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
Check you're eligible
Arizona requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 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
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
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Arizona charges $67 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $50, paid to Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).
- 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.