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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.