Arizona require?

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.

How much does a Arizona real estate license cost?

Arizona charges $192 in state fees: $75 exam fee, $50 application fee, $67 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 Arizona?

You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.

What is on the Arizona real estate exam?

Arizona uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 180 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 100 on Arizona law.