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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Arizona is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
To become a licensed real estate Salesperson in Arizona includes completing the following:
Be at least 18 years old
Successfully complete 96 hours of approved real estate education
Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card
Complete a background check
Take a Contract Writing Class and recieve a certificate
Successfully pass the Arizona Salesperson Real Estate Exam
Schedule the Arizona salesperson licensing exam via Pearson VUE.
Hire on with a Broker at time of application as a Salesperson & Fee (complete Salesperson/Associate Broker Change Form LI-202), or hire on after licensing online for a reduced fee. The Designated Broker must access the ADRE online system to approve the hire prior to the licensee being legal to work.
The amount of time to get your Arizona real estate salesperson license varies due to the number of steps involved. Most complete the requirements within a few months. These include completing education, obtaining a fingerprint clearance card, passing the background check, taking a Contract Writing Class, scheduling the AZ Salesperson Licensing Exam, and successfully passing the licensing exam.
The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook includes instructions on price and helpful information on obtaining your Arizona salesperson license. The salesperson license exam fee is $75. The cost for each retake is the same as the initial examination.
Note: These costs are subject to change by the state at any time.
Arizona is not reciprocal with any state or country.
The state of Arizona requires 96 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education to earn a salesperson license.
The state of Arizona requires 24 hours of Continuing Education every two years: 18 mandatory hours and six general hours. You can view our Continuing Education courses for Arizona real estate agents here.
The fixed costs involved in getting an Arizona real estate license include:
The examination application and fees -$75.
Salesperson license fee - $50
View this document for more information on Arizona real estate license costs.
Note: These costs are subject to change by the state at any time.
No, you do not need to have a high school diploma or GED to apply for a real estate license in Arizona. The only requirement is that you are at least 18 years of age or older.
The state of Arizona allows a future salesperson to earn their real estate license online. If you're interested in getting your Arizona real estate license online, learn more about your available options here.
In Arizona, a license may not be issued to people convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor offense, such as (but not limited to) theft, forgery, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, violence against another person, or crimes of moral turpitude. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has more information on criminal convictions.
Multiple factors are taken into account when calculating average real estate salaries, including the number of real estate transactions per year and commission fees. On average, a full-time real estate salesperson in Arizona can expect to make about $75k per year, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Among higher earners, an Arizona real estate salesperson can earn over six figures annually.
You must be 18 years old to attain an Arizona real estate license.
Arizona real estate exams are provided by Pearson VUE in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma. For more information, inquiring students should call the Pearson VUE Call Center at 888.405.5776, or visit the Pearson VUE website. A reservation is required in order to take the examination.
In order to be a real estate agent in Arizona, the applicant must be a resident of the state. Note that current Arizona residents who are actively licensed out of state are entitled to apply for Out-of-State Recognition. This is a way for Arizona residents to expedite the licensing process if they are an agent elsewhere. There are additional resources to help you learn more about this process, and you can contact the Arizona Real Estate Commission to ask personalized questions related to real estate license reciprocity.
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